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What is the difference between a Snack Food Vendor & a Full Food Vendor?

A snack food vendor is any vendor selling food items that are fully contained

and

pre-

packaged.

These items do not require electricity, warming or cooking. Example would

be someone selling

bagged potato chips or bottled juice or soda.

A full food vendor is any vendor selling food items that do require electricity, warming,

cooking or

is not fully contained and pre-packaged. Examples are:

Steak sandwiches,

fried dough, crepes,

turkey legs etc.

I'm a new vendor, what sort of cash float should I bring?

We will quote an expert here -

endors should bring double the change (money) they perceive needing. We've all

been

caught low or a special circumstance occurs that facilitates asking another vendor

for change. I

don't mind helping out if we aren't swamped, but midnight sun is no place

to be asking. I

actually bring more cause I know I'll be asked. If quarters are used they

might bring $50 worth. I

went through $275 in quarters in 2005 and more in $2006. $1

bills should be triple what is

expected. Any vendor should be able to change a $100 bill

with their first customer. Fanny

packs make great banks for larger amounts."

Alice Penn - "Aunt Alice's Old Time Sugar Corn"

What are the essentials to bring for a 12 hour event?

Comfy shoes, suntan lotion if warm, hat - if warm, chair, display table, lots of drinking

water, lots

of change (see above), a friend to help run the booth for you for a few hours! If

you are bringing a

tent, please make sure you have a method of weighting it down that is

contained - ie sand bag,

rocks in a bucket etc.

Where can I park on the day?
The parking garage only has a clearance of 7'2" - if your vehicle is over this height, we

recommend

that you avail of the Sadler's Parking Lot on the corner of Cushman and 5th

Ave who

very generously donate their parking space for the day.

What is the earliest time that I can come to set-up my booth?

Not before 4:30 am! We are not allowed to close off traffic for this event until 10:00 pm

the night

before. In 2006 it took us until 4:30 am to chalk each of the booth spaces. We

respectfully

request that everyone adheres to the zoned move-in schedule that you will

receive upon final

payment for your booth and t-shirts. Not only does this prevent traffic

blockages, but we want to

ensure everyone has the space available to them that they

have paid for. Moving in any earlier

than your scheduled time, impedes on this process.

Why do I need to wear a Midnight Sun Festival T-Shirt?

This is one of the greatest methods we have of publicizing our event. Not only does it

distinguish

booth operators from the general crowd but it also creates a "buzz". Over the years,

these t-

shirts have become a collectors item and the unveiling of the logo is a much

anticipated event

each year. These t-shirts also are a primary form of fundraising for the

event and help pay for a

lot of the marketing that we put into advertising it.

Why does the event occur each year on a different day of the week?

This event celebrates our Summer Solstice, thus, it usually occurs on the 21st of each year.

Are you a veteran participant of this event?
Have any other great tips and pointers?
Please let us know and we will gladly add your tip to this list!

BP Midnight Sun Festival Frequently Asked Questions

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