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| February 2008 Hello Everyone, It is that time of year again and we hope that this past year has been good for you. Here is an invitation to join us at the 26th La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival. The dates this year are June 26th -Block Party, June 27th to June 29th. At this time we would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for rental space. Prices will be subject to space location. Spaces this year for self-contained food vendors will be 10' x 20' and 20' x 20'. The fee for a 10' x 20' space will be $725.00 for profit vendors and $600.00 for non-profit. The fee for a 20' x 20' space will be $925.00 for profit vendors and $800.00 for non-profit. All clothing, collectable items, or display vendors will be rented a 10' x 20' space for a fee of $625.00 for profit vendors and $500.00 for non-profit. The 20' x 20' spaces will be $825.00 for profit vendors and $700.00 for non-profit. 120-volt power will be provided. Food booth vendor concession stands, provided by La Kermesse, are available at a fee of $500.00 for non-profit groups and $625.00 for profit vendors. These spaces include an awning, serving counter and lights along with 120 – volt outlets. If you need a 220-volt line a fee of $150.00 will be charged. All fryolators, grills, and major equipment must be operated with gas. If you need special electrical hookups such as 220 volts we will require additional fees as indicated on the application. If you are a large food vendor the first electrical line will be included in the rental price. Any additional power is a separate entry in the application. Please read the application carefully and note any special needs you may have so that we can address them prior to your arrival on the field. This year, we are offering vendors an all inclusive package. This is what we propose: • Application fee includes four vendor passes • $50.00 fee for a storage trailer (no larger than 16’ ) on La Kermesse field • Waterhouse Field parking of RV, trailer or vehicle as follows: 1. $100.00 for RVs for weekend 2. $50.00 for box trucks for weekend 3. $3.00 per day for total of $9.00 for vehicles for the weekend All of the above must be paid directly with your application fee in advance payable to La Kermesse Franco-Americain As in the past, we request that your application be paid in full no later than April 15th, 2008 in order to reserve your space. As soon as we receive your application and payment, we will be sending out confirmation emails. It’s important that a current email address be noted on your application. The amusement company this year will be BOURGET AMUSEMENT CO. If you are interested in renting space for the block party please contact them @ 978-251-2724 or 1-800-807-2207. The festival committee this year has accepted NATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS as our soda company. Please contact Jason Seavey @207-773-1719 or email jason.seavey@nat-dist.com You must abide by the contract negotiated with the festival even if you are under contract with the vendor. If you are in violation of the contract, you will be asked to leave the grounds and will not be refunded your rental fee. It is our policy that profit vendors not duplicate menu items i.e., sausages, etc. of other profit vendors. In the event of duplication, La Kermesse holds the right to ask the removal of such item(s) in question from the menu for the weekend. Seniority of vendors will be considered in the event that such a problem arises. Please be sure that your menu or for sale items are listed on your application. Vendor rules: 1. No mobile homes, travel trailer, or vehicles will be used as a concession unless specifically designed for that use and will be approved by the festival committee. 2. There is a no vehicle parking on the field, but is available in the surrounding area. 3. Each concessionaire will be responsible for any licenses and inspection fees and will be subject to state and local inspection. 4. All workers are required to pay admission to the festival. Admission buttons will be available on the field before the start of the festival at a reduced price. If you have not purchased admission buttons prior to the start of the festival, you will be subject to a daily or higher weekend price. 5. La Kermesse reserves the right to determine suitability of items for sale and display. 6. All workers will be properly attired with shirts and shoes. No obscene clothing including hats will be tolerated. 7. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED IN THE CONCESSIONS. La Kermesse has the right to have anyone removed from the festival grounds due to drugs or alcohol impairment. 8. NO PETS allowed on the grounds except service animals. 9. La Kermesse has the exclusive right to the La Kermesse logo, therefore the La Kermesse logo cannot be used without our express permission. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be more than willing to help in any way we can. We look forward to working with you again this year! Lauren Cote 207-282-0198 / 229-1033 or rnlcote@maine.rr.com Thank you from us at La Kermesse Complete and Return with Payment in full by April 15, 2008 To: La Kermesse Franco – Americaine, C/O Field Space Rentals P.O. Box 289, Biddeford, Maine 04005-0289 Name of Group or Organization _______________________________________________________________________ Contact Person including address, e-mail address and telephone number_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Brief Description of product for sale in the Concession ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Check one Quantity Fee (each) Total Food Booth ______ _______ ______ Supplied by Festival: All Profit and non-profits' spaces will be provided by LaKermesse. Size 10’ x 20’ space fee $625.00 for profit vendor and $500.00 for non-profit vendor. General lighting and four 120-volt outlets will be provided. 220-volt power will not be available to these areas. Field Food Vendor_______ _________ ________ Size 10’x 20’ space fee for profit vendors is $725.00 and $600.00 for non-profit vendors. 20’x20’ space fee for profit vendors is $925.00 and $800.00 for non-profit vendors. Electrical power not to exceed 30 amps at 240 volts. General area lighting will be provided. This is for groups/individuals who supply their own self-contained concession subject to approval by the committee. First 220-volt power line is included as part of the rental fee. Field Vendor ________ __________ __________ Size 10' x 20' space fee for profit vendors is $625.00 and $500.00 for non-profit vendors. Size 20' x 20' space fee for profit vendors is $825.00 and $700.00 for non-profit vendors. 120-volt electrical power will be provided. Additional or Special Power needs: $ 150.00 for the additional or special 220-volt line. Amount of 220-volt lines____________________________ Total Due_____________ I will abide by the contract set up by La Kermesse Franco Americaine for the soft drinks & water and any other products that may be made exclusive as per the information in the application letter. If you are selling a food product, your business or organization MUST provide us with a Certificate of Liability Insurance before set up. This must accompany your application prior to coming on the field and setting up your outfit. No acceptations to this rule, if you do not provide us with a certificate, then you will be asked to leave the premises immediately. I state I have read the attached rules and agree to adhere to all rules as stated. I further state that I will retain a copy of the rules and application for the reference at festival time. Signed: ________________________________________________________ Total due with application: _____________________ check or money order payable to La Kermesse Franco – Americaine. Office Use: Date received___________ Check or money order #____________ Liability Insurance _____________ Confirmation Letter_________________ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
