Welcome to Pawsitively Elgin 2024!

We are super excited to announce that we have moved the festival to PINAFORE PARK in St. Thomas!

We will still have large sites for our sponsors and vendors, however there will no longer be parking behind the sites. Exhibitors will be able to drive up to their site to unload tents and items if they are at the park early enough to set up.

Pinafore Park is located at 95 Elm St, St Thomas, ON N5R 1H7

Application Form for Sponsors, Exhibitors, Nonprofit,
Animal Rescues and Young Entrepreneurs

This form is submitted directly to PAWSvendors@gmail.com when finished.
You will receive a copy of the form to the email address you list below.

*Business Name

*Your Name

*Phone # & Area Code

*Email

*Please describe the type of items or services that will be available at your booth. We may use this information when advertising our exhibitors.

Website URL

Facebook URL

Instagram URL

Other URL

*Attending as:

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Exhibitor - $75

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Nonprofit/Animal Rescue - Free (limited)

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Young Entrepreneur - Free (limited)

*Site Count

Total = $0

Upon approval, an e-transfer must be sent to info@pawsitivelyelgin.com - you will also receive this information in an email.

*Are you applying to be a Young Entrepreneur?

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Yes

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No (please go to the bottom of this page an click NEXT)

The section below is to be filled out by Young Entrepreneurs ONLY

Please confirm - you are a student in any grade up to and including grade 12 and actively going to school.

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Yes I am an active student

Tell us about you and your business - how long have you had it? What inspired you to start it? What do you sell and where do you sell it?

We require you to have a social media presence for your business. Please verify you filled out at least one of the URL options on the first page of this application. (Facebook, Instagram, Website, etc.)

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Yes

In lieu of receiving a free site, we ask that you donate some of your product to Pawsitively Elgin (with business cards attached so you get the credit) which will be used for prizes and give-a-ways. This is a great way to advertise your business - people love to get free stuff and will remember it.

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Agree

Everyone (including non-profits, rescues and young entrepreneurs) must have insurance to be part of our event. Don't sweat it! If you don't have "vendor insurance" you can easily get it from DUUO Canada for $14.46 (tax included)! Follow the link below for more information.

Click here for everything you need to know about exhibitor insurance for our event and a direct link to our event on DUUO Canada!

Legal Stuff:

Neither Show Management nor any show contractor can be responsible for the loss or damage to any property of the Sponsor before, during or after the show, including theft. Our insurance policy does not extend coverage to the Exhibitors/ Vendors/ Sponsors - these categories need to provide their own liability insurance coverage with a minimum $2,000,000 limit during the period commencing on the first move-in date and terminating on the last move-out date. The policy shall protect us and insure you against all claims, demands, actions or proceedings for money, damages, costs, penalties and losses and all liability which may be imposed by law for loss of life, personal injury, or damage to or loss of property arising from or in any way connected with your presence or operations at the Show.

You can arrange insurance through your own insurance company or check out our website for an alternative company called Duuo Canada. They're in Toronto and their insurance products are exclusively underwritten by Co-operators General Insurance Company.

*Once your application is approved, you will provide Pawsitively Elgin with your proof of general liability insurance.

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I Agree

NEW for 2024

Pinafore Park has a "no staking" policy unless approved by the city. This means you are not allowed to use stakes to hold your tent down/up. Please consider the use of sand bags or concrete blocks to secure your tent if needed.

*I understand and agree not to use stakes at Pinafore Park

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I Agree

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. All booths can be set up on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M and Saturday morning from 7:00 A.M until 9:00 A.M. Organizers and Hosts of Pawsitively Elgin will be on site to answer any questions. Tear down will commence at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday July 20, 2024.

2. Site/booth fee includes provided space only. All Exhibitors are responsible for providing and setting up their own tables, chairs, canopies, and all other booth supplies. Canopies must be weighed down in case of windy or rainy conditions.

3. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping their site clean and any garbage collected at the space is the responsibility of the Exhibitor. Please provide a garbage can at your site if possible.

4. Exhibitors are responsible for always having at least one (1) representative at their booth during the Event hours. Event hours are 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. on Saturday July 20, 2024.

5. Parking is included in the general parking lot.

6. Exhibitors shall not be entitled to a refund of any fee should the Exhibitor for any reason be unable to exhibit at the Event or cancel any space previously contracted.

7. Only 2 animals will be permitted per booth/site. All animals must be in good health, and up to date on vaccines. All animals must be leashed, or contained within a secure, fenced area in the booth space. All animals must remain well hydrated throughout the day, and all waste must be disposed of appropriately.

8. Pawsitively Elgin shall NOT be held accountable or liable for any damage, loss, harm or injury to the person or any property of the Exhibitor or any of its officers, agents, employees, or other representatives, resulting from theft, fire, water, accident, or any other cause.

9. Pawsitively Elgin reserves the right to exercise its sole discretion in the acceptance or refusal of applications.

10. Pawsitively Elgin reserves the right to postpone or cancel the exhibition at its discretion. All monies will be refunded to Sponsors and Exhibitors. The option to participate in future exhibitions is at the discretion of the Sponsor/Exhibitor.

11. Under no circumstances are Exhibitors allowed to pack up their site and leave during the event. This puts our attendees at risk. If you have to leave, you can close down your site, leaving your booth and contents at the site until the event has ended. The event ends at 4:00PM and we give attendees at least 30 minutes to leave the park.

12. Any situation not specifically covered in these guidelines will be resolved at the discretion of the Pawsitively Elgin Event Coordinator.

*I hereby affirm that I have read and understand all instructions and guidelines in this Pawsitively Elgin Exhibitor Application. I agree to comply with all Pawsitively Elgin rules/ guidelines and understand that my failure to do so will result in my removal from the festival activities with NO REFUND.

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I Agree

*I understand that I CANNOT pack up my site and leave during the event as stated in point #11 above.

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I Agree

*Name

*Digital Signature (yes, it's going to look funny, but try your best!)

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In exchange for participating as an exhibitor at Pawsitively Elgin on July 20, 2024, at Pinafore Park, the Pawsitively Elgin Committee, referred to as the Show Management and/or use of the property, facilities and services of Pinafore Park and the City of St. Thomas.

I agree to the following:

1. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by Show Management, or the employees, representatives, or agents of Show Management.

2. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with attending the above-described event and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and (if applicable) my employees for injury and loss or damage for my present at this show whether caused by the fault of myself, my representatives or the other third parties.

3. I agree to indemnity and defend Event Management against all claims, causing of actions, damages, judgements, costs, or expenses, including attorney’s fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from me or my representative’s negligence recklessness or willful actions at Pawsitively Elgin.

4. I accept all risks associated with the use of the site and environs. I shall not make any claim or demand or take legal action, whatsoever, against Show Management or Hosts, the Event Partner, Event contractors, or the Facility for any loss, damage or injury howsoever caused, to the Exhibitor, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or their property.

5. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Show Management, Event Partner and the Facility, their respective officers, directors, agents, affiliates and employees, against all claims, costs and charges of every kind resulting from their occupancy of the Exhibitor Booth or its environs, for personal injuries, death, property damage or any other damage sustained by the Exhibitor or its officers, directors, agents, employees or those for whom in law they are responsible, or Show Management or a visitor to the Event.

6. I agree and acknowledge that I am not under so pressure or duress to sign this waiver and that I have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing. I further agree and acknowledge that I am free to have my own legal counsel review this agreement if I so desire.

*I have read and agree with the above - waiver release and liability.

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I Agree

*Name

*Date

*Digital Signature (does this look anything like the last one? 😀 )