Vendor Information
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Non-Profit Craft and Information Booths
Croaker Festival s the ideal venue to reach the residents of our unique area and the 8,000 to10,000 visitors who come for this event every year. The festival provides a unique opportunity for Non-Profits to generate revenue for the services and benefits these organizations provide for our community.
Pamlico County agencies, schools, non-profit groups are encouraged to reserve booth space for this annual celebration. Organizations and groups located in Pamlico County, or who provide services within Pamlico County, are eligible to reserve a booth at the reduced rate.
While we welcome organizations from outside Pamlico County, those organizations are ineligible for this reduced rate.
To gain an idea of the wide variety, check out the Arts & Crafts Exhibitors and the Information Booth Vendors pages of this website.
Frequently Asked Questions for Craft and Information Booth Vendors
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Craft/Information Vendor Fees |
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For 2009, booth space for non-profit craft or information vendors is $75 per booth. Booths are 10' x 12'.
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Entering the Festival Grounds |
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All vendors must enter the festival grounds from Broad Street, turn east onto Hodges street, go to the end and turn left onto South Street. Check in at the Croaker Booth before moving your setup to its assigned place.
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Set Up and Break Down |
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The Croaker Festival officially starts at 5:30pm on Friday. Booth Fees include both days of the Festival. No set-ups are permitted before Friday morning.
Booth Setup Friday: Craft and Information Booths may be set up on Friday between 9am and 3:00pm Vendor Vendors are urged to set up tents and tables on Friday, even if merchandise will not be stocked and selling will not start until Saturday. Vehicles must be removed from the festival site by 3:30 PM. The opening ceremonies for the festival begin at 5:30 PM. Saturday: Vendors may set up on Saturday morning. Booths must be
open by 8:30 AM, with all vehicles removed from the festival site by 8:15 AM
– no exceptions. Vendors may not close or dismantle booths before 6:30 PM on Saturday, but may remain open until 9:00 PM if they so desire. |
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Restricted
Items |
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Vendors may not sell Silly String, Glow Necklaces, Glow Bracelets, or Glow Sticks. T-Shirts may be sold only by Pamlico County Non-Profit vendors and by Croaker Festival (no exceptions).
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Electricity |
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Electricity is available on a limited basis. If you need electricity, please be sure to indicate that on this form and bring outdoor extension cords for hook up. If you experience any electrical failure, please notify the Croaker Booth. Please DO NOT attempt to fix the problem yourself. |
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Parking and Street Access |
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The Town of Oriental authorizes certain streets to be closed to vehicle traffic on Friday and Saturday. Streets will be closed Friday 4:30 to 8:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 6:30pm. No access to, or parking on, the closed streets will be permitted during these hours except for: • Bands/musicians who may enter for loading/unloading their equipment only. (Permit Required) • Parade participants • Emergency vehicles responding to an emergency. There will be no exceptions. Vendors who remove barricades or otherwise violate the closed street signs and rules may be ticketed and may be denied participation in future festival events. Plentiful vendor parking is available in the parking lot at the corner of Third and Church Streets.
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Security |
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We cannot guarantee security. However, for the 25 plus years that the festival has been held, there have been no thefts from any of the booths left up over night. The Town provides limited police protection for the duration of the festival.
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First Aid Locations |
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In case of a medical emergency, call 911, or notify an attendant at the Croaker Booth to call for assistance.
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Trash Removal |
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We will have garbage cans and a large dumpster available for trash. Booths must be taken down and trash removed no later than 7:00 AM Sunday morning, prior to the Community Sunday Service in the Park.
Vendors are responsible for clean-up of their own booth sites.
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Cancellation Policy |
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Cancellation notice must be given to booth chairman before May 16, by written notification, or by email for a full refund. No refunds will be made after this date. The festival is a local charity event with all proceeds going directly to local charities and non-profit agencies, to the fireworks fund, or to the actual costs of running the festival.
In the event of weather-related or other circumstances that require the cancellation of the festival, your booth fee will be donated to the Croaker Festival general operating fund, unless you designate a particular non-profit organization.
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Accommodations |
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Accommodations and campgrounds are listed on this website and on www.VisitOriental.com.
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