Dear Vendor,
You are invited to participate at Castle Enterprises' Fall Bird Fair. The event is being held in Pottstown PA, at the Sunnybrook Ballroom and Convention Center, on Saturday September 28, 2002. This Bird Fair will be the third event held at this popular location.
The Bird Fair is just that "side show performances, large scale exhibition and a marketplace for the pleasure, amusement and education of an audience and patrons".
The event has many features. Professional entertainer and educator Dave Gulick, "Birdman Dave", will grace the ballroom stage with three shows. Several Round Table Discussions and a Lovebird Exhibition will be taking place throughout the day in side rooms off the ballroom. And of course, there is the Marketplace of Vendors.
The Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown is nestled between Reading and King of Prussia. It is easily accessible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Route 100, Route 23,
Route 202 and Route 422. This Gigantic Ballroom (over 20,000 square feet) is ideal for an exhibition hall. The hall is air-conditioned and has the advantage of not only a snack bar but also an on site restaurant. There is plenty of parking and four entrances at your disposal for unloading. Sunnybrook Ballroom as with all our events, will be conveniently and spaciously arranged providing ample area for the expected walk-thru crowd.
If you would like to participate in this years Bird Fair, send your application along with payment to reserve your space(s) today. Space is limited and on a first come / first pay basis. Be a part of another successful Castle Enterprises Event!
Respectfully,
Henry & Lori Castle
Vendor Space Details
Vendor Space is 10 foot by 10 foot and includes one 8 foot table and two chairs. Extra tables and electricity are available at no charge (you must note your request on your Vendor Application). Table covers will not be provided, you must bring your own.
Vendors will be held accountable for any damages to Sunnkbrook's property. Do not permit bird droppings to accumulate directly onto tabletops or the floor. Cleanup accidents and any excessive debris... Again, table covers will not be provided so make sure you bring a cover for your table and floor if necessary (if using tray-less floor stands).
We pride ourselves on the quality of our events. And stress as professional aviculturists we all must set an example of the proper care and housing of pet birds. Therefore, vendors selling birds must display them in a clean suitably sized environment with food and water! Birds on exhibit and for sale should be displayed only in what would be considered appropriate housing for birds. Note: Cardboard boxes with wire fronts, dog/cat type carriers are unsuitable containers for display and clean doesn't just mean fresh newspaper on cage bottoms. Any cages, baby containers, etc., on display exhibiting birds, must be free of feces build-up.
Also, in the best interest of the health and welfare of baby birds and to promote responsible avian practices, "ABSOLUTELY No un-weaned baby birds can be sold and / or delivered during the show"! Violators of these rules will not be tolerated and will be required to promptly pack and depart the show. All vendors are requested and encouraged to report violators to us immediately. Note: Un-weaned babies can be displayed at the show and deposits accepted for a future sale and delivery.
Setup / Teardown Information
Vendor Set-up begins Saturday morning at 5:00AM. Friday evening early setup may be arranged but will not be confirmed until one month prior to the event. Unloading is not ideal but you do have four entrances at your disposal... To avoid congestion, after unloading (and before setting up your vendor space) you will move your vehicle to the adjacent parking lot. All entrance doors, except for main entrance, will be closed at 8:30AM (show officially opens to the public at 9:00AM). At 4:00PM the show concludes, at which time you may disassemble your vendor exhibit. By 7:00PM, all exhibits must be removed.
Vendor Space Application & Payment
Payment for Vendor Space mailed less than a month in advance (after August 28) must be made with cash, money order or certified check. We also accept PayPal for those that would like to use this convent service or if you wish to pay by credit card (add a 3% handling fee when using PayPal).
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