The Antique Festival has consistently been our most successful fundraiser due to all of the hardworking people who make the event a great success. Volunteer positions include:  booth setup and takedown, field setup and takedown, publicity, brochure ads and text, signage, getting the dealers situated on the field and helping them when in need, ticket sales, booth sales, coffee and doughnut sales, finances and Museum monitoring.  To volunteer, please call Jim at the Museum 633-6890

 DONATIONS NEEDED!!

It’s not too early to start collecting items for the Society’s Booth.  China, glassware, furniture, jewelry, anything taking up your valuable space could be what someone else is looking for. Please help the Historical Society’s Booth with a donation!  We are looking for old and new; good, used knick-knacks; and “treasures”.  

Also, please let your family, friends and neighbors know that we need items for the booth! You may drop your items off at the Museum on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 A.M. - 4 P.M or we will pick them up at your convenience.  Please have all donations in by July 19!

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE?  Please call the Booth co-chairmen David & Debbie Lemieux (633-5750) or Jim Bennett (633-6890).

Dealer Contracts for 2008

EXHIBITOR(s) NAME________________________________________________________________________

TRADE

NAME (if different) ________________________________________________________________________

STREET_____________________________CITY_________________________

STATE _____   ZIP ___________    PHONE___________________________________________________

CT TAX #_______________________________  

PHONE #                                (HOME)                                                          (BUSINESS)  

I would like to reserve space for The Historical Society of Glastonbury Antiques Festival in Glastonbury, CT

Preferred Space(s) - See enclosed map of grounds:      

1st choice   ____    2nd choice   ____     3rd choice   ____

BOOTH RENT ($80 if paid in full by June 1, 2007;  $90 thereafter)

Number of spaces: ____ x  Cost per space  _____  =  Total Space Cost:       $  _______

TABLES ($15 each) (# __  6' and /or # __ 8')  Total Tables___ (x)  $15 =   $                 

 (Please order in advance)

 TOTAL FEES:                                                                                             $  _______

Make Check Payable To: 

Historical Society of Glastonbury, P.O. Box 46, Glastonbury, CT  06033

(Payment must accompany contract)

ALL FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO FIELD ENTRY - FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE

DISCOUNT POST CARDS AND PADS, PROVIDED UPON REQUEST:

Number of pads_______  Number of cards______

Description of your merchandise:

Featured / Unusual items:

Any special needs or requests? (If you wish, please enclose a clear, labeled photo of merchandise for advertising purposes)

The exhibitor understands and agrees to the following:

     1. This invitation is valid only for the exhibitor it has been issued.  No contract is binding until it has been accepted and confirmed by the Historical Society of Glastonbury.

2. The booth space contracted for may not be shared or sublet without the consent of the Society.  We recognize the desirability of sharing or subletting under certain circumstances, and will attempt to make accommodations where possible.

3. No new merchandise is allowed.  Only antiques and vintage collectibles are allowed and must be warranted to be as presented.  Per CT State law, money must be promptly refunded for items not conforming to the former.

4. You must supply a sales slip with a description of the item including approximate age, condition, and any known repairs or alterations.  The sales slip must include the Trade Name of your business and your address or phone number.

5. ALL MERCHANDISE MUST HAVE A CLEAR, LEGIBLE PRICE ATTACHED.

6. Any merchandise requested to be withdrawn by the show chairman shall be immediately removed.  The exhibitor accepts the sole judgment of the Chairman and Committee members regarding the suitability of merchandise offered for sale at this event.

IMPORTANT:  This contract is non-transferable. The Historical Society of Glastonbury,  (herein "Management") shall have the right to make and amend such rules and regulations for the show as it deems appropriate and/or necessary, and the same shall be binding upon the parties hereto. Exhibitor agrees that Management and its agents shall not be responsible for any losses Exhibitor may incur by way of injury to persons, theft of or damage to property, or any other cause. Exhibitor shall hold Management harmless there from.

EXHIBITOR'S SIGNATURE: _ ________________________DATE: _______________

SHOW HOURS   9 AM to 4 PM  !! RAIN or SHINE!!  (Early Bird: 7 AM to 9 AM)

LOCATION         Main & Hubbard Streets, Glastonbury, CT

                              Directions from Rte. 91      

                              I-91 N & S:  Exit 25 to Rte.3 to Rte.2 East

                              Rte. 2 East:  Exit 7 to Rte.17 South. Take the Hubbard St. Exit

Take a right at end of the ramp. Get in line. The entrance is at the end of the Green.

                              Directions from Rte. 84

                              Rte. 84 East:  Exit 8 to Rte. 2 East  (Glastonbury)

                              Rte. 2 East:  Exit 7 to Rte.17 South. Take the Hubbard St. Exit

Take a right at end of the ramp. Get in line. The entrance is at the far end of the Green.

SET-UP HOURS        Saturday, August 2, 2008    (6 AM to 8:30 AM)

Tables reserved in advance will be available at set-up; Society helpers will be available to direct you to your space(s) and assist with the tables. Dealers & Helpers will be checked in upon arrival at set-up.

Early buying during dealer set-up beginning at 7AM.

ADVERTISING:  Calendar, Coming Shows, and individual listing in the Newtown 'Bee'. Widespread local and regional advertising television and print. Submit ad photos early for best coverage and results. Regional distribution of Discount Show Cards.

(Individual and padded cards available to dealers upon request - see contract)

SOCIETY BOOTH:  Society booth opens at 9AM.

Please! - Our volunteers need to move and set up a large amount of goods:  No buying or holding of items prior to our opening time.

MERCHANDISE:  Exhibitors are expected to feature quality antiques and collectibles.

NO NEW MERCHANDISE IS ALLOWED. The Society will continue to ensure the high standards for which our festival has become known. All merchandise must be clearly marked and / or tagged with the item price. Sales slips must be provided to all customers with the Trade Name of your business and an address or phone number imprinted on the slip. (Carefully read the contract)

GROUNDS:  We recommend that dealers consider covering or draping all display tables. Any stakes used for securing your canopies and displays must be installed with extreme caution because of the underground sprinkler system.  Do not drive a stake within 3 feet of any line. The lines are an approximation and lines have been hit in the past.  Although it has been clearly marked, please ask a Society representative if you have any questions about sprinkler locations. Trash receptacles are available at the end of space rows. All cardboard boxes must be broken down and placed near the trash containers.

PARKING                              Your booth (approx. 22' deep by x 25' long) should adequately accommodate your show vehicle. There are booth spaces available along the eastern edge of the field to accommodate larger RV's. Additional dealer parking is also available on the eastern edge of the field. Buyers may access the field or service road to pick up purchases only through the Main Gate at the west end of the Green. Early Buyers (7AM), can park in the fields near the Green, but not on the Green Rd.

34th Annual

Antique Festival on the Green

2007