LaFayette Honeybee Festival Entertainer Application for the June 1, 2024

FESTIVAL STAGE ENTERTAINMENT The Festival Stage is designed for groups and bands for a specific performance day and time.

STREET PERFORMERS Street performers consist of musicians, stilt-walkers, jugglers, roaming entertainment, magicians, and vaudevillians suitable for performance at an outdoor art festival and for quality of entertainment. Street Performers must have a minimal set-up that will not impede fire lanes at intersections or at ends of streets

WHEN: applications received by March 1, 2024 will have first consideration. Late applications are only considered based on space available

HOW: For Stage or Street Entertainment submit online or by email to info@cityoflafayettega.org or deliver to City Hall at 207 South Duke Street.
You may also mail to
Honeybee Entertainment Selection Committee
c/o City of LaFayette
P.O. Box 89
LaFayette, GA 30728

For Entertainment submit the application with additional request items as listed on application. • Link to online demo music or performance or email attachments • Merchandise list with pricing you wish to sell at the festival • One page Bio along with performance resume • Photo of setup
A FULL LIST OF RULES & REGULATIONS IS LOCATED ON THE HONEYBEE FESTIVAL PAGE AT www.myhoneybeefestival.com

ACCEPTANCE & NOTIFICATION • Applicants will be notified via email or phone if they are selected to participate.

Applicants do not have to be KCBS members to participate!

 

**Please note: We provide one electric service of your choice with your registration. Please specify during registration if you need 20 amp, 30 amp, or 50 amp service. An additional 20 amp service is available at an additional charge under item prices.

 

-TURN IN SCHEDULE: Chicken 12:00 Noon Ribs 12:30 PM Pork 1:00 PM Beef Brisket 1:30 PM *ALL KCBS RULES APPLY*

 

-PAYOUTS: 1st place ($300) in each category, 2nd place ($200) in each category, 3rd place ($150) in each category. 4th place ($125) in each category, 5th place ($100) in each category, Grand Champion ($1000) and Reserve Grand Champion ($500).

 

Friday evening Unsanctioned Steak Competition winner will receive $100 cash (plus prize to be announced).

TERMS & CONDITIONS

CANCELLATION POLICY - Cancelations are allowed on the following schedule, regardless of reason:

-Cancellation on or before April 15  – 100% refund of any and all paid entry fees.

-Cancellation from April 16 to May 1 – 50% refund of any and all paid entry fees.

-Cancellation from May 2 to May 15 – 25% refund of any and all paid entry fees.

-Cancellation on or after May 16 – No refund of fees.

 

For event questions, call Tom Langford (423) 902-4180

LaFayette Honeybee Festival Rules & Regulations Application for Business Info Booth

BUSINESS INFO BOOTHS

1. Festival rules apply to Business Info Booths. (see below)
2. We will be allowing a limited number of booths for local businesses to display information about their business.
3. Eligible businesses must have a store front business located within the City of LaFayette or Walker County.
4. Sales of any sort will not be allowed. Food and/or drinks are not allowed to be handed out from business booths. Items such as hand fans, or other ad items may be handed out.
5. Booths are for display only. Business may also choose a sponsorship level to be recognized throughout the festival.
6. Businesses will be chosen based on available booths spaces, order of registration, and location of business.
7. Electricity is NOT AVAILABLE for Business Info Booths. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow all rules and regulations. It is a contract to participate, personally, if accepted. Any exhibitor not abiding by these rules set by the LaFayette Honeybee Festival will forfeit their privilege to participate in the current and future festivals.

PRODUCT

1. All items sold must be handcrafted, handmade or grown by the vendor/exhibitor!
2. Resale of wholesale items (buy/sell) IS NOT permitted and will result in immediate dismissal without refund. No manufactured, imported items will be allowed.
3. Exhibitors/vendors may only show and sell work from the category in which they have been accepted. Management will prohibit the installation and operation of any exhibits not meeting its approval.
4. All articles and displays must be in good taste. No obscene items will be allowed.
5. Send Pictures! To receive consideration, send three photographs of the craft and one photo showing booth presentation. Returning vendors are not required to send photographs.

BOOTH DISPLAY, SET UP & BREAK DOWN

1. GENERATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
2. Exhibitors/vendors must furnish their own display tables, skirting, chairs, extension cords, tents, etc. Tent must be firmly secured in case of wind. As no staking of tents are allowed, a system such as concrete filled buckets are suggested. Vendor spot may be assigned on concrete, grass or asphalt which may or may not be level. All displays must be designed, constructed and operated in good taste.
3. Our standard electricity is limited to no more than 20 amps per booth. Any special requirements must be approved prior to the event and additional charges will apply. Vendors may be required to provide an adapter to meet their connection needs. Vendor/exhibitor must provide their own 100 foot, heavy-duty, 12 gauge (minimum) extension cord if power is needed. Electricity is a paid amenity and is limited to those who specifically need it to demonstrate their craft, food production or other necessary functions.
4. All displays, transactions, signage, and activities must be confined to exhibitor/vendor’s assigned space. Signs, tents, canopies, or any other part or display may not extend over your assigned area.
5. All booths must be set up and manned by 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the festival.
6. All vehicles must be removed from the festival area by 8:30 a.m.. Vehicles may not be brought into festival area during festival times. Vendors choosing to close before 5:00 p.m. will not be able to drive their vehicles into the vendor area. Everything must be walked or carted out to your vehicle. Failure to comply could jeopardize acceptance to future events.
7. Only official festival motorized carts and emergency vehicles will be allowed within the festival grounds.
8. If you have to restock from your trailer or vehicle during the festival hours, please be prepared to do so yourself.
9. Booths will be allowed to breakdown between the hours of 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, or after the main concert event concludes. You must designate your choice on your application as this determines your placement.
10. Water is not provided and is not available on site.
11. Honeybee Festival Logo is trademarked and may not be used without written authorization from the City of LaFayette.
12. ALL VENDORS MUST DISPOSE OF THEIR TRASH AND LEAVE THEIR AREA CLEAN.

ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL RULESaccepted. No one will be allowed to pay upon arrival at the festival.

 

A canceled check does not indicate acceptance.

LAFAYETTE HONEY BEE FESTIVAL IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!NO REFUNDS!