Satu 43nd ANNUAL ROCK SHRIMP FESTIVAL
St. Marys,
Sponsored by the St. Marys Kiwanis Club Sponsored by the www.smkiwanis.comKiwanis Club of St. Marys Georgia
43nd ANNUAL ROCK SHRIMP FESTIVAL Saturday, October 1, 2011 43 Years and- Still 9:00 a.m. 6:00 Rockin’! p.m.
Rock Shrimp DinnersOctober 3, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday,
Served 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Rock Shrimp Dinners Served from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The St. Marys historic waterfront is located 8 miles off I-95. Take Exit #3. At the stoplight, turn left and drive to the very end (approx 8 miles). You are now at the waterfront, which is the location of the festival! Exhibit spaces will be on Osborne Street and also St Marys Street.
FESTIVAL TIME Saturday, October 3, 2015, Check-in begins at 5:30 am. Vendor booth spaces will be assigned at check-in, not before. Kiwanis members will meet you at barricades to check you in and provide directions to your booth space. Vendors must be set up for viewing by 9 am and have vehicles out of the festival area. Parking is available on side streets.
NO VEHICLES ALLOWED IN FESTIVAL AREA
1. By order of the St. Marys Police Dept., no fireworks may be sold, including Snap ‘n Pops. 2. No vehicles (motorized, bicycles, or golf carts) allowed in Festival area 9 am – 6:00 pm. 3. Sale of alcohol or use of open containers of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. 4. Oil or grease must be removed by vendor. Do not pour grease into waste water drains. 5. Ensure electrical cords do not create tripping hazards.
ICE and WATER Lang’s Seafood (left of the main stage) may have ice for sale until mid-day. There are only two direct water connections. You must share access to these with others and bring containers to store water at your booth. Be prepared to obtain ice before check-in. FESTIVAL COMMITTEE KIWANIS CLUB OF ST. MARYS P.O. BOX 7353 ST. MARYS, GA 31558
LOCATION and DIRECTIONS
SALES TAX
9 am–6 pm. All vendors must be packed up and out of the festival area no later than 9 pm.
Vendors are expected to collect sales tax for all sales and file their own returns.
EXHIBITORS BOOTH SPACES
REFUNDS
Total booth size for Arts & Crafts exhibitors is 12’ x 12’. Booth size is 24’ x 12’ for food vendors. Displays may not exceed boundaries. All booth spaces will be designated on street surface (no grass or landscape areas are available). Any exhibitor needing additional space will be expected to reserve two (or more as needed) spaces. Vendors will not be allowed to roam through the festival selling their wares. You must stay in the vicinity of your booth. Tents are welcomed and encouraged. Booth space only is provided by the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys. Vendors must supply own display tables, canopies, props and chairs. All display tables must be professionally constructed and skirted.
Other than non-accepted applications, no refunds will be given. Events will take place rain or shine.
FOOD VENDORS No Vendor May Sell Fish or Other Seafood Items at the Rock Shrimp Festival. Those selling any type of food, water and/or drinks must register as food vendors. You are required to clean your area before leaving. Vendors cooking with oil must use floor covering, sand or other absorbent material. Do not pour oil or grease into storm drains.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS For information on overnight accommodations and any motel special event rates, contact St Marys Tourism at (912) 8824000, Kingsland Tourism at (912) 729-5999 or email [email protected] 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. For information e-mail: [email protected] Judy, Vendor Coordinator
Deadline for Applications – September 26, 2015
KIWANIS CLUB OF ST. MARYS ROCK SHRIMP FESTIVAL VENDOR APPLICATION
Saturday,October3,2015 9a.m.–6p.m.
Name of Business/Booth ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Address�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� City________________________________________________State____________Zip ���������������������� Name���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Phone_____________________________________E-MAIL��������������������������������������������
Booth Description Describe function of booth space. For example: Jewelry • Painting • Clothing • Prepackaged treats • Popcorn • Political campaign Funnel cakes • Sno Cones • Sodas, Lemonade • BBQ • Water • Hot dogs, Hamburgers • Oriental Food If you desire a specific location, please indicate here. We are unable to guarantee it, but reasonable accommodations will be made with priority given to earliest postmark. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
BOOTH SPACES REQUESTED
Electrical Needs:
ARTS & CRAFTS 12’X12’ _____ Electricity _____ 12’X24’ _____ Electricity _____
220v_______
X X X X
$100 Each =__________ $20 Each =___________ $150 Each =__________ $30 Each =___________
FOOD (No Seafood Allowed) 24’X12’ _____ X $230 Each =__________ Electricity _____ X $30 Each =___________ 48’X12’ _____ X $380 Each =__________ Electricity _____ X $40 Each =___________ 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 =__________ Electricity _____ 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) ____________ ___________
110v ________
#Amps ________
Bring extension cords! You may be required to go up to 150 feet to electrical connections. No Vendor may use power for air conditioning of their booth. Ensure cords do not create tripping hazards! Generators require prior approval. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
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
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 judgements (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 therein.
____________________________________________________ SIGNATURE
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
If we decide to publish a list of accepted vendors on our website, will you allow us to include your business name (name only, no other information)? ___ Yes ____ No
Sponsored by the St. Marys Kiwanis Club Sponsored by the www.smkiwanis.comKiwanis Club of St. Marys Georgia
43nd ANNUAL ROCK SHRIMP FESTIVAL Saturday, October 1, 2011 43 Years and- Still 9:00 a.m. 6:00 Rockin’! p.m.
Rock Shrimp DinnersOctober 3, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday,
Served 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Rock Shrimp Dinners Served from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The St. Marys historic waterfront is located 8 miles off I-95. Take Exit #3. At the stoplight, turn left and drive to the very end (approx 8 miles). You are now at the waterfront, which is the location of the festival! Exhibit spaces will be on Osborne Street and also St Marys Street.
FESTIVAL TIME Saturday, October 3, 2015, Check-in begins at 5:30 am. Vendor booth spaces will be assigned at check-in, not before. Kiwanis members will meet you at barricades to check you in and provide directions to your booth space. Vendors must be set up for viewing by 9 am and have vehicles out of the festival area. Parking is available on side streets.
NO VEHICLES ALLOWED IN FESTIVAL AREA
1. By order of the St. Marys Police Dept., no fireworks may be sold, including Snap ‘n Pops. 2. No vehicles (motorized, bicycles, or golf carts) allowed in Festival area 9 am – 6:00 pm. 3. Sale of alcohol or use of open containers of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. 4. Oil or grease must be removed by vendor. Do not pour grease into waste water drains. 5. Ensure electrical cords do not create tripping hazards.
ICE and WATER Lang’s Seafood (left of the main stage) may have ice for sale until mid-day. There are only two direct water connections. You must share access to these with others and bring containers to store water at your booth. Be prepared to obtain ice before check-in. FESTIVAL COMMITTEE KIWANIS CLUB OF ST. MARYS P.O. BOX 7353 ST. MARYS, GA 31558
LOCATION and DIRECTIONS
SALES TAX
9 am–6 pm. All vendors must be packed up and out of the festival area no later than 9 pm.
Vendors are expected to collect sales tax for all sales and file their own returns.
EXHIBITORS BOOTH SPACES
REFUNDS
Total booth size for Arts & Crafts exhibitors is 12’ x 12’. Booth size is 24’ x 12’ for food vendors. Displays may not exceed boundaries. All booth spaces will be designated on street surface (no grass or landscape areas are available). Any exhibitor needing additional space will be expected to reserve two (or more as needed) spaces. Vendors will not be allowed to roam through the festival selling their wares. You must stay in the vicinity of your booth. Tents are welcomed and encouraged. Booth space only is provided by the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys. Vendors must supply own display tables, canopies, props and chairs. All display tables must be professionally constructed and skirted.
Other than non-accepted applications, no refunds will be given. Events will take place rain or shine.
FOOD VENDORS No Vendor May Sell Fish or Other Seafood Items at the Rock Shrimp Festival. Those selling any type of food, water and/or drinks must register as food vendors. You are required to clean your area before leaving. Vendors cooking with oil must use floor covering, sand or other absorbent material. Do not pour oil or grease into storm drains.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS For information on overnight accommodations and any motel special event rates, contact St Marys Tourism at (912) 8824000, Kingsland Tourism at (912) 729-5999 or email [email protected] 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. For information e-mail: [email protected] Judy, Vendor Coordinator
Deadline for Applications – September 26, 2015
KIWANIS CLUB OF ST. MARYS ROCK SHRIMP FESTIVAL VENDOR APPLICATION
Saturday,October3,2015 9a.m.–6p.m.
Name of Business/Booth ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Address�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� City________________________________________________State____________Zip ���������������������� Name���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Phone_____________________________________E-MAIL��������������������������������������������
Booth Description Describe function of booth space. For example: Jewelry • Painting • Clothing • Prepackaged treats • Popcorn • Political campaign Funnel cakes • Sno Cones • Sodas, Lemonade • BBQ • Water • Hot dogs, Hamburgers • Oriental Food If you desire a specific location, please indicate here. We are unable to guarantee it, but reasonable accommodations will be made with priority given to earliest postmark. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
BOOTH SPACES REQUESTED
Electrical Needs:
ARTS & CRAFTS 12’X12’ _____ Electricity _____ 12’X24’ _____ Electricity _____
220v_______
X X X X
$100 Each =__________ $20 Each =___________ $150 Each =__________ $30 Each =___________
FOOD (No Seafood Allowed) 24’X12’ _____ X $230 Each =__________ Electricity _____ X $30 Each =___________ 48’X12’ _____ X $380 Each =__________ Electricity _____ X $40 Each =___________ 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 =__________ Electricity _____ 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) ____________ ___________
110v ________
#Amps ________
Bring extension cords! You may be required to go up to 150 feet to electrical connections. No Vendor may use power for air conditioning of their booth. Ensure cords do not create tripping hazards! Generators require prior approval. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
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
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 judgements (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 therein.
____________________________________________________ SIGNATURE
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS SEPTEMBER 26, 2015
If we decide to publish a list of accepted vendors on our website, will you allow us to include your business name (name only, no other information)? ___ Yes ____ No
