18TH ANNUAL BARNEGAT BAY FESTIVAL-Vendor Information
Sunday, June 7, 2015 -- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WANAMAKER COMPLEX, ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ
1. Please note: all items for display and/or sale, including crafts, apparel and decorative items, must be
representative of the environmental theme of the festival and/or Barnegat Bay history, culture, or crafts.
Please provide a full description of your product(s) on the form.
2. In keeping with our environmental theme, we ask that your exhibits and products do not include
selling or giving away plastic bags, Styrofoam or polystyrene, helium balloons, six-pack rings and
anything else that can be harmful to wildlife or human life. We ask that you lead by example and
encourage the use of recycled products where possible.
3. Please provide environmentally friendly packaging where possible. Please ask the purchaser if they
need the item bagged or wrapped, and if so, please try to use paper.
4. The festival will be held outdoors, at a beautiful waterfront park. Please pick up trash in and around
your booth. Thank you.
5. The festival area will be open by 7:00 a.m. on June 7th, to accommodate set up of spaces. A festival
representative will direct you to the appropriate location for your display. Please have your space set up
by 9:30 a.m. If you have reserved a space in the Festival tent, you do need to provide your own chairs.
6. We suggest rocks, bungee cords, etc. to keep any literature from blowing away. We also suggest tarps or
plastic coverings should we experience sudden downpours as can sometimes happen in late afternoon.
7. The Barnegat Bay Partnership retains the right to decline a request to participate. Participation does not
constitute endorsement by the Barnegat Bay Partnership or other sponsors.
8. In the event of violation of the agreed terms on the signed vendor application, the Committee reserves
the right to request immediate removal of said merchandise and/or display. In the event of such decision
by the Barnegat Bay Partnership, the vendor may not be permitted to display/sell merchandise of any
type at any future Barnegat Bay Festival.
To reserve your space, the form should be completed and returned by April 30, 2015
Please let us know as soon as possible of your intent to participate as we will be putting
together a vendor map for distribution to festival-goers. The vendor fee is NONREFUNDABLE, but is a donation to the Barnegat Bay Partnership.
DIRECTIONS TO WANAMAKER COMPLEX IN ISLAND HEIGHTS:
GPS Directions: Corner of Van Sant & East End Avenues
Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 82. Take Route 37 east to Vaughn/West End Avenues. Take a right on
West End Avenue, go up the hill (keeping “Triangle Park” where the “Welcome to Island Heights” sign is
located on your right), and take a left on Summit Avenue, then a right on East End Avenue (almost to the
water). Cross over Van Sant Avenue and take your first left into the police station/municipal complex driveway
(just after a small playground). You will be able to park your car in this parking lot, or on a nearby street. You
will receive a parking pass for your vehicle window. Please carpool if possible. Spaces are limited. If you arrive
before 8:30a.m., you should be able to pull onto the field and unload your materials prior to parking.
18th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival –Vendor Application –due April 30,
Sunday, June 7, 2015 • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Rain or Shine!
WANAMAKER COMPLEX, ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ
2015
Name: ________________________ Organization/Company Name: _______________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code: ______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________ Evening: _______________________________________
Email: __________________________________
Website: ______________________________________
Please Check One:
Open Field- Space Size 10’x10’ ($55 non-refundable donation) Must bring own tent/table/chairs.
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Arts/Crafts Vendor
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Business/Product Vendor
Festival Tent (table provided by BBP) Space Size 8’x 10’ ($75 non-refundable donation) Must bring own
chairs.
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Arts/Crafts Vendor
(limited spaces)
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Business/Product Vendor
Food Vendor – Open Field only, Space Size:
10’ x 10’ ($80 non-refundable donation)
(Limited electric access: first come first served; small generators allowed)
Crafters/Product Vendors: All items for display and/or sale, including crafts, apparel, and decorative items, must be
representative of the environmental theme of the festival and/or Barnegat Bay history, culture, or crafts. Your exhibit must
be consistent with our stated spirit and theme. If you are not sure about your display, please call. If your exhibit does not
conform, you may be asked to leave without a refund. The Festival Coordinator will be reviewing all exhibits.
Food Vendors: Please NO STYROFOAM CONTAINERS. Appropriate Department of Health certificates must be
available for inspection on site on festival day.
Crafters/Product Vendors: Please briefly describe your product(s). Food Vendors: Please detail menu or attach
same.
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Important:
A New Jersey Tax I.D. number may be required. If you do not have a tax number, please contact New Jersey
Division of Taxation, CIS, CN 252, Trenton, NJ 08646, 1-800-323-4400. The Barnegat Bay Partnership and its partners assume no
responsibility for the tax obligations of our vendors. My tax ID # is ___________________________________. (If you use your
SSN# please list only last 4 numbers)
I, _________________________ agree to conform to the above requirements regarding the display and/or sale of merchandise. I
understand that in the event of violation, the Committee reserves the right to request immediate removal of said merchandise and/or
display. I further understand that in the event of such decision by the Barnegat Bay Partnership, I may not be permitted to display/sell
merchandise of any type at any future Barnegat Bay Festival.
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SIGNATURE
DATE
(Registration will not be accepted without your signature)
Please make sure this form is complete, including signature. This completed form, with your check or money
order payable to “Ocean County College” should be mailed to: Barnegat Bay Partnership, OCC, P.O. Box
2001, Toms River, NJ 08754-2001, Attn: Betsy Hyle. For further information, call 732-914-8109.