Frequently asked Questions

“How do I get an IBT number and what does it cost?” Go to MyTax Illinois. No fee.
“Do I need to do both weekends of the Scenic Drive?” No, but the fee is the same and outdoor spaces are easier to accommodate Scenic Drive Event vendors.
“I am just getting started and I am not sure how to choose a vendor fee.”
- The 20% fee with a $65 minimum is for those who are feeling less confident in their sales potential. If the jury is confident in a new artist’s skills and work, this fee option gives them a chance to try out our event without as great a monetary commitment.
- When vendors do well, fee schedules can’t be changed to the flat fee for future events.
- The 30% is for consignment sales which works well if you have an established clientele after a few years of participation. However, greeting and demonstrating your art in person is usually the best way to engage the customer and sell your work
- The best deal is the flat fee for all 7 days of both fall fests.
“Can my friend sell my art for me?” On a limited basis that may work if you have to be gone for part of the time, but we advertise that customers buy art from the artists who have made them.
“How does the jury choose vendors/artists?“ Original work made by the person selling it is the foremost criteria. Exceptional quality and creativity presented with flare and an attention to pricing so that your neighbor doesn’t feel undercut by your offerings.
“How many artists of the same medium are permitted?” We are careful to encourage a wide diversity of art media, but it is most important that artisans’ works are an expression of themselves.
“How many people attend the events?” Thousands come for the Scenic Drive which is a combination of two counties’ fall festivals that have been operating for decades. The Christmas event is a smaller event hosted by our artisans that is attended by hundreds, who have plans to shop for one of a kind Christmas gifts.
“Are the artists helpful to each other?” Most definitely! They give each other tips on marketing, display, pricing, work on projects together and love to share their newest ideas. They invite their friends and family to the events. It’s a homecoming for the artisans as well as the guests.

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Frequently asked Questions

“How do I get an IBT number and what does it cost?” Go to MyTax Illinois. No fee.

“Do I need to do both weekends of the Scenic Drive?” No, but the fee is the same and outdoor spaces are easier to accommodate Scenic Drive Event vendors.

“I am just getting started and I am not sure how to choose a vendor fee.”

The 20% fee with a $65 minimum is for those who are feeling less confident in their sales potential. If the jury is confident in a new artist’s skills and work, this fee option gives them a chance to try out our event without as great a monetary commitment.

When vendors do well, fee schedules can’t be changed to the flat fee for future events.

The 30% is for consignment sales which works well if you have an established clientele after a few years of participation. However, greeting and demonstrating your art in person is usually the best way to engage the customer and sell your work

The best deal is the flat fee for all 7 days of both fall fests.

“Can my friend sell my art for me?” On a limited basis that may work if you have to be gone for part of the time, but we advertise that customers buy art from the artists who have made them.

“How does the jury choose vendors/artists?“ Original work made by the person selling it is the foremost criteria. Exceptional quality and creativity presented with flare and an attention to pricing so that your neighbor doesn’t feel undercut by your offerings.

“How many artists of the same medium are permitted?” We are careful to encourage a wide diversity of art media, but it is most important that artisans’ works are an expression of themselves.

“Are the artists helpful to each other?” Most definitely! They give each other tips on marketing, display, pricing, work on projects together and love to share their newest ideas. They invite their friends and family to the events. It’s a homecoming for the artisans as well as the guests.

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