Immaculate Conception’s 2nd Annual
“A Taste Around the World” Food Festival
Sunday, March 15, 2014 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual “A Taste Around the World” Food Festival! By representing a different country, each of our ten classes will serve up three delicious and authentic dishes of their selected country. Complete with a variety of talented vendors, live performances, music and drink booth this multicultural event will appeal to all of your senses!
Foods from following countries will be showcased this year: India, Argentina, Cape Verde, Vietnam, El Salvador, Philippines, Panama, France, Israel, and Ireland.
Entry to the event is free. Immaculate Conception parents are required to sell ten (10) passport booklets at $12 each as part of their fundraising obligation for 2014-2015 school year. Based on our registered families, we anticipate 1,000+ guests to join in this fabulous event! Passport booklets will also be available for sale for $15 at the door.
Each passport booklet allows guests to visit each and every country of choice. Food booths will be serving 2-3oz portions of their selected specialties. Last year’s event proved to be an amazing success with treats for the eyes, ears and taste buds. Don’t miss out on the fun!
We are currently seeking vendors and will be selecting to best fit our needs. No food or drink vendors will be accepted due to conflict of interest. Designation of vendor space is first come, first serve. Upon receipt of completed application and payment, vendor will be notified if space is secure. Please note, in an effort to be fair, SPACES CANNOT BE HELD VERBALLY, etc. In the event application and payment is submitted and denied, payment will be available for pick up at school office located at 726 S. Shamrock Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016. School office is open Monday -Thursday between the hours of 7am-4pm and Friday 9am. – 12pm. If payment is not picked up within 14 business days, it will be sent back via US Mail to address provided on application.
VENDORS – selling sell handcrafted gift/décor items or direct sales demonstrators and consultants! All items for sale must be appropriate in helping to promote a Christian family atmosphere. Immaculate Conception Food Festival staff reserves the right to have non-compliant items removed from sale. The number of direct sale/home party companies represented will be limited to one per company on a first -come basis. A waiting list will be formed and vendors will be contacted regarding available space should cancellations occur.
MARKETING – We will be advertising to our community, parishioners, via social media, word of mouth, and flyers. Vendors will be updated when flyers become available for download at http://www.icschoolmonrovia.org.
SPACES – Vendor space is $40 per one 10’x10’ space. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables and any equipment they may need for their space. Event will be located outdoor.
CHECK-IN – Vendors must check in at 9:30 a.m. to begin setting up their booths.
PARKING – Vendors will be located on the South side of campus, nearest the entrance of the school and are advised to unload from the Church parking lot set up. Cars then may be relocated to alternate parking lot located on Shamrock and Olive. Please provide your own dollies or hand trucks, if needed.
SET-UP and CLEAN-UP – Vendor set up begins at 9:30 a.m. Set-up must be complete by 11:00 a.m. when the event begins. Tear down and clean-up will begin at 3:00 p.m. and must be completed by 4:00 p.m. Each vendor is responsible for leaving their space area clean and free from trash. Tearing down a space prior to 3:00 p.m. is not allowed.
CANCELLATIONS – The event will take place rain or shine. All Vendors will be located Outdoors. Cancellations must be made two weeks in advance, no later than February 27, 2015, for fee refund. There will be no refund for cancellations after this date.
REGISTRATION – Please complete the registration form and return it along with a check for your total payment to Immaculate Conception School, Attn: Bobbie Hernandez, 726 South Shamrock Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016, by February 12. Please make checks payable to Immaculate Conception School PTO. A confirmation letter will be e-mailed or mailed to you when your registration is received and accepted. Vendor information, registration forms, and flyers will be available for download at http://www.icschoolmonrovia.org.
QUESTIONS – For questions or more information; please contact Bobbie Hernandez at (626)483-7147 or email at Bobbie_Kim077@Yahoo.com. We look forward to sharing this enjoyable day with you!
