Taste marketplace Vendor Information


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	Calgary's festival of fabulous food and distinguishing drinks is back for it’s 12^th year! Taste of Calgary returns to the Festival Market @ Eau Claire. Visitors indulge in sample-size menu items at sample sized pricing, from Calgary's finest food and beverage establishments. They also listen to live music presented through the day by a variety of local musicians visit our wildly successful MarketPlace. The MarkePlace houses a variety of artisans, small businesses and Not for Profit organizations to participate in our event and contribute to the eclectic, fun atmosphere. Here are the answers to some of the questions most commonly asked by potential vendors: What are the dates & times of Taste of Calgary and the Market Place? Who attends Taste of Calgary? What is the fee to participate? What is provided for our fee? What are exhibitors expected to provide? What kinds of items can we display and/or sell? Can we get access to water or power or use generators? How will I know if I’ve been selected to participate? What about garbage? What happens if it rains that day? What are the dates & times of Taste of Calgary and the Market Place? Taste of Calgary runs Thursday August 07 through Sunday August 10, 2008 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm daily. The Market Place will be open daily while Taste of Calgary operates. Market Place exhibitors must be fully operational from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm each day. Who attends Taste of Calgary? Demographics change as the event progresses Thursday - Friday Audience: Business/Office workers that come in groups for lunch or after work. Groups return in the evening and stay for the entertainment. 25-55 yrs, post secondary education, mid-upper disposable income Saturday - Sunday Audience: Two prominent audiences - Families and Groups of Singles. Families are younger with small children. Groups of Singles 25-45 yrs, post secondary education, middle income. Both groups stay for a large part of the day. Last year 60,000 people attended this great event… and we expect 2008 to surpass last year's record crowds. What is the fee to participate? $500 plus gst for all four days ($530) prior to July 20. Daily spaces may be available for $200/day if space is available after July 20. What is provided? A booth space of 10’ X 10’. Multiple booths are available. A single banquet table approximately 8 feet by 2.5 feet Promotion of the Market Place area A great opportunity to showcase your product to a wide demographic What are exhibitors expected to provide? All booth items including but not limited to chairs, table coverings, signage, a small tent or covering, provided it does not take up more than 10 feet of space in length and width. (100 Sq.Ft.) What kinds of items can we display and/or sell? The only items that can not be sold are food & beverage items that are meant to be consumed on site. Sales of take home type treats may be acceptable. We reserve the right to limit the number of exhibitors selling similar types of products. Exhibitors interested in providing personal services (i.e. massage, henna) will be considered but are required to meet Calgary Health Region requirements. (Requirements for Personal Services at Events). Information is forwarded to applicant upon receipt of application (or can be obtained by contacting the Calgary Health Region). Can we get access to water or power or use generators? Water and power are not available in the Market Place area. Individual generators are not permitted because of community noise concerns. How will I know if I’ve been selected to participate? Expect to be contacted within 10 business days of your application (sooner if you apply on-line). At a later date, an acceptance package (including an Exhibitor Agreement) will be sent to you. Payment is required within 10 working days of your acceptance notice by e-mail. Your space is not guaranteed until payment and a signed Exhibitor Agreement are received. Payments not received by July 20, 2008 will result in forfeiture of exhibit space. Do not send payment with your application. Previous performance and adherence to the rules of Taste of Calgary is considered when reviewing applications. What about garbage? Each vendor is required to clean up the 10-foot area around their table and remove any garbage with them when they leave. (Not using the existing street receptacles). There is a large garbage bin on site that may be used. Taste of Calgary will refuse future participation if vendors do not remove all of their garbage! What happens if it rains that day? Usually the weather is warm, and more often than not, sunny. Please note however that we do not give refunds due to bad weather. Taste of Calgary goes rain or shine and we expect a representative of your company to be there during the duration of the show.! The food and beverage areas operate regardless of the weather. FOR MORE INFORMATION Email: tasteofcalgary@nucleus.com or lbissett@shaw.ca Phone: Main office: (403) 293-2888 or Larissa: (403) 217-4524

Taste of Calgary is a proud supporter of:

Calgary Herald
Raise a Reader

Boys and Girls Club
of Calgary

Calgary Chinese Community
Services Association

Calgary Saracens
Athletic Club


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