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The
Southeast Regional Key a
Unit of Caring People Alliance Presents...
TASTES
of the CITY!
Overview
| Details | Vender
Application
Sponsorship/Advertising
Opportunties
Join
us in the Tastes of the City event, a perfect place to spotlight
your company's culinary creations, fine wines, and microbrews.
This
event will allow guests to taste an assortment of local wineries,
savory food and delicious sweets. Philadelphia and other regional
cities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania will debut their culinary
creations.
Southeast
Pennsylvania is the perfect area to promote fine wine, food &
beverages.
Bringing
together the areas finest vintners, distillers, purveyors of gourmet
food and cuisine, noted restaurateurs, acclaimed chefs and respected
critics in the industry.
This
one-day event - attracts hundreds of consumers and industry professionals
and offers a vast array of extraordinary samples, displays and
cooking demonstrations to a targeted audience exemplifying the
upscale nature of the Southeast Region of Pennsylvania.
This
innovative event provides an elegant platform to promote your
product to industry buyers as well as to the consumer marketplace.
Personal
invitations to executives, marketing directors and licensees are
made in advance of the show and industry visitors are issued special
nametags. This will help increase your exposure in the industry
and enhance your networking throughout the Southeast Region. [Register
Now!]
The
Southeast Regional Key Tastes of the City, Wine & Food Event is
a show that Works for Exhibitors!
Thank
you for your interest in being a Vendor during the 2008 Tastes
of the City Wine & Food Event. To apply as a vendor for the event,
please print & fill out the one page vendor application form in
full and include payment information. No payment is due at this
time. Once you have been selected an invoice will be issued.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
All
interested culinary, winery and miscellaneous companies can apply
for space in the Grand Tasting Area or the Premium Tasting Area
(premium booths with enhanced signage). Space is limited, and
the 2008 Tastes of the City Food & Wine Event reserves the right
to refuse an applicant. Applicants will be notified of the final
decision in May and June. Selected vendors will receive a full
packet of event materials and information. Booths will be pre-assigned
based on the tasting category purchased. 2008 Tastes of the City
Wine & Food Event sponsors & participants will be placed first.
For information on Sponsorship Opportunities please contact the
event office at (215) 727-3587. [Register
Now!]
VENDOR
REGISTRATION FEES
$450
Grand Tasting
The Tasting is designed to allow guests to sample vendor products.
Therefore, vendors should provide enough samples for the number
of expected guests if not more. Vendors must also operate for
the full scheduled outlined time below. Vendors will not be permitted
to sell packaged products. Each vendor will be required to provide
1 promotional giveaway item for the raffle. Each Exhibitor will
receive a 10x10 draped area to include (1) 8"ft table, 2 chairs,
and booth signage
$550
Premium Tasting
These vendors will receive premium location choice and they will
also receive enhanced signage. Each vendor will be required to
provide 1 promotional giveaway item for the raffle. Each Exhibitor
will receive a 10x10 draped area to include (1) 8"ft table, 2
chairs, and booth signage with Logo.
All
other rentals for additional tables, chairs, linens, etc, must
be placed on your own. The Schedule time of the event is Thursday
August 14, 2008 from 1:00PM - 9:00PM
Vendor
Access
Exhibitors
will receive (4) laminated vendor badges to the event; additional
badges will be $25 each and must be purchased in advance.
Marketing
Provided
Exhibitors will receive 35 word listing (and link) on the event
website www.seregionalkey.org
and a company listing on the Newspaper advertisement in the Philadelphia
Daily Newspaper. The exhibitor will also be listed in the program
with contact information.
TYPES
OF VENDORS
The following breakdown of categories is available for vendors/exhibitors:
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Sponsors
- Wine
Makers/Wineries/Importers
- Restaurant/Caterers/Food
Vendors
- Misc.
Culinary Related Business (Candy Stations, Bakeries, Coffee
Bars, etc..)
[Register
Now!]
SECURITY
A contracted security firm will secure the Tastes of the City
Wine & Food Event.
INSURANCE,
PERMITING & TAXES
The Tastes of the City Wine & Food Event is not liable for its
vendors. Each vendor must maintain comprehensive General Liability
Insurance of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) general
aggregate and $500,000 each occurrence. Even though the area is
secured, vendors are liable for all items inside the booth area.
A copy of your proof of insurance will be due one month prior
to the Event. Vendors are responsible for complying with local
and state tax regulations. If company does not have the available
insurance there is an additional fee of $100 for necessary coverage.
SHIPPING
& STORAGE
Each vendor is responsible for his or her shipping & storage VIP
SNEAK PREVIEW A sneak preview of the event will take place Thursday,
August 14, 2008 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for Media, Sponsors, Trade
members, Featured Guests and Industry Professionals. Vendors participating
in the event should plan to offer tasting samples for up to 500
guests. Tickets will not be sold for the VIP SNEAK PREVIEW.
VIP
& ATTENDEE BAGS
VIP bags will be distributed to media, guests, guest chefs, and
wine professionals. If you are interested in having a gift item
inside the VIP bag, send details on the item to events@aplatinumaffair.net
by June 15, 2008.
CONTRACT
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1.
Participant understands that this application is subject to acceptance
by the 2008 Tastes of the City Wine & Food Event, and that this
contract is not valid until accepted by the management. Confirmation
will be sent to each participant. Once confirmation is sent payment
will be processed.
2.
The 2008 Tastes of the City Wine & Food Event reserves the right
to reschedule programs due to circumstances beyond its control.
By applying and registering, the participant understands that
the registration fee is non refundable if selected as a vendor.
3.
All artwork and necessary materials to be printed and/or published
in the event publications must be supplied to the 2008 Tastes
of the City Wine & Food Event in the required format. All materials
must be received by no later than deadlines detailed in letter
confirming participants contract approval.
4.
Once applicant is accepted, a comprehensive packet will be sent
with details on the event, including rules & regulations. [Register
Now!]
2008
VENDOR BENEFITS
- Four
(4) laminated badges
- Access
to Vendor Lounge
- Company
Listing and Description on Official Website
- Company
Listing in Official Program
- Promotional
Placement in VIP Bags at no charge
- Interaction
with hundreds of local and national event attendees
To
learn more about the 2008 Tastes of the City Wine & Food Event,
please contact Charita Hall at 215-727-3587 or events@aplatinumaffair.net
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