The Wild Blackberry Festival is a two day community celebration located along both sides of the main thoroughfare of U S Highway 199, the Redwood Highway, in downtown Cave Junction, Oregon. Historically, the festival features more than 100 exhibitors, including food concessions, live bands, entertainment, children's activities, artist's demonstrations and displays, and of course, homemade blackberry treats of every description. We welcome non-profit and community service organizations, and include limited booth spaces for imported/manufactured items.

As it is usually hot (100°F plus) at this time of year, please come prepared with adquate water and appropriate clothing.

Booth Information

All vendors will incorporate the color purple in their booth (ballons, streamers, etc.) Booth fee includes two days, Saturday and Sunday. Only two exhibitors may share a booth. Food booths are required to obtain their permit from the Health Deapartment of Josephine County, reachable at 541-474-5325. Booth space is assigned and your application and booth fees are received. Booth fees are non-refundable. We try to honor all special needs and requests.

Booth Fees

Booth fees are the same as last year. We thank you for your continued support.

3'x3' - $15    5'x5' - $25    10'x10' - $55     10'x20' - $90

Non-profit booths are one-half stated price - Certificate Required

Booth Setup and Takedown

The festival opens Saturday at 9am. Please be set up and ready for business at 9am each morning. The street festival closes at 5:30pm on Saturday and moves to the park for the Free Concert. No teardown is allowed before 4pm Sunday. Exhibitors are required to remove their vehicles from the street after unloading and setup. If a merchant complains, your vehicle could be towed at your expense.

Registration & Pre-Setup: Friday - 6pm to 8pm,  Setup: Saturday 6am to 8:45am, Festival opens at 9am, Sat & Sun.

Security

Overnight security will be provided. However, leaving merchandise in your booth is done at your own risk.

Screening

All applications must be postmarked before August 1, 2007.

• Photographs and Confirmation Letters: Please enclose three current photos, two that are representative of the items you intend to show and one of your display. Identify each photo with your name and address. If you wish your photos returned and a confirmation of acceptance letter sent, please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

• Judging: is ongoing until booth spaces are filled. Fees will be refunded to those not accepted. Otherwise, booth fees are non-refundable. Incomplete applications will be returned.

• Booth Fee: Please include your booth fee with your application. Make checks or money orders payable to:

  I V Wild Blackberry Festival
  P O Box 1077
  Cave Junction, OR 97523
  
  Phone: 541-592-6509

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