38th Annual
Antiques Festival on the Green
SATURDAY
JUNE 18, 2011
An Invitation to the 38th Annual
Antiques Festival “On the Green”
Main & Hubbard Sts.,
Saturday, June 18, 2011– 9AM to 4PM
** RAIN OR SHINE **
General Admission $ 5
Admit 1 or 2 at $4.50 each with this adv.
* Early Buying During Dealer Set-up *
7 AM $15 each (no discount)
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Directions to Free Parking
Parking Field 2 min. walk to the Show
I-91 N&S: Exit 25 to Rte. 3 to Rte. 2 East to Left exit onto 17 South, first light take a Right onto Main St. Go 1 mi. to Parking Field on the Right
Phone & Fax: 860-633-6890
Email: Hsglastonbury@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.hsgct.org
Dear Antiques
Dealers:
We are very pleased to offer you a contract for
the 38th Annual Historical Society of
The show will be held
Saturday, June 18, 2011, rain or shine!
Because of requests from the dealers,
Held on
Show hours
Early Bird: 7
AM - 9 AM,
General
Admission: 9 AM - 4 PM
The Society’s booth opens at 9 AM.
This diversified show will continue to
feature an excellent, quality mix of:
country,
art deco, textiles, paper, folk art, furniture, quilts,
nautical,
architectural, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, silver, glass,
antique
clothing, and advertising etc.
Our primary commitment to you, our dealers, is to
continue to advertise wisely to preserve the gate. Local and regional print,
television and the internet will be utilized, with each outlet continuing to be
analyzed for effectiveness annually.
Again, our thanks to those of you who continue to
support the Antiques Festival. We are dedicated to continuing the success of the show
and to increasing your customer base!
The Antiques Festival Committee
The Historical Society of
THE 38th ANNUAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF
ANTIQUES FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN (
EXHIBITOR APPLICATION & CONTRACT for SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011
Sponsored and Managed by the Volunteers of the Historical
Society of
Show Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM - Early Buying: 7AM - 9AM - Society Booth: 9AM
Phone & Fax: 860-633-6890, Email:
HSGlastonbury@sbcglobal.net,
Website: www.hsgct.org
EXHIBITOR(s)
NAME______________________________________________________________________________
TRADE NAME (if different) __________________________________________________________________________
STREET________________________________
CITY_________________________ STATE _____
ZIP ___________
(HOME) (BUSINESS)
I would like to reserve space for The Historical Society of
Glastonbury Antiques Festival in
Preferred Space(s) - See enclosed map of grounds: 1st choice ____
2nd choice ____ 3rd choice ____
BOOTH RENT ($80 if paid in full by May 1, 2011, or if you are new
to the show and $90 thereafter)
Number of
spaces: ____ x Cost
per space _____ =
Total Space Cost: $ ________
TABLES ($15
each) (# __ 6' and /or # __ 8') Total Tables___ (x) $15
= Total Table Cost: $
________
(Please order in advance)
TOTAL FEES: $ ________
Make Check Payable To: Historical Society of
(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 chairmen shall be immediately
removed. The exhibitor accepts the sole
judgment of the Chairmen 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: ___________
THE 38thANNUAL
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GLASTONBURY
ANTIQUES
FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN
Exhibitors Guide for Saturday, June 18, 2011
(Office & Fax) 860-633-6890,
Email: HSGlastonbury@sbcglobal.net,
Website: www.hsgct.org
SHOW HOURS 9 AM to
4 PM !!
RAIN or SHINE!! (Early Bird: 7
AM to 9 AM)
LOCATION Main & Hubbard Streets,
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 far end of the Green.
Directions from Rte. 84
Rte. 84 East: Exit 8 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 far end of the Green.
SET-UP HOURS Saturday, June 18, 2011 (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
(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