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Town Day 2008 is SOLD OUT!
Final deadline was May 30th!
IMPORTANT: 2007 Exhibitors received pre-printed applications during the third week of March.

Winchester's 27th annual Town Day in 2008 will have many special events in addition to the traditional activities that have always made Town Day such a success. Several Winchester Center streets will be closed to traffic to accommodate the many displays and activities and the thousands of people who will attend and participate.
The Town Day Committee will accept new exhibitor applications beginning April 1, 2008.
IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:
1. You MUST pick up your permit BEFORE YOU SET UP.
Pick up your permit at the Town Day Booth or at the drive-through registration at the rotary.
Look for the signs! Permits not issued by 10:00 AM may be forfeited.
2. Vehicles are not allowed in the exhibit areas after 9:00 AM unless they fit within your booth area.
3. In case of inclement weather, call 781-729-8870 after 7:30 to confirm postponement to June 8th.
4. Any balance due must be paid before issuance of a permit.
5. If you are a food vendor, you must have obtained a permit from the Winchester Board of Health. (781-721-7121)
6. Make sure you have read and are familiar with the rules and regulations in the Exhibitor Brochure

Click here to see the 2008 Exhibitor Brochure.
  Click here to see the 2008 Exhibitor Application.


If you cannot print these forms, you can print the application form page  and mail it to
Winchester Town Day Committee, P.O. Box 933, Winchester, MA 01890
For information, call 781-729-8870.
Click here to see a list of 2008 registered exhibitors.

Exhibitors:
Questions or concerns? Email us here!
Table or Canopy orders can be emailed up to 5:00PM on Friday, June 6th,
to be paid on Saturday morning. Both are subject to availability.
Remember, Town Day is SOLD OUT and the deadline for any refunds was May 23rd.

 

What should I know?

Express Registration:

If you were a participant in our 2007 Town Day, you received an application form that has been pre-printed with your information as it appears in our files. These were mailed around March 15th. Simply check the data, correct if necessary, and return with the proper fee.

Chamber of Commerce Discount:

If you are a current member of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, you may take a 10% discount off your fee.

Late Registration Penalty:

Registrations received after May 23, 2008 must contain payment for the $75 late registration fee to be accepted. No refunds of exhibitor fees will be made after May 23, 2008.

Rain Date:

Sunday, June 8, 2008. If weather is questionable, call 781-729-8870 after 7:00 am on Town Day. The decision of the Winchester Town Day Committee to hold or cancel Town Day is final. Refund or fees will only be made if the event is canceled on both June 7th and 8th.

Restricted Sales:

Articles detrimental to public health or safety, or to the appearance of the Center, such as caps, or "silly string" may not be sold or dispensed. Violators will have their Town Day permit revoked.

Hours:

Set-up 8:00 am. Vehicles will not be allowed in the booth areas after 9:00 am. Clean-up from 4:00-5:00 pm. Streets re-open at 5:00 pm. Evening hours (7:00-9:30 pm). To have a booth space during the concert and fireworks requires an additional permit.

Booth Space:

Approximately 10' x 10'. Utilities are not provided. Carts and activities must operate within the assigned booth area or additional fees will be required. 10' x 10' canopies are available for a rental charge of $75 before or $85 on Town Day. The fee includes setup and removal. Availability of canopies without advance reservation is not guaranteed. 8-foot table rentals are available for $15 each, also delivered to your booth space.

Confirmation:

Postcards confirming your registration are generally sent out approximately 15 days after we receive your application, beginning in early May. Vendor listings will be posted and updated on this web site. Please bring your postcard with you to facilitate our express check-in on Town Day.

Booth Fees:

Winchester Residents*: Non-food (organizations, merchants, clubs, etc.)

$40

Novelty Retail and Food Vendors**

$250

Non-Winchester Residents: Non-food (organizations, merchants, clubs, etc.)

$100

Novelty Retail & Food Vendors**

$300

*Winchester residency is established by a listing in Book of Residents or business certificate, with a Winchester address, on file with the Town Clerk.
**Food vendors must obtain Winchester Board of Health (781-721-7121) permit and display on Town Day

Canopies

$75 with application ($85 on Town Day, if available) 10'x10' delivered and set up at your booth

Tables

$15 with application ($20 on Town Day, if available) 8' banquet tables delivered to your booth

Late Fee

A Late Fee of $75 must accompany all applications received after May 23rd, 2008. No refunds of exhibitor fees will be made after May 23, 2008.