Friday, July 17, 2015 Saturday, July 18, 2015 Sunday, July 19, 2015 There are no rain dates or refunds in the event of a cancellation.

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1 2015 The Locals Food Vendors The Stillwater Log Jam LOCATION Stillwater Log Jam produced by The Locals will be held in Downtown Stillwater. DATES TIMES Friday, July 17, 2015 Saturday, July 18, 2015 Sunday, July 19, 2015 There are no rain dates or refunds in the event of a cancellation. Market Check-In: Thursday, July 16th from 1PM-3PM Market Set-up: Thursday, July 16th from 1PM-3PM (Please do not arrive before 1PM.) Food Vendor Market Open to Public: Friday, July 17th 10AM-9PM, Saturday, July 18 th 10AM-9PM, Sunday, July 19 th 10AM-6PM Non-vendor Market Open to Public: Friday, July 17 th 10AM-7PM, Saturday, July 18 th 10AM-7PM, Sunday, July 19 th 10AM-6PM Market Tear Down: 7:00PM on Sunday (No vehicles will be allowed in gated area until after 7:00PM!) (We will be hiring overnight security, however, we do not recommend leaving any money, etc in your booth. The Locals Summer Festival is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged equipment/goods.) MARKET VENDOR SPACE FEES 2015 Space Rates Friday-Sunday Regular Rate: $750 Discounted Rate*: $500 Discount*: If applicant business address has the following zip code: 55082, 55047, 55042, and/or cities: Stillwater; Lake Elmo; Marine on St. Croix; Bayport; Grant Vendors Website Link $20 Electricity $50 Please Note: There are a limited number of booth spaces. Spaces will be filled pending approval from the Board of Directors of The Locals. The Locals reserves the right to accept or deny applications of their choosing and according to event rules. Exhibitor tables,

2 APPLICATION DEADLINES tents and chairs are not provided. Market fees are not refundable after acceptance. You will be notified via only of acceptance into The Locals Summer Festival. April 15, 2015 Application and payment are due by June 1, Late fee: If application is received between June 1, 2015 June 15, 2015 please add $200. NOTES & REMINDERS FOOD VENDORS Participants are required to complete set-up on Thursday. Participants MUST remain open during ALL market hours. Subject to a $300 charge if vendor tears down early. No vehicles are allowed in the event area Friday, Saturday or Sunday before 7PM. Vendors must staff their booths during all event hours. Vendors who are unable to attend must call or the The Locals Summer Festival committee. Telephone numbers will be provided at a later date. Subject to $100 additional fee if no notification of cancelation. Noncompliance may result in exclusion from future events. Fees will not be refunded. Vendors must supply their own tent and/or awning with weights, table(s), chair(s), banner(s), and other supplies. Spaces will be marked with spray paint and will display booth number. The Locals Summer Festival has the right to refuse booths with tents that do not have weights. Stakes are strictly forbidden, unless approved by the city prior to the event. If you need stakes, contact The Locals Summer Festival and we will contact city officials. Each vendor is responsible for providing, assembling and disassembling his or her own booth. The Locals Summer Festival committee reserves the right to reject applications. Past acceptance does not guarantee future acceptance. Vendors name and address must be displayed in the booth at all times. All vendors are required to clean their area at the end of the market. This includes sweeping and garbage collection as necessary. Vendors MUST remove all cooking oils or other liquid materials from premises. If all garbage and oils are not removed from vendor space, vendor risks garbage and waste removal charge of $100. Vendors must have liability insurance and provide proof with this application. All vendors selling items must have and provide a Minnesota sales tax identification number. Vendors are responsible to charge and pay sales tax as required by law. Please check the Secretary of State s website at for current tax information for our area. NOTES & REMINDERS FOOD VENDORS

3 All food sold by vendors must be produced in a licensed and inspected kitchen or prepared on-site in compliance with all Washington County Health Department regulations. All food vendors must be licensed to sell food products and provide proof of one of the following licenses by June 15, 2015: o Washington County Special Community Event License o Department of Agriculture License o Mobile Food License from the State of Minnesota Any vendor displaying organically grown signs must have certificate in their possession at the time of sale. Any and all required by Washington County inspections of food, meat or produce items for sale must be in compliance. THE LOCALS SUMMER FESTIVAL RECYCLES! The Locals Summer Festival will provide appropriate collection containers and disposal provisions for vendors and guests. ALL VENDORS SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON USING COMPOSTABLE, DEGRADABLE, REUSABLE, OR RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS. All vendors must also provide a trash receptacle in their booth. MENU For Food Vendors Please list all items to be sold or a sample menu. Only those items pre-approved by The Locals Summer Festival committee may be sold. HEALTH PERMIT Food vendors are responsible for receiving and complying with all required permits. Please contact the City of Stillwater for additional permit requirement information. FIRE SAFETY In compliance with our Minnesota State Fire Code, we require the following items: If your booth is contained within a tent structure, that structure must have proof being flame resistant. If you use LP gas, the tank must be securely fastened in place to prevent unauthorized movement. All fire extinguishers must be properly certified; including K-Class for cooking vendors and current tags on all others. Stillwater Fire Department, or appropriate authority, will inspect all vendors prior to operation. For vendors cooking under tents, if tents do not show adequate proof of fire retardant as determined by the Stillwater Fire Department or appropriate authority, the booths will not be allowed to open. For more information on local fire regulations, please contact: Stillwater Fire Department th St. N.

4 Stillwater, MN The Locals Summer Festival committee is not responsible for lost time or income if booths are not allowed to open until codes are met. ELECTRICITY Due to a limited amount of electricity available to us, we will take reservations of electric on a first come, first served basis. THE LOCALS WILL SEND COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING ANY NEW OR ADDITIONAL INFO REGARDING STILLWATER LOG JAM. INCLUDING: Market Set up/tear down info Parking information Refrigeration/ice services Other pertinent information

5 2015 The Locals Summer Festival Food Vendors The Locals Summer Festival MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION Business Name: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Daytime Phone: Mobile or Alternative Phone: Website: MN Tax ID Number: Insurance Provider & Policy #: Do you require electricity? No Yes Items to be Sold or Promoted: BOOTH PAYMENT CHECK OR CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED Booth rental cost: $750 (or discounted price of applicable see above) $ Website Link: $20 $ Electricity: $50 $ Total Submitted (all prices include tax): $ APPLICANT CHECKLIST All items required before application can be accepted. Completed Application Payment Insurance Certificate Food License (if required provide copy by June 15, 2015.) Include dimensions of vehicle/food truck or tent (send images if available)

6 All Payment & Application to: The Locals c/o Vendor Application 823 Anderson St. W. Stillwater, MN If paying by check, it must accompany this form and be made payable to: The Locals PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Submission of this application assumes acceptance of all conditions listed herein. Neither The Locals Summer Festival, nor its representatives shall be held responsible for any damage or loss incurred from any cause, including inclement weather. I understand that if I or any representative of my group do not meet and abide by the regulations I will be asked to stop operations and will not be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be made for any reason after I have been accepted for participation. I understand that other Market Vendors may offer products, services, or information similar to those available in my Market Booth. I understand that cashing of my check by The Locals implies acceptance into the event. Application requirements may be changed or updated without prior notice, The Locals will notify of any changes. I accept the rules and requirements of the 2015 Summer Tuesdays event and agree to abide by them. Signature: Date: Please send me additional information on sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available for The Locals Summer Festival 2015 We are a non-profit. We would be able to fill a minimum of 25 4 hour shifts with volunteers for Stillwater Log Jam in exchange for a discounted booth rate.