BOOTH INFORMATION:

Booth spaces are available to:

• Artisans
• Merchants
• Healers
• Readers
• Community Groups/Organizations

Booth space for Artisans, merchants and community groups/organizations will be limited to 10x10 feet.

Booth space will be located OUTSIDE the Pleasant Home. VENDOR/BOOTH Map location will be provided before the event in 2012.

All vendors will donate a Raffle Prize item value of $15.00 or more (product, reading, etc).

There is NO shade or rain cover at this event for Artisans, merchants, and community groups/organizations. It is suggested that you provide a canopy, tent, or umbrella for shelter.

ALL Vendors and booths must supply their own tables and chairs.

Only one business, service, or group/organization is allowed per booth.

This is a family-oriented event. No adult-themed items can be displayed or offered for sale.

Readers and Healers may NOT sell retail items at their table/booth space, unless they apply for a special COMBINED BOOTH SPACE rental. (See below.)

A site number and name will be assigned in advance of the event. All vendors must display their site number and name in a prominent location where event attendees can view it with ease.

LINK EXCHANGE AGREEMENT: Any artisan, merchant, reader, healer, group or organization that hosts a website agrees to post - in a prominent area of their website - an announcement for the Chicago Pagan Pride Day event. The announcement should remain posted until the 9th of September 2012.

SET-UP AND TAKE-DOWN GUIDELINES:

• Set up will start at 8 am on the day of the event. The Pleasant home may not be accessible to us until after 10 am.
• Vendors may schedule time for loading and unloading in the Driveway. You however may unload and load from the street at any time you choose. Hand trucks are recommended.
• Volunteers may or may not be able to help with the set-up but not the take-down, so please come prepared to carry and set-up/take down your own booths.
• All booths and vendors must be packed up and off premises by 7:00pm.

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

1. All Vendors/Readers/Healers will be assisted and assigned a space according to the VENDOR LOCATION MAP.

2. All participants will supply their own shade (canopy/tent), tables, and chairs.

3. All participants will conduct themselves in a well-behaved and lawful manner at all times.

4. Participants are responsible for all members of their party, group, organization, and family.

5. No open flames are allowed!

6. Children under 12 years of age MUST BE ATTENDED by a responsible adult AT ALL TIMES.

7. No nudity, semi-nudity, alcohol, drugs, pets, or items with explicit sexual content allowed.

8. There will be no moving of booths once they are set up.

9. Retail prices will be affixed and clearly visible on all displayed retail items.

10. Participants may not rent booth space and then add other vendors, readers, or healers to their table!

11. Children under the age of 16 may NOT work at any booth or table, unless registered prior to the event by the merchant.

12. All readers and healers will post their standard PRICE LIST for viewing. "Tip" jars/containers are not to be used in lieu of a standard PRICE LIST.

BOOTH SPACE RENTAL PRICES: Please view the Booth Rental Space Rates web page OR contact us at Chicagopaganpride@yahoo.com for more info.



VENDOR APPLICATION:

Applicant's Name(s):

Name of Business/Service/ or Community Group/Organization:

Contact Name:

Contact Address:

City/State/Zip

Email:

Telephone:

Website or Social Networking Site:

Were you a Participant last year? Yes___ No ___

Type of space requested: Vendor ___ Reader/Healer____ Group/Organization___ Combined____

Please describe the type of Raffle Prize you'll be donating and its value.

NOTE: Photos of the Raffle Prizes will be featured on our website this year before the event day. All vendors are encouraged to supply a photo and a brief description of the prize and the vendor (hint: advertising information.) We will also include a link to your site.

Please describe the type of merchandise or service will you be providing at Pagan Pride Day.

Estimated Number of people at your booth: Adults_____ Teens (16 years +)____

TOTAL RENTAL FEES: _____________



WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

The Promoter ("Greater Chicagoland Pagan Pride") reserves the right to limit the number of applications for any one particular type of good/service, thereby protecting all vendors and maintaining diversity for the event. The Promoters also have the right to change or substitute vendor spaces for the good of the event and its participants. No stolen merchandise, firearms, ammunition, alcohol, pets, or drugs are allowed on the grounds.

Neither the Promoters nor Property Owners will be responsible for injury, breakage, theft, or loss of any kind. All Participants in the "Chicago Pagan Pride Day ~ 2012" event and their group members/volunteers agree to hold harmless the Promoters and Property Owners for any and all claims for loss, damage, injury or liability from all activities while occupying said premises. Vendors may secure insurance at their own discretion.

This event will be held rain or shine. REFUNDS WILL NOT be available for failure to show up, inclement weather, etc.

By signing this application, you are applying to participate in the event known as the "Greater Chicagoland Pagan Pride Day ~ 2012", and have read and agree to all the Guidelines contained therein.

Signature: ________________________Date: ______________

Please return completed application to:

Chicagopaganpride@yahoo.com

Sponsored by the Greater Chicagoland Pagan Pride Committee | ChicagoPaganPride@yahoo.com | http://www.paganpride.org