The Grafton Illinois Bald Eagle Festival

Location 13653 Lodge Blvd.
Grafton, IL 62037
Dates January 10, 2010 - January 10, 2010 - CONFIRMED!
Primary CategoryArt & Craft Events
Event CategoriesArt & Craft Events, Class or Demonstration, Photography Show, Childrens Event, Family-Friendly Event, Ethnic & Regional, Native Americal Festival, Vendor Events, Vendor Event, Festivals & Fairs, Cultural Festival
Description: Pere Marquette Lodge is set in beautiful Grafton, IL which plays host to hundreds of wintering eagles every year. Tourists from all around gather in Grafton to marvel at their beauty. Join us as we celebrate in the height of eagle season our nations most majestic symbol at our first annual Bald Eagle Festival at the beautiful Pere Marquette Lodge
Contact nameLeslie Franklin
Phone618 786 2331
Email Event PromoterClick Here
Show hoursSunday January 10th from 11am to 3pm
Application Deadline2009-12-10
Days Left To Apply54
Setup time7:00am to 10:45am
Location TypeRustic Hotel & Conference Center in beautiful state park
Still Accepting
Applications
YES
Public Admission Price$0 free to everybody, open to the public
Year #1
ParkingWe have a parking lot to accomodate
Parking Fee$0 Free to the public, Free to exhibitors
Vendor Parkingin our parking lot
Restroomstwo sets of large bathroons inside
EntertainmentEntertainment will be provided by live music and by the World Bird Santuary as they perform their Masters of the sky show in which they will showcase a live Bald Eagle and other impressive birds of prey.
Jury FeeNone
Jury RequirementsList all items to be sold on application
Art/Craft Space
price
$30 for an 8ft table, Electric is another $20
Food Space Price$30 for an 8ft table or space, Electric is another $20
Response deadline2009-12-18
Event/Application Rules and Regulations
PERE MARQUETTE LODGE’S
1st ANNUAL BALD EAGLE FESTIVAL
SUNDAY JANUARY 10TH, 2010
VENDOR APPLICATION

Name: _______________________________ Home Phone: _________________ Cell Phone: __________________

Address: _____________________________ City, State & Zip:___________________________________________

Resale Permit #/ Tax ID #:: ______________________________ Email Address: _____________________________

Name of Business/ Organization (if applicable) : __________________________________________________

8 ft tables
Draped with White Linen

Space Rental $30.00
Electric is $20.00
ENTRY FEE IS NONREFUNDABLE
Please make all checks out to Pere Marquette Lodge


Please fill out a brief description of item(s) to be offered: _________________________________________________

___________________________________________________
NOTE: This is a family festival and all items sold should be in good taste, no X-rated or adult items allowed. For safety reasons the following are prohibited from sale: fireworks, “poppers”, squirt guns, weapons, firearms, and no pets.
These rules will be strictly enforced.

The Festival hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Signature:_________________________________________________Date:_____________________


All vendors must have something at their booth related in some way to eagles.
Applications are due by December 10th, 2009. Space Rent must be sent with application.

Return this completed form to:
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Attn: Leslie Franklin 13653 Lodge Blvd. Grafton, Il 62037
Applications will be considered incomplete if space rental of $ 30 is not received with application.
For more information call 618-786-2331 ex. 338 or email questions to lodgeFranklin@yahoo.com
PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS APPLICATION FOR YOUR RECORDS

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Maps and Directions (from Google Maps)
Coming from St. Louis Airport
Take I-70 West to Lindbergh Blvd.-North. Exit onto I-270 North (to Chicago). Take Rt. 367 North to Alton, IL and continue into Alton. Turn left off the Alton Bridge and go through three stoplights. Turn left at the 3rd light onto Rt. 100. Follow Rt. 100 into Grafton, IL and then 5 miles beyond to Pere Marquette State Park and Lodge. The Lodge will be on the right just past the campgrounds.

Coming from Chicago and Springfield, IL
Take I-55 South to Litchfield. Exit right onto Rt. 16 West. Follow Rt. 16 through Jerseyville and Fieldon to the Rt. 100 junction. Turn left onto Rt. 100 South and continue for 10 miles until you reach the Lodge on your left.


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