Ocrafolk Festival June, 4-6, 2021
The Ocrafolk Festival 2021, will be on June 4-6. This festival will be a little bit different from normal since we will be operating it on half budget and will need to practice COVID safety protocol. Many of our Ocrafolk Festival attendees are in the 60+ age category, placing them in the highest risk category for the coronavirus. We want to make sure that everyone stays healthy, and that we do our part to help control this health crisis, so that we can look forward to many future years of gathering under the live oaks for great performances.
In normal times, we have spaces for around 35 artisans, selected through our juried application process. Our usual application process opens Jan 1st and run through March 15. At this time, we are assessing festival grounds capacity with COVID safety protocols and will most likely be opening Artisan Applications towards the end of January. Please check back at this webpage at that time.
In normal times, we have spaces for around 35 artisans, selected through our juried application process. Our usual application process opens Jan 1st and run through March 15. At this time, we are assessing festival grounds capacity with COVID safety protocols and will most likely be opening Artisan Applications towards the end of January. Please check back at this webpage at that time.
Artisan Applications will be open for the 2021 Ocrafolk Festival, end of January-March 15, 2021. For more information on the application process, read below.
Non-Artisan Vendors ~ please note that the Ocrafolk Festival does not offer general commercial vendor spots for non-juried artisans or food booths.
Hello friends and artisans! Thanks for your interest in being an artisan in this year’s Ocrafolk Festival! If you have participated in the past as an Ocrafolk artisan, please read the application carefully as some things have changed. We would like to invite everyone to participate, but unfortunately we have limited spaces. Selections for the artisans will reflect the festival committee’s desire to exhibit quality and variety, in addition to other factors. For a peek at last year’s lineup, visit the festival website at www.ocracokealive.org Here are the application details.
Hurricane Dorian & the Ocrafolk Festival (all applicants read this section carefully)
On Sept 6, 2019, Ocracoke Village received significant damage from Hurricane Dorian. For this year's Ocrafolk Festival, our usual event locations along School Road and Howard Street will have reconstruction projects underway. Because of this, the 2021 Ocrafolk Festival will be centered around the Berkley Manor property on the harbor near the National Park Service parking lot (this is where the festival originally began in 2000).
2021 Ocrafolk Artisan Application
~ Juried selection of 2020 Ocrafolk Artisans will be made by the Ocracoke Alive Artisan Committee. There are limited spaces and many criteria are considered in making the selections. If you are not chosen this season, we encourage you to continue to apply in future years.
~ All Artisans will receive Admission Arm Bands to give them access to the audience seating areas. Artisan booths are not located within the restricted seating areas, so shoppers will be able to access your store even if they don't have a seating admission arm band.
MARCH 15 -- All applications for the general pool should be received by the festival committee by this date. The board will begin a juried selection and will contact the artisans as they are selected. Although we hope to have completed contacting artisans by April 1, the selection process will continue until all spaces are filled. Please feel free to contact us later than this date to find out about availability.
APRIL 1 – Selection completed and artisans contacted.
Details about your work/organization in the festival program and on the festival web site: All artisans will receive space for a small bio and a photograph of their work on the web site as well as a link to their web pages should they have one. Bios may be up to 50 words maximum (including title, contact phone, e-mail, web site, etc.). If your bio is longer it will be returned for editing. ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION, YOU MUST PROVIDE ARTISAN BIOGRAPHY & SAMPLE PHOTO OF YOUR WORK (OR A LINK TO A WEBSITE WHERE WE CAN VIEW YOUR WORK). This is an artisan biography and not a general accounting of your entire life. As much as we love you, we cannot take the time to write your biography. The biography should tell about your art, and how you became involved in it. We do reserve the right to edit your biography.
IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A SMALL PHOTO OF YOUR WORK ON THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE, YOU MUST E-MAIL A COMPUTER-USABLE PHOTO TO THE ARTISAN COORDINATOR UPON YOUR ACCEPTANCE. We cannot be responsible for scanning photos. Many copy stores and libraries can provide this scanning and e-mail service for you. Computer photos should be around 3”x 3” in JPG format at 150 dpi. Focusing on a single craft item or a small ensemble works best. If your work is already posted on a web site, we can get the picture off of the web . . . please be specific about the site and photo. For examples of photos and work descriptions, please visit last year’s festival website at www.ocracokealive.org
Please read this letter carefully and mail/e-mail in your complete application (clicking “submit” on the online application page will email your application automatically).
1. Quality: All entries must be ORIGINAL HANDCRAFTED ITEMS by the artist applying and attending the festival.
2. Consider Applying Online: We welcome applications filled in by hand if you don’t have web access, but it is much easier for us to process applications submitted through our form below. If you have a choice please consider saving us some typing! No preference will be given to online vs. hard copy.
3. Space Size & Fee: Single spaces are 10’x10’ maximum. If you need additional display area, you must purchase an additional space. Booth fees for 2020 are $100 for the weekend. Checks and money orders can be made out to “Ocracoke Alive, PO Box 604, Ocracoke, NC 27960.” Please wait to send the fee until you receive an acceptance notification from the festival. No-shows forfeit their booth fee. Please let us know if you are suddenly unable to attend so we can make adjustments to our layout.
You must furnish your own tables and chairs. No electricity can be provided; generators are not permitted. You must notify us if you will be bringing a tent as some locations are under low trees. The festival grounds are pedestrian only. Your vehicle must be relocated offsite (if you aren't staying overnight on Ocracoke, we suggest the National Park Service parking lot near the ferry terminal on the harbor). We do not carry insurance on your property for this event.
It is highly recommended that you observe the weather forecast and come prepared for rain if necessary – bring tarps, tents, etc. See Inclement Weather section below.
Your fee joins the many other financial donations (as well as countless volunteer hours) to provide support for this incredible community event.
Although we will consider neighbor requests from artisans, we cannot guarantee particular groupings of booths. There are many factors determining your location including tent height restrictions and art/craft medium. Please be understanding of your placement. Know that we are working hard to make sure everyone has a good location and a wonderful weekend.
Pricing of crafts for sale is up to the artisans. We advise all artisans to have a range of prices.
4. Time: If you are setting up Friday, we will have check-in staff on site starting at 8 AM. Friday performances begin around noon. On the Saturday of the festival, setup is from 7 to 8:45 AM. Please check in at the Info Tent. Plan to have your display set up and your vehicle moved to the designated parking areas for artisans by 9:00 AM (we will let you know where these parking areas are when you check in). Golf carts are considered vehicles and also need to be removed from festival grounds. You must check in with an Artisan Coordinator before beginning your setup. Directions to your space can be found at the Info Tent.
5. Taxes: You are obligated to collect NC sales tax on all sales, and will be responsible individually for paying the sales tax to the state.
6. Cleanup: Help us keep the residents of Ocracoke Village happy with our presence by cleaning your area before you leave. Thanks!
7. Inclement Weather: It is highly recommended that you observe the weather forecast and come prepared for rain if necessary. The optimal location for the Ocrafolk Festival is outdoors. If there’s the threat of a major storm, please stay tuned to the Ocracoke Alive website or Facebook page for up-to-date information.
8. Lodging: Lodging can book out for the festival weekend on Ocracoke Island. Most hotel offices open in the beginning of March. We recommend that you consider booking a room early before you hear confirmation of acceptance from us. Make sure to ask about the cancellation policy. April 1 should give most businesses plenty of time to re-book the room should you decide to cancel. Details for lodging can be found at www.visitocracokenc.com
9. Contact Information: For more information or answers to questions regarding the Ocrafolk Festival feel free to contact us at 252-921-0260 or [email protected].
Hurricane Dorian & the Ocrafolk Festival (all applicants read this section carefully)
On Sept 6, 2019, Ocracoke Village received significant damage from Hurricane Dorian. For this year's Ocrafolk Festival, our usual event locations along School Road and Howard Street will have reconstruction projects underway. Because of this, the 2021 Ocrafolk Festival will be centered around the Berkley Manor property on the harbor near the National Park Service parking lot (this is where the festival originally began in 2000).
2021 Ocrafolk Artisan Application
~ Juried selection of 2020 Ocrafolk Artisans will be made by the Ocracoke Alive Artisan Committee. There are limited spaces and many criteria are considered in making the selections. If you are not chosen this season, we encourage you to continue to apply in future years.
~ All Artisans will receive Admission Arm Bands to give them access to the audience seating areas. Artisan booths are not located within the restricted seating areas, so shoppers will be able to access your store even if they don't have a seating admission arm band.
MARCH 15 -- All applications for the general pool should be received by the festival committee by this date. The board will begin a juried selection and will contact the artisans as they are selected. Although we hope to have completed contacting artisans by April 1, the selection process will continue until all spaces are filled. Please feel free to contact us later than this date to find out about availability.
APRIL 1 – Selection completed and artisans contacted.
Details about your work/organization in the festival program and on the festival web site: All artisans will receive space for a small bio and a photograph of their work on the web site as well as a link to their web pages should they have one. Bios may be up to 50 words maximum (including title, contact phone, e-mail, web site, etc.). If your bio is longer it will be returned for editing. ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION, YOU MUST PROVIDE ARTISAN BIOGRAPHY & SAMPLE PHOTO OF YOUR WORK (OR A LINK TO A WEBSITE WHERE WE CAN VIEW YOUR WORK). This is an artisan biography and not a general accounting of your entire life. As much as we love you, we cannot take the time to write your biography. The biography should tell about your art, and how you became involved in it. We do reserve the right to edit your biography.
IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A SMALL PHOTO OF YOUR WORK ON THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE, YOU MUST E-MAIL A COMPUTER-USABLE PHOTO TO THE ARTISAN COORDINATOR UPON YOUR ACCEPTANCE. We cannot be responsible for scanning photos. Many copy stores and libraries can provide this scanning and e-mail service for you. Computer photos should be around 3”x 3” in JPG format at 150 dpi. Focusing on a single craft item or a small ensemble works best. If your work is already posted on a web site, we can get the picture off of the web . . . please be specific about the site and photo. For examples of photos and work descriptions, please visit last year’s festival website at www.ocracokealive.org
Please read this letter carefully and mail/e-mail in your complete application (clicking “submit” on the online application page will email your application automatically).
1. Quality: All entries must be ORIGINAL HANDCRAFTED ITEMS by the artist applying and attending the festival.
2. Consider Applying Online: We welcome applications filled in by hand if you don’t have web access, but it is much easier for us to process applications submitted through our form below. If you have a choice please consider saving us some typing! No preference will be given to online vs. hard copy.
3. Space Size & Fee: Single spaces are 10’x10’ maximum. If you need additional display area, you must purchase an additional space. Booth fees for 2020 are $100 for the weekend. Checks and money orders can be made out to “Ocracoke Alive, PO Box 604, Ocracoke, NC 27960.” Please wait to send the fee until you receive an acceptance notification from the festival. No-shows forfeit their booth fee. Please let us know if you are suddenly unable to attend so we can make adjustments to our layout.
You must furnish your own tables and chairs. No electricity can be provided; generators are not permitted. You must notify us if you will be bringing a tent as some locations are under low trees. The festival grounds are pedestrian only. Your vehicle must be relocated offsite (if you aren't staying overnight on Ocracoke, we suggest the National Park Service parking lot near the ferry terminal on the harbor). We do not carry insurance on your property for this event.
It is highly recommended that you observe the weather forecast and come prepared for rain if necessary – bring tarps, tents, etc. See Inclement Weather section below.
Your fee joins the many other financial donations (as well as countless volunteer hours) to provide support for this incredible community event.
Although we will consider neighbor requests from artisans, we cannot guarantee particular groupings of booths. There are many factors determining your location including tent height restrictions and art/craft medium. Please be understanding of your placement. Know that we are working hard to make sure everyone has a good location and a wonderful weekend.
Pricing of crafts for sale is up to the artisans. We advise all artisans to have a range of prices.
4. Time: If you are setting up Friday, we will have check-in staff on site starting at 8 AM. Friday performances begin around noon. On the Saturday of the festival, setup is from 7 to 8:45 AM. Please check in at the Info Tent. Plan to have your display set up and your vehicle moved to the designated parking areas for artisans by 9:00 AM (we will let you know where these parking areas are when you check in). Golf carts are considered vehicles and also need to be removed from festival grounds. You must check in with an Artisan Coordinator before beginning your setup. Directions to your space can be found at the Info Tent.
5. Taxes: You are obligated to collect NC sales tax on all sales, and will be responsible individually for paying the sales tax to the state.
6. Cleanup: Help us keep the residents of Ocracoke Village happy with our presence by cleaning your area before you leave. Thanks!
7. Inclement Weather: It is highly recommended that you observe the weather forecast and come prepared for rain if necessary. The optimal location for the Ocrafolk Festival is outdoors. If there’s the threat of a major storm, please stay tuned to the Ocracoke Alive website or Facebook page for up-to-date information.
8. Lodging: Lodging can book out for the festival weekend on Ocracoke Island. Most hotel offices open in the beginning of March. We recommend that you consider booking a room early before you hear confirmation of acceptance from us. Make sure to ask about the cancellation policy. April 1 should give most businesses plenty of time to re-book the room should you decide to cancel. Details for lodging can be found at www.visitocracokenc.com
9. Contact Information: For more information or answers to questions regarding the Ocrafolk Festival feel free to contact us at 252-921-0260 or [email protected].