Vendor Information
The Clinton Bluefish Festival Committee is excited to announce plans for
We thank all of our past vendors and welcome you back for 2008! We also
welcome any new vendors who may be interested in becoming part of this
year's festivities. Please review the following information and submit your
application prior to April 18, 2008. Due to tremendous interest
expressed by both past and potential vendors, it is highly recommended that
applications for space be submitted immediately. **IMPORTANT: If you are
a past vendor and your application is not received prior to April 18, 2008,
our committee reserves the right to allow consideration to another vendor to
sell the food item(s) your group was afforded exclusivity on for the prior
year.
Please
note that No Stink Bombs or Silly String will be allowed to be sold during
this event!!!!
Space and Placement of Booths
If you are a prior year's vendor (food or otherwise) and would like to
remain in the same or similar location, please indicate so on your
application. If you are a non-food vendor and prefer to be away from any
food booths, please indicate so on your application. Although we will make
every attempt to accommodate you, we may not be able to comply with every
request. All decisions made by the Bluefish Festival Committee 2008 with
regard to booth placement are final.
Costs
The prices for this year's Clinton Bluefish Festival are as follows:
See Application.
Application for Certain Foods
As in the past, we will attempt to limit vendors from selling competing food
items. Each vendor must indicate two main food items s/he would like to
serve exclusively or would like to limit other vendors from selling. The
Committee will do its best to accommodate your wishes. Please note that the
sale of certain beverages will not be restricted to any group (except for
beer and alcohol). Everyone may serve any non-alcoholic beverage. The
minimum price to be charged for beverages is $1.00. You may charge more, for
any size. Priority in choice of food items will be given to past vendors,
and then on a first-come, first-choice basis. The Clinton Bluefish Committee
may, if a conflict exists, allow multiple vendors to sell the same item. The
Committee will have full authority to decide the matter, and the Committee's
decisions are final. If such a problem arises, all parties will be given
notice of the Committee's decision and the opportunity to amend or withdraw
their application without penalty of loss of deposit.
Insurance and Permits
The Clinton Bluefish Festival Committee 2008 requires all vendors to
evidence minimal required levels of insurance and all applicable permits for
their space. All insurance policies should list the individual vendor
and the
All food vendors must obtain proper permits with the Town of
Tent Rental
Although the Clinton Bluefish Festival Committee 2008 does not accept any
responsibility for tent rental, it has, for your convenience, arranged for a
company in Branford, Hall Rentals, to rent tents to prospective vendors at a
discount. Please contact Mr. David Hall at Hall Rentals for more information
at (203) 488-0383.
Parking
The Clinton Bluefish Festival is located within the boundaries of
residential neighborhoods and parking is extremely scarce. The Bluefish
Festival pays for NO vendor parking. Neighborhood residents typically charge
$3.00 to $5.00 per day per vehicle. You park at your own risk and assume all
liability in accordance with the contract provided by said parking vendor.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that as our festival takes place outdoors, we are subject to
weather conditions such as wind, rain, and water. It is solely your
responsibility to ensure that you take necessary precautions to protect any
property brought onto the festival grounds to prevent damage. The Clinton
Bluefish Festival Committee will not be liable for damage to any property
caused by weather or weather-related conditions.
**NEW REQUIREMENT FOR 2008: IT IS NOW A
REQUIREMENT THAT AT LEAST ONE INDIVIDUAL WORKING
AT YOUR BOOTH BE CERTIFIED IN FOOD SAFETY, AND NEEDS TO BE PRESENT AT YOUR
BOOTH AT ALL TIMES. THIS NEW REQUIREMENT INVOLVES COMPLETING A FOOD SAFETY
COURSE AND PASSING AN EXAM AS PART OF THE COURSE. FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION ON THIS COURSE GO TO
AMERICANFOODSAFETY.COM, OR CONTACT RYAN GRENON OF THE
Please note that this requirement request was
made by the Health Dept., and not that of the Clinton Bluefish Festival
Committee.
For-Profit
Vendor Application for Booth Space
Clinton Bluefish Festival, July 18th -19th, 2008
Business
Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tax ID Number (required):____________________ Business Phone Number:
______-______-_________
Contact Person:____________________ Phone # (required):
______-______-_________
Activity Description: 1st
Choice_____________________________________________________________________________________
2nd
Choice_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Space Fee Schedule
For-Profit ($250)
[ ] Standard 10' by 10' Booth Space [ ] Other
Total Space Required: Width______ Depth______
Tent? _______ Truck/Van/Camper?
_______ Booth? _______
NOTE: SPACE IN EXCESS OF THE STANDARD 10' BY 10' AREA WILL BE CHARGED AN
ADDITIONAL $10 PER LINEAR FOOT
Are you a returning Vendor?_______ Site
Location Preference?_____
Away from Food Area?_______ Within Food Area?_______ Near Children's
Area?________________
Other/Comments:
Electrical Outlets Needed: Qty: ______ Amps:______
This application and 50% of the booth fee are due by May 18th, 2008. All
balances of monies and evidence of insurance are due on or before June 18,
2008. Verification of receipt of contract and acceptance of request will be
made by telephone or mail.
The Festival opens at 6 PM on Friday, July 18th, 2008 and closes at 11
PM on Saturday, July 19th, 2008. Please note that you must have your booth
set up no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, and taken down no later than Sunday
at noon. By signing this booth space application you agree to abide by all
terms and conditions as outlined with the pages of this letter. If you have
any questions, you may contact us at
info@clintonbluefishfest.com
or by leaving a voice mail at 860-669-1195. Please return the application
and minimum 50% of booth fee to:
Signature___________________________________________________ Date:______/______/2008
Thanks and have fun at the Festival!