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VENDING AT BLUE HERON
HOW TO APPLY
• Complete the application and mail to:
   GBH Fest, 2361 Wait Corners Rd, Panama, NY 14767
• Enclose:
   1. A check for fees made out to Great Blue Heron Music Festival
   2. Photos of booth and/or products, digital prints are fine.
   3. A Self-Addressed-Stamped-Envelope, please!
   (Unless you’ll distribute some flyers, then we’ll pay postage!)


DEADLINES
• Applications postmarked by April 5th.
• You will receive an acceptance or regret letter by April 26th.


VENDING FEES
Craft Vendor $350.
   Includes: 2 Weekend pass, 1 Vehicle space, 10x10 Booth space
Food Vendor $700.
   Includes: 4 Weekend passes, 2 Vehicle spaces, 10x20 Booth space
Blanket Vendor $25/day
   Hours: 1pm to 5pm on Sat. & Sunday.
   No need for application. Sign up & pay during the festival at designated area on top of the hill.
   Just buy your weekend pass as a regular patron at the gate.


EXTRA FEES
Extra parking/camping passes can be purchased ahead with this application for $45 each for the area near vending. To save money, buy $10 passes on arrival for the “Red” lot, but you can’t camp in that lot.
Extra tickets for wristbands can be purchased with this application at $52 each. After May 7th they are $61 and at the gate they are $70.
THE FEE FOR EARLY ARRIVALS BEFORE THURSDAY = $100/DAY AND REQUIRES 48 HOUR NOTICE. ***


POWER USAGE
• Please list ALL electric items you will bring and amps/watt they use.
• Spotlights should be limited to one or two per booth.
• Use twinkle lights or fluorescent bulbs whever possible.
• Bring your own extension cords; they should be 14 gauge.
• We do NOT have power for motor homes.
• Please conserve energy; if your needs exceed supply, we have the right to ask you
   to unplug appliances.


SPACE LIMITS
Food vendors please specify what equipment you need to have near or in your booth. Draw a diagram with dimensions, if possible. Craft vendors shouldn't plan on having space beyond the booth dimensions.

HEALTH DEPT. PERMITS
Food vendors will receive an application from our county health dept with our acceptance letter. Don't arrive at the festival without completing your permitting process. We will not let you set up without it.

INSURANCE CERTIFICATES
Food vendors, once accepted by the festival, have your insurance agent mail/fax an insurance certificate to us ASAP. If this hasn't been received by June 1st, we reserve the right to give your space to another vendor.

SET-UP GUIDELINES
THE GATE OPENS THURSDAY AT 1PM, CLOSES AT 11PM AND OPENS AGAIN AT 9AM FRIDAY. You won’t be let in once the gate is closed Thursday! You can spend the night in the line on the road. Also, PLEASE DON'T plan to start setting up your space after dark (9pm) on Thursday.
NEW FEE FOR EARLY ARRIVALS BEFORE THURSDAY = $100/DAY AND REQUIRES 48 HOUR NOTICE. ***
• Spaces held only till 3pm on Friday. Our main stage starts at 3pm Friday.
• Vending Hours - minimum required:
   Friday 3pm to Dark, Saturday 10am to Dark, Sunday 10am to 6pm
• The music goes on through the night and you are more than welcome to stay open as
   late as you would like.
• Vendor vehicle camping is within 500’ of the booths and held only till 3pm Friday.
   Please put extra vehicles in “Red” parking lot.
• As a vendor, you will have access to the locked bathhouse with showers.
   See a vendor coordinator for the combination.
• Security for your merchandise is your responsibility. Please be watchful.
• Illegal paraphernalia CAN NOT be sold or displayed at this event.

VENDING QUESTIONS???
Phone: 716-761-7190
Fax: 716-761-7191

email:
julie.blueheron@gmail.com

 
 
 
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