Rules and Policies

In order to make the Spring Garden Festival most enjoyable for our patrons, vendors, and volunteers, the following rules and policies have been established. It is the responsibility of each vendor to read and comply with these festival rules and standards.

Please be sure to share this information with all people who will be assisting with your festival exhibit!

NOTE: A downloadable / printable version (Adobe PDF format) of these rules and policies is available at the bottom of this page.

Festival Rules & Standards

 

BOOTH RENTAL

Payment will be $150.00, which includes tax. Full payment is required to reserve a space.

Food booth fees will be $175.00 plus electric, if needed.

REFUNDSAll confirmations of rental spaces are final; THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OF FEES. The event will proceed rain or shine.
PRICESIt is suggested that plant material be priced no lower than 10% below average retail value.
SALES TAXVendors are responsible for collecting and paying the Florida Sales tax.
SET UP

Set up time, space assignment, parking passes, maps, and additional information will be mailed prior to the show.

Traditionally, the majority of vendor booths set-up on Friday, March 20, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Vendors also have the option of beginning set-up on Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Large delivery or recreational vehicles may have difficulty entering the set up area on Friday. Therefore, we strongly recommend that all food vendors and vendors with large vehicles set-up on Thursday.

Vendors who will set-up on Thursday should call ahead to make arrangements for their time of arrival.

No exhibit set-ups will be allowed to occur after 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009.

DISPLAY AREAS

Booth spaces are 15’X15’ and will be marked and numbered. A limited number of larger spaces (approximately 25’X25’) will be available for landscapers who wish to set up a landscape display as well as sell products.

All set up and tear down are the responsibility of the vendor. Please protect the gardens.

  • Tarp or shade material may be erected.
  • Vendors should consult with garden employees before digging postholes to ensure that no underground irrigation or electrical lines are in the area.
  • Vendors are asked to leave the site as they found it. Please fill holes before you leave the festival.
  • Mulch or wood chips must be placed on plastic sheeting, not directly on the turf.
  • Keep the area clean and do not post materials on the trees or in any way harm the vegetation.

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens will be happy to accept plants; mulch, sod or garden supplies that vendors wish to leave behind. Please inform Don Goodman or a representative of the Gardens that you are doing so.

RESTOCKING

Hours for restocking are:

  • Saturday: 7 - 8:30 am and 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8 – 9: 30 a.m.
Only hand carried restocking may be done during the show. A limited number of wagons and carts will be available at the exhibitor’s entrance. Vendors are strongly encouraged to bring their own carts.
VEHICLES

Special parking for exhibitors will be available. Only two parking passes will be provided per rental space.

No vehicles will be allowed in the display area for any reason during the show.

PETSNO PETS (except seeing eye dogs) will be allowed on the grounds during the festival.
FOOD VENDORSFood vendors must meet Health Department regulations and donate 10% of profits to a designated charity.
POWER

Electricity will be available for $20.00 per 20 amps/110V service, or $50.00 per 50 amps/220V service.

Power should be limited to 20 amps per applicant unless other arrangements are made prior to acceptance.

A list of appliances and their voltage/wattage requirements must be approved prior to set up.

WATER

Hose bibbs will be available, but you are encouraged to bring your own watering cans, hoses, ice or backpack sprayers. Most water on site is for irrigation and not human consumption. Contact members of the committee or garden for potable water locations.

SECURITYA security guard will be on patrol Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
DISPLAY JUDGING

All booths, except food booths, will be judged Saturday morning.

Food booths will be judged Sunday for environmental responsibility and recycling.

Booth numbers should be displayed to qualify for judging and assist visitors in finding your space.

TEAR DOWNDO NOT start tearing down or move vehicles into the Festival area before 5 p.m. Sunday.
CLEAN UPANY VENDOR who leaves excessive amounts of waste that has not been separated for recycling will be assessed a $25.00 clean up fee. Failure to pay the fee will eliminate you from participating in future events.

 

 

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