Event Information
Ohio Pawpaw Festival
Integration Acres, Ltd.
160 Cherry Ridge Road
Albany, Ohio 45710
www.ohiopawpawfest.com
Set-up
Each vendor is responsible for set-up of their own booth.
Vehicles should be unloaded, relocated to designated
parking area, with vendors set-up by 9:30 a.m. each
morning. No unauthorized vehicles will be allowed
through the gate after this time! If you arrive late, you will
not be permitted to set-up! Set-up can begin Friday
evening.
Tear-down
Tear-down is permitted at 8 p.m. on Saturday. However,
the festival will not be closed. Therefore, no vehicles will
be permitted through the gates. Traffic and parking
organizers will direct you to a designated area for loading
your vehicle. After 10:30 p.m., vehicles will be allowed in.
Tear-down on Sunday begins at 4 p.m. Vehicles will be
allowed through the gates at 4:30 p.m.
Liability
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival and its organizers do not
accept any responsibility for any injury, loss of damage to
goods, displays, equipment or persons. All food vendors
must show certificate of liability insurance to vend.
License and Permit Requirements
A Temporary Food Service Permit is required. This cost
is $50.00. You are responsible for contacting the Athens
County Health Department Sanitarian, Adele Hansen at
740-592-4431 ext. 234 to obtain your permit. A Mobile
Food Service Permit may also be acceptable however, you
MUST contact Ms. Hansen to discuss this. All vendors
must have their permit in their booth.
Event Fees
Cart: $80.00
Booth: $40.00 10% Gross Sales
Includes a 10’ x 10’ space outdoors; you provide your own
tent (which must be staked or weighted), table and chairs
Food vendors are responsible for their own heating,
cooling, cooking, and serving equipment (including
napkins, plates, utensils, etc). Cooking equipment must
pass local fire code safety standards.
Electric
A LIMITED amount of electrical drops are available.
You must request electric on your application! If you get
a drop, you will need your own extension cords.
10th Annual
Ohio Pawpaw Festival
2008
Lake Snowden
Albany, Ohio
Saturday
September 13
10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday
September 14
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Food Vendor
Application
Food Vendor Application
Ohio Pawpaw Festival
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a fun-filled and educational
community event celebrating one of America’s largest
native tree fruits, the Pawpaw (Asimina triloba). This twoday event highlights the rich history and future
possibilities of the pawpaw through delectable foods,
quality entertainment, unique arts, crafts and local
businesses throughout southeastern Ohio and beyond.
Special events at the festival include competitions for the
best pawpaw, best pawpaw-related work of art, pawpaw
cook-off, and the ever-popular pawpaw-eating contest.
An energetic family environment is created by Kids
Central, which provides a wide range of hands-on
activities. The Main Stage is host to some of the best
musicians and performers in our region. A full line-up of
presentations and activities cover pawpaw growing,
cooking, genetics, medical use and other topics related to
sustainability.
Ohio Hill Country Heritage Area
Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area is a non-profit
membership organization dedicated to the identification,
protection and appropriate development of the natural,
cultural, recreational and economic resources that make
up Appalachian Ohio to enhance the quality of life of the
region’s residents and to welcome visitors to experience
the area’s rich heritage, natural beauty and traditions.
Community Marketplace
The Community Marketplace is an eclectic mix of arts,
crafts, pawpaw trees and other plants, commercial
merchandise and community information. The selection
process is led by a panel of judges. Each year the festival
grows larger and more diverse making the judging process
more difficult. We have experienced over 3,500 visitors
who spent over $35,000. An estimated 15-20% of those
visitors came from outside the region. As a vendor, you
will be able to market your product to people from all
over the country. Please read this application carefully, fill
it out legibly, describe your booth in detail and review the
support material checklist to ensure that your submission
is complete.
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General Rules and Regulations
All food vendors at the festival are to include one
entry in the pawpaw cook-off and to have plenty of
samples of their entry for sale to the public.
Sale items cannot include the Ohio Pawpaw
Festival or Lake Snowden name or logo.
Vendors are asked to encourage use of the ware
washing station and composting facility. recycling
is encouraged, as are earth friendly condiments
(which we can help source).
No pets are permitted. Exceptions are made for the
use of service animals by a person with a disability.
No radio or boom box.
Do not leave your booth unattended.
You may NOT share your booth.
Festival organizers will collect 10% of your daily
gross sales beginning at 4 p.m. each day.
All lights must have shielded or caged bulbs.
All sales must be made from inside your booth area.
You may not roam the grounds to solicit sales.
Pawpaw Cook-off:
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Winning the competition is quite
prestigious and is great advertisement for you
and your business!
Return your application packet with SASE to:
Ohio Pawpaw Festival
Integration Acres, Ltd.
160 Cherry Ridge, Albany, Ohio 45710
Application Deadline: August 31, 2008
Direct questions to Chris Chmiel
740-698-6060 or [email protected]
Business:
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Vendors License #:
Will you need electric?
Yes
No
Support Material Checklist
Application will not be considered without the
following:
__Application Form
__Vendor fee made payable to Ohio’s Hill Country
__ List of items you plan to display or sell
__ Photos of your items
__ Detailed description of booth (include photos if
can)
__ Complete description of any demonstrations
__ SASE (4”x9.5” or larger)
Your signature indicates you agree to abide by the
Ohio Pawpaw Festival terms and conditions as
described in the 2008 registration and information.
Signature:
Date:
Sign below if you authorize Ohio Pawpaw Festival
to use your photos as promotional materials.
Signature:
You will be notified by August 31 if you are
accepted. If you are not accepted, your vendor’s
fee will be returned with notification.