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Submitted by Jenna Bowman on Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Grand Old Day 2013 Vendor Application

Grand Old Day is the largest one-day festival in the Midwest, drawing over 250,000 people each year from the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area, regionally and from neighboring states. The event is held along Grand Avenue, Saint Paul’s premier shopping, dining, entertainment district.

Grand Old Day 2013

Sunday, June 2, 2013

8:00am-6:00pm

Vendors are invited to participate during Grand Old Day by applying to set up a booth along Grand Avenue to reach event attendees. Below you will find the 2013 Vendor Application. You must read through all guidelines before beginning to fill out the online application.

Application must be submitted online by Friday, April 12, 2013.  Applications that are received after this date will be assessed an additional Application Fee, no exceptions.  Upon completion of the online application, submit the appropriate payment online or by mailing it to GABA, 752 Grand Avenue, Suite 1, St. Paul, MN 55105.  Make sure to save or print a copy of all information for yourself.  Following your submission online, you will receive a website generated confirmation via e-mail.

Application Fees
  • Apply by Friday, April 12, 2013 – No Fee
  • Apply After Friday, April 12, 2013 - $100 Processing Fee

No food vendor applications will be accepted after Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

Grand Old Day Vendor Day

Wednesday, May 15th from 11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. at Dixie's on Grand (695 Grand)We are looking forward to another exciting and fun-filled Grand Old Day this year! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Emily Kittleson at 651-964-1557 or e-mail emily@grandave.com.

Please note - we will not be accepting vendors who require any additional permits from the City of St. Paul (i.e. - generator, food, sampling)

If you are a food vendor, your business name should match the name on your City permit.

This will be used to communicate updates and important Grand Old Day information.

Please upload your Insurance Certificate. This is the preferred method of submittal.

Check all that apply

Indicate any items you are selling and the prices you will charge for each . Indicate any items/information you are displaying and/or distributing. Your booth may only include the activities/items you list above. Any additions MUST be approved prior to April 2, 2013.

STREET VENDOR CATEGORIES & FEES

Vending fees are per space.  Vendors must pay for appropriate number of spaces.

Selling non-food items that are handmade and are the vendors original works.
Quantity: Artist Vendor Space, Price: $250
Selling non-food items such as apparel or jewelry, etc. Vending space is 10’x10’.
Quantity: Merchandise Vendor Space, Price: $470
Marketing opportunity for business development. Includes data collection through enter-to-wins, distribution of literature and information, demonstration of services, etc. Vending space is 10’x10’.
Quantity: Small Business Marketing Vendor Space, Price: $850
Registered non-profits. You must attach a letter of determination from IRS validating non-profit status. Non-profit name must match vendor unit name. Vending space is 10’x10’.
Quantity: Non-Profit Vendor Space, Price: $420

Dimensions must be filled out for all vending units. Please fill out carefully, as these dimensions will be used to determine your vendor space. For example, include the tongue in your vendor unit length. If you require additional space for a generator, include that in your total vendor unit space.

LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT

LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT

LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT

LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT

You may list a PREFERENCE for the location of your vending unit(s). Requesting a location DOES NOT guarantee you will be placed in this spot. GABA reserves the right to locate vendors according to the needs of its members and the event. Please read the Vendor Rules and Regulations section for more details.

Vendor Agreement
* I have read, clearly understood, and agree to the conditions stated in the 2013 Guidelines for Grand Old Day Vendor Participation and have provided truthful and complete information.
 
* I clearly understand the responsibilities accorded to me/my organization as a vendor at the 2013 Grand Old Day festival.
 
* GABA has legal possession and control of the festival on Sunday, June 2, 2013.
 
* GABA will charge vendors that are removed from the festival any costs associated with said removal.
 
* GABA reserves the right to limit sampling on the festival area to those holding a valid Grand Old Day issued permit.
 
* I may cancel my/my organization’s application, in writing only, at any time up until the close of business on April 2, 2012 and accept a refund of 50%, except of any application fees paid.
 
* Grand Old Day is a rain or shine event and refunds will not be issued if event is canceled due to dangerous or severe weather conditions or any other acts of God.
 
* I agree to waive, release and discharge from any and all liability for death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me and/or my business/organization, GABA and its officers, directors, agents and employees, GABA’s and Grand Old Day’s sponsors and their officers, agents and employees; Fanfare Attractions and its contractors; and the City of St. Paul, its officers agents and employees;
 
* I agree to indemnify and hold harmless GABA and its officers, directors, agents and employees; GABA’s and Grand Old Day’s sponsors and their officers agents and employees; Fanfare Attractions and its contractors; the city of St. Paul and its officers, agents and employees from any and all liabilities and claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of my and/or my business’/organization’s actions during the festival.

 

FAILURE TO AGREE TO THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING ACCEPTED.

FAILURE TO AGREE TO THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING ACCEPTED.

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