Thank you for your interest in the Illinois State Fair!  It is our pleasure to invite you to participate at the 2012 Illinois State Fair to be held August  9 - 19, 2012.

Please complete the enclosed two-page application and return it to the Space Rental Office at your earliest convenience.  NOTE: There are two (2) applications-one for INSIDE locations and one for OUTSIDE locations.  A color photo or detailed drawing MUST be submitted with your application.  If photo or drawing is not included, the application will not be considered. 

Generally, we receive more applications than we physically have space to accommodate.  Management reviews all applicants taking into consideration size, type of product or services, attractiveness of booth or trailer, revenue potential to the Department, stand design, structure, sanitation requirements and physical constraints.

Please DO NOT send a deposit with your application.  This is only an application; it does not guarantee a space will be offered.  If a contract is awarded, payment and Certificate of Insurance will be due by designated deadline prior to the Fair.

Again, thank you for your interest in the Illinois State Fair.  We look forward to working with you.  If you should have any questions, you may contact our office at  (217) 785- 1980.

Return application, INSIDE locations or OUTSIDE locations and photo to:

 
RATES FOR VENDORS AND EXHIBITORS:
Minimum space size is 10' front footage.  Depth of space depends on location.  Footage must include awnings, tie-ons, overhangs, trailer hitch, service area, prep area, anything extending from unit.  Footage is calculated as follows: 

One working side - front footage.  Two or more working sides &/OR CORNER = front footage plus serving footage of one side.

 

	Exposition Bldg. Main Level		Southend  Grandstand		Outside and All Other Areas
VENDOR / EXHIBITOR
Indirect Sales  Taking Orders/Leads/Advertising/Promotion (Cost per front foot)	$ 85.00		$ 80.00		$ 80.00
Direct Sales - Inside  (Cost per front foot)	$ 85.00		$ 80.00		NA
Direct Sales - Outside  (See below for returning and new vendors)	NA		NA		Variable Fees (See below)

Direct Sales - Outside - Cost for returning outside vendors paying the flat partial fee will remain the same.

Permanent Structured Building (Special Agreement/Ethnic Village) - Cost for returning vendor will remain the same.

New Outside Vendors - Cost will be based upon the average space rental payment of the current concessionaires in the general location plus $30.00 per front foot.

Please note that rates are subject to change.

INSIDE			OUTSIDE
30 Amp	$  75.00		Single Phase	110 / 220 Volt	30 Amp	$ 150.00
60 Amp	$ 150.00		Single Phase	110 / 220 Volt	60 Amp	$ 300.00
			Single Phase	110 / 220 Volt	100 Amp	$ 450.00
			3 Phase	220 Volt	30 Amp	$ 200.00
			3 Phase	220 Volt	60 Amp	$ 380.00
			3 Phase	220 Volt	100 Amp	$580.00

Please note: All vendors / exhibitors are required to supply all of their own electrical material (power cords, power strips, etc.) to the power source. Wire needs to be rubber cord. Outside vendors / exhibitors may not connect or disconnect themselves.

INSURANCE

Public liability insurance is required of ALL vendors and exhibitors.  Public liability insurance insuring vendor / exhibitor in the minimum amounts of $250,000.00 per person, $500,000.00 per occurrence, and $50,000.00 property damage against claims arising out of or in connection with the vendors/exhibits/rentals which are the subject of the Agreement.  Vendor / exhibitor shall supply said public liability insurance policy in a form of a Certificate of Insurance or other form satisfactory to the Department on or before July 1.  In addition, vendor / exhibitor should have Worker's Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law.

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