The Oct. 16 deadline for vendors to apply for the 2009 Christmas in Berthoud Crafts Show is fast approaching. Almost half of the 25 vendor spaces have already been reserved for the show, which will be held at the Grace Place in Berthoud on Friday, Dec. 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

The show, which features the highest quality of handmade arts and crafts made in the area, will be highly publicized and will be a part of a two-day celebration, featuring many unusual, exciting and inspiring events.

Cost for a Craft Fair booth space is $35 plus donation of one handcrafted item valued at $35 or more to be raffled off as a door prize. All door prize proceeds will go to provide gifts and food for needy families in the area.

Completed and signed applications, due no later than Oct. 16, can be obtained by logging on to the Web site www.ChristmasinBerthoud.org or contacting Vondra Maier, craft show coordinator at 970-663-3660. If there is no answer please call 970-290-3462 to leave a message or send an e-mail to Maierpottingshed@aol.com.