VENDOR INFORMATION & APPLICATION
NY Gourd and Artisan Festival
September 13 & 14, 2014
Sponsors:
The New York State Gourd Society & Cornell Cooperative Extension - Broome County
Purpose:
The purpose of the NY Gourd and Artisan Festival is to educate, familiarize and
entertain the public with gourds, fiber arts, woodcarving and other homemade arts.
Location:
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905-1500
Dates/Times: Saturday and Sunday 9/13 ─ 9/14 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Fest will be held rain or shine.
The Details:
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Vendor Space Available (inside) 8’ x 12’ $35 fee, per space
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Vendor Space available (outside) 10′ x 12’ $30 fee, per space
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Electricity available (indoors only)
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NOTE: All raw gourd sales must be outside; All animals must be outside
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A confirmation email will be sent to you within 5 days of application receipt.
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BC Cooperative Extension is located at Exit 5 Route 81, and within 1 mile of the junctions for
both Routes 88 and 17 (86) and Route 81
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A commitment to both days is strongly encouraged, however no fee reduction will be given if
you are only planning to set up for one day.
Vendor Set-up: Friday 9/12 from 5 to 8 pm and/or Saturday 9/13 from 7 to 8:30 am
Vendor Requirements:
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Supply own tables, chairs, table covers (plus your own power strips and extension cords if
electricity is needed)
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Ensure a minimum of one person will be at the booth the entire time.*If needed, a booth sitter
may be available upon request (for a lunch or bathroom breaks)
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Must be an artist/craftsperson and/or suppliers of tools, supplies, and embellishments for
homemade creations
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NYSGS & CCE-BC encourages vendors to do demonstrations in their spaces
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Vendors have the right not to have their items photographed. If a vendor does not wish to allow
photographs, the vendor will be responsible for posting a clearly visible sign noting such.
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Proof of NYS Sales License and Insurance
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Donation of an item to the Festival fund-raising activity - Raffle
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VENDOR INFORMATION & APPLICATION
NY Gourd and Artisan Festival
September 13 & 14, 2014
The Fine Print
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Reservations accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Booth assignments will be made by
the Fest Committee.
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Reservations must be pre-paid.
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Cancellations (with refund) no later than August 15, 2014; (Cancellation after August 15th may
be refunded if NY-GAF is able to rent the space to another vendor).
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The NYSGS and the BC Cooperative Extension are not responsible for accidents, loss, theft, or
breakage of any items or vehicles.
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All vendors are expected to be packed up and off the property no later than 9:00 pm Saturday
evening, September 14th, 2014.
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NOTE: There will be no early breakdown. If you break down before 5:00 pm, you may not be
invited back the following year.
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Tax Information – for license application go to www.tax.ny.gov/bus/st/register.htm
o NYS State Sales Tax is 8% on all tangible sales. It shall be the individual vendor’s
responsibility to collect and report such tax as appropriate.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Complete the vendor registration form (below).
2. Please make checks payable to “Broome County Cooperative Extension”. If you would like to pay
by credit card online, please visit: http://cornell-cooperative-extension-of-broomecounty.myshopify.com/products/bc-artisan-festival-vendor-spot.
3. Send form with appropriate space(s) fee(s) to no later than August 14th, 2014 at the following
address:
Carol Fetterman, Cornell Cooperative Extension
840 Upper Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905-1500
4. If paying by credit card, please send a copy of your insurance certificate to the above address.
For any questions about vending at the Gourd Fest you may contact
Terry Noxel (NYSGS)
677-235-5872 │ noxelts@aol.com or
Laura Biasillo (CCE-BC)
607-584-5007 │ lw257@cornell.edu
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VENDOR INFORMATION & APPLICATION
NY Gourd and Artisan Festival
September 13 & 14, 2014
Your Name & Business Name (Print) for
name tag
Address
Contact phone number
Contact eMail address
I will be selling the following types of items:
Demonstrations I will be doing at my booth:
Spaces
Indoor 8’ x 8’ @ $35 each
Outdoor 10’ x 10’ @ $30 each
Quantity
Fee Enclosed
I have read and agree to the terms stated in the Vendor Information section.
Signature
Send to:
Carol Fetterman
Cornell Cooperative Extension
BC Artisan Festival
840 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13905-1500
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