The 34th Annual Clinton Bluefish Festival

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RETURN THIS PLEDGE FORM WITH YOUR CHECK TO:

THE CLINTON BLUEFISH FESTIVAL

P O BOX 675

CLINTON, CT 06413

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The Clinton Bluefish Festival Committee is a 501 c 4 charitable organization.

All funds raised by the committee are used to hold the festival.  Profits generated by the festival are donated back to the community.

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THE CLINTON BLUEFISH FESTIVAL COMMITTEE THANKS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!!

2006 FESTIVAL SPONSORS, PLEASE HIDE ALL PAST SPONSORS, ALTHOUGH YOU MAY WISH TO KEEP LOGOS SO IF THEY ARE RETURNING SPONSOR YOU DON’T NEED TO OBTAIN THAT INFO AGAIN.

Vendor information pls replace with the following

Clinton Bluefish Festival 2008

Vendor Information

The Clinton Bluefish Festival Committee is excited to announce plans for Clinton's 33rd Bluefish Festival, to be held at the Clinton Town Dock on Friday, July 18th and Saturday, July 19th , 2008. We are looking forward to another fun-filled, family-oriented festival by the sea with great music, games, and food. The Clinton Bluefish Festival provides a major fund-raising opportunity for our local civic and charitable organizations, and the Bluefish Committee donates all monies raised by the Festival back to the community.


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 May 15, 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 May 15, 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.


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:

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 Clinton Bluefish Committee 2008 as the beneficiaries of said policy. The value of any given policy should be for one million dollars ($1,000,000.) The Committee does not provide insurance or permits for any individual or group at the festival. Failure of any individual or group to fully comply with State guidelines regarding required permits will immediately void their application, and you will be asked to leave the premises.  If you have any questions, please contact your insurance company.

All food vendors must obtain proper permits with the Town of Clinton to serve food at the Festival. It is your group or business’ responsibility to contact the Connecticut River Area Health District at (860)395-2482.  It is also a requirement that at least one individual working in your booth be certified in food safety, and needs to be present at your booth at all times.  This requirement involves completing a food safety course and passing an exam as part of the course.  Your booth will also be inspected prior to the opening of the festival.

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.  Please be sure that you bring proper tie-downs for your tents/booths such as concrete blocks, cement-filled buckets, etc.  Our committee does not provide these items.

Vendor Application for Booth Space
Clinton Bluefish Festival, July 18th -19^th, 2008

Business Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tax ID Number (required):____________________ Business Phone Number: ______-______-_________

Contact Person:____________________ Phone # (required): ______-______-_________

Activity Description: 1st Choice_____________________________________________________________________________________

2nd Choice_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Space Fee Schedule

Check one:   [ ] Civic ($250)    [ ] For-Profit ($250)    [ ] Non-Profit ($50)    [ ] Craft ($50)

[ ] 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?_____ Same as 2006?___________

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 June 1, 2008.  All balances of monies and evidence of insurance are due on or before July 1, 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 860-663-1195.  Please return the application and minimum 50% of booth fee to: Clinton Bluefish Festival Committee Attn: Vendor Coordinator, P. O. Box 675 Clinton, CT 06413-0675

Signature___________________________________________________ Date:______/______/2008

Thanks and have fun at the Festival!