Seedy Saturday Vendor Info – 2017

VENDOR / EXHIBITOR APPLICATION FORM TERMS & CONDITIONS

Organized by the Comox Valley Growers & Seed Savers Society

SEEDY SATURDAY 2017 DATE & LOCATION

• March 4th, 2017 Filberg Centre, Courtenay.

GENERAL RULES & CONDITIONS
Participation in previous Seedy Saturdays does not guarantee acceptance for Seedy Saturday 2017.
Space contracted by the exhibitor may not be transferred or shared by the exhibitor without the prior written permission of the CVGSS.

CVGSS reserves the right to alter or change the space assigned.
The exhibitor shall repair at their own expense any damage to the space occupied by them.
CVGSS reserves the right to refuse anyone entry and to remove anyone for cause.
Any Exhibitor who violates any of the terms & conditions or any part of the contract may be barred from further attendance for such a period as may be decided by the CVGSS Board.

PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Seedy Saturday is the main fund-raiser for the Comox Valley Growers & Seed Savers Society. Funds raised from Seedy Saturday help the Society to do its education work and activities during the following year.
[box]NOTE! Full payment must accompany the signed application & must be received by February 22, 2017. No refunds will be given for cancellations after February 22, 2017. Late or incomplete applications are not guaranteed a place.[/box]

Payment may be made online using paypal or by mailing a cheque to us at PO  BOX 3783 Stn Main Courtenay BC V9N 7P2.
Vendors will receive a confirmation of acceptance of their application via email or mail after December 31
Non-accepted applications will receive a full refund.
A space will not be considered sold & occupied until full payment has been made to, & confirmation received from, CVGSS.

SELECTION CRITERIA
CVGSS reserves the right to select exhibitors based on the following criteria:
Products for sale must be GE Free

Early paid registrations
Exhibitors whose products are, or information is most pertinent to growing & seed saving
Certified & non-certified organic growers and their products & services
Exhibitors from the Comox Valley region
Displays that adhere to the regulations & restrictions of the Filberg Centre
Aim for a total product & service ratio of 65% seeds & plants; 20% tools & garden accessories; 15% information.

SET-UP/TEAR DOWN
The Filberg Centre will be open for set-up at 8 am Saturday March 3rd, 2017.
All exhibits must be completely set-up by 9:45 am.
Tables and chairs are provided. Exhibitors are to provide table coverings, extra lighting, AV equipment, extension cords, and signage as needed.
Only masking tape is allowed on the walls & tables – no pins, tacks, staples, etc.
Volunteers will help unload in the morning and pack-up after the event.
You cannot take down your exhibit before 3 pm. Your designated area must be left in the same condition as when you arrived.

VENDOR SERVICES
On arrival, exhibitors are to check in at the Vendors/ Exhibitors Check-in Booth at the loading door. Volunteers are available here for booth relief and to submit your event evaluation at the end of the day.

WEATHER
The event will continue whatever the weather: snow, rain, or shine. Outdoor exhibitors are responsible for their own shelter and will not be permitted to move indoors at the last minute due to inclement weather.

LOAD IN/OUT & PARKING
Vendors may unload their vehicles at the upper level of the Filberg Centre. Vendors are asked to then move their vehicles and park well away from the venue for the duration of the event.

PRODUCT/SPACE RESTRICTIONS
Products exhibited & sold are restricted to those products identified & approved on the exhibit space contract.
Exhibitors must not exceed their allotted space.
All fire exit widths and aisle widths must be maintained at all times i.e. no portions of the display, tables or chairs can intrude.

LATECOMERS/ NO–SHOWS
Any space not claimed or occupied by 9:45 am; or for which no special arrangements have been made prior to 5 pm the night before; may be resold or reassigned by the Coordinator and any monies paid will be forfeited.
WALL SPACE
Wall space above 7’ height is reserved for potential sponsor advertising banners.
Exhibitors with wall space are permitted to hang banners up to 8 sq. ft. in size, below 7’ height.

ELECTRICAL
Only perimeter booths have access to electrical outlets. Requests for power will be allotted in the order they are received and the application accepted. Exhibitors must supply their own extension cords/power bars. No extension cords will be run across aisles.
CASH TRANSACTIONS
Exhibitors are responsible for their own cash floats. There may be no ATM on site. No change can be made through the CVGSS tables or admissions tables.

DOGS/PETS
Animals are not permitted inside the Florence Filberg Centre building with the exception of Certified Assistance Dogs.

SMOKING
The Florence Filberg Centre is a non-smoking building.

REFRESHMENTS
Exhibitors will be provided with complimentary hot & cold beverages and snacks from 8am – 10 am. The Seedy Café will be open with lunch items, snacks and beverages for sale until 2 pm.

INSURANCE/LIABILITY
The CVGSS will not accept responsibility for injury to persons, loss of, or damage to, products, exhibits, equipment or decorations by fire, accident, theft or any other cause, during the event, move-in or move-out.
Licensing, insurance and collection of applicable taxes is the responsibility of the exhibitor.

EVENT DAY PROGRAM
The information from your application (i.e. contact name & number, products for sale, etc) will be the information in the Event Program on the CVGSS website at www.cvgss.org including links to your website if you provide that information. Other information will be guided by the CVGSS Privacy Policy as seen on the web site.
The coordinator must be notified before Feb.1, 2017 of any changes to the information on your application.

ADVANCE PUBLICITY
Exhibitors, who apply before Dec. 31, 2016 and are accepted, will have the opportunity to be featured in advance publicity for Seedy Saturday 2017.

EVALUATIONS
Exhibitors will be asked to submit an evaluation of the event at the end of the day. This information is extremely valuable in the continuing success of the event.

SEEDY SATURDAY 2017 COORDINATOR CONTACT:

Jenny Gohl – 250 871 0553 or cvseedsavers@gmail.com

Dear Vendor of Seeds at Comox Valley’s Seedy Saturday:
Seedy Saturday exists to educate the public about the importance and value of maintaining seed diversity by growing with local, high quality, and open-pollinated seed varieties.
In the Comox Valley, about 35% of the public are new to the event each year, so we certainly are building awareness in this regard, assisted by the continued presence of longtime growers with their heirloom and unique seed varieties. By establishing and maintaining standards regarding seed product, Seedy Saturday events will continue to be unique and make a difference in our communities and for the environment overall.
Seed vendors are required to sign and return the ‘Seed Sourcing Pledge” below as part of your registration requirements.
Comox Valley’s Seedy Saturday is comprised of both certified and non-certified organic vendors. We have a good mix, and to continue educating the public, vendor signage and packaging needs to be clear. “Organic” has become a well-used word in our world now. Beginning in 2014, at Comox Valley’s Seedy Saturday, vendors who advertise themselves as “organic” and are not certified, are requested to include the wording “uncertified” on all signage and packaging. Your cooperation with this request is appreciated. Certified organic seed vendors should already have their designation on signage and packaging.

Thank you for your understanding and participation.
Jenny Gohl – Coordinator, Seedy Saturday

Seed Sourcing Pledge for Comox Valley Seedy Saturday
By signing, each vendor selling seeds confirms that:
You are not knowingly selling GMO seed;
The seeds you are selling have been grown out by you or your designate, either on your property or an off-site location within British Columbia that you approve;
The seeds you are selling have been grown out by another grower for which you have an exchange arrangement in place, and you identify this detail in your respective catalogues;
The seeds you are selling under your own label have been purchased in bulk from GE Free growers in BC.

Note: You can complete the application and payment below. First fill out the application form and click submit, then as a second step, click on “PAY YOUR FEE” to submit payment. If you do not have a PayPal account, click “Don’t have PayPal account?” and use a credit card.
Category Description and Fee Structure

ITEM Table Size Price Number Required Total Price
Non-Profit Society 4’ long table or space inside (total space 4’ W x 5’ D = 20 sq. ft.) $25.00
8’ long table or space inside (total space 8’ W x 5’ D = 40 sq. ft.) $45.00
Commercial, Business,Trade Show Vendor orOther Organization 4’ long table or space inside (total space 4’ W x 5’ D = 20 sq. ft.) $55.00
8’ long table or space inside (total space 8’ W x 5’ D = 40 sq. ft.) $95.00
8’ long table or space outside (total space 12’ W x 10’ D =120 sq. ft.) $95.00
First time small & local business introductory rate 4’ long table or space inside (total space 4’ W x 5’ D = 20 sq. ft.) $25.00
TOTAL ENCLOSED Cheque payable to Comox Valley Growers & Seed Savers Society (or CVGSS)Mail cheque and application form to: CVGSS, Box 3783, Courtenay, BC V9N 7P2 $
Please note: If your display setup requires extra square footage beyond the size described in the chart above, you must purchase the appropriate additional square footage (additional space at a rate of $2.00 per sq.ft.) to accommodate your display. Outdoor vendors & exhibitors are responsible for their own shelter and will not be permitted to move indoors at the last minute due to inclement weather.

VENDOR APPLICATION FORM

*By submitting this application form, I hereby agree to comply with the attached TERMS & CONDITIONS. Seed & Plant vendors have completed the Seed Pledge.

Don’t forget to PAY YOUR FEE.