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Commercial Space Application

August 26 – September 5, 2016

Receipt of this application by the Colorado State Fair does not guarantee an exhibit space nor will it serve as

reservation for a specific location. Each request will be carefully considered and accommodated when possible.

Previous year vendors have priority space reservation only if the application is postmarked by March 1, 2016.

Applications MUST include the following. (Incomplete Applications WILL NOT be reviewed):

All pages of this form with a detailed list of all products/services to be sold.

At least one photo or drawing of your booth. (Photos will not be returned.)

I. BUSINESS INFORMATION (Please Print)

II. BOOTH OPERATION (mark all that apply)

Selling Over the Counter Use Sound Amplification Demonstration Booth Prizes / Drawings

Take Orders/Delivery Later Provide Information or Literature Only

Food or Drink Sampling Give Away Items (List

Items)

III. SPACE REQUEST INFORMATION INDOOR (10’ increments) OUTDOOR (10’ increments)

Minimum Front Footage x Minimum Depth Total Sq. Footage =

Maximum Front Footage x Maximum Depth Total Sq. Footage =

Minimum space size is 10 ft. x 10 ft., however; some outdoor areas may have larger minimum requirements. Total square footage should include any awnings, tie-ons, overhangs, trailer hitches & room to operate, etc.

If outdoors please indicate your first choice of location as shown on pages 5 and 6 of application _____ Indoors please indicate your choice of location _____

Office Use Only Contract # FC16- Booth Amt. Space # Elect. Fee Booth Size Total

Business Name: Name:

Contact Person: Fax Number: ( )

Primary Phone: ( ) If contracted, this number would be made available to the public

Other Phone: ( ) This number will not be available to the public.

Mailing Address: City: State: Zip:

Website: Email address(REQUIRED):

CSF reserves the right to make contact electronically which may replace mail or faxed business. All requirements and deadlines apply regardless of method of contact.

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PRODUCTS / SERVICES

List ALL products or services to be marketed/displayed/sold. The following items are NOT ALLOWED to be sold, traded, or

distributed in any way: knives, swords, firearms (this includes toy guns), noisemakers, smoke bombs, tobacco products, laser

lights, silly string, shock devices, drug paraphernalia and counterfeit or “knock off” items). Use separate sheet if necessary.

IV. EXHIBIT CATEGORIES Please select from the list below the SINGLE CATEGORY you believe best suits/describes your exhibit. (You will be listed on the State Fair website by the single category you choose.)

Agriculture: tractors, trailers, mowers and mowing implements, utility vehicles, grooming equipment and supplies, feed and nutrition, Fair equipment, supplies and tack, breeder services, breed associations

Art / Photography: display of art, prints and photography by artist or dealer, live caricatures, onsite photography, spray paint art

Attractions: pay-to-play rides/games/entertainment, handwriting analysis, astrology

Automobiles / Auto Accessories: automobile displays, trailer accessories, vehicle accessories, ATVs, golf carts

Baggage / Totes: purses, wallets, backpacks, luggage, cell phone cases & covers

Buildings / Building Materials: portable buildings, barns, fencing, gates, manufactured homes, shelters

Children’s Corner: children’s clothing, toys, games, plush animals

Clothing & Accessories: ladies’ & men’s apparel, footwear, belts, buckles, hats, sunglasses, hair accessories

Communications: telephone, cellular, long distance, internet, cable, satellites

Entertainment / Media / Publications: advertisement of entertainment venues, print and broadcast media

Food Exhibitor: prepackaged food/beverage items; packaged in bulk/larger portions for “take home”

Food & Beverage: onsite food preparation & consumption; sales reporting/commission vendors

Furnishings / Home Decor: furniture, lamps, rugs, candles, safes, decorative items

Government: government agencies, military services, armed forces

Health / Beauty: health and beauty products, awareness, perfumes, makeup, skin care, curling irons, flat irons

Hobbies / Sports & Leisure: memorabilia, collectibles, movies, crafting, scrapbooking, sewing, stamping

Home Repair / Improvement: siding, doors, windows, room additions, decorative concrete, roofing, flooring

Home Appliances / Tools: kitchen aids, mops, brooms, water systems, ladders, tools, tile cutters

Jewelry: watches, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, jewelry cleaning products, polishing

Lawn & Garden: pools, spas, saunas, patio furniture, outdoor kitchens & fire pits, wind chimes, bird houses, lawn art

Imports: specialty items representing different cultures and countries: ( Items Imported from ) Pet Services: supplies, accessories, treats, groomers, boarding, breeders, non-profits

Public Service: not for profit agencies (non food) and public awareness material

Service Provider: banks, membership sales, property sales, insurance, security/alarm monitoring, mortgage companies

Specialties: exhibits specializing in a main product of a unique nature not fitting into any other category

Travel / Tourism: agents, agencies promoting travel, chambers of commerce

Universities: recruiting, awareness, athletics

Miscellaneous: exhibits that do not fit into any of the other categories. List Items:

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V. UTILITY REQUIREMENTS (additional charges will apply)

All outdoor booths are required to have electricity. Electrical Needs: None 110v 220v Amps: 20 30 50 other

VI. REFERENCES / EXPERIENCE Have you exhibited at the Colorado State Fair before? If yes, when?

List two recent fairs/festivals/events in which you have participated: 1. Contact: Phone: ( )

2. Contact: Phone: ( )

VII. PAYMENT Please include a $300 deposit per booth with your application (10w x 10d is $300, 20wx10d is $600, 30wx10d is $900). A deposit does not guarantee a contract. Your deposit will be refunded if your application is not accepted. If your application is accepted and you withdraw it, your deposit will not be refunded.

Methods of payment accepted:

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, money order or cashier check or cash (Do not mail cash).

NO PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Cashier checks or money orders should be made to the Colorado State Fair.

If paying by Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Discover AMEX

Card Number: Expiration Date: /

Zip Code: CVC # (three or four digit number on the back):

Please sign and return this completed three page application via email with digital photographs/images attached. If emailing is not possible, you may send application and photos to the address below. By signing this application, you certify that you have read and understand the information in the Commercial Exhibits Handbook (available on-line or by request). Applicant agrees to abide by all Colorado State Fair rules and regulations. It is understood that if you cancel, for any reason, the exact damages to the Colorado State Fair Authority would be difficult to ascertain, therefore, all monies paid shall be retained by the Authority as liquidated damages. No refunds will be issued.

Authorized Agent:

Name (print): Signature:

After completing this form, please SAVE and EMAIL this document as an attachment to margaret.thornburg@state.co.us

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