All groups participating in the 2008 Rainbow Festival need to thoroughly read and understand the following information. In order to complete the registration process, you must select yes at the bottom of this page, fill out the registration form and mail in your payment or your registration will not be complete.*
*Rules & information have been updated and changed concerning booth fees and vehicles in the park along with several others.
General Rules & Information
Date and hours of operation
The date of this year's 2008 Rainbow Festival is Saturday, June, 14. Set-up start time begins at 9:15 am, with the Rainbow Festival, as well as the parade starting at 12 noon. The Rainbow Festival runs from 12 noon until 5:30 pm. OutSpokane would like to keep the PRIDE ENERGY going all the way until 5:30. Please do not leave or tear down your booths until 5:30 pm.
General info
Participants are not allowed to "sell" or give away food or raffle tickets. Selling Raffle tickets is considered gambling which is not allowed in Riverfront Park and selling food competes with established park food vendors. Raffle tickets or other items can only be solicited for donation. If you wish to sell items, please purchase a commercial business license and register as a commercial business not a non-profit. Any booth or organization that sells or gives away food will be asked to leave the park immediately! Please let us know if you'd like your raffle winners announced from the stage.
Booth fees
The cost of a booth this year will be the same as last year, $90 for commercial booths, $90 for polical candidates booths and $70 for non-profits. Each booth is approximately 10' x10'. The cost to rent a 2' x 8' table is $10.00, folding chairs are $3.00 each. You are welcome to provide your own.
Payment due date
By registering on-line, you are reserving a spot for your organization at the 2008 Rainbow Festival. To make sure your reservation is held, the date to your payment must be received by OutSpokane has been extended to June 7, 2008. If your payment is not received by the due date, you will not be allowed to set up on Saturday. A $25.00 fee will be charged for all checks that are returned to OutSpokane for any reason. If there is a problem with meeting this deadline, please contact Bridget Potter at 509.893.1667. Only checks or money orders will be accepted. Do not send or supply cash. Make checks and money orders out to OutSpokane and mail to: P.O. Box 883, Spokane, WA 99201-0883.
Check-in
Please check in at the OutSpokane booth to get your space assignment before you set up.
Vehicles
You may bring your vehicles on-site to load and unload equipment and stock only and then they will need to be removed immediately! To bring your vehicle in to the park to unload, you will need to obtain a car permit to display in your car window from OutSpokane at our booth next to the stage. You may only enter and exit the park from the north entrance to the park next to STCU by the Flour Mill. If you do not have a car permit you will be ticketed by the police. The ticket is $110. Vehicles placed in the park for display must stay in the park until 5:30pm. Moving vehicles in the park during an event can/will also be ticketed. Vehicles may drive on park walkways only, do not drive off the park sidewalk curbs. OutSpokane will provide an "unloading only" zone on Post Street across from City Hall on the west side of the park.
Parade
The parade kicks off at 12:00 noon. Participants must be sure all materials are secured on your table with weights if the wind kicks up. Make plans for someone to watch your table if you have merchandise and are participating in the parade. OutSpokane will not be responsible for any stolen or missing merchandise or information left unattended.
Flower/Garden Competition register here.
Baking Contestants register here.
Commercial vendors
Commercial participants must have a business license.
Non-profits
Distribution of informational material must be the main focus of your space. You may not sell items, but you may have items available in exchange for a monetary donation. These items cannot be the major focus of your space. Raffle tickets can only be offered for monetary donation. If you would like to sell items for your organization, please purchase a business license and register as a commercial business.
Tables & benches
For those who ordered a table, the table is approximately 2'x8'. Please provide your own table cover, paper weights and information stands to display your literature. Your table and/or bench should already be in your booth space when you arrive. If you don't pre-order a table or bench there may not be any available at the event.
Weather
OutSpokane has no control over the weather and does not supply canopies so remember to bring some kind of protection for your bodies and tables. Come rain, wind, or shine, Pride will go on.
Food
You may want to consider bringing a meal or snack for yourself as well as something to drink. There will be the usual park food vendors and, of course, Riverpark Square is across the street.
Booth participation
OutSpokane reserves the right to review and or refuse any request for a booth space at the Rainbow festival.
Questions or special needs?
If you have other questions, special needs, or special requirements, please contact Bridget at 509.893.1667. Voice mail is available at this number.
In order to process this application, the general rules and information agreement must be read and understood. YES, I have read and understood all of the above provided information and as my business/organization contact, take full responsibility for relaying this information to any one who will be participating as a part of our booth at the 2008 Rainbow Festival.
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Rainbow Festival Booth Map
Pride 2008: