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112 E. 6th Street

Augusta, Kansas 67010

Sharon Sudduth

Executive Director

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THANKS TO EVERYONE!!!!!

With the wrap up of the White Eagle Festival..... Thank you everyone for providing sponsorships, support, volunteering, and assistance that makes the festival a wonderful event!

Be ready for next YEAR!

Chamber of Commerce

112 E. 6th Street

Augusta, Kansas 67010

Sharon Sudduth

Executive Director

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White Eagle Festival

16th Annual

2005 Events

August 19 ● 20 ● 21

Upcoming Preliminary Events

PLEASE DON'T CALL!!  Just kidding!!!!  Now that we have your attention, please consider helping support the community and promote your business by volunteering during the White Eagle Festival.  Whether you have lots of time on your hands or just a few hours your assistance will be appreciated.

Approximately 250 volunteers are needed to have a successful festival.  So ignore what we said and give us a call at 775-6339 and get in on the action!

Imagine being able to listen to as much Barber-shop harmony as you want, peruse booths with handmade arts and crafts, eat roasted corn with the kids, or view the city lights from atop the Ferris wheel.  This is just a small part of what you can experience at the 16th Annual White Eagle Festival in Augusta.  It is Augusta's largest attended event and will feature a variety of musical performances, a large carnival, a food court to satisfy your appetite, parade, Miss Augusta Pageant, Vintage Car Show, Quilts & Crafts.  For the sporting type, there will be golf, basketball, horseshoe, and chess tournaments as well as a 50/100 K Prairie Pedal bike tour, a 4 mile Loop the Lake Run, RC cars and an All-American Kid's fishing derby.  It'll be three fun filled days of events that will interest everyone in some way!  See you there Augusta 19-21st!

"Its Time for Fun" at the White Eagle Festival.  This festival is the oldest and largest attended event in Augusta and its growing.  In 2005, the festival will feature the 1st Annual Barbershop Harmony Invitational featuring many quartets and choruses from across Kansas and surrounding states.  There will also be many things to entertain and keep you active like a Carnival, Parade, Vintage Car Show, Miss Augusta Pageant, Quilt Show, Arts & Crafts Marketplace, Food Vendors, and fun for all ages.

Local entertainment will include Street Dance & local band HUXLEY, dance studio demonstrations, Mutton Buston, Kids Tractor Pull.  National Guard display, RC Cars and Airplanes, Fun Cycles, Storytellers, Bluegrass bands and jam session, pet show, beauty pageant and much more.

Keep watching this page for updates, or contact us for more information, Sharon Sudduth

Planning Meetings

▪ Wednesday, July 6, 112 E. 6th Street @ 5:30 p.m.

▪ Wednesday, June 8, 112 E. 6th Street @ 5:30 p.m.(Chamber office).  Anyone is welcome to attend.  If you can help out or want to sponsor an event let us know.  "It's Time" to call Sharon at 775-6339 and get in on the action!

▪ Wednesday, May 11, 112 E. 6th Street (Chamber office).  Anyone is welcome to attend. 

White Eagle Festival

Market Place Vendor Information

August 19-21, 2005

▪ The Marketplace Arts & Crafts Show format has changed to a semi-juried show.  Applications will be accepted until June 20, 2005, and at that time, the Marketplace Committee will select vendors.  Accepted vendors will be notified by June 30, 2005.

▪ All applications must include photos, even if you have attended our show in the past. 

▪ Photos of every different* type of product you sell must be included.  *See #11 for details.

▪ Photos will be returned if you include a self-addressed stamped envelope (60 cents postage required).

Please read the vendor information carefully to ensure you understand the requirements for participating in the 2005 White Ealge Festival.

Application Deadlines

The deadline for applications is June 20, 2005.  At this time the Marketplace Committee will review all applications and decide which vendors to accept.  The committee will look for originality, a wide variety of vendors, a mix of new and returning vendors, and affordability.  Accepted vendors will be informed by June 30, 2005.  For any additional information, please contact Connie Thurman, Marketplace Coordinator, at (316) 775-6339, or email us at augustacoc@sbcglobal.net.

Vendor Information

1. Preference will be given to work that is the original creation of the exhibitor (i.e. "crafts").  A small number of booths will be available to "speical vendors" selling non-craft items or products of special interest to our audience.  Please indicte on the application which category you belong in.  The festival reserves the right to select only those vendors whose work we feel is appropriate to our event.

2. Indoor and outdoor exhibitors are expected to provide their own display booths, chairs, tents, and tables.  The festival will go ahead rain or shine, so be prepared for the weather.

3. No knives of any length, swords, daggers, guns or ammunitions will be sold.  This includes memorabilia and novelty items.  No latex balloons or latex products are to be sold or distributed, as this facility is "latex-free".  Violators will be asked to leave without re-imbursement of fees.

4. Booths will be located both indoors in the AHS Commons Area and on the north side of the school (on the grass) and will be approximately 10 ft. X 10 ft.

5. Booth Fees are $50 for indoor vendors and $35 for outdoor vendors and non-profit organizations.  This is payable by check to the Augusta Chamber of Commerce.  Receipts will be sent out with the information package confirming your acceptance.

6. If you are not accepted, your check will be returned to you.  An accepted application is a commitment to show.  No refunds will be made.

7. Vendors assume full responsibility for loss, theft or damage.

8. Vendors (even those with non-profit status) must display a sales tax certificate within plain view to the public.  A photocopy must also be mailed with your application.

9. Set-up may begin no earlier than 4 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2005.

10. Booths are expected to be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.  Tear down must be completed by 7 p.m. on Sunday.  Each vendor is responsible to clean up his or her area immediately after 5 p.m. on Sunday.

11. No vendor vehicles or trailers will be allowed in the north parking lot after initial set-up.  Designated parking will be provided on the south side of the High School and marked "Vendor Parking".

12. Please include pictures of your work with the application form.  You must include photos of each different type of product that you will sell, with approximate prices.  "Different" refers to products made with different materials or processes, or which have a different use than your other products in the photos.  For example, if you make pottery, photos of just a few objects are adequate since all products are made of clay.  If you also make bead jewelry (using beads that aren't made of clay), this is a different product, and additional photos are required.  If you have any questions, please contact the Marketplace Coordinator.

Vendor Checklist

The following items need to be returned by June 20th to reserve a booth space for the 2005 White Eagle Festival Marketplace Arts & Crafts Show.

□ Completed Vendor Application

□ Photo(s) of product(s)

□ Copy of Sales Tax Certificate

□ Check for booth fees (payable to Augusta Chamber of Commerce)

Please mail your application to:

(application below)

Augusta Chamber of Commerce

112 East 6th Avenue

Augusta, Kansas  67010

Attention:

  Connie Thurman

 Marketplace Coordinator

White Eagle Festival

Market Place Arts & Crafts

Vendor Application Form

August 19-21, 2005

Artist/Vendor Name _________________________________

Contact Name ______________________________________

Address ___________________________________________

City, State, Zip ______________________________________

Phone _______________ Email _________________________

Website ____________________________________________

Booth Type ___ Original Craft ___ Non-Craft ___ Non-Profit

Booth Location ____ Indoor ____ Outdoor _____ No preference

Electricity _____ Yes _____ No (limited number of spots available

Description of your Product(s), including typical prices

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

I would like the following information included in the program for my vendor position (please check):

_____ Address  ______ Phone number

In order to protect your privacy, our program will include only the contact information you have requested (in addition the name of the artist or business).

I, _______________________________________________

       (please print)

have read the application carefully and understand and agree to the requirements of the festival.  Furthermore, I hereby release and hold harmless the White Eagle Festival and the Augusta Chamber of Commerce from any responsibility or liability for loss, claims, damages, theft, injury or accident from activities conducted in preparation for, during and immediately following the Augusta White Eagle Festival.  I assume full and complete responsibility and will hold harmless the Augusta Chamber of Commerce, its directors, employees, or volunteers from any loss, lost profits, damage or injury to my person or property or my agents, customers, or invitees.  I have included a copy of my sales tax registration form and will abide by the decisions of the Marketplace Coordinator.

___________________________________________________

Signature                                                             Date

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Augusta Chamber of Commerce

112 E. 6th Street

Augusta, Kansas 67010

Phone: (316) 775-6339

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