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Arts & Crafts Booths

Arts & crafts Vendors please contact:
Jaime Keating Klco
Po Box 762
Salida, CO 81201
Phone#: 719-539-6918
Thank you for you interest in booth space at the Blue Paddle FIBArk Whitewater Festival. If, after reviewing the enclosed material you wish to make formal application, simply complete and return the application form to Po Box 762 Salida CO 81201. Arts & Crafts Vendor Application Form - 50K


Food Vendor Information

Food Vendors please contact:
Larry Lee
P.O. Box 152
Poncha Springs, CO 81242

Home#: 719-530-0715
Cell#: 719-207-2018

The 2007 Food Vendors have been filled. There are always last minute changes or if you are interested in furture years please complete an application. For the mutual benefit of our exhibitors and the festival public, we also attempt not to overbook any similar type of vendors.

No deposit is necessary with the application. As applications are accepted, contracts are forwarded for signature. Full payment is required with the signed contract.

ALL SPACE AND LOCATIONS ARE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE FIBArk COMMITTEE.

Food Vendor Application Form - 73K

GENERAL INFORMATION

The FIBArk Boat Races & Festival is operated in accordance with the statutes of the City of Salida. Outlined below you will find many of the important terms and conditions governing the leasing of facilities for the purpose of vending at the festival. Included are helpful hints designed to make your stay with us a pleasant and rewarding experience. As you read the materials, make note of any questions you may have and contact us - we're here to help you.

ZERO WASTE COMMITTMENT: As a vendor you will be required to use biodegradable/compostable materials to serve all food & beverage. All materials must be ordered from www.EcoProducts.com:Jim Lamancusa, 303-962-4250 or jim@ecoproducts.com. A list of available products can be found at www.biodegradablestore.com.

All waste from your booth must be disposed of properly in recycling or compost bins. We ask that your waste is brought to main waste stations which you will be informed of. This means all cardboard, glass, aluminum & plastic must be recycled. All food waste & compostable materials must be brought to the compost station. 100% compliance will be required to participate in the festival. We will do our best to work with you to find acceptable replacements for your current serving wear and help you maintain zero waste at your booth. We will ask you to be flexible and accommodating during this process. If you are unwilling to make this commitment or unaccommodating during this process you will not be allowed to participate in this festival. 1. ARRIVAL: Upon arrival at the park area for set-up, please report to Larry Lee, he can be reached on his cell phone at 719-207-2018. DO NOT attempt to locate your space first.

2. CONTRACTS: 50 percent payment is required with the signed contract. All vendors must have a fully negotiated contract for space occupied prior to setting up exhibits. The FIBArk Committee reserves the right to determine final location of any exhibit. The balance of payment must be made prior to May 15th. Each exhibitor shall remit a separate check in the amount of $50 as a cleaning deposit. This check will be held until the event is over. If the area remains clean during the festival and is left clean at the end of the festival, this check will be returned to the exhibitor. If the area is not left clean, this amoiunt will be used to pay for cleaning the area. All contracts are subject to cancellation if payments are not made on dates due. Make all checks payable to FIBArk Boat Races Inc. No refunds of payments will be made on canceled contracts after May 30th. Payments on space canceled prior to May 15th will be refunded only if space is resold. A service fee may be assessed on any canceled contract. Vendors shall not assign, contract or sublet location in whole or in part without permission of the committee.

3. FEES: $50 for serving-side foot (which includes awnings, tongue, and overhang, ect.) space required. This fee includes 110V outlet. Extra outlets with 110V or 220V are available for $50 for each additional line. 220V power is available for $75 for each additional line. Extra power requirements must be indicated on the application.

4. VENDORS' SCHEDULE: Set-up hours (prior to opening) is between 7:00 am and 10:00 am, Thursday. Trailer units will be parked in allotted spaces at 7:00 am. All vendors must remain totally intact and operational until 4:00 pm the final day of the festival. No vehicles will be allowed near the food booths during the festival except for set-up and break-down. Other arrangements for restocking must be made. Booths are required to be open the following hours.

  • Thursday, June 14th from 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Friday, June 15th from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Saturday, June 16th from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday, June 17th form 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
All vendors must remain totally intact and operational until 4:00 p.m. the final day of the festival.

5. WATER: Vendors requiring occasional use of water must provide their own food-grade hoses (only), buckets, etc., and shall not allow water to overflow, leak or drain on the ground.

6. SEWER: No sewer facilities are available in any exhibit area. Use or sinks, toilets and other facilities not fully self-contained are strictly prohibited.

7. GAS: No L.P.G. or other flammable liquids will be provided by the committee. Exhibitors requiring gas must provide their own entire system. All L.P.G. installations must comply with state code NFPA-58 and must be approved in advance.

8. CITY COMPLIANCE: Exhibitors must comply with all state and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to laws and regulations concerning taxation, health, safety, labor, employment and licensing. A copy of your Sale Tax License and contact information is manditory for your participation.

9. CLEAN-UP: Each vendor is responsible for cleaning his own exhibit area at the end of each day. Vendors must provide at least one 30-gallon trash container is front of your booth at all times. It is the vendor's responsibility to empty containers periodically into specified dumpsters when they are full. It is also mandetory that each vendor recycles and composts all waste from their booth. Violators will not be allowed back in the festival. Help keep your area a neat and attractive place for visitors to see.

10. ACCOUNTING: All booths must be paid in full by May 15th.

11. SECURITY: The FIBArk Committee will make every effort to provide adequate security during the festival . The Committee however, cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage or for injury by or for any cause. Vendors must make provisions for the safeguarding of their displays and are urged to insure themselves against property loss or damage and against liability for personal injury.

12. SOUND AND LIGHTING DEVICES: General lighting will be provided for the area. All sound devices such as radios, stereos, speakers and any attention-getting devices are subject to the approval of the committee and must be controlled so as not to interfere with other vendors. Flashing red lights and sirens are prohibited in all areas. Be a good neighbor with your fellow exhibitors.

Food Vendor Application Form - 50K


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