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.

An annual highlight for many visitors to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF) is the bustling Marketplace where people can buy a variety of Asian products that can’t be found at a local mall. Over the years, the Marketplace has introduced folks to prized items from Thailand, India, Philippines, Laos, Hawai’i, Vietnam, Japan and more. Do you want to share your Asian goods and services with over 100,000 appreciative spectators over a summer weekend? Now’s your chance to sign up!

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. Exhibitors offering Asian-related food, products and services are preferred.

Otherwise, commercial booth space information is available by contacting the CDBF Office at 303-953-7277 or sponsorship@cdbf.org.

Hours of Operation:

The 12th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is:
Saturday, July 28 from 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, July 29 from 10 am – 5 pm

Set-up starts at 6 am on Saturday, July 28 with completion by 9 am. Dismantling begins at 6 pm on Sunday, July 29. Vendors must vacate the park by 8:30 pm.

Exhibitor Responsibilities:

• Exhibitor is responsible for providing all equipment INCLUDING tent (canopy with sides), tables, chairs, etc.
• Exhibitor is responsible for set up, operation, maintaining and dismantling of their 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/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 CDBF.
• You MUST have a Colorado and a Denver Sales Tax License if you are selling any goods.

Equipment Rental:

If you need to rent tents, sidewalls, tables, chairs or other equipment, CDBF will offer a suggested rental company with the acceptance packet.

Booth Presentation & Décor:

Exhibitor is responsible for booth decoration. Bring the necessary items (table coverings, flowers, décor) to create a fun and inviting display. The Asian Marketplace appearance of each booth is critical to the look and feel of this Festival. Be creative!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: ***Friday, April 20, 2012, 11:59pm Mountain Time ***

Applications must be received by Friday, April 20, 2012, 11:59 pm Mountain Time. Acceptance notices will be mailed the second week of May. Contracts will be issued and must be signed and returned by Friday, May 25, 2012 with payment IN FULL.

Cancellations received by June 4 will receive a refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. Invoices will be sent with the exhibitor contract.

Applications received after April 20, 2012 will be placed in on a waiting list for consideration as space becomes available.

A $50 damage deposit is required, which will be refunded after a final post-festival walk-through.

(NOTE: THESE ARE THE SAME VENDOR PRICES AS LAST YEAR.)

*Non-Profit Organization Requirements:

• Copy of current 501(c)3
• Booth must include an activity to engage the public

Thank you for your interest!

Lora Knowlton, Current Events LLC
Vendor Coordinator
E-mail: marketplace@cdbf.org
Phone: 303-973-1209
Fax: 303-948-5550

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
11049 West 44th Ave., Suite 110
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
E-mail: info@cdbf.org
Phone: 303-953-7277
Fax: 303-953-7278
www.cdbf.org

BEFORE PROCEEDING TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM, HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:

• Primary contact information for your business/organization
• Description about your business/organization (for CDBF website and potential promotion)
• Description of products/services to be sold/promoted
• If non-profit – description of your booth activity
• At least 2 photos as sample of products/services to be sold/promoted (jpg/gif/tiff/png format)
• If needed – Electrical – list of appliances and how many amps each requires.

If you’re ready to apply as a 2012 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Marketplace Exhibitor, CLICK HERE to proceed to the application form.