WESTFEST

June 24-27, 2010

WestFest 2010

Schedule of Events

Utah Cultural Celebration

Exhibits

Educational Programs

Public Events

WestFest Committee

Food Booth Application

Food Rules & Regulations

Dutch Oven Cookoff

Entertainment

Fireworks Spectacular

Parade

Parade Application

Talent Show Competition

Utah Symphony Concert

Sponsorship Levels

WestFest Sponsors

Volunteers Needed

Contact Us

WestFest Survey

2009 Highlights

2008 Highlights

FOOD RULES & REGULATIONS

 
FOOD BOOTH FEES: (Includes all three days of the festival)
10' x 10' Booth Rental Fee   $350.00  Prior to April 24th
10' x 10' Booth Rental Fee   $375.00  After April 24th (Based Upon Availability)

FOOD/EXHIBITOR BOOTHS:
  A 10' x 10' tent including (2) walls and wood floor. Vendors must supply their own
lighting & equipment. All cooking must take place outside of 10' x 10' tent. Vendors must supply their own non-combustible cooking cover to be used outside of 10' x 10' tent and must be placed a minimum of 10' from 10' x 10' booth.  Non-combustible cooking canopies are available through WestFest for an additional fee of $50.00 (Limited number available).  Contact the Salt Lake County Board of Health at 313-6620 for food permit information. You must meet all food handlers? requirements. Permits must be shown prior to set up and displayed during entire festival (copies will not be allowed to be displayed) as the Board of Health will stop by to inspect.
 
      
OPEN FLAME COOKING EQUIPMENT - When using liquid and/or solid fuel (i.e., propane, gas or barbecue grills,
Coleman fuel, charcoal briquettes) cooking equipment will be at least 10 feet behind the booth(s) under your own non-combustible cooking cover or a cooking cover provided from WestFest for an additional $50.00 fee (limited number available). Food permits must be shown prior to booth set up and displayed during entire
festival.

TRAILERS/CARTS
are accepted with approval from the WestFest Committee. Submit a picture and overall size
(example: 12' L x 8' W x 10' H) of your trailer/cart with the application. Trailers/carts may be disallowed based on appearance and/or size restrictions.

A COMMERCIAL QUALITY SIGN
that identifies the booth occupant, product or purpose. Signs can be
homemade.
 
ALL BOOTH/EXHIBITOR locations will be assigned by WestFest. The WestFest Committee reserves the right to reject any Booth Application and/or make booth assignment modifications as necessary, and/or revoke permission at any time.
 
A 10' x 10' metal-framed canopy-covered booth, including vinyl sides and back, will be provided by our contracted rental company and is included in your basic fee. You may order additional equipment at your own cost.

ELECTRICITY - WestFest will supply 20 amps of power per food booth. Any overhead booth lighting is the responsibility of the vendor.

INSPECTIONS
will be completed by West Valley City Fire Department and Building Division, as well as Salt Lake
County Board of Health regarding structure and equipment being used. Authorization to open the food booth will only be given after such inspection has been completed. Any additional electrical requirements needed by food vendor above and beyond the 20 amps provided will need to be coordinated with Diamond Rental (booth supplier), and will have to be approved by WestFest prior to authorization to open food booth.

PRIOR APPROVAL WILL BE REQUIRED
for generators, large freezers or any other type of equipment that
places excessive demands on power.
 

A member of the STATE TAX COMMISSION will be on site the first day of WestFest to make sure that you are current with sales tax regulations and on file with them.

A  PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER (Type 20-BC minimal) is required in each Food Booth.

NO SMOKING
is required in booths.  EACH BOOTH WILL POST A NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET sign.
Lettering should be red on white background with letter height of a minimum of two inches with a minimum width of one-1/4 inch.

BOOTH SUPPORTS MAY NOT BE REMOVED OR ALTERED
even if two or more connecting booths are used by the
same vendor.

MERCHANDISE
must be displayed without encroaching into any other vendors booth space.  Merchandise
may not be displayed beyond one foot directly in front of the booth nor be displayed at a height that would obstruct visual access to adjacent booths.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ILLEGAL IN THE PARK.
  Do not bring personal coolers containing any type of
alcohol.

NO PETS
will be allowed in the park.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURITY
of your booth. You may sleep at the park if you wish; however, no tents
or campers will be allowed on the lawn. West Valley City employs one police officer in the park each night.

ONLY ITEMS AUTHORIZED
and specified on the booth application form will be allowed. Prior approval for each
booth item is necessary and a preview of such items is required.

ALL GIVE AWAY ITEMS
will be subject to WestFest committees prior approval.

PARTICIPANTS MAY BE ALLOWED
to drive vehicles on the lawn to facilitate booth set up between the hours of 10
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24th. However, after that time, no vehicles will be permitted back on the lawn until 11:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26th (following the fireworks), for tear down.

NO REFUNDS
will be given due to inclement weather conditions, dissatisfaction of booth location, or non
participation.

NO OBSCENE OR DISTASTEFUL MERCHANDISE
will be permitted to be displayed. WestFest reserves the right to
determine whether any merchandise being displayed is obscene or distasteful.
   
FOOD BOOTH CHAIRMAN
Vickie Berry
food@westfest.org
801-963-3550


WESTFEST  P.O. Box 701052 West Valley City, Utah 84170  FAX: (801) 968-4546
WestFest International is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization staffed completely by community volunteers. 
West Valley City generously supports WestFest, however, WestFest is not a function or agency of West Valley City.