Fair Oaks Chicken Festival - 21st annual

Government / Public Agency: This category includes federal, state, county, and local government agencies, special districts, and other publicly funded entities participating in the event for official informational and community outreach purposes.

Government or Public Agency Booths are intended to provide information about public services, programs, resources, and community initiatives. Activities may include education, outreach, distribution of informational materials, and constituent services. Fundraising, solicitation of donations, and political campaign activity are not permitted under this category.

This category does not include political candidates, campaign committees, or advocacy organizations. The District reserves the right to approve, deny, limit, or relocate Government/Public Agency Booths to ensure appropriate placement and to maintain the purpose, balance, and nonpartisan nature of the event.

This category includes individuals, candidate committees, ballot measure committees, and advocacy organizations representing political candidates, elections, or public policy initiatives at the local, state, or federal level. This includes school board candidates, elected officials participating in campaign activity, political party organizations, and issue-based advocacy groups.

Advocacy or Campaign Booths may include informational outreach, distribution of literature, campaign messaging, and fundraising activities in support of their campaign, candidate, or advocacy cause. All fundraising activities must comply with applicable local, state, and federal election laws.

Campaign and advocacy-related applicants that do not qualify as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization must apply under this category. The District reserves the right to approve, deny, limit, or remove any Advocacy or Campaign Booth and to determine booth placement, quantity, and visibility to ensure a fair, balanced, and nonpartisan event environment.

Vendors in this category are limited to non-profit organizations for the express purpose of distributing and disseminating information and educational material. Distribution of water or food is not permitted. Any applicant applying to participate in the festival as a non-profit must provide evidence of their non-profit status. A non-profit is defined as one of the following:•A corporation incorporated pursuant to the Nonprofit Corporation Law that is exempt from taxation and can show proof with a 501(c)3 form from the Internal Revenue Service.•An organization that was organized and is in operation for charitable purposes and meets the requirements of Section214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.•10% of available booth spaces will be allocated to Non-profits. After all allocated Non-profit booth spaces have been filled, Non-profits can come in at Company Booth rate.

Vendors in this category are limited to non-profit organizations for the express purpose of distributing and disseminating information and educational material and using the space to fundraise for the named non profit. Distribution of water or food is not permitted. Any applicant applying to participate in the festival as a non-profit must provide evidence of their non-profit status. A non-profit is defined as one of the following:•A corporation incorporated pursuant to the Nonprofit Corporation Law that is exempt from taxation and can show proof with a 501(c)3 form from the Internal Revenue Service.•An organization that was organized and is in operation for charitable purposes and meets the requirements of Section214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.•10% of available booth spaces will be allocated to Non-profits. After all allocated Non-profit booth spaces have been filled, Non-profits can come in at Company Booth rate.

Vendors in this category are defined as a business that offers tangible products or services for purchase. This category also includes those that are recognized by CDTFA as 6015 retailers or Qualified Itinerants. If you are selling multiple product lines you are required to purchase a booth space for each product.

Vendors in this category are limited to hand-crafted original work items. IF YOU DID NOT MAKE IT YOURSELF, YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED A CRAFT VENDOR.

This category is for young entrepreneurs ages 8-17 who wish to host their own vendor booth at the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival. Only children within this age range may operate a Kid’s Big Business booth. A parent or guardian must be present at all times.

Businesses, merchandise, or services sold must be solely the work of the child. Young entrepreneurs with established businesses should apply as a company or craft vendor. Kid's Big Business Booths will be located in the Kid's Park.

Vendors in this category are limited to non-profits, community groups, and businesses that will host a Kid’s HANDS ON ARTS & CRAFTS PROJECT BOOTH or CARNIVAL GAME. NO SALES or SOLICITING are allowed. All Activity Booths will be located in the Kid’s Park and must adhere to the following requirements:

1.Supply a hands on Arts & Crafts project that can be taken with the child once completed OR a Carnival Game the child may play to win a prize. Please note: Coloring Pages or Small Spin to Win Wheels or similar will not be accepted.

2.Vendor is responsible for bringing all supplies, equipment, prizes, etc. The FORPD District has a limited # of Carnival Games that can be borrowed (please email Mary at mstoakley@forpd to inquire what is available).

3.Vendor should plan to have enough supplies and prizes for a minimum of 1,000 children.

4.The Arts & Crafts project or Carnival Game shall be the main focus of the booth. However, the vendor may market themselves with a banner or signage at their booth and hand out a flyer or marketing material on their offerings.