Date: Saturday & Sunday, August 4th & 5th (Rain date: August 11th & 12th, 2007)
Historic Vernon Park at Germantown & Chelten Avenues, Philadelphia
Thank you for your interest in the 29th Annual Peoples Festival. Please read the following information
carefully. It is important that everyone is aware of the rules and regulations of this event and Vernon Park.
Vending spaces are assigned on a first come first served basis. Vendor fees are non-refundable. All
vendors will receive a FREE listing in both the 29th Annual Peoples' Festival Souvenir booklet and the
business directory of our sister site www.peoplesworldwideweb.com upon its completion. This listing is
optional.
candy cigarettes or candy blunts.
Temporary Hand Wash Station
Typical circumstances when temporary hand wash stations may be used include:
Special Event Food Service
Frequent and thorough hand washing is the first line of defense in the prevention of food borne disease
when handling foods. The provision of adequate hand washing facilities is required for all special event food
handling activities. The use of disposable gloves provides an additional barrier to food contamination but is
not a substitute for hand washing.
Pre-packaged cleaning towelettes and hand sanitizing gels have limited ability to substitute for hand
washing applicable to food handling situations.
Special event temporary hand washing requires planning for removal of waste water generated by hand
washing activities and replenishment of the water.
Click here for a printable version of the application. For more information contact info@peoplesfestival.org
Historic Vernon Park at Germantown & Chelten Avenues, Philadelphia
Thank you for your interest in the 29th Annual Peoples Festival. Please read the following information
carefully. It is important that everyone is aware of the rules and regulations of this event and Vernon Park.
Vending spaces are assigned on a first come first served basis. Vendor fees are non-refundable. All
vendors will receive a FREE listing in both the 29th Annual Peoples' Festival Souvenir booklet and the
business directory of our sister site www.peoplesworldwideweb.com upon its completion. This listing is
optional.
- Vendors are not permitted to sell the following items:
candy cigarettes or candy blunts.
- A clearly marked information booth will be located near the center of Vernon Park. Upon arrival we
ask that you pick up your vendor package which will contain your vendor permit, ID badge and space
assignment. Your vendor permit is good for one day only and must be visible throughout the course
of the festival. Those who have paid for both days will pick up a new permit the following day.
- All vendors who have paid in advance must show copy of stamped vendor application or receipt at
information booth
- You are permitted to drive to your assigned space to unload your items between the hours of 8:00am
and 12:00pm. Vehicles must remain on paved surfaces. No vehicles will be permitted on the grass at
any time. No vehicle or stationary equipment shall interfere with tree branches or overhead wires.
You must use Green Street to enter
- The park will be closed to vehicular traffic between 12:30pm and 9:00pm, with exception to
emergency or specifically assigned vehicles.
- You must provide your own tables or booth, sign and anything else you may require for your space.
You will probably want to bring a folding chair and some type of shelter from the sun.
- Nothing is to be nailed or bolted to any tree.
- You are responsible for cleaning up any trash around the area of your vending space. General clean
up of your assigned area must be handled by you or your staff before, during and after the event.
- Vendors are responsible for their own equipment. No electricity will be provided.
- IF YOU ARE SELLING FOOD YOU MUST PROVIDE A TRASH CONTAINER FOR YOUR SPACE.
- Barbecuing is permitted in the park; however, coals must be disposed of properly. DO NOT DUMP ON
THE GRASS OR ANY PAVED AREA WITHIN VERNON PARK.
- If you are using deep fryers, you must remove any unused or discarded oil from the park as you exit.
- Security staff will be clearly identified with badges and/or T-shirts. If you have any questions please
talk to a staff member or go to the information booth.
- All food vendors must provide a temporary hand washing station for staff use. (Please see details
below) All food vendors must present a copy of licensing & safe serve certification.
- Check or money order payments will be accepted until 7/6/07. Only cash will be accepted after that
date. Any checks returned for insufficient funds will be subject to a $35.00 fee. Full payment for
vending space and returned check fees must be
Temporary Hand Wash Station
Typical circumstances when temporary hand wash stations may be used include:
- Emergency conditions caused by water supply or plumbing failures.
- Outdoor recreational activities or mass gatherings that may involve soiling of hands from animals, the
environment or other contaminants.
- Temporary food handling activities associated with special event activities.
Special Event Food Service
Frequent and thorough hand washing is the first line of defense in the prevention of food borne disease
when handling foods. The provision of adequate hand washing facilities is required for all special event food
handling activities. The use of disposable gloves provides an additional barrier to food contamination but is
not a substitute for hand washing.
Pre-packaged cleaning towelettes and hand sanitizing gels have limited ability to substitute for hand
washing applicable to food handling situations.
Special event temporary hand washing requires planning for removal of waste water generated by hand
washing activities and replenishment of the water.
Click here for a printable version of the application. For more information contact info@peoplesfestival.org
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