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Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday May 29, 2010 - 8 AM to 4 PM - Rain or Shine |
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You're invited to an outdoor antique dealers' market place along the historic, tree-lined streets of Downtown Bedford, Pennsylvania. Bedford County is no stranger to antiques.. we have several antique malls and several dozen individually owned antique shops throughout the county. You'll find that we have a great range of antiques and collectibles at reasonable prices! |
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The entertainment for Antiques on the Square has been booked. Performing in the gazebo on May 29th from 10:00 am till noon will be Revised Edition. The afternoon's entertainment will feature Scottie from 12:30 to 3:00 and from 3:00 - 4:00 pm will be Oh So Duo. |
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Additional activities for the Memorial Day weekend include a Farmer's Market from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturday in the public square by the Post Office. Additionally, a borough-wide yard sale will take place throughout the weekend.
See the Bedford Gazette for the yard sale listings for Memorial Day weekend!
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Vendor Information |
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- Antiques only! No reproductions
or new items may be displayed.
- Dealers must be set up by 8 am.
- Dealers must have their vehicle(s)
and trailer(s) out of the "vendor display area" by 7:45 am
- Because of the ongoing Court House construction, parking will be in the public lot and will be first-come first-serve.
- No packing before 4:00 pm
- Dealers must furnish their own table(s) and/or tent(s).
- Dealers may not assign or sublet any part of booth.
- Spaces are $65.00 each (20 ft. wide by 10 ft. deep)
- We highly recommend bringing a tent...this event will take place rain or shine.
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The Borough of Bedford or Downtown Bedford, Inc. shall not be responsible for any damage by fire, theft, breakage, or act of God, should any occur.
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Dealer set up time is 5:00 am until 8:00 am on Saturday only!!! (allow time for expected traffic jams from other vendors when unloading in the "vendor display area."
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Vendor booth number and parking permit will be provided via mail the first week in May.
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All contracts are to be returned by the deadline of May 1, 2010. Although DBI does its best to accommodate specific requests, they cannot guarantee dealers the same space each year! Priority will be given to dealers with space requests by order of receipt or your application.
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All cancellations must be made in writing by May 1, 2010.... there will be no refunds after this date.
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Downtown Bedford, Inc. and the Bedford County Arts Council are pleased to announce the fifth annual Arts on the Square. Creators of fine arts and crafts, as well as musicians, are desired for this June 26, 2010 event. Details are as follows: |
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- The festival will begin at 9:00 am and close at 4:00 pm.
- It will be located on the Presbyterian Church quadrant of the Square.
- Set-up should be completed by 9:30 am.
- Artists must have their vehicle(s) out of the "vendor display area" by 9:30 am.
- Convenient parking will be available in the parking deck.
- No packing before 4:00 pm.
- Artists must furnish their own tables, tents, and/or display systems.
- Musicians will be assigned specific times so as not to conflict with church services and The Pennsylvania Consort's afternoon concert.
- Art demonstrations are encouraged and tremendously appreciated!
- The Borough of Bedford, Downtown Bedford, Inc. and the Bedford County Arts Council shall not be responsible for any damage by fire, theft, breakage or act of God, should any occur.
- Artist's fee: $40. per 10' x 10' space, or $25. per artist for shared booths.
- Return completed application with fee by June 1st to:
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Downtown Bedford, Inc.
PO Box 286
Bedford, PA 15522-0286 |
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Make checks payable to "Downtown Bedford, Inc." |
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Bring your family and come join us in downtown Bedford on Saturday, December 11, 2010 from noon to 3:00 in the public squares to celebrate the season.
Events include: ice carving demonstration by Tim Klock, caroling, dancers, stilt walker, Santa Claus, music, face painting and more!
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Fall Foliage Festival - 44th Annual - October 2-3 and 9-10, 2010 |
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Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM and Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM |
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Fall Festival, organized entirely by volunteers, draws an estimated 70,000 visitors to Bedford over both weekends. There are activities and entertainment for folks of all ages. A variety of musical entertainment is offered along with parades, a juried arts exhibit, a quilt show and sale, a fall foliage Queen contest, antique car parade, children's activities and more. Most activities are free to the public, unless otherwise noted. We love pets, but please leave them at home. |
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Browse and shop in over 400 crafts booths lining the streets and the square in Bedford and in Fort Bedford Park. Artisans display an array of handcrafted work - pottery, woodworking, painted sweatshirts, dolls, baskets, dried flower arrangements, and wreaths. Watch as creations come alive in demonstrations of techniques in painting, woodcarving, and quilting.
Whatever your style, you can find handcrafted furnishings, accessories and decorations to personalize your home and yard.
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Admire the hundreds of traditionally inspired, contemporary, and antique quilts in this competitive showcase. The area's finest needle workers display their craftsmanship and artistry in this annual exhibition presented by the Pioneer Historical Society at the Bedford High School on John Street.
Whether you are looking for that one-of-a-kind quilt for your bedroom, a decorative wall hanging, or for inspiration for your own creative work.
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Visit the historic Anderson House on Pitt Street to view the indoor juried fine arts exhibition. This gallery show features works by regional artists, sculptors, and photographers. Presented by the Bedford County Arts Council, it is held on the first floor on the Bedford County Arts Center.
Take time to stroll through the downtown shopping area and enjoy our many specialty shops, eateries, antique malls and shops, and fall window displays. |
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Each day of the Festival, enjoy the sounds of familiar country tunes and sultry blues, toe-tappin' bluegrass and southern rock... or let the oldies lead you down memory lane. Entertainment Schedule - Check back spring 2010 for more details. |
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Festival Foods |
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Tempt your taste buds with your festival favorites: candied apples, apple cider, BBQ chicken and beef, hot sausage sandwiches, crab cakes, steak sandwiches, pizza, hot soups, french fries, kettle korn, hand dipped ice cream, apple dumplings, funnel cakes, baked goods, candies, and all kinds of tasty treats. |
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At the Fort Bedford Park, Middle Earth Studios presents their charming and amusing audience participation and puppet theater. Children of all ages are given the opportunity to put on costumes and become the actor and actresses in traditional folk tales and myths. |
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Antique Car Parade - Saturday, October 9th at 2PM. |
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Step down memory lane and feast your eyes on a hundred or more vintage cars as they parade through the tree-lined street of Bedford. Vintage automobile owners can participate in the parade. 2010 Antique Car Parade Registration Form available Spring 2010 |
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2010 Festival Schedule of Events - Please note that all events are subject to change without notice. |
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Over 400 Craftsmen |
all four days |
Music & Entertainment |
"Gazebo on the Square," "Down by the River" (Fort Bedford Park) and strolling throughout the festival. |
Apple Cider Demo & Sale |
Court House Area |
35th Annual Indoor Crafts Show
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St. Thomas School - free admission. Sponsored by the Bedford Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen. Contact Carla Sturgis (814)693-0240. |
Historic Memorial Park Guided Walking Tours
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Corner of John & Juliana Streets. Sponsored by Memorial Park Conservancy. The contact is Sally Frear (814)623-5820. |
26th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibit
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Sponsored by the Bedford County Arts Council, East Pitt Street. Free admission. (814)623-1538. |
Middle Earth Studio Theater
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Live interactive children's theater. Fort Bedford Park area. |
Pony Rides
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Fort Bedford Park. Sponsored by the Tally Ho Pony Club. Contact Nicki Donahoe (814)935-5057. |
Quilt Show & Sale
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Bedford High School, John Street. Sponsored by Pioneer Historical Society. $2.00 donation admission. (814)623-2011. |
Antique Car Parade (Saturday, Oct. 9th at 2 pm)
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Sponsored by Fort Bedford Region AACA. Contact: Pat Hensel (814)356-3313. |
Fall Foliage Queen Crowning (Saturday, Oct. 9th)
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The crowning of the Fall Foliage Queen follows the antique car parade in front of the courthouse. Sponsored by Allied Home Mortgage. Contact Linda: (814)624-5151. |
Stationary Engines: |
Display and demo. Fort Bedford Park Area. |
Murder Mystery Evening (Oct. 2nd & 9th)
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Old Bedford Village. Admission fee. 6 - 10 pm. (814)623-1156. |
Corn Maze & Scarecrow Making: |
Old Bedford Village (814)623-1156. |
Fort Bedford Museum |
Discounted admission during the festival. (814)623-8891. |
Free Guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Bedford (every Friday, June - October) |
Tour starts from the Bedford County Visitors Bureau, Juliana Street, at 3:30 pm. 1-800-765-3331. |
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From PA Turnpike - Exit 146
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Turn right onto Business Route 220 and travel one mile to Old Bedford Village for shuttle bus parking. The Festival Area is two miles further. |
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Follow signs for downtown Bedford. Follow Business Route 30. |
From I-99 / Route 220
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Exit at Bedford and turn left for parking at the Bedford County Fairgrounds. The Festival Area is to the right approximately 1/2 mile. |
From Breezewood and I-70
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Take I-76/70 east (PA Turnpike) to exit 146 - Bedford or drive Route 30 east to downtown Bedford. |
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Eligibility
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Open to all artists and craftspeople. No imported items, kits or manufactured items are allowed.
Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any applicant at their sole discretion. The Bedford Fall Foliage Festival, Inc. reserves the right to have exhibitors remove unacceptable craft items. |
Jury Procedure
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This is a juried show. Each new applicant must include four (4) color photographs representative of your work. Include a picture of your booth. Photos must be labeled with the name of the craftsperson.
Send a legal size SASE (.74 postage) for the return of photos. Acceptance cards will be sent in June. |
Application Procedure
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2010 Printable application. Print, complete and mail the signed and dated application along with 4 (four) photos and the fee to the Fall Foliage Festival Committee. |
Deadline
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Current Craft Applicants (vendors invited back from the 2009 Festival) must be postmarked by March 15, 20010.
New Applicants accepted as space permits. |
Publicity
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Fall Foliage Festival Committee provides a list of participants to local media for publicity purposes. |
Fees
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Show fee for craft booths is $180. per two (2) day weekend. Extra fee for corner booth - $50. per weekend, must send separate check. If corner is unavailable check will be returned. One (1) day reservations are not available. An accepted application is a commitment to show. No refunds will be made.
Submit all check or money orders with the application to:
Fall Foliage Festival
PO Box 234
Bedford, PA 15522
Upon receipt deposit check will be cashed, but does not indicate acceptance to the show. If rejected, deposit will be returned. |
Booths
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All participants must provide and are responsible for their own equipment. Stands, structures, tables, and displays are erected in the street and must face street side. Displays must start at the curb and cannot extend beyond 10' x 10' into the street. No items are permitted on the sidewalks or walkways. Spaces in the public squares (park area) are 10' x 10'. Sales from all sides of your booth are permitted. |
Vehicles
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One (1) vehicle unloading / loading pass will accompany your space permit. Only vehicles displaying this permit will be permitted in unloading / loading areas. Vehicles in these areas must comply with single-lane parking during unloading / loading. An emergency lane will remain open at all times.
No vehicles, loading or otherwise, will be permitted in Festival area until 5:15 PM Saturday and Sunday. To facilitate traffic flow at the end of the day, all vendors are requested to have their wares packed and ready for loading before their vehicle arrives to load. |
Judging of Craft Booths
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The Fall Foliage Festival Committee will grade crafts and displays during the festival. Evaluation is on the following criteria.
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- Whether items are hand-crafted (homemade)
- The manner in which crafts are displayed (see suggestions below)
- Originality and quality of crafts and displays
- A photo portfolio must be available showing product being constructed and workshop area.
Please make your area as attractive and professional as possible. Please conceal items such as soda cans, styrofoam cups, ice chests, cardboard boxes, modern equipment, etc.
If your merchandise and / or display doesn't meet the criteria outlined above, you may not be invited to return. |
Rules and Regulations
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- All crafts in booth must be handmade by the exhibitor. No kits or manufactured items permitted.
- No discount signs allowed.... and no seconds
- The exhibitor's booth must be open and staffed during all show hours.
- No exhibitor may dismantle their booth before closing time.
- Exhibitors must not interfere with adjacent booths in any way.
- No exhibitor may sell their assigned space to another craftsperson or share their booth with any non-applicant.
- No changing or swapping of assigned spaces.
- Set-up: Exhibitors may drive up to unload. You must unload your goods and drop them into your space as quickly as possible, and remove your vehicle from the exhibitor area to the exhibitor parking area before setting up. This will be strictly enforced.
- Break-down: Booths must be dismantled and ready to load before vehicles are brought into the exhibit area.
- Exhibitors are responsible for their own trash removal. Please leave the area as clean as you found it.
- Insurance, if desired, must be purchased at the exhibitor's own expense.
- Failure to notify Bedford Fall Foliage Festival in advance of any cancellation, as well as failure to comply with all show rules, will affect future show participation.
- A $30. fee will be assessed for all returned checks.
- Exhibitors are responsible for collecting 6% PA sales tax on items sold and re required to have a tax number. Pennsylvania Sales Tax Number must be entered on the application.
- The Fall Foliage Festival Committee reserves the right to relocate or dismiss any participant or selling activity. No projectile toys will be allowed.
- No booth space is guaranteed from year-to-year.
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All questions and correspondence should be addressed to:
Fall Foliage Festival Committee
PO Box 234
Bedford, PA 155522
Although telephone inquiries regarding spaces cannot be accepted, messages can be left at: (814) 624-3111.
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Please review all info on the page before applying. Signing the application indicates that you have read the contents of this craft vendor info page and agree to abide by this information. |
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Fall Foliage Festival
PO Box 234
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 624-3111
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- Permit Fee: $25. per trailer foot per two (2) day weekend, plus electric hookup: $20. per two (2) day weekend. Fees must accompany application. Include your trailer hitch and any open canopies in your measurements!
- No refunds due to weather.
- All participants must provide their own equipment. Electrical outlets are provided.
- All participants are responsible for collection and payment of sales tax. Pennsylvania Sales Tax Number must be entered on application. (Pennsylvania Sales Tax Collection Chart NOT provided by festival committee.)
- All participants must send a copy of Insurance Form and PA or US ServSafe certificate with application.
- Festival Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Saturdays...... 9 AM - 5 PM Sundays
- Food Concessions supply vehicle locations will be assigned only by the Fall Foliage Festival Committee and such locations will be monitored accordingly.
- The Bedford Fall Foliage Festival Committee reserves the right to accept,reject, relocate or dismiss any participant or selling activity at their sole discretion.
- One (1) vehicle pass will accompany your space permit. All parked vehicles must display this access permit. Service and / or accessorial vehicles must be parked in authorized areas. Vehicle permit must be displayed on windshield of accessorial vehicle or vehicle will be towed.
- Direct electrical hook-ups are prohibited. Furnish your own 220V cord which fits a standard dryer receptacle.
- All garbage must be removed from the trailer area at the end of the day. Concessions not in compliance will be assessed a clean-up fee.
- Parking of trailers on Penn Street before 5:00 PM Friday night is prohibited. Any trailer parked in the festival designated areas before this hour on Friday will be towed by borough police at owner's expense. Additional parking available in Fort Bedford Park area.
- Due to concern of the Bedford Borough Tree Commission and the rapid growth of the young trees planted on "concession row" your trailers must be parked three feet from the curb. The Bedford Borough Police has agreed to this arrangement.
- In order to achieve an orderly placement of concession trailers, vehicles will be parked one at a time in order to avoid "jockeying" your trailer.
- Submit $100. check or money order deposit (non-refundable) with the application by June 30, 2009. (upon receipt, deposit check will be cashed, but does not indicate acceptance to the show. If rejected, deposit will be returned.)
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to: Fall Foliage Festival
PO Box 234
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 624-3111 |
| Balance is due September 1, 20010. Notification of your space assignment will be furnished in September. (After receipt of any balance due.) |
Please review all info on this page before applying. Signing the application indicates that you have read the contents of this food vendor info page and agree to abide by this information. |
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Parking and Shuttle Bus |
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Watch for signs. Parking is $3. at Old Bedford Village (Business Route 220) and the Bedford County Fairgrounds (Business Route 30). The shuttle bus is free. Handicap parking is located on John Street beside the old jail and St. Thomas School. |
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April 15, 2010 |
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DBI sponsored fundraiser, Girls' Night Out is an evening of shopping and socializing; all while bidding on your favorite items during the evening's raffle. |
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Chris Harr was the lucky winner of the 2008 Girls' Night Out $500. shopping spree! |
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Hot Summer Nights |
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2010 dates to be announced. Please check back. |
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Join us on the public squares and Juliana Street for food, beer, drinks, and great music. Free admission! Bring your lawn chair and ID and come enjoy the hot summer nights in downtown Bedford! |
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2010 date to be announced. Please check back. |
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Downtown Bedford, Inc. - P.O. Box 286 - 124 South Juliana Street - Bedford, PA - Phone/Fax 814.623.0048 |
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