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):_________________________
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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.