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 1st. 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.

 

Please use main contact information below and submit this form at the bottom of the page to continue with your application.

 

 

 

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 number of complaints recieved in past years, the Paid Games Committee requests that inflatable bats, hammers, water guns, 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
No live fish are permitted to be given as prizes in any capacity.

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.

Failure to comply can result in closure and may exclude your participation in future fairs. By sumbmitting your application, you're consenting to receive marketing emails from the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association.  You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribeTM link found at the bottom of every Constant Contact email.  If you have any questions, please send an email to paidgames@mbfair.org.  Thank you!