Menu Bar

Home           Calendar           Topics          Just Charlestown          About Us

Saturday, September 1, 2012

An invitation to artisans and craftspeople

Harvest Festival in Ninigret Park, September 22

From  Katie McAllister, Harvest Festival Committee Member

A Harvest Festival is being held at Ninigret park on the 22nd of September, 2012 from 10am-5pm, followed by a square dance until 6:30. The festival is a fundraiser for the Charlestown Community Garden, which provides food to the senior center, the Johnnycake center, local food pantries, and Meals on Wheels. They run solely on the energy and time of volunteers, and need funding to continue their good work.



We are anticipating a very big turnout for this event, and would like to invite you to fill out an application to be considered for attendance. The price is very reasonable, and fees will be returned if for any reason we cannot process the application (we do not want too many people selling the same item, we are sure that you don't, either!). Note that all participants must have an interactive demo/activity to share with the attendees. It is late notice, but applications postmarked by tomorrow will have $10 off the fee ($25 vs. $35).

Please consider joining us for a day of community, food, theatre performance, music, square dancing. All money from fees will go towards the garden. If you would like to volunteer or help in any other capacity do not hesitate to contact myself or any numbers/emails on the application.

The application is below.

PARTICIPANT APPLICATION
Join us in celebration at our first annual HARVEST FESTIVAL!!
Where: Ninigret Park
When: September 22nd from 10am to 5pm, followed by a square dance
Cost: $25 Early Bird
$35 after August 10th

·         Photocopies of all appropriate permits, licenses and insurance are required with application.
·         All vendors at the Harvest Festival must have an educational, fun or interesting activity at their booth (For example: If you make soap, create a hands-on demonstration to teach others in the community how to make soap).
·         Vendors must provide their own tent and table.
·         All vendors will be asked to donate an item to the raffle fundraiser and.
·         Electricity will be available to those who need it.
·         Preference will be given to local vendors. Fees will be processed upon acceptance and returned upon refusal.

The town of Charlestown will not be responsible for damage, theft or loss of any vendor’s property before, during, or after festival hours.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT, BE PREPARED FOR ANY WEATHER!
There will be no refunds given due to weather related problems.

Email questions to charlestowngarden@gmail.com. Food and beverage questions can be directed to Gwenivere at 714-3783. Art, craft, and entertainment questions can be directed to Katie at 965-4041.

If you would like to offer a special demonstration, talk, or activity as part of the program at a scheduled time, please contact us by any of the above methods. We are happy to have your skill as part of the festival!

We are in need of volunteers! Spread the word and contact us if you would like to help.
     
      
Name:_______________________________Day Phone:_____________________
Eve. Phone ________________Email____________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________State:___________Zip___
Business Name:_____________________________________________________
Type of Products:____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Booth Activity Idea (so we do not have duplicates):_________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I have read and understand the enclosed rules   X_____________________________ Date:_______________

Please make checks payable to:

The Charlestown Community Garden
Charlestown Town Hall, Parks and Rec. Department
4540 South County Trail
Charlestown, RI 02813                                                   

*All fee proceeds will benefit the Charlestown Community Garden.