Core Craftsmanship
100% Alaskan Handcrafted Policy
The Girdwood Forest Fair maintains a strict **100% Handcrafted Policy**. All items sold in our marketplace must be designed and handcrafted by the artist within the State of Alaska.
- Prohibited Items: Commercial reselling, wholesale imports, direct sales products (MLMs), or mass-manufactured goods are strictly banned.
- Rigorous Jury: The Vendor Committee evaluates applications based on high-resolution photos of raw materials, workspaces, tools, and finished crafts.
- No Subletting: Booth spaces are individual and non-transferable. Sharing slots requires a joint-artist application.
Compliance
Food Vendor Guidelines & DEC Rules
Food vendors prepare wholesome local specialties. To maintain healthy operations, food booths must adhere to DEC standards:
- DEC Temp Permit: Vendors must display a valid State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) temporary food service permit before Friday morning inspections.
- Liability Insurance: Must maintain a minimum of **$1,000,000** in Commercial General Liability insurance, with the Girdwood Forest Fair named as an additional insured.
- Refundable Deposit: A \$250 cleanup deposit is required. Vendors are responsible for trash cleanup, grease disposal, and organic/compostable recycling sorting.
- Animal Restrictions: Under health guidelines, animals are strictly forbidden inside or near the food concessions area at any time.
