ST. MARYS, GEORGIA
49th ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Happy Birthday USA!
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys
Enjoy the Fireworks Display in the St. Marys Waterfront Park Named by Southeast Tourism Society a Top 20 Festival in the Southeast
By order of the St. Marys Police Dept.
LOCATION and DIRECTIONS • The St Marys Historic Waterfront is located 8 miles off I-95, Exit 3. At the light at the end of either exit ramp, turn left onto State Road 40 and drive to the very end (approx. 8 miles.) • A Kiwanis member will meet you at the barricades to check you in and assign booth space numbers. The center of the festival is at the intersection of Osborne and St Marys Streets. FESTIVAL TIME • Check-in begins at 5:30 am and booth numbers will be assigned. No booth numbers will be given prior to Festival Day. Setup on Festival Day only. Booths must be setup with vehicles out of the exhibit area, no later than 9:00 am. (Parking is available on side streets) • Vehicles may enter the festival area only between 4:30-6:00 pm or after the fireworks show has ended, to remove exhibits. Exhibits removed at any other time must be hand-carried from the festival area. • All vendors must be packed up and out of the festival area NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT!
No fireworks or snap ‘n pops may be sold
No sale of alcoholic beverages
ICE & WATER • Lang’s Seafood, left (east) of the main stage, may have ice for sale until midday. There are only two direct water connections. Bring containers to store water at your booth. • Recommend you obtain ice and bring to festival. SALES TAX • Vendors are expected to collect sales tax for sales and file their own returns. REFUNDS
EXHIBITORS BOOTH SPACES • Displays may not exceed boundaries • Setup on street surface only • Selling wares in your booth area only • Ensure electrical cords do not create tripping hazards FOOD VENDORS • Sand or other absorbent material must be used when cooking with oil. • Oil or grease must be removed by vendor. Do not pour grease into waste water drains. Deadline For Applications - June 24, 2017
• No refunds will be given other than non-accepted applications. Events will take place, rain or shine. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS • For information on overnight accommodations, contact St Marys Welcome Center, 912.882.4000. This is a family oriented festival and the Kiwanis Club of St Marys reserves the right to reject any item offered for sale. Any vendor attempting to sell unapproved items will be required to remove the items or to leave. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. QUESTIONS? Attn: Judy via email at:
[email protected] TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017
KIWANIS CLUB OF ST. MARYS
2017 INDEPENDENCE DAY VENDOR APPLICATION Name
9 A.M. – 10 P.M.
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BOOTH SPACES REQUESTED
ELECTRICAL NEEDS:
ARTS & CRAFTS
220v 110v
12’X12’
_____ X $100 Each =__________
Electricity _____ X $20 Each =___________ 12’X24’
_____ X $150 Each =__________
Electricity _____ X $30 Each =___________ FOOD
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Bring extension cords and surge protectors! We are not responsible for power surges. You may be required to go up to 150 feet to electrical connections. Failure to provide accurate information needs may result in us being unable to meet your electrical needs. GENERATORS REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
24’X12’
__________
BY MAIL: Mail with check or money order to The Kiwanis Club of St. Marys P.O. Box 7353 • St. Marys, GA 31558
OR ONLINE: Email completed application to
[email protected] AND submit payment via PayPal
Electricity NON-PROFITS (501(c)(3) & (c)(4) only) Information Only* ____ X FREE (Subject to availability) Electricity ____ X $20 Each = 12’X12’ (SALES) ____ X $100 Each = Electricity ____ X $20 Each = 24’X12’ (SALES) ____ X $150 Each = X $30 Each = *Non-profits may not give away items (for example, water or face painting) being sold by other vendors. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (1 per Vendor)
______________ TOTAL DUE =______________________________
Questions to Judy, via Email:
[email protected] The applicant hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold The Kiwanis Club of St. Marys harmless from and against any claim, demand, suit, loss, causes of action, liabilities, obligations, costs, expenses and judgments (including without limitation, death and damages to property) caused by Applicant’s acts or omissions or failure to abide by the rules and conditions contained there in.
SIGNATURE
Deadline For Applications June 24, 2017