The Old Port Festival
Location Middle and Exchange Street
Portland, ME 04101
Dates June 13, 2010 - June 13, 2010 - CONFIRMED!
Primary CategoryArt & Craft Events
Event CategoriesArt & Craft Events, Music Event, Entertainment, Vendor Events, Community Events, Festivals & Fairs
Description: Kick off the Summer with the 35th Annual Old Port Festival!

It’s that time of year again to kick off the summer with the free 35th annual Old Port Festival. Don’t miss this event on Sunday June 1st, 11am — 5pm featuring the best of local and regional music, food, arts and much more.

The Old Port Festival is bigger and better this year! We are pioneering a BRAND NEW Maine-Made artists and craftspeople area. Festival attendees with have the chance to see Maine-Made products from over 50 different artists and craftspeople from all over the State of Maine. Portland’s Downtown District has made this easy and low-cost opportunity available to the Maine arts community in order to further promote Maine-Made products within Northern New England. The response has been strong, so take a walk down Market Street on Sunday June 1st to see the best of Maine’s creative economy!

The Old Port Festival is the largest one-day festival in Maine and kicks off at 11am with a vehicle-free parade starting at the top of Exchange Street featuring mascots, music, dancers, giant puppets, stilt walkers and more.

From 11am - 5 pm the festival hosts eight musical stages featuring the best of local and regional talent. We have two new stages this year, be on the lookout for Sebago Brewing Company’s Stage on Middle Street and the Maine Blues Society Stage on Moulton Street!

Old Port shops and restaurants will be open along with vendors from throughout the region.

There are two children’s areas, one hosted by the Children’s Museum of Maine and the other by Kid’s Town Amusements. Throughout the Old Port, artists, activities, food, and other fun surprises are guaranteed. This festival is RAIN OR SHINE!

The Old Port Festival is produced by Portlands Downtown District (PDD). PDD is a non-profit business improvement district. It is a leader and facilitator in the support and promotion of the economic vitality of downtown Portland. PDD produces special events and marketing programs throughout the year to attract people to the downtown district. In addition, PDD manages enhanced operational services which improve downtown’s physical environment, parking and public safety. Celebrate the beginning of summer in beautiful downtown Portland with eight music stages, Maine-made arts and crafts, food from local businesses, kids activities, and more. The festival begins at 11 am with a foot powdered parade down Exchange Street led by the Shoestring Theater!
Contact nameElise Loschiavo
Phone207-772-6828
Event Websitehttp://portlandmaine.com/index.php?sec=15&ssec=87
Email Event PromoterClick Here
Show hoursSunday 11am - 5pm
Setup timeSunday morning between 6am - 8am
Location TypeOn the streets in Portlands Old Port
Public Admission PriceFree!
Attendance MethodECrowd
Year #37
ParkingCity Streets (meters free on Sundays and parking readily available in low priced garages)
Vendor Parkingoutside festival area
RestroomsPortable toilets located throughout the festival
Art/Craft Space
price		They are different for each type of booth. Please see application details!
Art/Craft Spaces
this year		100
Food spaces
this year		50
Retail Space
this year		20
Food Space Price$425 10x10, $525 20x10, $625 30x10
Retail Space Price$375 10x10, $475 20x10, $575 30x10
Event/Application Rules and Regulations
I hereby acknowledge and agree to the authority of Portlands Downtown District:
 To determine who shall participate in the Old Port Festival on Sunday, June 1, 2008;
 To revoke, at any time, the right to participate of anyone deemed to promote activities inconsistent with the goals of the Old Port Festival;
 To revoke, at any time, the right to participate of anyone who fails to comply with the obligations below or with other reasonable requirements which may be imposed by officials of the Festival.
 As a Old Port Festival Vendor, I further agree that I will display and sell only the inclusive list of merchandise stated on my Vendor application.
 Vendor agrees to sell items in accordance with the terms hereof.
 Vendor will sell only the items declared on the Vendor application, or those items otherwise specified by the PDD vending committee.
 Vendor agrees that no individuals will roam the festival promoting its products or services without express permission of PDD. This privilege awarded only to select sponsors. If you are interested in sponsorship of the festival please call Elise, 207-772-6828.
 Vendor agrees to arrive by 7AM, to be set up by 8AM and cease sales at 5PM.
 Vendor agrees not to occupy any space other than the one assigned to Vendor by PDD and the space paid for by the Vendor to PDD.
 We have a carry in, carry out policy; Vendor is responsible for all trash your space may accumulate.
 Vendor understands that no refunds will be awarded if vendor cancels or if it rains.
 Vendor agrees to display the PDD Vending Permit throughout the day.
 Vendor received a copy of the City of Portland’s code requirements for Temporary Food Service Establishment Licensing (food vendors only).
 Vendor agrees to issue a valid Certificate of Insurance (does not apply to Maine-based Artists and Craftspeople area) for the day of the Festival, indicating PDD as a certificate holder and as additionally insured.
 Vendor agrees not to sub-let vending space. If any space is occupied by any person(s) other than the Vendor, the illegal Vendor(s) will be removed by the Police at the Festival. There will be no refund for the Festival Fee.
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