ShrimpFest 2008       Vendor Application
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Vendor Name:___________________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________City:_______________State:________Zip:_________
Phone:(_____)___________________ Email or website:________________________________________________
Vendor Products (continue on reverse): ____________________________________________________________
I am a (circle one):        Returning Vendor             New Vendor
I request (check one): Single Booth 10ft x 10ft $75   Double Booth 10ft x 20ft $150   Triple Booth 10ft x 30ft $225
I request power for the booth at an additional fee of $40   Yes__________No_________
Agreement:  This Agreement is between Brinnon ShrimpFest (herein called "ShrimpFest") and the vendor listed on this Application and Agreement (herein called "Vendor").  ShrimpFest and Vendor are mutually entering into a short term Agreement to: display, promote and sell their product at 2008 ShrimpFest.  Dates for the 2008 festival are May 24th and May 25th.  Hours are Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5.
Booth Fee:  Vendor agrees to pay the Vendor Booth Fee.  ShrimpFest does not charge a commission on sales.  The Booth Fee IS REFUNDED to the vendor ONLY in the event that the application is rejected.  If the vendor is accepted and cancels for any reason, all fees are nonrefundable.  Vendor receives 1 vendor parking pass.  Please include the booth fee with your signed Agreement. 
Notification:  This is a non-juried, space available event for vendors (craft or food).  Vendors will need to include detailed information about the products they will be selling.  This list should be detailed.   We reserve the right to reject vendors who have unsuitable products for our event.  Returning vendors receive priority.  Vendors are accepted into ShrimpFest upon approval and if payment is received by the deadline.  Vendors are notified of acceptance via email.  (It is suggested that you authorize Shrimpfest2008@yahoo.com to your accepted list of email addresss.) It is imperative that you include your email address when submitting the application.  Late applicants are accepted only in the event that space is available.
Booth and Electrical: This is an outdoor event.  ShrimpFest provides an assigned space only.  Vendors should provide a canopy and tables etc. for their space.  Canopies, umbrellas or pop-ups must be safely anchored to the ground.  Any vendor failing to sufficiently anchor their canopy to the ground will not be permitted to sell their products until it is either removed or anchored.  Power is available in a limited number of booths and can be purchased at a cost of $40.00 per booth (single or double).  The power will be grounded (GFCI).  This is for 1 (one) 20 amp circuit only - the equivalent of one household plug.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  Additional power needs must be discussed with our board prior to acceptance at ShrimpFest.  Vendors who receive approval for electrical usage must supply their own 3 prong heavy duty extension cords in a length of at least 200' - 225'.  Inferior cords will not be allowed.  No "piggy backing" of other vendor's extension cords is allowed.  All power usage will be inspected by staff to see if it conforms to our requirements.  Personal generators are not acceptable in your booth.  The vendor agrees to maintain their booth during ShrimpFest hours.  Set up is Friday, May 23rd between 12:30pm and 8:30pm or Saturday May 24th from 5:30am until 9:15am.  Your booth must be ready no later than 9:30am on Saturday morning.  Break down is Sunday, May 25th at 5:00pm after the close of the festival.  NO VENDOR MAY BREAK DOWN THEIR BOOTH PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL CLOSING.
Sales & Security:  Vendor sales, and/or local or state taxes or Jefferson County Health Department permits for food booths are the sole responsibility of the vendor.  Vendor and vendor assistant must remain at the booth during ShrimpFest. Security will be provided Sat night.  Any damage or theft of materials or products of the vendor or assignee; or theft or damage of any personal belongings of the vendor or vendor assignee during the hours of ShrimpFest, overnight, at setup or breakdown or any other time is the sole responsibility of the vendor and is not the responsibility of ShrimpFest, its board, managers, volunteers, staff or assigns.  For liability purposes, the vendor is responsible for their own setup and break down.  All vendors shall act in a professional manner and according to community standards and norms.  For security purposes, management reserves the right to remove any individual for any reason from ShrimpFest. 
Liability and Hold Harmless:  All work is done at the vendor's risk.  Vendors shall take all necessary precautions and shall be responsible for the safety of vendors, vendor employees, agents, assigns and subcontractors in the performance of the work hereunder.  Any intentional breach of this Agreement, any personal injury or damage to the park property or personal property or any damage or injury to Emerald Towns Alliance or ShrimpFest due to unintentional, negligent or intentional acts on the part of the vendor or his assign sustained by any organization or individual including but not limited to Emerald Towns Alliance and its board, ShrimpFest, Dosewallips State Park, the Vendor or Vendor employees, his agents and assigns, ShrimpFest patrons, volunteers, staff, subcontractors or any other individual shall be the sole responsibility and liability of the vendor.  Vendors shall maintain general liability insurance, and are responsible for insuring products, employees, agents, assigns and subcontractors in the performance of the work hereunder, and must include ShrimpFest as Additional Insured on their liability policy.  ANY VENDOR NOT HOLDING VALID LIABILITY INSURANCE PERFORMS ALL WORK AT THEIR SOLE RISK AND ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY.  The Vendor shall defend, save and hold harmless Emerald Towns Alliance, ShrimpFest, their respective officers, agents, board members, staff, volunteers, sponsors and assigns from any claims, damages, losses, liability or expense (including all attorney fees) which may arise from negligent performance, unintentional or intentional breach by the Vendor of this Agreement.  The laws of the State of Washington shall govern the rights and liabilities of the parties.  Any lawsuit must be brought in Jefferson County District or Superior Court in Port Townsend, Washington, and the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney fees against the other party.  ShrimpFest reserves the right to void this Agreement for any reason.  In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the representatives sign below:
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ETA Board Member/Committee Chair       Date                           Vendor                                                                                            Date
Return Application and Booth Fee to:              Make Check Payable to:  ShrimpFest
ShrimpFest                                                    FESTIVAL USE ONLY:      2008 Accepted   Yes____No____Alternate____
PO Box 323                                                                     Vendor Booth Space #________________   Power ?  Yes____ No____
Brinnon,  WA 98320                                               Entered into database______________________________
                                                                      

Once approved, food vendors must supply a copy of their Jefferson County Health Department
permit or waiver to ShrimpFest.  This must be in our hands by April 15th, 2008.  Permits can be obtained by calling 360.385.9400.