LITTLETON-LAKE GASTON FESTIVAL

PO BOX 431

LITTLETON NC 27850

 

Dear Food Vendors:

Our plans for the 2011 Littleton-Lake Gaston Festival are underway and we continue to look forward to another year of good weather and large numbers of people attending the events we have planned. The Festival format will continue with the Friday evening food court opening at 5pm. A town-wide block dance with live, big band music will begin about 7pm and last until 10pm.  Saturday, the festival opens at 10am and lasts until 4pm. A Classic Car Show, Carnival Rides, a Crafters/Vendors Midway, Live Musical Entertainment throughout the day and a Barbeque Cook-Off will all be up and running.

The Food Court will be in the gravel/grass area next to Casa Mia Restaurant. Your total set up space is 20’ by 20’.  All of your equipment must fit in that space as we do not have a way to stretch our limited area. You may arrive on Friday after 7am to set up. Food and fire inspectors will be on the scene at 2pm. We encourage you to arrive early, as late arrivals may have to be assigned a different spot. Backup generators are a good idea…we request you use a quiet generator.

A 30’ by 30’ tent with tables and chairs will be set up in the center of the food court.  Running water and the power indicated on your application will be available.  An ice trailer will have ice for purchase at our cost.

Each 20’ by 20’ space is $120 for commercial vendors and $80 for non-profit organizations.

Food vendor applications are due by:  Wednesday, April 20th

We will notify food vendors of their acceptance on April 29th .  Any refunds due will be sent out at this time. Cancellations for a full refund can be made up to August 1st. There is no backup rain date for the Festival.  We will mail you an information update and map showing your location on August 21st.

We listened to your concerns regarding spot assignments and food items and are continuing with the changes we made last year, making it a better event for vendor and patrons.

• The configuration of the food court will have a U shape to allow better access to all vendors
• Fewer vendor spots are available due to the restructuring of the food court
• Menus submitted will help reduce multiples of some key food items. This does not mean, for example, that there will only be one vendor selling shaved ice, but it will help reduce the number selling that item.
• Indicate any specific electrical requirements on your application 
• The restrictions on parking personal and support vehicles in the concession area will be strictly enforced.  Food Vendor parking will be available along the gravel railroad path leading to the food court

If you have questions or special requirements, please note them on the application or contact us.

Theron Sharber:  252-586-4681                      sharber@hughes.net
Heidi Hogan:      252-586-6828                       heidighogan@embarqmail.com
Fred Kneisel:                                                   travelmo@embarqmail.com                                                                                                             

Note: There is no application to be downloaded. This is for information only. We are not accepting any applications from Food Vendors at this time.