INGHAM COUNTY FAIR                                                                                      TELEPHONE (517) 676-2428

700 EAST ASH STREET                                                                                                               

MASON, MI  48854                                                                                                               FAX (517)676-3733                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

APPLICATION FOR MERCHANTS/EXHIBITORS

(Fair Week - July 28-Aug 2, 2008)

PLEASE PRINT

 

Name of Business______________________________________

 

Name of Contact Person_________________________________

 

Address_________________________________________________________

 

City_________________________ State ________________ Zip__________

 

Telephone _______________________             E-mail Address_____________________

 

Note:  All space (minimum of 10', additional in 5' increments) requested must include total footage

needed by applicant for awnings, tanks, trailer tongues, overhangs, etc.

 

Interested in donating goods or services for raffle prizes __________________

 

SAME SPACE RENTED LAST YEAR__________________

 

INSIDE SPACE _______       Number of feet required ___________

Need a Table and Two Chairs?  _________  ($35.00 Charge)

 

OUTSIDE SPACE ______     Number of feet required________________

Need a tent?_____YES _____NO -  If yes, size ____________

 

Do you need more than a 110 outlet?_______ (If yes, extra charges may apply.)

 

(We do not supply extension cords or step ladders.)

 

CAMPING WITHOUT AIR FOR 6 DAY PERIOD - $70.00 -  YES _____    NO _____

CAMPING WITH AIR FOR 6 DAY PERIOD - $125.00 - YES_____  NO ______    

EXTRA CAMPING DAYS WILL BE CHARGED $17.00 PER DAY.

 

Articles to be exhibited (No drug paraphernalia, laser guns or pointers, or illegal weapons,

no “FREE” vacation drawings.) (Please list ALL articles sold or displayed; services offered. 

Attach additional sheet if necessary.)

_________________________________________________________________

           

_________________________________________________________________

 

ALL EXHIBITORS MUST HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE.  (MINIMUM $500,000)

 

AMOUNT OF DEPOSIT   $__________

 

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(Signature of person filling out application)                                                (date)                01/08

 

 

 

 


MERCHANT/ EXHIBITORS RENTAL FEES

2008 INGHAM COUNTY FAIR

JULY 28 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2008

 

INSIDE SPACE:

 

                        We have two exhibition buildings that run side by side facing the midway. Space is $22.50 per linear foot, minimum 10 feet, additional space in 5 foot increments.  All inside space is 9 feet deep.

           

 

OUTSIDE SPACE:

            LIMITED outside space available - $22.50 per linear foot, minimum 10 feet, additional space in 5 foot increments.  Please call to check availability.

 

PASSES:

 

            You receive four season passes for your 10 feet of space and one additional pass for each additional five feet.  Additional passes are available for $25.00 each.  Each season pass is good for entry the full six days.  You can choose to receive daily passes instead of season passes (4 season = 24 daily).  Additional daily passes are available for $5.00 each.

 

SIGNS:

 

            You may request a sign for your inside booth, at no additional charge, or supply your own.  If you request a sign, the name on the contract will be used, unless you specify otherwise.  Requests for signs must be received by July 14.

 

CAMPER FEES:

 

            Limited Air Conditioner Sites Available:

 

            $70.00 Per Camper without Air for Fair Week.

            $125.00 Per Camper with Air Conditioner for Fair Week.

            Extra camping days will be charged $17.00 per day.

 

LIABILITY INSURANCE:

 

            You must have a minimum of $500,000.00 liability insurance and you must include the following:  THE INGHAM COUNTY FAIR BOARD, THE COUNTY OF INGHAM, AND THEIR ELECTED AND/OR APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST BE LISTED AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.    A Certificate of Insurance must be on file at the Fair Office by July 18, 2008.  Your agent can fax the certificate to (517)676-3733.

 

            Certificates will be checked.  If your certificate is not in compliance, you will not be allowed to set up.

 


RULES AND REGULATIONS

2008 INGHAM COUNTY FAIR

 

HOURS FOR ALL MERCHANTS/ EXHIBITORS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ARE:

 

            JULY 28 - MONDAY            1:00 P.M.  - 10 P.M.

JULY 29 - TUESDAY          11 A.M. - 10 P.M.  (Kids Day)

            JULY 30 - WEDNESDAY   11 A.M.  - 10 P.M.  (Senior Citizens Day)

JULY 31 - THURSDAY       11 A.M.  - 10 P.M.  (Ladies, Handicapper’s & Union Day)

            AUGUST 1 - FRIDAY          NOON  - 11 P.M. 

            AUGUST 2 - SATURDAY  10 A.M. - 10 P.M.  (Last Blast)

 

DURING THE FAIR, NO DOGS OR OTHER PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS, INCLUDING CAMPING AREAS, except Leader dogs, those assisting the handicapped and Police K-9 dogs.  Violators will be asked to leave the Fairgrounds.  Please contact the Fair office for a list of boarding kennel names and telephone numbers. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

 

By special arrangement, Fellows Kennels will care for your dog while you exhibit at the Ingham County Fair.  They will accommodate your schedule, and pick up from the grounds and deliver back to you at the times you request.  They are very reputable and have clean, sanitized pens with inside/outside runs.  The cost is $10.00 per night and $5.00 pick up and delivery.  Please call 517-623-0093 for more information.

 

DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER MAY 1, 2008.

 

No “A” Frames allowed.  All advertising must take place inside your booth.   You may not distribute flyers, balloons, novelties, etc. outside your booth, including the Midway and parking areas.

 

No “FREE” vacation drawings.  Paid drawings or raffles must be registered with the State.  Forms are available in the Fair office.

 

NEW THIS YEAR!  We can rent you a skirted table and two chairs for $35.00.  We DO NOT supply extension cords or stepladders. 

                                               

You will not be able to set up or tear down your booth through side entrances.  You may drive up or walk in at the east or west end entrances to set up your booth on Saturday and Sunday.  HOURS FOR SET UP ARE SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M., SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.  Vehicles will not be allowed on the Midway on Monday, the opening day of the Fair, unless prior arrangements have been made with Fair Management.

 

A sign WILL NOT be made for your indoor booth unless you request it at the top of your contract.  Also, please indicate if you want season passes or 1-day passes for your booth workers at the top of your contract.  WE DO NOT HONOR LISTS AT THE ENTRY GATES, EVERYONE MUST HAVE A PASS TO ENTER.

 

Tear down of your booth may begin on Saturday night at 10:00 pm.  You will not be able to drive in and load from the side or west end entrances.  Animals are also being released at 10:00 pm.  The commercial buildings are locked at midnight on Saturday, the last day of Fair and will not reopen until 8 a.m. Sunday morning for tear down.  Early removal will result in forfeiting your opportunity to return in future years.  The carnival tears down as soon as the Fair closes and with all their semis converging on the Midway, we have found that it is safer to restrict access for the vendors.