The Mobile Renaissance Faire Sat. & Sun., November 13-14, 2010 Office: 3603 Mobile Hwy,, Pensacola, FL 32505. (850) 429-8462 or 572-1407. Fax (850) 470-0012 Site address: ABBA SHRINERS TEMPLE, 7701 HITT ROAD, MOBILE, ALABAMA 36695.

Medieval/Renaissance merchants are cordially invited to participate in the NINTH Annual Mobile Renaissance Faire held at the ABBA SHRINERS TEMPLE GROUNDS.

Merchanting will be for $50.00 for the tent merchants per 10 X 10 space utilized (including tent ropes/stakes). Your booth & ropes must fit in 10x10 space or there will be an additional charge of $25.00 per each additional 10x10 space for any merchant booth utilizing more than a 10x10 space. INDEPENDENT FOOD MERCHANTS ARE ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT. COST FOR FOOD MERCHANTS IS $375.00 FOR THE WEEKEND AND INCLUDES WATER AND ELECTRIC.

Those traveling with RV’s: IF YOU WANT WATER/ELECTRIC HOOKUPS FOR RV YOU MUST CONTACT ABBA SHRINE TEMPLE AND RESERVE YOUR RV SPACE, CONTACT ABBA SHRINE TEMPLE AT 251 633 5195. If you are self contained you may bring your RV and camp for free at the site. 

 We will be advertising strongly on TV, radio, and news media with a large advertising budget! Booked entertainment consists of Jousting Knights, Magicians, Medieval Fighters, Falconry Display, Renaissance Dancers, Arabian Dancers, jesters, jugglers, fire breathers, Renaissance Music, Minstrels, Games of Skill, Food and Drink and MUCH MORE!!
 
Merchant Applications MUST BE RECEIVED BY October 20, 2010. Spaces/booths are assigned on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Merchants must be completely set up by 9 am on the day of the event. Set up on Fri.,Nov. 12 is REQUIRED!!!! All vehicles must be removed from the premises to merchant parking no later than 9 am each day of the event. Tear down after the event must be completed by Monday Nov. 15, by noon with all vehicles and tents removed from the premises. A complete set of rules for the event will follow and be mailed to you upon your acceptance as a merchant. For more merchant info or for assistance in any way, contact Steven at 850-429-8462 or 572-1407 or email gcrenfaire@aol.com. Also, for more info on the event see the website at www.mzrf.us

MERCHANT APPLICATION
 
Please understand that this agreement will serve as a contract once accepted. A $50.00 tent merchant fee (minimum) for a 10x10 space PLUS $25.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 10X10 SPACE OR PORTION THEREOF (example: 12x12 tent = $75 fee',  20x20 tent = $125.00 fee, 30x30 tent = $175.00 fee, etc) a copy of the business owner’s drivers license or photo ID and photos showing your tent and some of your crafts/wares MUST be submitted with this application unless you have previously submitted photos-you may send them through email also or provide links where photos can be seen. The tent/wares photo is required for all merchants unless you have merchanted at our events before. Should the applicant not be accepted, the fees will be refunded. Vendor understands all taxes and licensing, including any local, state or federal are the responsibility of vendor. Vendor is responsible for it’s own insurance. Insurance is not required but is strongly recommended. Those without insurance are considered self insured for this event and will indemnify GCRF Inc DBA Mobile Renaissance Faire from all claims.

ELECTRIC FEES. Merchant booth/tent electric is $60.00 for the weekend for 110 service plus your $50.00 tent merchant fee for a total of $110.00 minimum (more if your tent is bigger than 10x10.) RV SPACE is LIMITED, YOU MUST PRE-RESERVE FOR RV SPACE WITH ABBA TEMPLE DIRECTLY (CALL 251 633 5195 TO REACH ABBA TEMPLE TO RESERVE RV SPACE)
 Business Name_________________________________________________________
Merchant Name & SS No._______________________________________________
Merchant Address______________________________________________________
Cell and Home/Work Phone #s__________________________________________
 Email__________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact and Phone__________________________________________
Mobile Renaissance Faire and Vendor Agree as Follows:
1. Vendor understands that only approved crafts and exhibits listed below & shown in photos will be permitted. (please use back of form for additional space)_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
 2. Size of tent or vending space requested (add 2 ft. to all sides of tent IF ropes are used)
TOTAL SIZE________________ Frontage size______________ Depth size_____________ *requested size is all that will be provided
3. NON FOOD MERCHANT SPACES ARE 10 X 10. I am requesting _________ space(s)-PLEASE ENCLOSE A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $50.00 FOR A 10X10 AND $25.00 FOR EACH ADD’L 10X10 YOU NEED.
*****______I am a food merchant and I need a _______________ size space (food merchants fee of $375.00 covers up to a 20x20 space, extra fees will apply and be collected if your food vending operation exceeds 20x20)
4. I AM BRINGING AN RV ____YES ____NO (PLEASE CHECK IF YOU WOULD LIKE RV SPACE BUT YOU STILL MUST CALL ABBA TEMPLE AT 2516335195 to reserve your RV space)
5. _____YES _____NO I REQUIRE ELECTRICITY FOR MY MERCHANT SPACE-please include $60.00 for electric fee with your application.
6. Description of tent: (plastic/canvas tarp, pop-up, medieval pavilion, other)______________________________________________________________ (include photo of tent if you have never vended here before or if set up has changed)
7. Please list name(s), address(es), and age(s) of all persons working your merchant business: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. DON’T FORGET! A. You must wear a medieval/Ren costume during the full time of the event. B. You must have a sign with Medieval Lettering or with rustic appearance C. You must be completely set up with vehicles removed and ready to sell to public by 9 am on 11/13/10. YOU MUST SET UP between 8 am and 6 pm on 11/12/10 !!!! THERE WILL BE NO OTHER SET UP TIMES FOR THIS EVENT AS THIS IS A HIGHLY REGULATED FAIRGROUND. D. For each person working the booth, each must fill out and sign the regular and/or minor liability form and return it with this application to be accepted as a merchant.
 
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MY MERCHANT BUSINESS OR THAT I AM SELF INSURED AND BY SIGNING I HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS GULF COAST RENAISSANCE FAIRE INC DBA MOBILE RENAISSANCE FAIRE FROM ANY CLAIMS FOR INJURIES OR OTHER ACCIDENTS OR LAWSUITS THAT RESULT FROM MY BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. I FURTHER AGREE THAT MY BUSINESS IS LICENSED AND/OR COMPLIES WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND THAT I AM COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING, REPORTING AND PAYING ANY AND ALL SALES OR OTHER TAXES THAT ARE DUE UNDER MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA AND FEDERAL LAWS AND SHALL HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY GCRF, INC. FROM ALL CLAIMS IN THIS OR ANY REGARD. I FUTHER AGREE NOT TO SELL ANY WEAPONS TO MINORS OR ANYTHING ELSE REGULATED BY LAW NOT TO BE SOLD TO MINORS AND WILL DISPLAY FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT A WEAPONS POLICY AT MY BOOTH THAT INCLUDES WORDING THAT WEAPONS WILL NOT BE SOLD TO MINORS.

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Merchant Signature
Date_________________________________
Please make check or money order payable to Renaissance Faire **Mail full application & Fees to : Mobile Renaissance Faire, c/o Steven Melei, 3603 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32505. DON’T FORGET, APPLICATION DUE BY OCTOBER 20, 2010. Due to the incredible costs of mailing applications and dealing with paperwork, there will be no refunds of merchant fees for any reason. INSURANCE NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED!!!! INSURANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH SHOFF DARBY CO. VENDORS PROGRAM 1-800-840-7762 OR SEE WWW.SHOFFDARBY.COM

Liability and photo release form and Agreement to comply by Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire/Mobile Ren Faire regulations.

I have read the current Renaissance Faire regulations. I understand these rules and guidelines and agree to abide by them while acting in any capacity as a representative of the Renaissance Faire. Furthermore, I agree to release and hold blameless/harmless Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire,Inc/Mobile Renaissance Faire (MRF) and the Renaissance Faire Staff for any injury or damage caused to me or others by my own acts or the acts of others while engaged in any Renaissance Faire activity. In addition, I shall indemnify and save harmless Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire/MRF and/or their affiliates from and against any and all liability in the event of accident, damage, liability, loss or theft which occurs while on any Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire premises before, during, and after faire hours. {Please initial after reading this whole document._______}INITIAL In addition, I agree to peace bind all weapons carried while on Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire/MRF grounds unless I have applied for and received written permission from the Renaissance Faire Staff to do otherwise. All blade weapons carried or sold are to be in scabbards {of some sort} while traveling the Renaissance Faire grounds. ANY weapon may be inspected at any time by Renaissance Faire Staff and must be deemed safe or it will have to be taken off and put away. I also understand that by signing this release I am, without payment to me, granting Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire/MRF the right to use for all promotional, educational and other purposes to promote the Renaissance Faire any photo, video, or other reproduction of any representation in which I may appear. Your space{s} will be reserved upon the conditions of the Renaissance Faire Staff. Reservations will be taken on first come, first served basis. I hereby certify that I have read, understand and agree to comply with all regulations contained in the information sheet/application for the Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire . ____________________________________________________ Applicant's Signature Date Please remember that each person that travels to this event must read and sign a copy of this waiver. For our records: Legal Name : ________________________________ Event name: _________________ Location while at event : {Merchant site _______#} Phone: {_____}______________________ Primary Phone: {_____}______________________ Secondary FAX:{_____}______________________ Address : ______________ City : _____________ State :___________ 9 digit Zip code : ______________ E- Mail : _____________________ Web site : ____________________________ Any other POC:______________________________ Off event site emergency contact: Name: ____________________ Phone: {_______}_______________ Primary Phone: {_______}_________________ Secondary ARE THERE ANY MEDICAL OR HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF THAT YOU MAY NEED ASSISTANCE WITH? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please remember that each person that participates to this event must fill out and turn in a copy of this information.

MINOR Liability and photo release form and Agreement to comply by Gulf Coast/Mobile Renaissance Faire regulations.

I have read the above Renaissance Faire regulations. I understand these rules and guidelines and agree to abide by them while acting in any capacity as a representative of the Renaissance Faire. Furthermore, I agree to release and hold blameless/harmless Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire Inc/Mobile Renaissance Faire (MRF) and the Renaissance Faire Staff for any injury or damage caused to me or others by my own acts or the acts of others while engaged in any Renaissance Faire activity. In addition, I shall indemnify and save harmless Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire/MRF and/or their affiliates from and against any and all liability in the event of accident, damage, liability, loss or theft which occurs while on any Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire premises before, during, and after faire hours. {Please initial after reading this whole document._______}INITIAL In addition, to peace bind all weapons carried while on Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire grounds unless I have applied for and received written permission from the Renaissance Faire Staff to do otherwise. All blade weapons carried or sold are to be in scabbards {of some sort} while traveling the Renaissance Faire grounds. ANY weapon may be inspected at any time by Renaissance Faire Staff and must be deemed safe or it will have to be taken off and put away. I also understand that by signing this release I am, without payment to me, granting Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire/MRF the right to use for all promotional, educational and other purposes to promote the Renaissance Faire any photo, video, or other reproduction of any representation in which I may appear. Your space{s} will be reserved upon the conditions of the Renaissance Faire Staff. Reservations will be taken on first come, first served basis. I hereby certify that I have read, understand and agree to comply with all regulations contained in the information sheet/application for the Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire/MRF. ____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian of below named minor Signature Date Please remember that each person that travels to this event must read and sign a copy of this waiver. For our records: Parent/Guardian Name:_____________________________________________ Event Name: ___________________________________________ Minors Legal Name : __________________________ Event name: _________________ Date Of Birth: _____/_____/_____ Working Booth: ____Yes ____No Location while at event : {Merchant site_______ #} Phone: {_____}______________________ Primary Phone: {_____}______________________ Secondary Off event site emergency contact: Primary Name: ___________________________________________ Secondary Name: __________________________________________ Phone: {_______}_______________ Primary Phone: {_______}_________________ Secondary Address : ______________ City : _____________ State :___________ 9 digit Zip code : ______________ Any other point of contact:_____________________________________________________ ARE THERE ANY MEDICAL OR HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF THAT YOU MAY NEED ASSISTANCE WITH? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If working booth and parents are not on Faire site a letter from the parent must also accompany this form stating all their contact information and their wishes for an emergency if one occurs. Please remember that each person that participates to this event must fill out and turn in a copy of this information.