2008 Central West End Art Fair
& TASTE
Booth Guidelines
June 6, 7, and 8, 2008
NEW GUIDELINES! NEW HOURS!
Event Hours
Fri., June 6th, 5 PM to Midnight
Sat., June 7th, 11 AM to Midnight
(ALL Liquor sales end at Midnight)
Sun., June 8th, 11 AM to 7 PM
These guidelines apply to the Taste portion of the event. In past years, over 60,000 people have attended this highly successful event. A $100 security deposit is due at time of application. Submission of an application does not mean automatic acceptance. Applicants will be notified of acceptance. If the application is not accepted, the deposit will be returned. Failure to follow all written guidelines will result in loss of security deposit and closure of booth.
1. All booth signage must be professionally produced. No handwritten signs. You may decorate your booth but please keep in mind we are looking for a clean and professional look.
2. You may not affix signs or other materials to existing light poles, sign posts, telephone posts or other areas outside the booth.
3. You may not hang sponsor banners or other signage on your booth other then your business name, menu items, and prices. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
4. Set up may begin at Noon on Friday. All vehicles MUST be off Euclid by 4:30 PM. Tear Down may begin at Midnight Saturday and 7:15 PM Sunday. NO automobiles or trucks will be allowed on Euclid during the event hours. Vehicles must enter from Maryland traveling West from Taylor to Euclid.
5. Security deposit and application must be submitted and all booth fees must be paid in full by May 1, 2008. NO EXCEPTIONS!
6. Each booth is responsible for providing its own trash can. A large dumpster will be provided, please remove the trash from your booth throughout the day and at the conclusion of each night.
7. Remove all valuables from your booth Friday and Saturday night. CWEA will not be responsible for loss or damage overnight although site security is present.
8. You may not bring your own tent, additional tents or trailers will not be allowed unless approved in advance.
9. All booth tables must be skirted. You need to provide your own table skirt and cloth. You will find your table and chairs stacked in your booth upon arrival.
10. If you elected to order ice service, your first delivery will arrive Friday between 3 PM and 4 PM. Cost is $5 per bag when delivered. Deliveries will continue throughout the day.
11. A soda and a water sponsor will be used exclusively. We will advise you at least 20 days prior to the event. You will be able to buy the product from us and have it delivered to your booth for the event. All sales are final, no returns. Only beverage products that do not compete with the sponsor will be allowed.
12. Each booth is responsible for their own permits to operate including St. Louis Health Department. Information will be provided to each booth to help facilitate this.
13. Each booth receives a 10 x 10 tent, an eight foot table and 2 chairs. Skirting and table cloth is NOT provided. You must restrict your entire booth area to 10 x 10. In some cases, the Producer may, at their discretion, allow you to extend to the back or a side of your booth. If you need more space, please purchase a second booth adjoining.
14. If you desire more than one booth please indicate if it should be placed at the same location.
15. Upon full payment, selection of your booth zone will be determined by the order that your application and payment was received. Once your application and payment are received, it will be numbered. All booths will be placed in a zone and the event producer will assign spaces. With your application, please indicate a first and second choice zone PREFERENCE.
16. Absolutely no glass bottles or cans are to be sold or given away from your booth. You must serve all beverages in cups. NO EXCEPTIONS.
17. All outside / booth sales shall end by Midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 7 PM on Sunday, including liquor sales.
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