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ChesterFest 2017 – 16 ANNUAL!
Presented by the CHESTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

VENDOR APPLICATION INFORMATION

Presented by the Chester Community Association
Saturday, Sept. 23
Set-Up Day/Time: YOU MUST CHECK IN BEFORE SETTING UP!!
Saturday, September 23, 2017 ~~~7:00 a.m. -- 9:00 a.m. Please arrive at your assigned time, and be ready
10am - 4pm
Recreational paddling for the day! Event hours are 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m.

and competitive On the Chester Village Green
IMPORTANT!! Please unload and remove all vehicles from the area BEFORE you start setting up!

This will make it easier for everyone and also make room for others! Parking is NOT allowed in the
race on the river to VENDORS!
library lot. You will receive parking info at check-in. Please note that vendor parking is VERY limited &
support FOLAR Arts & Crafts
will be limited to ONE on-site parking pass per paid space. All other vehicles must park off-site; further

Gift Ideas
info will be provided with your mailed confirmation (approx. 2 weeks prior to event).
Friends of the Lower given in four categories: Under 50
Appomattox River will host the 10th Male and Female and Over 50 Male
Annual Paddle-or-Battle Saturday, and Female. Best time to beat is 1 hour, Free Samples
September 30, 2017. Come out and 39 minutes. Trophy presentation at the This is a rain or shine event – NO REFUNDS!!
ENTERTAINMENT!
paddle to preserve the Appomattox finish is at noon. All proceeds from this Information
River. event will go to support the work of the
Registration is open for the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River
Saturday, Sept. 30 event for the to preserve the Appomattox for all to All vendors are expected and agree to remain all day. Removal of your stand will start AFTER 4:00 p.m.
10th Annual Paddle - or - Battle, an enjoy. or when officials deem it safe for vehicles to enter the area. Vendor parking will be in assigned designated
opportunity for a recreational paddle Advance registration is $25 for an FOOD!
or a competitive race in a canoe, adult and $15 for under 18 and active or areas only. Any vendor leaving prior to the 4:00 p.m. end time will NOT be considered for future
Gyros - Kabobs - Falafals
kayak, or stand-up paddle board on the retired military. Day of event registration
Thai - BBQ
Appomattox River. The scenic route is $30 for adult and $20 under 18 and ChesterFest events. Vehicles are NOT to be brought into the event area during the event time.
begins at the Hopewell City Marina active-retired military. Paddle or Battle Chicken - Crab Cakes
near the convergence with the James registration includes an event T-shirt, Funnel Cakes - Ice Cream
River and ends at Petersburg’s historic continental breakfast in Hopewell and
Pocahontas Island Park. Added new this picnic lunch. Day of sign-in/registration All vendors are responsible for the security of their own property.
year is a shorter, Youth Beginner two- starts at 8:00 a.m. Youth-Beginner and EVENTS!
mile course offering fun for every age Leisure paddling starts at 9 a.m. Race
and experience level. starts at 10 a.m. Lunch and trophy Each space is 10 ft. X 10 ft. Multiple spaces may be purchased.
Pie Eating Contest
The entire 10-mile route is flat water activities are 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. More
in the tidal section of the river with some information and online registration is Dog Show
current. The incoming tide is expected available at, folar-va.org. For questions Tug O' War
for the event. Buoys, mile markers, and or kayak rental, e-mail to contactus@ Vendors must provide their own tents/tables/chairs.
Huge Kids Zone
guide boats will be out along the course. folar-va.org or call (804) 840-2757 or
shuttles and trailers will return you and (804) 543-0325 for reservations.
your boat from the finish to the Hopewell Major event support provided by
Marina. Extra shuttles and trailers have Vulcan Materials, Virginia American Any tents, banners and advertisements containing profanity, nudity or anything that is in violation of
been added for faster return. Kayak Water, Appomattox River Soil and Water
MUSIC AND
rentals are available. Conservation District and Hopewell Chesterfield County code are prohibited.
First Place racing awards will be Recreation & Parks. MORE!

START A DAY EARLY WITH
Your Community, Your Neighbors, Your News No alcoholic beverages can be brought to ChesterFest area by vendors.
THIRD THURSDYS

PRE-CHESTERFEST CONCERT
Village News All vendors are responsible for the collection of any/all sales tax and meeting local license and permit
ON THE GREEN - 6:30 PM
THANK YOU SPONSORS : Village News • Chesterfield County • County Waste Services • Argent Credit Union
requirements for resale, if applicable.
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia • Heritage Chevrolet • Citizens Bank & Trust • Dominion Energy • VCU
Chesterfield’s best COMMUNITY NEWS source since 1998 Health Christian Life Church • Virginia Family Dentistry • First Community Bank • Chester Christian Church
Chester Pediatrics • Express Auto Center • Flagstop Car Wash
Call (804) 751-0421 for more information on how to advertise your business today! For more information visit www.chesterfest.org
Any music or sound equipment should be heard at your location ONLY!

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Any use of a generator MUST have prior approval. All generators MUST be of the quiet type.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Electricity is NOT available.

All food and drink items will be sold by food vendors ONLY! Special exceptions for those with craft

food items…..SAMPLES ONLY! Food Vendors need to request separate FOOD vendor application.

Special requests must be made on vendor application & there is no guarantee that such/any special

request(s) may be granted.

More info efausz@yahoo.com or Elliott Fausz @ 804-405-5443 (Please use email if possible)