We want to make sure your entry into the park is easy and safe, so here are the guidelines for entering the park. Please make sure that whomever is driving into the park gets this information. It will also be helpful for anyone helping you during the day to find your booth. Thank you for getting this information out to the people who will be at your booth!
1. Drive into Esther Short Park between 7:00-8:40. We need all cars out of the park by 9 AM when the event starts.
2. Drive toward the park from 8th and Columbia. You will be heading west on 8th. You will turn left to drive into the park half-way down the block. Farmers Market is right in front of where you will turn left. You will see a sandwich board sign at the entrance. Our greeter will be there to welcome you and check your group’s name off the list. Do not drive into the park from the south entrance on 6th.
3. Drive on the sidewalk, turning right as you get to the circle at the center of the park. Drive on the left-hand side of the sidewalk, park on the right-hand side to unload.
4. YOU choose where you would like to setup your booth. First come/first served.
5. Once you choose your location, park on the right hand side of the sidewalk. DO NOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS even a little bit! The park’s sprinklers are there.
6. Unload all the gear onto the spot you choose. Notice the chalked number of the space you choose. You will tell that number to the headquarters booth later.
7. Because the park will not hold 85 cars, drive out of the park immediately after unloading, taking your valuables. You can drive out either the south or north side of the park.
8. Street parking on Saturdays is free. South of the park is a parking area for Farmers’ Market. It is a donation cost.
9. Come back to the park, and stop at the Headquarters Table to tell us the chalked number of your booth space. We will also have an envelope of information for you. We will put your name on our map, so if people are looking for your booth they can ask at the Headquarters Table to find out where you are.
10. When you get back to your booth space, we will have volunteers to help you set up your awning. I have learned with my own camping experiences that 4 people to set up an awning is so much better than 2! If you need help with anything, please ask.
11. We want you to enjoy your day, so if you need something, please do ask at the Headquarter table!
12. If for some reason you decide to leave before 3 PM, you will need to carry your items out.
13. At 3 PM you can drive back into the park as you did in the morning. After loading, you will circle around similar to how you did in the morning. However, you may drive out the south side of the park.
14. Please let us know if you have any questions! Thank you for getting this info out to all the people in your group.
Previous participants recommended that booths:
- Have a sign or banner so people know who you are
- Engage fair-goers with the opportunity for having conversations, signing petitions, joining mailing lists, buying bumper stickers or t-shirts, or other interactive approaches
- Perhaps have an awning in case of rain or hot sun
