Paid Games Booth Application

All South Bay service clubs are invited to join in.  Get your applications in early.  Applications and payment must be in by September 9th.   Applicants who have been accepted will be notified by September 10th.

All booths will be 10' by 10' (100 sq ft).  Any booth occupying more than 100 sq ft will require two booth spaces.

Booths operating activities where things are thrown or where any activity might bother a neighboring booth or the public at large must supply a back and/or sides and a roof for their booth, or they will not be allowed to operate.

Clean up - each organization is responsible for the clean up in and around the assigned booth space during and after the Fair.

The Fair hours will be 10:00am-6:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am-5:30pm on Sunday.  Please plan to be open during these hours.

We are following State, County and City requirements in regards to Covid-19. Please be prepared to follow health and safety guidelines.

Once payment is processed, please continue with application below.  Click "Submit" at the bottom of this page to complete your order.

 

Indemnification Statement

"The undersigned agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association, the Board of Directors, and the City of Manhattan Beach and its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents, attorneys and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages of any nature, including attorney fees arising out of, or in any way connected with performance of, the Agreement by the undersigned, the undersigned’s agents, officers, employees, subcontractors, or independent contractors hired by the undersigned. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by the undersigned."

MB Fair Policies

Paid Game Prize Policy
Due to the large numbe rof complaints recieved in past years, the Paid Games Committee requests that inflatable bats, hammers, crayons, guitars or any other possible weapon be eliminates as a game prize.  Other inflatable toys such as balls will still be welcome.

*Any generator used to inflate toys will have to be turned off during fair hours.

Live Fish Policy
If you choose to give away live fish as your both prize, please note that the following parameters must be adhered to:  No fish can be fiven away in a plastic bag.  A hard plastic or glass container must be used.  Care instructions must be included with the fish.  Food must be included (small packet is fine).  Water conditioner is welcomed but not mandatory.  

IF THESE RULES ARE NOT ADHERED TO, WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE DOWN YOUR BOOTH.
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WE HOPE ALL BOOTHS WILL HAVE QUALITY TOYS & PRIZES FOR OUR CHILDREN!  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

Fire Department Regulations

The Manhattan Beach Fire Department requires that all tents in excess of 200 sq. ft. and all canopies in excess of 400 sq. ft. shall have all coverings and sidings made of flame retardant material.
For further information contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at
(310) 545-5621, ext. 255.

ANY BOOTH NOT IN COMPLIANCE MAY BE CLOSED UNTIL
APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS ARE MADE.

Important Rules for All Applicants

1. Games shall conform to state law; i.e. games of skill and not of chance.

2. Participants will adhere to the Fair opening and closing times (10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, 10 am to 5:30 pm on Sunday). NO EARLY CLOSING.

3. Participants must conform to all entry and exit traffic patterns and parking instructions.

4. Participants will not move to another location without permission from the Paid Games Chairperson.

5. Participants must operate only in their designated booth space; no roving is permitted.

6. NO RAFFLES OR FREE DRAWINGS ARE ALLOWED. This is Fair policy.

7. No Tip Jars or Donation Jars.

8. No advertising of other events put on by your group or supported by your group.

9. Participants are responsible for construction, removal and clean-up of their own booth in accordance with fire codes and Fair policy.

10. Booths must conform to size restrictions on all sides and not infringe on walkways.

11. Participant is required to equip booth with all equipment needed including tables, chairs, tarps, EasyUps etc.

12. Participant is allowed to post one banner showing participant’s group name. Banner shall be no larger than the front side of participant’s booth and shall be posted only on the booth front. No flags, balloons or other forms of advertising are allowed.

13. ALL booths MUST have an adult present in the booth at all times.

14. No dogs or pets of any kind are allowed.

15. These rules MUST be posted in each booth.

16. Participants should review all prizes for safety and sensitivity (see separate policy on prizes)

17. No commercial advertising is allowed.

18. One Thank-you sign for your sponsor (if there is one) may be posted in your booth, not to exceed 8 ½” X 11”.

19. The Fair board may regulate prices charged.

20. Proof of non-profit status may be requested.

21. Participants will cooperate with the Paid Games committee in any way necessary to provide a safe and enjoyable Fair for citizens attending as well as participants.

22. Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages are allowed in booth spaces.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES CAN RESULT IN THE CLOSURE OF THE BOOTH AND MAY EXCLUDE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE FAIRS.

*COVID-19 (Coronavirus) UPDATE

The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. We stand by CDC recommendations, government mandates and directives from the city of Manhattan Beach.  If our plans change, you will be notified immediately.   

Refund Policy

Refunds are available ONLY if the event is cancelled.  Organizations will be encouraged to apply their funds as a deposit for 2023.  The processing fee of $14.99 is non-refundable.  If you apply your funds to the following year, you lock-in current pricing and will not have to pay a secondary processing fee. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at paidgames@mbfair.org. 

Thanks again – from the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association Board of Directors.

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