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The Grindrod Recreation Association is delighted to announce that the 1st annual Grindrod Garlic Festival will be in Grindrod at the Grindrod Park Sunday, August 22 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
It will feature local garlic and produce, local artisans, garlic contests, live music and kids’ entertainment all day. 
Please indicate your requirements and send this form with a cheque or money order, payable to the Grindrod Recreation Association Send to: Gabriele Wesle, Grindrod Garlic Festival Co-ordinator, Box 248, Grindrod, B.C. V0E 1Y0 (250) 838-6581 email: greengdn@junction.net Your products must be grown, produced, or crafted in Canada (If you are unsure as to whether you meet these criteria please give Gabriele a call at 250-838-6581). Any vendors selling imported products will be asked to remove them immediately without refund. Vendors may set up on Saturday after 3:00 pm, although the site is not secure, or from 6:30 am on Sunday with vehicles off the site in Vendor Parking by 9:00 am. Please check in with the Coordinator on arrival. We highly recommend including a large sign identifying your business name along with a supply of business cards. In order to minimize waste, please bring products to the Festival in reusable boxes/containers and sell products in packaging that can be recycled or composted. Product Requested for Garlic Festival Silent Auction: The Grindrod Recreation Association will be holding a silent auction of garlic festival produce and products. All proceeds will go to supporting the development of recreation facilities for our local community. We are asking all vendors to contribute a product sample that is identified to help promote your business. Your samples will be collected the morning of the festival during set-up. Your help and generosity is greatly appreciated. Food vendors are requested to donate meal coupons or a boxed meal, bottled beverages, etc., that will be offered to volunteers. N.B: *If 30% or more of your sales is from prepared, consumable-on-site food, you must register as a food vendor. Food vendors are required to send a copy of their temporary or mobile food service permit (or a letter from the Interior Health Authority indicating a permit is not required) by August 10. They can be faxed to 1-250-838-6581. Please refer to the IHA guidelines linked below. 
*Please note we cannot accept post-dated cheques. You will be charged $10 for any cheques that “bounce,” to cover the bank fees we have to pay. Refund Policy: Notification received up to one month prior to the Festival: full refund Notification received up to 2 weeks prior to the Festival: 50% refund or full refund if all spaces can be filled from the waiting list Notification received within 2 weeks of the Festival: no refund unless space can be filled from the waiting list. Friends of vendors other than those directly involved in sales should pay the Festival entry fee at the gate. See you at this year’s fun and fabulous Garlic Festival! For more info call Gabriele, Garlic Festival Co-ordinator, (250) 838-6581 Email: greengdn@junction.net Garlic Festival Contests Biggest Garlic Best Garlic Braid Most varieties of Garlic Best Garlic pickles Best home-baked garlic bread Bring your entries to the Garlic Festival between 8 and 9 am August 22 We will also have: A garlic eating contest Who can peel and eat the most raw garlic in a set time limit. A garlic cleaning contest Who can clean and prepare garlic for market the fastest. A garlic cook off Contestants will get the same ingredients and will have to prepare a dish of their choice. We will have Kids Garlic games and a garlic growing workshop by Ian Richardson from Rocky Ridge Farm in Mara You can sign up for these contests or the workshop at the garlic info tent |
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