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GARDEN STATE
WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION
2010 WINE FESTIVAL SEASON
We invite you to join us for the 2010 GARDEN STATE WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL SEASON. The Association hosts numerous wine festivals annually to promote the New Jersey Wine Industry. Our festival season runs from Memorial Day to mid-October. In an attempt to market state-wide, the festivals are scattered around the state broadening the Associations reach. Once again we look forward to showcasing talented musicians, artists, craftsmen amongst the fabulous New Jersey wineries! We look forward to your participation in making this year’s festival season better than ever!
FESTIVAL TIMES: Saturday 12:00pm – 5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Only two (2) festivals have rain dates, the others are held rain or shine, there are no Rain Dates. There will be no refunds for inclement weather.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
May 29 & 30, 2010: Blues and Wine Festival at Natirar State Park (rain date Monday, May 31st)
Aug 14 & 15, 2010: Jersey Fresh Wine and Food Festival, Heritage Vineyard
Sep 4 & 5, 2010: Jazz it Up Festival at Allaire State Park (rain date Monday, September 6th)
Oct 2 & 3, 2010: Grand Harvest Wine Festival, location TBD
Oct 9 & 10, 2010: Cape May Wine Festival at Cape May Ferry Terminal
ELIGABILITY FOR VENDORS & CRAFTERS: We strive to offer a wide variety of items to festival attendees. Although we hold no exclusivity for any product(s), we reserve the right to limit the number of vendors & crafters offering such products. Therefore, Vendors and Crafters will be selected based on the offerings of the applicants.
REQUIREMENTS: Each Vendor & Crafter is allowed a 10’x10’ foot print. You must provide your own tent, tables, chairs and display items. Spaces are NOT pre-determined; they will be first come first serve during the specified set up times.
Am I a Vendor or a Crafter? A Vendor is someone who resells already produced merchandise. While a Crafter designs and creates their own products for sale. We aim to have an assorted mix of products within all the crafters and vendors.
Vendor & Crafter Fee of $150 and $125 respectively is due prior to the event. These fees are for participation both Saturday and Sunday, Vendors and Crafters MUST commit to both days to be eligible for participation. More information on payment and its due date will be given to those selected for participation.
PARTICIPATION NOTIFICATION: Due to spatial limitations, it is necessary to limit the number of participating Vendors & Crafters. Those selected for each festivals, will be notified and additional logistical information regarding set-up/breakdown will be given.
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