Humboldt County Fair

1250 5th Street  ♦ Ferndale, California 95536
e-mail: humcofair@frontiernet.net  ♦ www.HumboldtCountyFair.org
Phone (707) 786-9511  ♦ Fax (707) 786-9450

2013 Vendor Application

DATES: AUGUST 14-25, 2013

COMMERCIAL AND CONCESSION SPACE  INFORMATION
COMMERCIAL SPACE  (INSIDE)

   10X10’  IN-LINE SPACE                     $350.00  FLAT FEE
   10X10’  CORNER SPACE                  $400.00  FLAT FEE
   10X15’  IN-LINE SPACE                     $490.00  FLAT FEE
   10X15’  CORNER SPACE                  $540.00  FLAT FEE
   10X20’  IN-LINE SPACE                     $590.00  FLAT FEE
   10X20’  CORNER SPACE                  $650.00  FLAT FEE
   10X20’ DOUBLE CORNER SPACE   $700.00  FLAT FEE
   10X30’  IN-LINE SPACE                   $800.00  FLAT FEE
   10X30’  CORNER SPACE             $850.00  FLAT FEE
   10X40’  IN-LINE SPACE                 $1,025.00  FLAT FEE
   10X40’  CORNER SPACE             $1,075.00  FLAT FEE
   OTHER SIZES   REQUEST PRICE QUOTE
   
COMMERCIAL SPACE  (OUTSIDE)  
   limited  availability $400 AND ABOVE
   
FOOD CONCESSION SPACE  
   GUARANTEE OF $400.00 and/or 25% of gross sales after sales tax, whichever is larger.

INSURANCE: All renters of space must furnish proof of liability insurance or purchase it from the Humboldt County Fair. Proof of insurance must be in the office by August 1st or we will purchase insurance for you and bill you accordingly.

DUPLICATION: We strive to keep duplication of products at a minimum. Although there may be duplicate types of merchandise, we will try to place like exhibits in such a manner that they do not conflict with each other. 

RESERVATIONS: Prior to Feb. 1st, firm reservations for space will be granted only to selected commercial exhibitors and concessionaires from the 2012 Fair. Beginning Feb 1st, vacancies will be allocated to newcomers. Preference will be given to those with unique, attractive products which do not duplicate those already booked. There will be a limited number of spaces available for information booths. The Humboldt County Fair reserves the right to refuse space to any applicant and/or former exhibitor. 

SET-UP, TEAR-DOWN: Exhibits must be in place by 10:30 a.m. on the first day of the fair.  Exhibits are open to the public from 11:00 to 9:00 daily, except on the last Sunday when exhibits may be torn down and removed beginning at 8:00 p.m. Booths must be manned during fair hours.
 
ELECTRICITY:
                          COMMERCIAL: One 110 volt, 20 amp outlet is available per booth.
                                     Additional power may be available at a fee of $20.00 per 20 amp service. (please note below)
                          CONCESSION: One 60 amp, 208 volt outlet available.
                                      IF YOU NEED MORE THAN THAT YOU MUST LET US KNOW ON THE APPLICATION AND THERE WILL BE
                                      ADDITIONAL CHARGES

VISIBILITY: No sign, banner or product may interfere with adjoining booths. Side walls must be no taller than 3 ½ feet, but they may be 6 feet tall within 3 feet of the back wall.

MATERIALS AND DECORATIONS: Only non-combustible or flame-proof materials may be used.  Exhibitors need to furnish their own materials and decorations. The Fair does not provide tables, chairs, extension cords, water hoses or any other material. A recycle bin will be available for cardboard use only.

SOUND: No sound-producing device that disturbs the adjoining booth participants or patrons is permitted.  Management has the authority to remove any inappropriate sound device or exhibit.

PARKING: Vehicles may be parked in the “Commercial Exhibitors Parking Only” area on Van Ness Ave. across the road from the Commercial Building.

SELLER’S PERMIT: You must have on file with us a copy of your California Seller’s Permit. You must also have your permit displayed in your booth. If you do not have a permit you can obtain it from the Board of Equalization.  Information about obtaining a seller’s permit can be found at:  http://www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm

ADDITIONALLY: Sale of raffle tickets or tickets of chance will not be allowed on the fair grounds.

The Humboldt County Fair is a family-oriented fair. All merchandise must be appropriate to a family fair.

Your signature constitutes acceptance of the preceding rules and regulations.

 

_________________________________________________                ___________________
 signature of applicant                                                                                          date

_________________________________________________
 print name as shown above

APPLICATION FOR SPACE

Name & Address ____________________________________________________

                               _____________________________________________________ 

                               _____________________________________________________

Phone #  ____________________________________ Booth Size Request______________________

E-mail address________________________________ Web Site______________________________

Cell phone # ____________________________ Electrical needs______________________________

Passes- please indicate how many you will need:

              Vendor parking for fair:                                                                                                                   #______
                          (this is 1 pass that you put in your window that lets you park all 12 days of fair)

              Vendor parking one day passes:                                                                                                  #______
                            (this is a pass that lets you park one day only)

              Vendor badge – there is a limit on these depending on nature of booth                              #______
                          (this is a badge that you use every day for one person)              

              Vendor one day passes: these also will be limited                                                                   #______
                          (this is a pass that gets one person in the main gate one day only) 
               
DESCRIBE PRODUCT(S) AND BOOTH (You may also submit photos, brochures, price lists, etc. Please be as detailed as possible.)                                                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

Copy of General Rules for Commercial Vendors
                                                            (YOUR COPY)

INSURANCE: All renters of space must furnish proof of liability insurance or purchase it from the Humboldt County Fair. Proof of insurance must be in the office by August 1st or we will purchase insurance for you and bill you accordingly.

DUPLICATION: We strive to keep duplication of products at a minimum. Although there may be duplicate types of merchandise, we will try to place like exhibits in such a manner that they do not conflict with each other. 

RESERVATIONS: Prior to February 1st, firm reservations for space will be granted only to selected commercial exhibitors and concessionaires from the 2012 Fair. Beginning February 1st, vacancies will be allocated to newcomers. Preference will be given to those with unique, attractive products which do not duplicate those already booked. There will be a limited number of spaces available for information booths. The Humboldt County Fair reserves the right to refuse space to any applicant and/or former exhibitor. 

SET-UP, TEAR-DOWN: Exhibits must be in place by 10:30 a.m. on the first day of the fair.  Exhibits are open to the public from 11:00 to 9:00 daily, except on the last Sunday when exhibits may be torn down and removed beginning at 8:00 p.m. Booths must be manned during fair hours. 

ELECTRICITY:
                          COMMERCIAL: One 110 volt, 20 amp outlet is available per booth.
                                     Additional power may be available at a fee of $20.00 per 20 amp service. (please note below)
                          CONCESSION: One 60 amp, 208 volt outlet available.
                                      IF YOU NEED MORE THAN THAT YOU MUST LET US KNOW ON THE APPLICATION AND THERE WILL BE
                                      ADDITIONAL CHARGES

VISIBILITY: No sign, banner or product may interfere with adjoining booths. Side walls must be no taller than 3 ½ feet, but they may be 6 feet tall within 3 feet of the back wall.

MATERIALS AND DECORATIONS: Only non-combustible or flame-proof materials may be used. Exhibitors need to furnish their own materials and decorations. The Fair does not provide tables, chairs, extension cords, water hoses or any other material. A recycle bin will be available for cardboard use only.

SOUND: No sound-producing device that disturbs the adjoining booth participants or patrons is permitted. Management has the authority to remove any inappropriate sound device or exhibit.

PARKING: Vehicles may be parked in the “Commercial Exhibitors Parking Only” area on Van Ness Ave. across the road from the Commercial Building.

SELLER’S PERMIT: You must have on file with us a copy of your California Seller’s Permit. You must also have your permit displayed in your booth. If you do not have a permit you can obtain it from the Board of Equalization. Information about obtaining a seller’s permit can be found at:  http://www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm

ADDITIONALLY: Sale of raffle tickets or tickets of chance will not be allowed on the fair grounds.

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