Dear Potential Exhibitor: The Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce, Arizona State Parks and the Northern Arizona Audubon Society, along with all our sponsors and partners, are pleased to invite you and your agency to participate as an exhibitor in the 8th Annual Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival. The festival will be held at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, AZ from Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27, 2008. The festival includes guided walks, field trips, workshops, educational exhibitors, vendors, kids games, and other nature related activities. Our theme this year is “Cultivating Habitat: People Teaming with Nature”. We are partnering with local wineries and farmers to promote sustainable agriculture as a positive way to enhance habitat while contributing to the economic and ecological health of the valley. We have established a new rate schedule for 2008. Un-manned exhibit table: $25 for all four days. Materials will not be returned unless picked-up by the exhibitor. Birding Associations and Festivals: Booth cost is $25. Electricity - additional $15. We request that all exhibitors have an educational component in their display. We welcome any donations for our raffle which supports our educational programs. Although we will be providing security for the tent during the evening and nighttime hours, it is recommended that you not leave anything of value behind. The festival committee is not responsible for any theft or damage. Items may not be sold at exhibit booths. If your organization is interested in selling products, please contact us. The cost for a vendor booth is $150 ($100 for non-profits or a business under $1M annually). There will be a welcoming event on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the main tent. Local mayors and other community leaders welcome festival participants. Soft drinks, wine and snacks are served. Saturday is Family Fun Day. We plan free activities, walks, and special presentations for children attending with their families. We encourage exhibitors to have a kid friendly activity prepared for this day. Exhibitor hours will be: If you would like to participate in the 2008 festival please complete the enclosed form and return it as soon as possible. Space is limited and we will accommodate on a first come-first served basis. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact Barbie Hart at (928) 282-2202 or bhart@azstateparks.gov. (note change of address) Thank You, |