Dear Vendor:
On May 21 and 22, 2011, we will be celebrating the 52nd annual Artichoke Festival in the community of Castroville, in Monterey County, California. This two-day festival draws large crowds of people who enjoy arts & crafts, tasty food, musical entertainment, cooking demonstrations, a car show and a parade.
Enclosed you will find a Vendor/Arts and Crafts Application, Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement and Rules and Regulations for this years festival. Please review these documents carefully and if you are interested in participating you need to do the following:
- Complete and return the Vendor/Arts and Crafts Application and Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement;
- Provide a copy of our California Resale License;
- Pay the required fees; and
- Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Your application will be considered once the above requirements have been return to the North Monterey County Chamber Commerce, Attn: Arts & Crafts, P.O. Box 1041, Castroville, CA 95012. The deadline for applying is May 1, 2011.
I hope that you will be interested in participation in our 2011 festival and want to thank you in advance for considering the Castroville Artichoke Festival as a potential addition to your 2011 schedule.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Della-Mora
Arts and Crafts Chairperson
rcdellamora@aol.com
Call 1-831-633-2465 or
email: artifest@att.net for application information
Dear Food Vendor,
This year marks a new beginning for the 52nd Annual Castroville Artichoke Festival. This past year the office of Castroville Festivals Inc. relocated to a bigger facility! We are now located in La Scuola Building directly under the Castroville overhead sign on Merritt Street. We are thrilled with this opportunity, for it allows us to grow into the future.
Therefore, we are now sending out food vendor packets via e-mail. Sustainability and going green are two (2) components we pride ourselves on. We are asking you to please return to us a completed application, so processing can be handled in an efficient manner. Real estate is precious, so keep that in mind when you receive your packet and in return we ask for your patience and/or understanding.
We will be reviewing all applications as they come in and notify selected vendors as quickly as possible. Once approved, you will then be sent further information in regards to Monterey County Health Department and Festival ground rules. Please note our detailed application form. The Festival will not accept any applications for beverages: i.e. beer, soda, wine, water. PRIORITY DOES GO TO THOSE WHO USE FRESH ARTICHOKES IN THEIR PRODUCT. Duplicate vendors will be chosen on first come basis.
We will have headline music entertainment on Saturday and Sunday. Renowned chefs will provide artichoke food demos to be paired with Monterey County wines in the Artichoke Packing Shed. The ever popular field tours are not only beautiful but educational as well with a lesson in the ABCs of artichokes and a stop at our Farmers Market. AgroART continues this year with a 1-day event with individuals and professionals participating. And what better way to kick off the day than by having a pancake breakfast at the local firehouse and watching the parade on Sunday morning.
We look forward to receiving your completed application for consideration no later than March 20, 2011. Thank you for your interest in our Festival.
Sincerely,
Michele Pecci
Food Director
Call 1-831-633-2465 or
email: artifest@att.net for application information
P.O. Box 1041, Castroville, California 95012
Tel (831) 633-2465 Fax (831) 633-0485
info@artichoke-festival.org
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