Dear Artist, Please accept this letter as an invitation to participate in the first annual Harvest Festival on False River

scheduled for Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th, 2011. The event will be held in downtown New Roads set along beautiful False River. The goal of the festival is to focus on our farmers and their crops harvested in the New Roads area and throughout Pointe Coupee Parish. The event will include locally, regionally, and nationally recognized musical entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, an art market, educational exhibits, carnival rides, a pageant, a national BBQ cook-off, as well as many other enjoyable things. We expect to draw thousands of visitors from all across the Gulf Coast region. All vendors will be expected to provide their own 10X10 white topped tent, tables, chairs, and any other necessary items for their display. Each tent will be provided with one standard outlet to plug in a strand of clear Christmas lights to light up your tent. Please check the website below in the upcoming weeks for information on how to advertise your festival entry on our website. We look forward to having you join us for this exciting event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the email address below. Sincerely,

Lisa LeBlanc Chairperson Harvest Festival Commission

Harvest Festival Arts/Crafts Vendor Application

Please return by August 15, 2011 Organization Name ______________________________________________________ Contact Person__________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________ Alt. Phone__________________________

Email__________________________________________________________________

List the items you will be vending at the festival. ________________________________________________________________________

Each vendor will be provided with one standard 120V outlet. Please describe any additional electrical needs you will have. Additional costs may apply. ________________________________________________________________________

Check one of the following: _____ I will be staying for the duration of the entire festival, Friday, October 28th through Sunday, October 30th. _____ I will be staying for only some of the days at the festival. (check days below) ______Friday 6pm-10pm _____Saturday 10am-10pm ______Sunday 10am-6pm

**Those vendors who stay for the duration of the festival will receive prime locations and those vendors staying less than all three days will be placed on the perimeter for ease of set-up and takedown. Continued

Harvest Festival Arts/Crafts Vendor Application

Continued _______Check here if you are interested in discounted lodging in the New Roads area. A variety of discounted lodging will be available such as hotels, bed and breakfasts, cabins, and campgrounds. A letter will be sent out sometime in August with this information to those who indicate interest.

Vendors will be required to use white topped tents and clear Christmas lights only. Check which size area you will need for your display. _______10x10 _______10x20 $50.00 $75.00 _______10x30 _______10x40 $100.00 $125.00

Describe additional space requirements below if necessary. Price will be determined. ________________________________________________________________________ (Fees will be the same regardless of how many days you participate.)

** Please be aware that a follow-up letter will be sent out in late September with instructions, maps, and schedules for set-up and take-down as well as other important information.

Please make checks payable to Harvest Festival Commission and send to Harvest Festival Commission P.O. Box 280 New Roads, LA 70760-0280

**Please return application by August 15, 2011**