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SPORTS IT'S FREE, IT'S FUN, IT'S HAPPENING

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A fish story ANNUAL ChesterFest 2017 – 16 ANNUAL!
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Presented by the CHESTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
A young fisherman
from the Chester area
used his bare hands
to catch a fighting
32-inch northern pike VENDOR APPLICATION INFORMATION
at Lake Vermilion in
northeastern Minnesota. Presented by the Chester Community Association
Kalob Powell, 18,
was checking his fish
on a stringer hanging Set-Up Day/Time: YOU MUST CHECK IN BEFORE SETTING UP!!
from a dock and spotted Saturday, Sept. 23
the predatory pike with Saturday, September 23, 2017 ~~~7:00 a.m. -- 9:00 a.m. Please arrive at your assigned time, and be ready
its jaws clamped on one
10am - 4pm
of them. for the day! Event hours are 10 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
He reached down,
grabbed the big sharp-
toothed fish, and pulled On the Chester Village Green
it free. IMPORTANT!! Please unload and remove all vehicles from the area BEFORE you start setting up!
“I was confused
because I didn’t expect This will make it easier for everyone and also make room for others! Parking is NOT allowed in the
it,” he said. “I put my VENDORS!
right hand in his gills to library lot. You will receive parking info at check-in. Please note that vendor parking is VERY limited &
lift him onto the dock.” Arts & Crafts
Powell didn’t have will be limited to ONE on-site parking pass per paid space. All other vehicles must park off-site; further
a fish scale, but various
info will be provided with your mailed confirmation (approx. 2 weeks prior to event).
length-to-weight KALOB POWELL WITH HIS CATCH. Gift Ideas
conversion charts
indicate that his northern weighed seven
to eight pounds. cabin last month when he overpowered Free Samples
“I was shocked,” said his mother, the fish. This is a rain or shine event – NO REFUNDS!!
ENTERTAINMENT!
Heather Seaman, who was nearby when A neighbor who came to the Information
he caught the pike, a popular game fish dock shortly after the bare-handed
and tenacious fighter. catch told Kalob, “You’re now a
Powell, who has been fishing Vermilion legend.” All vendors are expected and agree to remain all day. Removal of your stand will start AFTER 4:00 p.m.
since he was a child, was visiting his
FOOD!
grandparents at their Lake Vermilion or when officials deem it safe for vehicles to enter the area. Vendor parking will be in assigned designated
areas only. Any vendor leaving prior to the 4:00 p.m. end time will NOT be considered for future
Gyros - Kabobs - Falafals
PROUDLY SERVING
Thai - BBQ
Celebrating 32 Years U.S. MILITARY FAMILIES ChesterFest events. Vehicles are NOT to be brought into the event area during the event time.
Chicken - Crab Cakes
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Funnel Cakes - Ice Cream
All vendors are responsible for the security of their own property.

LET US MANAGE YOUR RENTAL PORTFOLIO EVENTS!
Pie Eating Contest
WE MANAGE Each space is 10 ft. X 10 ft. Multiple spaces may be purchased.
Dog Show
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Tug O' War

Property Managers Vendors must provide their own tents/tables/chairs.
Huge Kids Zone
Alex Harris / Bob Bealert
(804) 518-1159
www.whittle-roper.com Any tents, banners and advertisements containing profanity, nudity or anything that is in violation of
LEA SE • PROPER TY MANAGEMENT• S ALES
MUSIC AND
Chesterfield County code are prohibited.
MORE!

Your Community, Your Neighbors, Your News No alcoholic beverages can be brought to ChesterFest area by vendors.
START A DAY EARLY WITH
THIRD THURSDYS
Village News PRE-CHESTERFEST CONCERT
ON THE GREEN - 6:30 PM
All vendors are responsible for the collection of any/all sales tax and meeting local license and permit
THANK YOU SPONSORS : Village News • Chesterfield County • County Waste Services • Argent Credit Union
requirements for resale, if applicable.
Chesterfield’s best COMMUNITY NEWS source since 1998 Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia • Heritage Chevrolet • Citizens Bank & Trust • Dominion Energy • VCU
Health Christian Life Church • Virginia Family Dentistry • First Community Bank • Chester Christian Church

Call (804) 751-0421 for more information on how to advertise your business today! Chester Pediatrics • Express Auto Center • Flagstop Car Wash
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)