Contract Rules

London Strawberry Festival

Box 434
London, Ohio 43140-0434

Contract Rules

Festival Hours

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

5 P.M. - 11 P.M.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

2 P.M. - 11 P.M.

Friday, June 22, 2007

12 P.M. - 11 P.M.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

9 A.M. - 11 P.M.

The London Strawberry Festival, hereby leases certain space on the festival grounds to be used during the 2007 London Strawberry Festival. The location of each space will be assigned by the London Strawberry Festival, and the business of running each space will be conducted to the satisfaction of the London Strawberry Festival Board of Directors according to the rules listed below. The London Strawberry Festival assumes no responsibility and shall not be held liable for loss or damage to lessee's property, loss of business, or personal injury. Further, London Strawberry Festival makes no warrants or claims to amount of business lessee may have during the London Strawberry Festival. London Strawberry Festival reserves the right to refuse contract with any individual, organization, or business, whether for profit or nonprofit. Therefore, upon acceptance of this contract, the lessee agrees to the following terms and conditions:

Lessee may not sublease their space, nor assign or sell this contract to another party.

Lessee is only leasing a bare space.

Lessee must provide own equipment, shelter, tables, chairs, lights, employees, volunteers, etc..

Festival has exclusive rights to ban or forbid the display or sale of items it feels is questionable or inappropriate.

Lessee shall refrain from any behavior which is deemed disruptive or annoying to the harmony of the festival and other attendees.

Vehicles that are not connected with rides, concessions, or on display shall be removed from the area during the festival hours of operation.

A minimum of twenty (20) feet shall be maintained in all streets, midways, and alleys for fire lanes. Any vehicle blocking a fire lane at any time will be towed at the owner's expense.

The festival Board of Directors shall mediate all disputes and their ruling in such matters will be final.

The following items are banned for sale: Any class of fireworks; poppers; silly string; stink spray; potato guns; any item which fires or projects any object; blow guns; sling shots; guns of any type, play or real; any item which causes or is caused to annoy, assault, insult, injure, bring harm to, invade, embarrass, interrupt, disturb or upset the peaceful enjoyment of the festival by anyone on the festival grounds.

No alcohol or illegal drugs permitted.

10.

All of lessee's property must be physically contained on the street and no closer than six (6) inches from the edge of the curb or rain gutter.

11.

Nothing is to be set or erected on the sidewalks without approval from the festival president, vice president, or vendor chairman.

12.

Nothing is to be placed into the ground, street, etc., such as but not limited to: stakes, nails, screws, etc. No one has authority to override this rule. You may be charged for street repair by the city of London if caught doing so.

13.

You are responsible for all trash in your assigned space and in front of your space to the middle of the street. It must be cleaned each evening after festival close, 11 P.M. Place bagged and boxed trash in front of your assigned space for the clean up crew.

14.

Lessee agrees to comply with all state, local, and NEC electrical codes. You are required to use outdoor NEC rated extension cords with NO connections touching any part of the ground. Must be 12 or 14 gauge cord!

15.

Lessee will be provided one 110 volt/ 15 amp outlet for each space leased.

16.

There is no water available to arts & crafts vendors.

17.

Unless directed otherwise, electrical connections will only be performed by designated festival electricians. You are required to use outdoor NEC rated extension cords with NO connections touching any part of the ground. Must be 12 or 14 gauge cord!

18.

Priority on electrical hook up will be given to food concessions with perishable foods.

19.

Electrical connection will be performed as soon as possible on a first come, first served basis, and according to rule 18.

20.

Arts & Crafts vendors are not permitted to sell, or give away free, any food or drinks without prior consent of the LSF Board

21.

All concessions are subject to Board of Health regulations as well as State and London City codes.

22.

All concessions are subject to state and local Fire Code regulations.

Fire extinguishers are required for all vendors!!

23.

Arts & Crafts vendors must list a general summary of the items they intend to sell.

24.

Items may be added to the approved list.

25.

No items may be deleted from the approved list.

26.

Failure to adhere to these rules could result in your expulsion from the festival.

27.

Payment must be made with a check or money order. NO PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS after May 15, NO EXCEPTIONS!

28.

No refunds after May 15, 2007. The London Strawberry Festival is a rain or shine event. Refund prior to May 15, 2007 will be subject to a $10 handling fee.

29.

Senior vendors have until January 1, 2007 to secure same space as last year.

After January 2, 2007 new vendors will be booked on a first come, first serve basis according to the date of contract and payment submission.

30.

Set up time is June 20, 2007 from 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

31.

Tear down time is June 23, 2007 from 11 P.M. to June 24, 2007 at 6 A.M. You must be gone by 6 A.M. The city of London may remove your equipment if you are not gone by June 24, 2007 at 6 A.M. You will be responsible for any expenses incurred if this happens.

32.

You are responsible to confirm your acceptance into the festival. There is a confirmation page to verify your acceptance. At the home page, click open the site index and click on the link "Confirmations". If your name is not on the page within twenty (20) days of your submission, contact the festival through the "Contact" link on the home page.

33.

If you are not admitted into the 2007 festival, a refund will be issued immediately.

34.

The London Strawberry Festival reserves the right to amend these rules at any time without notice by the start of the 2007 festival.