- Any persons selling without a license or permit will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law
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Food Concessionaires who are accepted to participate in the Festival will be sent a health permit form. It is important that you complete and return that form immediately upon receipt to the Frederick-Winchester Health Department. You will not be permitted to operate without it! NOTE: APPLICATIONS NOT RECEIVED AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL MAY BE TURNED DOWN!!
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Any unit with electrical power is required to have a fire extinguisher within its assigned area.
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All vendors must carry General Public Liability with a minimum limit of $300,000. Food vendors’ Liability Insurance Policy must include Products Liability Insurance. Food vendors must include the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® on their policy as an “Additional Insured”. When returning completed application, vendor must furnish current evidence of insurance (Certificate of Insurance), complying with requirements stated in this condition, this is a requirement prior to being accepted.
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No exceptions will be made.
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Not responsible for the loss of power or other acts of God.
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Vendors will be responsible for clean-up and for any and all damage caused by their stands, employees or vehicles.
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State and local taxes will be collected by the Concessions Committee at the current rate: 5.3% Non-food or 11.3% Food
- All games considered illegal by the committee will be ejected from the Festival. (Examples: Razzle [Grind Store] Swinger, Scissors Bucket, Flat Store, Pig Pens, etc.).
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Drug-related items (i.e. roach clips, etc.) or dangerous prizes (i.e. knives, etc.) are NOT permitted. Also, no smoke bombs can be sold.
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Pornographic material is NOT permitted.
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No LIVE animals can be given as prizes.
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A two (2) foot walkway must be kept clear at all times at one end of your space.
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Winchester City Ordinance prohibits camping and/or sleeping in concession booths.
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Staking into the pavement, tying tents to trees, or anchoring to buildings are NOT permitted.
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A minimum of 40 lbs. weight per tent leg is required for all tents.
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Vendors are expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness among their employees. Further, the general appearance of the stand, equipment, and employees will be a factor in the committee's decision to accept a vendor for future festivals. Uniform attire for employees is required.
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The concessionaire agrees that the trademarks, trade names, logos, service marks and symbols of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® constitute the valuable property rights of the ”Festival” and shall at all times be subject to the strict control of the Festival. Any use of the Festival's trade name, trademarks, logos, service marks or symbols must first be approved in writing by the Festival.
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All food vendors in temporary structures must empty oil fryers each night.
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Any vendor cooking under a tent must have a tent that has a label stating that it is flame retardant material and meets the Virginia Fire Code.
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All vendors are responsible for sub-vendors. Sub-vendors must meet the same requirements as vendors and all rules and regulations apply. (Including insurance)
- Not responsible for the loss of power or other acts of God.
- Game vendors must wear one color shirt with the name of vendor printed on the shirt.
- Provide photograph of tent/trailer with advertising. Apple Blossom Festival reserves the right to limit the height of advertising.
- All vendors must comply with all local, state, federal and Apple Blossom regulations for all equipment and tents.
- Available spaces will be filled on a first come, first reviewed basis. Locations from previous years are not guaranteed.
- All vendor must have signage indicating (in large legible writing) pricing of each item being sold.