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When is the Washington State International Kite Festival? The WSIKF is held every year during the third FULL week in August. The next festival will be August 18 – 24, 2008. What are the hours of operation? *Must remain open until after fireworks and lighted kite fly. **Vendors can start breaking down at 3pm The beach approach will remain closed to the traffic until 5pm when parking attendants leave. Only vehicles with approved passes will be allowed on approach. Note: All vendors are encouraged to remain open as long as there is foot traffic on the Bolstad beach approach. How much does it cost for a space at the festival? Full week is $450.00 for the first 10 feet and $5.00 for each additional foot. Weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) $400.00 for the first 10 feet and $5.00 for each additional foot. If you are approved with an RV, an additional $25.00 will be charged. When will applications be available? Applications will be available in January at www.kitefestival.com/vendors. Print out, read, complete & sign the application and Code of Conduct. If you do not have access to a computer you can request an application by calling Merry Scharfe at (360) 244-0669 or by mail at Merry Scharfe C/O WSIKF/PO Box 387/Long Beach, WA 98631. What do I need to send in with my application? You will need to send in the completed application, signed Code of Conduct, a picture of your booth/trailer and a check for at least $100.00 (balance due by July 1), payable to WSIKF. Mail to Merry Scharfe C/O WSIKF, PO Box 387, Long Beach, WA 98631. When is the application deadline? The deadline will be March 31st or until all space is filled. We request at least a $100.00 deposit with balance due by July 1. When can I set up? Set up is on the Sunday before the festival begins, as soon as the spaces are marked and assigned by the Vendor Coordinator. The approach is not blocked off until 6am on Sunday and this process is weather-dependent, so please be patient and understanding. In previous years, vendors have been able to start setting up between 9am and 12pm. What if I am unable to set up on Sunday? Arrangements will need to be made with the Vendor Coordinator in advance. You will not be allowed to set up during festival hours. If approved for late set up, you will need to do so after 6pm or before 10am Will my deposit be refunded? All funds will be returned if you are not accepted or if you cancel at least 30 days before the festival. When will I know if I am accepted? Approval letters will be sent out by the end of April. This letter will also state denied products. Are there any products that will automatically NOT be approved? Yes, all products that shoot or stab i.e. pellet guns, marshmallow launchers, and knives, plastic or otherwise. Snap or glow sticks will not be approved, because our local Junior Cheerleaders sell them on Friday & Saturday night as a fundraiser. We limit the sales of kite logo type apparel to Long Beach merchants only. Only the Kite Festival Committee may sell official Kite Festival apparel. Do not incorporate the name Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) or use our logo on any items you wish to sell. Can I bring my RV/ Motorhome? Yes, however we have limited space for RVs. You will be charged for your space according to the longest footage, be it your motor home or booth space (if your motor home is 40 feet and your booth is only 10 feet you will be charged for 40 feet). However, you will need to fill the entire 40-foot space with product. Only one RV will be allowed per space. If you need to stay at an RV Park or motel you can check out places at www.funbeach.com. Is there an additional charge if my space is approved with my RV? Yes, you will be charged an additional $25.00. During the festival is there someone available to pump out my motor home?A: Yes, you will need to call for arrangements with Evergreen Septic, 360.642.5100. How are vendors selected?A: Long Beach business owners have priority, then returning vendors with a history of following the rules and being easy to work with and finally, vendors that are selling products not represented. We strive for variety and clean-appearing booths. At this time space is limited to 55 vendors. Are there electrical hookups? Yes. There is only one 20-amp electrical hookup per unit. If you are approved with your RV and plan to plug your motor home into the provided electrical outlet you will need to run all other electrical needs through your motor home. We currently do NOT provide 220 services. Can I use my own generator?A: No. Use of generators is not allowed at the festival. Will water be provided?A: Yes, however, you will need to bring a hose approved for drinking water and not a garden hose. Water is run on the back side of your space. How is the garbage handled?A: Each vendor is responsible to supply your own garbage can for use by patrons. The City of Long Beach provides their city crew to keep the approach clean of garbage and will keep the community garbage cans empty. However, it is the vendors’ responsibility to keep their space clean and to take their garbage to the dumpsters in the parking lot. All boxes must be broken down and taken to the large dumpster provided in the parking lot. What is Washington State Sales Tax? Washington State Sales Tax for Pacific County as of 9-5-2007 is 7.8%. Do I need to provide a Certificate of Insurance? Due to our insurance requirements, starting in 2008 we will be requiring a Certificate of Insurance naming Washington State International Kite Festival/PO Box 387/Long Beach, WA 98631 as an additional insured or rider to your current liability policy. Where will my space be located? This is an outdoor event. You will be either on blacktop or grass. You can only use weights to hold down your tent, no pegs into blacktop. There are vendor pictures on www.kitefestival.com/vendors and www.funbeach.com so you can get an idea of how we are setup. Remember we are on the coast of Washington so be prepared for strong winds and rain. We seem to usually have one day of mist or rain. You may want to bring a tarp with you if your tent is not totally waterproof. Can I put out a reader or sandwich board in front of my booth?A: No, you cannot have a sandwich board past your indicated space. Also, you cannot pass out samples or flyers on the approach. You must stay in your booth area and not impede traffic. Where do I park my car during the festival? You will be given a Vendor Parking Pass on the first day of your arrival. You must display this in the window of your vehicle. The parking attendants will direct you to the vendor parking area. They try to setup an area close to the approach, however, this is a very busy festival and sometimes the parking lot becomes full. There is no overnight camping in the parking lot. How do I get supplies? Please try to plan ahead for your supplies. If you find a delivery is needed after 9:30am, the Long Beach City Crew or a festival volunteer will try to help you. Check with the parking attendant for help; they will have a radio to contact a festival volunteer. All cars must be off the approach by 9:30am If my supplies are to be delivered by UPS/FedEx, what address do I give them? UPS/Federal Express packages can be delivered to Long Beach City Hall, 115 Bolstad West Long Beach, WA 98631. (360) 642-4421 Whom do I call for questions on Health Department requirements? Pacific County Department of Community Development in South Bend, (360) 642.9382. Whom do I call to set up for ice, Pepsi products and propane? How do I contact the Vendor Coordinator? Contact Merry Scharfe at merry@kitefestival.com or by cell at 360.244.0669. |
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