There are some items that are
handled exclusively by the Gumbo Festival. Among these are drinks,
Vendors must comply with all
requirements imposed on festival visitors. Therefore, you are informed
that Ready-made booths are 10' wide X
8' deep and covered. (See sketch enclosed) Spaces in our open area
start
Arts & Crafts,
Games, Novelties, Promotions, etc.:
·
$100.00 per booth (10' x 8')
·
Spaces in the open area start at $200.00 (See application form)
Food:
·
Requires minimum
$1,000,000 liability insurance
·
Rental fee per space
is $600.00
Booths and open area
spaces are limited and are rented on a first-come/first-served basis.
Each rental is DEADLINE FOR
BOOTH/SPACE RENTAL...........SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 The Gumbo Festival
entertains thousands of visitors each year at this event and is known the world
over
Sincerely,
Gumbo Festival 2008
will be held on the weekend of October 10th, 11th and 12th. in
Bridge City, Louisiana…”The Gumbo Capital of the world”.
Booths are available for the sale/display/demonstration of arts and crafts
items and certain
other merchandise
and services. Only non-profit
organizations that can provide proof of
non-profit status are allowed to
operate
games.
photographs
and raffles. This list is subject to change. The sale of "silly
string" and "color ribbon"
is prohibited. We
also do not allow the sale of anything that could be considered a weapon or
mistaken
as a weapon, such as lasers, knives, toy guns, etc. In the past
we have had a few problems with items
such as lighters with switchblades
concealed in them. The sale of such items is a violation of our
contract
and you will be asked to close up and leave the grounds with no refund.
no ice chests are allowed on the festival grounds. We
expect you to patronize our drink stands and food
booths
while you are
participating in our festival.
at 10' X 20'. Normal electrical needs up to 20 amps are provided
for you. Special electrical needs will be
provided
for a nominal fee to
be determined by our electrician.
Security is provided for the duration
of the festival. Rental
is a follows:
subject to the approval of the committee. To apply for the
space, please state your intention by mailing the
application attached with
the Hold Harmless Agreement and
your check made payable to:
The Bridge City Gumbo Festival.
for wonderful food and great music. We look forward to hearing from
you soon.
Elaine Boatwright
Secretary/Rental Coordinator
(504) 436-4881