Local Craft Championship/Vendor Fair 2023
Local Craft Championship & Vendor Fair 2023
The 2023-2024 Local Craft Championship IS BACK and will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023! More information and details about the day of the event can be found below! We have close to THIRTY vendors ready to go! Attendees can RSVP below for this free day of fun! Keep checking back for more information about attending this event!
ATTENDEES
Join us for an exciting in-person event, Gould Construction Institute’s Vendor Fair 2023! It will be held at Medford High School – Voc-Tech, the back of the Medford High School building. Get ready to explore a wide variety of vendors offering unique products and services. Whether you’re looking for handmade crafts, delicious food, or trendy fashion, this fair has got you covered. It’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses and discover new favorites. Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day of shopping, eating, and mingling. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!
We will also be holding our annual Local Craft Championship, where our apprentices compete for a chance to go to the National Craft Competition to represent Gould Construction Institute and win awesome prizes! More info can be found below. Arrive as early as 8am to begin watching the competition!
RSVP HERE…this event is free to attend. There will be light snacks for purchase on the day of the event. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Email Allison Jackson: allison@gwgci.org
COMPETITORS
The deadline to register as a competitor has passed! Questions on competing? Contact our Education Director, Diane Craven, at diane@gwgci.org.
VENDORS
Vendor registration is officially closed! View our list of this year’s vendors below, and come shop on 11/18! We hope to see you there!
Andy J Company
C. Dot Products, LLC – Sip ‘N’ Snap-it! Ceramic Moon Rabbit – Website
Cimbarella’s Crafty Creations – Facebook
Craftsoup
Crocheted by Caroline – Instagram
Darci Swain – Dana Farber Marathon Fundraiser – Fundraising Page
Drops of Heaven – Instagram
Far Out Ice Cream – Instagram // Website
Handmade By Hallie
Ikigaiorganic – Website
Jewel’d Up – Instagram // Facebook
Kiwi & Junior – Instagram
Klein Tools – Website
KQ’s BUTTAs – Website
Love Balungi LLC – Instagram // Website
Meena Chauhan – Baking Moulds – Facebook
Milwaukee Tool – Website
My Intent Maker- Susan Wilner
Pam’s Pretty Things – Etsy Shop
Precious Prosper Enterprise – Instagram
Renewal by Andersen – Website
Sabian Arts – Website
Sage’s Rock Art – Etsy Shop
The Chemist Glass LLC – Etsy Shop
The Humble Dragon – Website
Wax and Scent – Website
Main Event Sponsor – $2500 – (1 available) SOLD! Thank you LC Anderson!
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- Full page ad in event program book
- Ad and logo will be included in digital slideshow on the day of the event
- Your logo on the event t-shirt
- Dedicated sponsorship recognition on signage the day of the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Day of social media highlight on GCI Instagram
- Company representative interview the day of competition (to be used in the event recap video, the ABC/GCI Coffee Break podcast and released to ABC membership)
- Dedicated banner ad with sponsorship recognition on the GCI website homepage
- One representative gets to announce winners
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
T-Shirt Sponsor – (deadline to purchase: October 20th) – $1,500 – (1 available) SOLD! Thank you SmartBUILD!
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- Full page ad in the event program book
- Ad and logo will be included in digital slideshow on the day of the event
- Your logo on the event t-shirt
- Dedicated sponsorship recognition on signage at the lunch area on the day of the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
Lunch Sponsor – $1,000 – (1 available) SOLD! Thank you Plumb House!
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- ½ page ad in the event program book
- Ad and logo will be included in digital slideshow on the day of the event
- Your logo on the event t-shirt
- Dedicated sponsorship recognition on signage at the lunch area on the day of the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
Refreshment (Snack) Sponsor – $1,000 – (1 available) SOLD! Thank you Elm Electrical!
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- ½ page ad in the event program book
- Ad and logo will be included in digital slideshow on the day of the event
- Your logo on the event t-shirt
- Dedicated sponsorship recognition on signage at the lunch area on the day of the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
Trade Sponsor – $1,000 (5 available PER TRADE (25 total) (Pipefitting, Electrical, Welding, Sheetmetal & Sprinkler fitting) SOLD!
Thank you to:
Pipefitting Sponsor: DECCO, Inc.
Pipefitting Sponsor: Notch Mechanical Constructors
Sprinklerfitting Sponsor: Yankee Sprinkler
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- ½ page ad in event program book
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Shared banner ad with sponsorship recognition on the GCI website homepage
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
Sponsor a Champion – Contribute toward travel to the National Competition for the local winners – $500 (10 available) SOLD!
Thank you to: DECCO, Inc; JS Mortimer; Northeast Process Systems, Inc.
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- ¼ page ad in digital event program book
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Shared banner ad with sponsorship recognition on the GCI website homepage
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
Don’t want to sponsor, but still want to be involved? Purchase an ad in the event program book!
- Full page advertisement & up to 2 months of online recognition leading up to the event – $300
- Half page advertisement & up to 1 month of online recognition leading up to the event – $200
- Quarter page advertisement & up to 2 weeks of online recognition leading up to the event – $150
Sponsorships and advertisements can no longer be purchased. We hope to see you on November 18th!
Questions? Reach out to our Marketing & Content Manager, Allison Jackson – allison@gwgci.org
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