2010 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
Marketplace Exhibitor
Application Information & Requirements
Festival highlights:
- 10th Anniversary
- No price increase for 2010
The mission of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is to build bridges of awareness, knowledge and understanding between the diverse Asian Pacific American (APA) communities and the general public through cultural education, leadership development, and athletic competition.
Exhibitor (Non-Food) Information and Application:
CDBF Services:
CDBF's goal is to provide a wide variety of Asian products and services to festival-goers and to provide a profitable and enjoyable experience to exhibitors. CDBF actively promotes and markets to an ethnically diverse and well-educated customer base. Temporary parking close to the exhibit site is reserved for exhibitor unloading. CDBF provides security, staff patrols and trash pick-up to maintain a clean, well-run, family oriented festival.
Exhibitor Selection Criteria:
The Selection Committee (CDBF Operations Committee and Board of Directors), will evaluate and select applicants. Selection criteria is based on appropriateness to the festival mission, development of a diverse Marketplace, past history of festival participation and adherence to regulations set by the state, city and the festival committee.
NOTE: Exhibitors must be offering Asian-related products or services to participate in the event with Exhibitor Fees below. Otherwise, Commercial Booth Space information is available by contacting Creative Strategies Group at 303-469-7500 or www.csg-sponsorship.com.
Hours of Operation:
Set-up starts at 6:00 AM, with completion by 9:00 AM opening on July 24. Dismantling begins at 6:00 PM on July 25. Exhibitors must vacate park by 8:30 PM.
Exhibitor Responsibilities:
Exhibitors are responsible for providing all equipment INCLUDING tent (canopy with sides), tables, chairs. etc. Exhibitors are responsible for set up, operation, maintaining and dismantling of the booth. The exhibitor shall maintain a clean and safe operation for the full duration of the festival. The exhibitor shall clean up booth site and remove or dispose of trash. Exhibitors are expected to comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, and shall have all appropriate licenses, permits and other required documentation. Subletting or booth sharing is not permitted without prior permission of the CDBF. You MUST have a Colorado and a Denver Sales Tax License if you are selling any goods.
RENTAL OF TENTS, SIDEWALLS, TABLES, CHAIRS, OR OTHER EQUIPMENT: A suggested rental company will be offered with the acceptance packet.
Décor:
Exhibitor is responsible for booth decoration. Bring the necessary items (table coverings, flowers, décor) to create an inviting display. The Asian Marketplace appearance of each booth is critical to the look and feel of this Festival. You are encouraged to be creative!
Terms:
Applications received after Saturday, April 17, 2010, 11:59pm MDT will be put on a waiting list. Acceptance notices will be mailed the first week of May. Contracts will be issued and must be signed and returned by May 14, 2010 with 50% deposit; balance is due June 4. Cancellations received by June 4 will receive a refund minus a $50.00 cancellation fee. Invoices will be sent with the exhibitor contract.
SORRY, THE APPLICATION DEADLINE has already passed. Applications received after April 17 will be placed in a waiting list for consideration as space becomes available.
PRICE LIST for EXHIBITORS (Non-Food): Exhibitors must be offering Asian-related products or services to participate in the event with Exhibitor Fees below. Otherwise, Commercial Booth Space information is available by contacting Creative Strategies Group at 303-469-7500 or www.csg-sponsorship.com.
SPACE FEES FOR EXHIBITORS
Space |
For-profit: |
Non-profit |
10 x 10 |
$600 |
$300 |
10 x 20 |
$850 |
$425 |
10 x 30 |
$925 |
$462.50 |
10 x 40 |
$1000 |
$500 |
New! Corner booth |
add $50 |
add $50 |
Non-Profit Organizations
REQUIRED:
• Copy of 501(c)3 required
• Booth must include an activity to engage the public.
Thank you for your interest!
Carol Hiller
Marketplace/Taste of Asia Manager
E-mail: marketplace@cdbf.org
Phone: 303-282-5073
Fax: 303-282-5074
CDBF Office:
11049 W 44th Avenue Suite 110
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
ph.303-953-7277 fax 303-953-7278
info@cdbf.org
IF YOU'RE READY TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE 2010 MARKETPLACE WAITING LIST,
PROCEED TO THE APPLICATION FORM
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