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Again, we are looking forward to this
unique, fun and successful event and
sincerely appreciate everybody’s
participation in advance.
The
Details…
This year's event will be held the weekend
of November 8-9, 2008.
The event will again be held inside
at Tagawa Gardens, a climate-controlled
indoor greenhouse near Broncos Pkwy. and
Parker Rd. in Centennial, CO.
Opportunities
With more space and experience, we are
expanding the ways in which to participate.
Find descriptions below for
Artisans/Crafters
artisans/crafter booths
artisans/crafter demos (new!)
caricatures
Animal Rescue Organizations
wandering carolers
bake sale
wish list raffle
gift wrapping
santa photos
sleigh rides
other attractions (new!)
cats with gratitude auction (new!)
Food vendors
(new!)
Business participation and contributions
(new!)
As well as
HGPP wish list (new!)
donation opportunities (see wish lists) (new!)
volunteer construction opportunities (see
HGPP wish list) (new!)
Participant details
Crafter details
Jurying criteria
Animal Rescue Organizations
Wandering carolers.
Organizations will sign up for 1-2 hour time
slots in which they will travel throughout
the garden center providing musical
entertainment. They will be provided with a
donation jar and not be subject to the 10%
vendor donation. Passion is the only
requirement and all monies received while
they are caroling are their group’s to
keep! (Talk about incentive to find those
altos and sopranos in your group!) This was
a popular and profitable hit in our first
year! (Please complete a participant
application)
Human concessions/baked goods.
Animal organizations will sign up for ½ day
time slots in which they will have the
opportunity to have their own holiday bake
sale. Each group will assume all
responsibility and liability for the items
they sell and we highly recommend
individually wrapped goods. It will also
not be subject to the 10% vendor donation.
All monies made will go directly to the
group manning it during their time-slot.
Warm up those ovens! (P.S.- Feel free to
submit at least 2 items with your
application as bribes
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This was another big hit in 2007 and if
interest presents, we will consider multiple
booths in 2008. (Please complete a
participant application)
Wish list donations and raffle.
Although all animal organizations accept
monetary donations, many organizations also
publish a “Wish List” of items specifically
needed by that particular group. They
contain anything from copy paper to
blankets/towels to kennels and fencing. We
will again collect some of those
much-needed/desired items. In return for
the donated items, the public will receive a
ticket for the raffle to be held
during the event. Raffle prizes will
contain gifts from the crafters (see crafter
details), donated gifts, and gift
certificates for services donated, etc.
This area is open to any non-profit animal
organization with a published wish list who
is willing to man the booth. This group may
encourage donations with handcrafted give-aways
and gift certificates, but in staying true
to the integrity of this fair,
commercial/imported items will not be
allowed. (Please complete a participant
application)
Gift-wrapping.
Animal organizations will sign up for ½ day
time slots (from 10-3 each day) in which
they are responsible for manning that
table. It will not be subject to the 10%
vendor donation (although the “group of the
hour” will be responsible for providing
their own wrap and supplies). All monies
made will go directly to the group manning
it during that time. This area was a bit of
a challenge in our first year, but we hope
that a better location will make it a
success in 2008. We also believe that props
(wrapped presents), a price sign, and
outgoing/exuberant wrappers will make a big
difference. (Please complete a participant
application)
Santa/Pet photos.
Back by popular demand! This was one of our
most popular attractions in 2007! Although
the area and photo drops will be provided,
the participating group(s) must provide
Santa, the photography and proof of
insurance to Tagawa Gardens. Donations and
photo fees will not be subject to the 10%
vendor donation. (Please complete a
participant application)
Sleigh/Sled rides for the public.
This aspect is dependant upon a group
willing and able to donate the means to do
it (I.e.-donation of the horses/dogs and
sleigh/carriage/sled). We are again hoping
to be able to offer sleigh/carriage/sled
rides around the Tagawa grounds to the
public. The participant must provide proof
of insurance to Tagawa Gardens, but the fee
for the rides will not be subject to the 10%
vendor donation and will be an excellent
exposure tool for the group. (If a
commercial source is willing to take on this
aspect, the vendor donation “fee” to a
rescue group will be imposed.) (Please
complete a participant application)
Other attractions.
If you have ideas for other animal-related
performances or attractions, let us know!
We welcome your ideas and suggestions.
Please email Chris Collins, HGPP coordinator
at
Chris@holidaygifts4pets.com
Make sure to include a contact person and
email address for the suggested
group/attraction.
Cats With GratitudeTM joins HGPP…
The “mask” project of the animal world
continues in 2008 to help non-profit animal
rescue organizations make money in a fun
way! Tagawa Gardens will provide up to two
12” tall paper-maché cat statues to
qualifying non-profit groups to decorate in
any creative & imaginative way it chooses.
Celebrity & Noted Artist involvement in
creating the cat tends to produce the
highest bids along with the group’s
promotion of the event, including email, web
site & newsletter advertising! This year,
the one day silent auction will be held in
conjunction with “Holiday Gifts For Pets and
Their People” on Saturday, November 8, 2008,
where visitors may bid on their favorite
one-of-a-kind creations. The cat will go to
the highest bidder and all proceeds will go
directly to the sponsoring animal group. As
unique, one-of-a-kind, pieces of art, each
group has the potential of raising a
significant amount of money. The winners
pick up their statue and write a check
directly to the organization (no cash or
credit cards accepted).Please
note, completed statues will be due
physically at Tagawa Gardens no later than
5:00 pm on Oct. 1st for
photography and advertising purposes.
Please contact Kent Kregar for additional
details at
events@tagawagardens.com
Participant Details (applies
to all)
All applications must be received at Tagawa
Gardens,
ATTN: KENT KREGAR
either by mail or hand-delivery to the
customer service desk no later than 5:00 pm
on August 1, 2008. You will be notified by
email of approval no later than September 1,
2008.
All participating and benefiting animal
groups must provide proof of non-profit
status (for Tagawa’s security and tax
purposes) with their registration
application. Acceptable documentation
includes a 501c3 letter, federal I.D.
letter, state tax number, etc.
All participants and benefiting animal
organizations must help spread the word.
The event is specifically set up so that its
success relies equally on everyone
involved. We will forward press
information in the form of a uniform flyer
to each participant/group by email for
forwarding and publishing. Although our
goal is to have the flyer out with lots of
lead-time, please note any press/newsletter
deadlines, etc. on your application so we
are sure to get the information to you in a
timely manner. Display posters will be made
available upon request.
All areas will be assigned on a first come,
first served basis.
By submitting an application,
participants/vendors understand that this is
NOT an animal adoption event and agree that
all adoptable animals will join the
festivities with friends and family only and
not be kept at their booth. The exception
to this rule is the animals joining their
owners/representatives for wandering
caroling.
All opportunities requiring a booth must
abide by the limitations set forth for booth
space (see crafter details).
In staying true to the mission of HGPP, the
fair will continue to be strictly limited to
unique, handcrafted goods. We will,
however, accept gift certificates for human
and pet-related services, as well as goods
from commercial sources for the Wish List
Raffle.
Each participant will be responsible for
their own money collection and sales tax
reporting.
Each participant will be required to track
their sales and/or donations and submit
“Sales and Donations” paperwork to Chris
Collins at the end of the fair or their
assigned shift.
By submitting an application,
participant/vendor agrees that, if selected
to participate, they will maintain their
booth in operational order for the entirety
of the event, both in published days and
hours or assigned shift.
Tagawa’s normal hours of operation will be
strictly adhered to before, during and after
this event. Set up time will be available
on Fri., Nov. 7th from 12pm-4pm
and Sat., Nov. 8th from 8am-10am.
All items must be removed by 5:00 pm on Nov.
9th. Tagawa is a safe and secure
building and the fair area will be enclosed
for security so there is no need to remove
non-perishable items until the end of the
event, but we do recommend a cloth or other
item to cover and secure your booth
overnight from environmental elements. (Tagawa
is an indoor, heated greenhouse making it
comfortable in any weather condition, but
subject to overnight moisture/drips from
above). Also be aware that on occasion,
raccoons and other wildlife find it a
comfortable sleeping environment so plastic
tubs are recommended for items left under
tables and on booth floors.
We ask that all participating and benefiting
animal organizations forward a workable copy
of their organization’s logo to Chris
Collins at
Chris@holidaygifts4pets.com
no later than Sept. 15th for use
on fair signage and possible advertising
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