Gaylord/Otsego Chamber
101 West Main
P.O. Box 513
Gaylord, MI 49734
Phone: (989) 732-6333
Phone: (800) 345-8621
Fax: (989) 732-7990
Contact us via email:
2009 Gaylord Alpenfest
Alpenstrasse Application
You are invited to apply for jury selection into the 2009 Gaylord Alpenfest. Gaylord, a vacation destination in central northern Michigan, will be hosting its’ 45th Annual Alpenfest on July 14-18th. Alpenfest attracts not only local residents but also affluent vacationers enjoying the beautiful Michigan summer days. Additionally, it is Gaylord’s unofficial annual homecoming weekend, with former residents returning to enjoy the festivities.
The Gaylord/Otsego County Chamber of Commerce presents Alpenfest. Expect four days of festivities including a parade, carnival, kids games and contests, pancake breakfast, ethnic food, stages with live entertainment and the World’s Largest Coffee Break. This is a true community celebration!
The Alpine Village Main Street is closed to traffic and magically becomes an Alpenstrasse where you will find 80+ artists and craftsmen from around the country selling their wares.
Alpenstrasse
July 14-18, 2009
Gaylord, MI 49735
Event Schedule
Hours of operation
Tuesday, July 14 (Optional) 6 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Main Street
10 x 10 space: $ 175
Corner 10 x 10 space: $ 200
North Court Street
10 x 10 space: $175
There is a $10.00 application fee for all applications.
Additional information:
- Extended hours are permitted
- On the street jurying: prizes will be awarded
Rules:
· Paid agents for other artists are not acceptable
· Products must be made primarily by exhibitor
· Exhibitor must be present in booth daily
· Buy/Sell need not apply
How to Apply:
- Fill out the attached application
- Send two+ photos of the work you will be exhibiting
- Send a photo of your booth setup
- All applications will be juried. Applications will be considered “received” when they arrive at our offices, but they must still be juried and approved by the Alpenstrasse Committee.
- No application is complete without a payment in full (application fees as well as booth fees).
2009 APPLICATION
45th Annual Gaylord Alpenfest
July 14th – 18th
Deadline April 30, 2009
Applicant's Name: _____________________________________________
Business Name: ________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________State: _____________ Zip: ___________
Phone: _____________________Fax: ________________Email: _______________________________
Sales Tax #: Federal ______________MI ___________________ Social Security # _________________
Description of the product(s) to be exhibited:
Products must be made primarily by applicant and applicant must be present in booth daily.
Booth Preference:
Due to spaces available, exhibitors receiving 2 spaces will be limited.
Set-up is on pavement.
All spaces will be assigned on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Main Street ________10' x 10' ($175) ________ 10' x 10' open corner ($200)
North Court ________ 10’ x 10’ ($175)
Electricity? ___ Yes ___ no
Specific Needs: ______________________________________________________________________
Any other special needs and/or requests:
____________________________________________________________________________________
I AGREE to abide by the rules and policies of Gaylord Alpenfest. In consideration of accepting my entry, I intending to be legally bound, do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release forever any and all rights and claims for damages I may accrue against the sponsors of this event, officials, municipalities, special districts and properties, private or public, or any and all people connected with Gaylord Alpenfest or their successors of representatives for any and all injuries or property damage suffered by me or my helpers while traveling to and from and participating in the Gaylord Alpenfest. I further understand that I am responsible for my space materials and for all insurance during my attendance at Gaylord Alpenfest. The photos I am submitting are representative of the work I plan to bring to Gaylord Alpenfest, if they are not, I may be asked to leave with no refund given. Additionally, I understand that no refunds will be issued after June 1, 2009 for any cancellation made for the 2009 event.
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________
Deadline April 30, 2009 Late applications will be considered as space permits.
Return Check List:
____ Photos of work & booth (min. 2 each)
____ Application fee - $10
____ Booth fee (checks payable to: Gaylord Alpenfest)
____ Self-addressed/stamped legal envelope
Mail to:
Alpenstrasse Coordinator
P.O. Box 513
Gaylord, MI 49734
(989) 732-6333
