Food Concessions




FOOD CONCESSIONS

  1. Food concessions will be defined as “Major” or “Minor.”  Major concessions (i.e. seafood, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.) will pay a $425 non-refundable registration fee, non-profits $300.   Minor concessions (i.e. soft drinks, baked good, etc.) will pay a $75 non-refundable registration fee, non-profits $25.  One registration fee will cover the Friday and Saturday registration.  No commissions will be taken from sales.
  1. Alcohol vendors will pay a registration fee of $625.00, non-profits $450.00.  Beer sales have been reserved for two local civic organizations in the past, therefore, verify availability for alcohol sales.  All alcohol must be consumed in the designated areas determined by the Crab Carnival Committee.
  1. The Crab Carnival Committee reserves the right to determine concession status and location.  Placement will be on a first-come, first-serve basis with preference given to previous participants.  Where possible, consideration will be given to requests for specific spaces.
  1. Deadline for registration is August 15, 2010.   Applications postmarked after the deadline will be subject to a $50.00 late fee and late vendors will not be listed in the advertising pamphlet, Crab Tab.   The registration fee described above must accompany the registration form.  Checks should be made payable to: West Point Crab Carnival.
  1. All concessionaires will be required to follow the Virginia Department of Health requirements.  Applications for permits and deadlines may be found online and must be submitted three weeks prior to the event. 
  1. All concessionaires will be required to post signs advertising items to be sold and prices.  Also, non-profit organizations must list the benefiting organization on the sign.  The signs should be at least 24 x 36 inches but not larger than 40 x 48 inches.
  1. Food concession space will be approximately 10 feet by 15 feet.

  1. Any and all electrical connections will be the responsibility of the concessionaires. All generators must have some sort of noise isolation system. Trash and grease must be properly disposed of. There is no electricity available.

  1. All food vendors will be required to have a fire extinguisher at their booth location.
  1. It shall be unlawful and constitute a Class 3 Misdemeanor for any person to possess or bring into such area a pet, except for service animals.

 

 

If you think you meet the cirteria listed above, please fill out a Food Vendor Application. We look forward to meeting all applicants!

Please review Town Ordinances.