Black Canyon Festival in the Park

Montrose, CO Updated Friday, July 03, 2009 10:53 PM Clear 64°F High: 83°F Low: 56°F Wind: 6 mph Humidity: 68% Saturday 84° / 58° Sunday 84° / 59° Monday 88° / 58° Tuesday 88° / 57° MSN Weather Data provided by WDT

Welcome to the 1st Annual Black Canyon Festival in the Park!
The Board of Directors, volunteers and staff invite you to be a part of the 1st Annual Celebration of the Black Canyon Festival in the Park. The Festival will be offering Artist’s from many states and striving to be the largest free-to-the-public outdoor art and music festival.
This year’s event will feature a Heritage Stage and Children’s Tent; Traditional Children’s Pow-Wow, Folk and Fine Art exhibits, Main Stage and Acoustic Stage entertainment spread out along the beautiful winding sidewalk of Memorial Park.
The number of food vendors will be limited to 20. The number of arts, crafts and trade booths will average of 250. If you would like to be a part of the 2008 Black Canyon Festival in the Park, please fill out this entry form, sign and return it as soon as possible with your payment.
You can contact our Festival Coordinator, Alisa McDermott, at 970.250.1186, or email blackcanyonfestivalinthepark@yahoo.com, or at the address listed on the application below
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all fine artists, crafts people and food concessions. To be accepted, applicants must return the SIGNED vendor application below with the exhibitor fee.
VENDOR COSTS and FEES: Exhibit vendor fee is $150. Electrical fee is $25 per site where available (electrical extension cord must be a 12-14 gauge). Priority is given to individually crafted products. Each vendor space is 10x10. You may purchase more than one space. Spaces will be marked out on the grounds before the festival.
SPACES ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. GET YOUR APPLICATION IN RIGHT AWAY AND RESERVE YOUR SPACE.
FOOD CONCESSIONS: Food concession is $250 for a space 15 foot by 20 foot deep. Priority is given to vendors with advance deposits and we will strive to provide our Festival attendees with a wide variety of food experiences. Please indicate space needed for equipment on application below. Food vendors are limited to 20 spaces. Additional frontage space is available at $350 per 10 feet.
INSURANCE: ONLY Food Concessions and Attractions (children’s rides, ponies, etc.) must have proof of liability insurance and name BCBA as additional insured. Please submit with application.
ATTRACTIONS: By special arrangement only.
SALES TAX: All vendors are responsible to pay Colorado Sales Tax. For those without a state license, tax payment will be paid to the Festival Headquarters by the end of the Festival on Sunday.
REQUIRED FESTIVAL HOURS FOR VENDORS:
Friday, June 20 2008 - 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday , June 21st 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday , June 22nd– 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES: Exhibitors must meet all Colorado State health, fire and revenue codes. Fire Codes will be sent to you or available on our web site and MUST be adhered to. This includes certified fire proof tents for all vendors using tents. An inspector will be on site the first day of the festival to check your tent.
Participants must provide their own display materials and make accommodations in case of rain. Exhibit vendor space size is approximately 10’ x 10’ and this will be enforced. Move in begins at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 20th. Set up must be completed by 8:30 p.m. Late arrival may result in the loss of your space. Cars and vans may be driven on site for loading ONLY before 8 a.m. on Festival days.
NO PARKING ON THE GROUNDS DURING THE FESTIVAL!
**VENDOR PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN FULL BEFORE SET-UP.
Sorry, no exceptions.

Mail application and fees to:
Black Canyon Festival in the Park
1124 Deer Trail Rd.
Montrose, Co. 81401
Please make checks payable to Black Canyon Festival in the Park
CHECK ONE
___ Exhibitor ____ Food Concession ____ Attraction
___ Electrical ____ Disability/Special Needs ______ Children’s Attraction
Name: ___________________________________________________
Business Name: ____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________
Phone/E-Mail: ______________________________________________
# of Spaces/Size of Equipment _________________________________
Amount Enclosed ______________________
___________________________________________________________
Attach photos and list of products




Menu or Products Sold: (Attach photos and list) __________________________________________
___________________________________________
Electrical Total Amps: ________________________






1. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Black Canyon Festival in the Park ( BCBA ) LLC. staff, directors and volunteers for any injury, damage, theft, or loss.
2. I will abide by the BCBA’s decision to reject any application or entry.
3. I understand I am responsible for Festival hours and will not cease business operation until the official close of the BCBA on the final day of operation.
4. I agree that video or photographs of my booth or attraction may be used by BCBA for promotional or publicity purposes.
5. Fees will be refunded if you are NOT accepted. Cancellations before May 15 will be refunded at 80%; before June 1 at 50%. No refunds after June 15.
6. Space assignments and placement within the space is at the discretion of BCBA staff and directors.
7. I understand that full payment is due with the application, and will be returned if not selected. If selected, this will ensure your spot(s) reservation.
Vendor signature:

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Signed, completed application form
$150 Exhibitor Fee
$250 Food Concession (Includes electrical fee)
$25 Electrical Fee for non-food vendors. A minimum of 16 gauge electrical cord is needed to connect with power supply.
Certificate of insurance for food vendors and attractions
Proof of fire resistant tent or canopy is required by the Fire Department

Black Canyon Festival in the Park
1124 Deer Trail Rd.
Montrose, Co. 81401

 

Festival Cordinator : Black Canyon Business Assoc.

Festival Committee

 

970.250.1186