Benson Days Street Festival

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1 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Benson s 125 th Anniversary Celebration FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2012 Concert & Fireworks in Benson Park Benson Days begins with a concert and professional fireworks display in Benson Park! Pancake Breakfast Start your day enjoying a delicious pancake breakfast with friends and neighbors. Presented by and proceeds to support the Benson Neighborhood Association. Benson Days Parade Community parade featuring floats, antique cars, marching bands and much more! Benson Days Street Festival Benson s annual street festival will be bigger and better than ever! Peruse vendors and artists along Maple Street. Children will LOVE the new Kids Zone. History buffs can t miss the Meadowlark Ford Car Show and various Benson historical tours and displays throughout the area. Tempt your taste buds at the food vendors booths. Tired? Grab a seat and cool drink in our beer garden while enjoying live music on the Main Stage. Benson Days After Dark Adults ages 21+ can purchase a wrist-band for only $10 and enjoy admission to five different Benson bars, each featuring five different bands. 25 bands in total! Proceeds support future Benson community events. Inter-Faith Church Service & Potluck Lunch All churches and their congregations in the Benson area are invited to participate in this inter-faith community church service in Gallagher Park, followed by a potluck lunch. Meat & drinks provided - Attendees asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Benson Days Pub Crawl Adults ages 21+ can purchase a t-shirt and crawl their way through Benson as a group, enjoying the many fun pubs along the way! Proceeds support the BBA. BensonNebraska

2 Benson s 125 th Anniversary Celebration SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2012 Concert & Fireworks in Benson Park $5000 Weekend will begin with a concert and professional fireworks display at Benson Park SPONSOR RECEIVES: signage; acknowledgements from stage; logo in all print and broadcast advertising; logo and link on acknowledgement via Facebook & Twitter; name included in all news/press releases; logo on T-shirts; your representative speaks at event (optional); distribute giveaway items for attendees (optional); complimentary booth space (optional); ten complimentary wristbands for Saturday, July 28th After Dark (for your 21+ year old guests) SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012 Pancake Breakfast SPONSOR RECEIVES: signage; acknowledgement from Main Stage at breakfast; logo and link on website; acknowledgement via Facebook & Twitter; name on T-shirts; complimentary booth space (optional) Benson Days Parade $1000 SPONSOR RECEIVES: Banner with your sponsorship leading the parade; acknowledgements from parade announcer; logo in all print and broadcast advertising; logo and link on acknowledgement via Facebook & Twitter; name included in parade press release; logo on T-shirts; free entry float/car with representatives from your organization riding on it (optional) $2500 SPONSOR RECEIVES: signage; acknowledgements from Main Stage; logo in all print and broadcast advertising; logo and link on acknowledgement via Facebook & Twitter; name included in all news/press releases; logo on T-shirts; your representative speaks at event (optional); distribute giveaway items for attendees (optional); complimentary booth space (optional); five complimentary wristbands for After Dark (for your 21+ year old guests)

3 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (CONTINUED) SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012 Benson Days Kids Zone $1000 SPONSOR RECEIVES: signage; acknowledgements during parade; logo in all print and broadcast advertising; logo and link on acknowledgement via Facebook & Twitter; name included in press release; name on T-shirts; complimentary booth space (optional) $1000 SPONSOR RECEIVES: signage; acknowledgements during parade; logo and link on website; acknowledgement via Facebook & Twitter; name included in news/ press release; name on T-shirts; complimentary booth space (optional) Benson Days After Dark $1000 SPONSOR RECEIVES: signage; acknowledgements from Main Stage; logo and link on website; acknowledgement via Facebook & Twitter; name included in news/press releases; acknowledgement from all five stages, name on T-shirts; five complimentary wristbands for After Dark (for your 21+ year old guests) SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012 $1000 Gallagher Park SPONSOR RECEIVES: signage; logo and link on website; acknowledgment via Facebook & Twitter; name included in news/press releases; name on T-shirts; complimentary booth space (optional). For more information contact: Kristine Gerber, Eventive Marketing (402) Paula Steenson, (402)

4 th Anniversary Celebration SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Business/Organization Name Contact Name Mailing Address (with City/State/Zip) Phone Number Address Website URL/Facebook Page/Twitter Presenting Sponsor Opportunities: Concert & Fireworks in Benson Park...$5,000 Pancake Breakfast...$500 Benson Days Parade... $1000 Main Stage... $2500 Kids Zone... $1000 Antique Ford Auto Show... $1000 Benson Days After Dark... $1000 Sunday Church Service & Potluck Lunch... $1000 General Sponsorships/Donations: Friend of Benson sponsor...$350 Acknowledgment at Street Festival Main Stage. Recognition on display at event and on BensonNebraska.com. Mentions through Benson s social media (Facebook, Twitter). 125th Anniversary sponsor...$125 Recognition on display at event and on BensonNebraska.com Donation (Any amount will help! )... $ Please make checks payable to: Benson Business Association TERMS: Presenting Sponsors: (Naming rights included) 50% of balance is due at time of submitting application and the remaining balance is due on or before July 15, General Sponsors & Donors: 100% is due at time of submitting application. HURRY! The earlier we get your form, payment and logo, the sooner we can begin recognizing your generous support! For more information: Kristine Gerber (402) eventive.marketing@cox.net Paula Steenson (402) ppresents@aol.com PAYMENT ENCLOSED $ BensonNebraska.com/125 REMAINING DUE (BY JULY 15, 2012) $ Logos: Please your logo to kurt@omahaadvertising.com as soon as possible. FILE TYPE: We request high resolution, print-quality files in both color and black & white - preferred file types are: EPS, AI, PDF, TIFF or JPG. If you have any questions about the logo format, please call Kurt with Omaha Advertising at (402) Benson Days reserves the right to use your logo as provided for all applicable marketing and promotional materials. We will not manipulate or edit your logo without permission. By my signature below, I affirm that I have read this application and I agree to the terms outlined. I also grant Benson Days and the Benson Business Association permission to use our company logo for marketing and promotional materials. Signature Date MAIL COMPLETED FORM TO: Benson Business Association c/o James Respeliers, Secretary P.0. Box 4519 Omaha, NE

5 SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012 STREET FESTIVAL VENDOR APPLICATION Benson Days is a community celebration event held every summer on Maple Street between 59th and 63rd streets. This year s street festival will feature an arts & crafts fair, pancake breakfast, antique auto show, community parade, fun activities for families during the day, street entertainers, a Kid Zone and much more. The afternoon entertainment will heat up with a beer garden, street dance and plenty of live music. Contact Name Business/Organization Name Mailing Address (Street/City/State/Zip) Phone Numbers Work Cell Phone Address Website/Twitter feed/facebook page Vendor Type: Vendor (products or services) Food Vendor Artist Art Student Non-Profit Organization Description of Your Booth (Products or Services) Exhibit/Vendor Space Exhibit spaces are 10 x 10. Each exhibitor must furnish their own table, chairs, tent, etc. Space is limited and the BBA reserves the right to limit or refuse any vendor. Registration Deadline: Monday, June 25, 2012 Registrations received after June 25th must include an additional $25 late fee. No new vendors will be allowed to register after Friday, July 20, By my signature below, I affirm that I have read this application and the enclosed Vendor Participation Guidelines, and I clearly understand and agree to the terms outlined. Signature Date For more information: Joanne (402) or Liz (402) or repieced@yahoo.com EXHIBIT TYPE FEE Vendor 10 x 10 Space $60.00 Food Vendor - 10 x 10 Space $60.00 Artist 10 x 10 Space $60.00 Student Artist 10 x 10 Space $25.00 Non-Profit Vendor 10 x 10 Space $25.00 Members of the Benson Business Association receive a $20 discount per space. Reservation Please reserve the following space(s): Vendor $60 each $ Food Vendor $60 each $ Artist $60 each $ Student Artist $25 each $ Nonprofit Org. $25 each $ Total Payment Enclosed $ Payment is due the time of registration. Checks or money orders made payable to: Benson Business Association Please complete, sign and mail or submit this form with payment to: Benson Business Association c/o Uncommon Talents 6057 Maple Street Omaha, NE 68104

6 SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012 NOTICE: MAPLE STREET CLOSURE Benson Days 125 organizers are working with the City of Omaha and State of Nebraska to close Maple Street on Saturday, July 28, 2012 for the Benson Days street festival. Merchants with brick-and-mortar storefronts will have priority for the spaces in front of their stores until June 25. Members of the Benson Business Association receive a $20 discount per space. Nearly 100 spaces along Maple Street are now available to vendors and artists on a first come/first served basis. VENDOR BOOTH SPACE booth. Organizers will try not to place similar vendors near each other, but guarantees will not be made. (maximum) for a fee of $60.00 per space. per space. not allowed in your booth space. (Alcoholic beverages are only allowed in the designated beer garden area.) take the time to deposit your own trash in the nearest container throughout the day. workers and the public. or microphones. ARTIST VENDORS: Submit five photos. A limited number of booth spaces will be available for student artists. Organizers reserve the right to limit or refuse any vendor. NON-PREPACKAGED FOOD VENDORS from the City of Omaha ($25) and the Douglas County Health Department ($65). City of Omaha Contact Information: Brenda Paul, 1523 S 24th Street, Omaha, NE (402) Douglas County Health Department Contact Information: Jere Ferrazzo, 1819 Farnam Street, Ste 400 Omaha, NE (402) following to Benson Days Organizers: - A copy of your food vendor license/permit - A copy of your Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City of Omaha as additional insured - A copy of your Department of Agriculture license. STREET FESTIVAL VENDOR PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES VENDOR PARTICIPATION late registrants will accrue an additional $25 late fee. No new vendors will be allowed to register after Friday, July 20, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., unless prior arrangements have been made and agreed upon with the Benson Days team. SET UP & TEAR DOWN and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, Individuals or groups arriving after 9:30 a.m. will not have access to drive up unloading. Because a parade will proceed down Maple Street, all booths must be set up and vehicles (except auto show entries) moved off Maple Street by 9:30 a.m. the event. Benson Days reserves the right, and will charge, any vendor a cleaning fee of $50.00 should they leave their space(s) in a condition that requires additional cleaning. Your organization/ business agrees to pay this fee, as a condition of participating in the Benson Days event. PARKING You may park in available spaces on the public streets surrounding Maple Street. No vehicles other than auto show vehicles are allowed on the enclosed Maple Street during Benson Days. Sections of Maple Street will open up throughout the day for evening parking. LIMITATION TO STATED ACTIVITIES You must limit your activities at the Benson Days to those you state on your application. You must also limit the conduct of those activities to your booth space(s). Sales or distribution of anything done by walking throughout the Benson Days grounds is not permitted. CANCELLATIONS You may cancel your application in writing at any time up until Friday, June 25, 2012 for a refund of all fees paid. Cancellations made after this date will not be refunded. REGISTRATION FEES The entire balance is due at the time the application is submitted. Only payments made by check or money order will be accepted. Checks and/or money orders should be made payable to: Benson Business Association. Please refer to the fee table on the application for costs. As a value added to membership, Benson Business Association members receive a $20 discount per space. FAILURE TO FOLLOW GUIDELINES/LAWS Benson Days reserves the right to remove you from the event grounds for failure to follow these guidelines, the instructions of the Benson Days event committee or the laws and regulations of the City of Omaha, the State of Nebraska or any organizations under those governmental entities. This would occur without any refund or other compensation.

7 2012 PARADE ENTRY FORM You are invited to participate in the 2012 Benson Neighborhood Association s (BNA) Benson Days Parade. This event is very special this year as 2012 is the 125th Anniversary of Benson s founding. We have partnered with the Benson Business Association (BBA) this year on Benson Days. This weekend will be the premier event of the year of celebrations here in Benson. Do not miss out on this opportunity to be part of this great event and celebration. Organization/Business Name Contact Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Number Address Number of Participants/Animals/Vehicles (estimate) Please check one: Recommended Donation* Candidate/Elected Official $50 Organization/Business $25 Family/Neighbor $10 Veterans Group No charge Sponsor/Supporter June 25, 2012 $ Description of your Group/Organization: Mail this application along with your donation to: BNA P.O. BOX 4134 OMAHA NE The city is imposing fees to cover their various costs. This year, because our parade is longer than 10 blocks, our fee is over $ In order to hold the parade this year, we are asking for a donation from each participant (see listing above). If your organization can afford to donate more, it is greatly appreciated! If your organization would like to be in the parade but cannot due to costs, contact Peggy Gilmore at (402) For those of you that participated in 2011 Parade, we want to say thank you. And to you as well as those new participants we want to invite you to the 2012 BNA s annual parade. This year we are also encouraging ANYONE to march. Put a leash on your dog, decorate your child s wagon or bike and fill out a registration. As in previous years, the parade will start at Gallagher Park at 52nd and Maple (Northwest Radial Highway) Streets and continue through the Benson Business District ending at 63rd and Maple Streets. Please plan to be at the starting point no later than 9:15 a.m. When you arrive at Gallagher Park, please check in at the INFORMATION TABLE. If you are interested in being a part of this neighborhood event, please complete the form at the bottom of this page and return it no later than June 25, Information about the location for each participant will be mailed July 16, Feel free to make copies of this application for your Benson friends and neighbors. If for some reason your group is unable to participate at the last minute, please call (402) before 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the parade. Following are some special points we would like you to remember as a participant in our parade: make changes for your organization. at a rate that won t push the walkers. the parade without checking with the INFORMATION TABLE. Police and/or Citizen Patrol members along the route. barricades and caution tape. items from moving vehicles, 63rd and Maple where participants may be picked up as they complete the parade route.