Non Profits/Small Local Mom-Pops/Community

Applications Available NOW

(Please read information below.  You will find the application and vendor form in  pdf attachments at the bottom of this page )

Dear Exhibitor/Non Artist:

The 2011 Grant Park Summer Shade Festival is currently accepting applications for its Exhibitor (Non Artist) Section scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28, 2011.  This category includes:

• Local non profit organizations that partner with the Conservancy each year;
• Small home based businesses located in the Grant Park area:
• Small non-national/regional businesses with 5 employees or fewer;
• Civic groups, and other groups/organizations that partner with the Conservancy throughout the year.   

Sponsored by The Grant Park Conservancy and a host of business supporters, the 9th Annual Summer Shade Festival is on track to continue its growth as one of Atlanta’s coolest outdoor events.  Space is limited.

The festival is located in historic L.P. Grant Park and is easily accessed from Interstate highways I-20 and I-75/85. The setting provides a wonderful shady backdrop for the Festival. The weekend is filled with a variety of featured events including an Artist Market, food vendors, the Adams Realtors 5K Run for the Park on Saturday morning, live performance stages, a children’s fun center and our fine food and wine event – Corks & Forks. We anticipate 30,000 attendees during the two day festival. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Grant Park Conservancy and its efforts to restore this historic green space.

Our Exhibitor participation fees are designed to encourage early application/entry and to provide an affordable investment. The Festival will review all applications and fill available slots with local community based organizations and/or environmental organizations. Other groups or organizations will be considered if slots remain. The submission of an application does not guarantee space. Entry fee checks are not processed until the Review Committee reaches a decision. Original entry fee check will be returned to those not selected.  Since we have a limited number of 10’x10’ non profit/community spaces available, we recommend you complete and submit your application at the earliest date listed below to take advantage of pricing and to give our Selection Committee sufficient time to review your entry. The Review Committee meets shortly after each deadline or until allocated space is filled. Committee decisions are final. Fees for participation are:

• $250 if submitted on or before - May 1, 2011
• $300 if submitted after May 1, 2011
•  Non Profits may deduct $75 from the pricing above

All Exhibitors are required to have a 10’x10’ tent. You may provide your own tent or request a tent from the Festival ($275 weekend rental includes set up/take down, weighting, two chairs, one six foot table; side panels can be provided upon request at a cost of $15 per side. All costs associated with lost or damaged tents, tables, chairs are the responsiblity of the exhibitor. Tent rental prices subject to change.). Tents must be weighted on all corners to secure them in case of storm or wind. Electricity is not available and generators are not allowed. No staking of tents or for any other purpose is allowed.

Please submit check payable to "Grant Park Summer Shade Festival" and mail with the completed application/registration to 2011 Summer Shade Exhibitors, PO Box 89189, Atlanta, GA 30312-9998.

Cancellations or withdrawals may be requested by August 1 for a refund of application fees. The Festival will retain a $25.00 processing fee. Sorry, no refunds are available after August 1. Questions are welcome 404-521-0938 or info@summershade.org You will be notified of acceptance.