Source: NCDA&CS, 4/10/15

NCDA & CS would like to invite your company to exhibit in the Got to Be NC Food, Wine & Beer Expo, a part of the Got to Be NC Festival. This seventh annual Expo will take place in the Expo Building at the NC State Fairgrounds on May 15, 16, 17, 2015. Attendance from the Food Expo in 2014 was about 25,000 people. The doors will be open to the public on Friday from Noon – 8:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am – 8:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am – 6:00pm. Gate admission to the Food Expo will be $2 for all over 11 years old. To offset the admission charge, we are offering the opportunity to 24 exhibiting companies to offer a coupon with a minimum value of $1. It could be $1 or more off purchase, buy two get one free, 10% off case purchase, etc., but the minimum value would be $1 per coupon. The first 24 exhibitors who agree to this will be on a coupon sheet, printed by NCDA and given to all paying adults. This opportunity will help drive customers to your booth. 

This show gives companies an opportunity to sample and sell products to consumers. We welcome produce, meat, condiments, snacks, desserts, pickles, jams, jellies, beverages, frozen items, breads, sauces, wines, beer etc. as vendors. However, prepared foods such as sandwiches, entrees, etc, may not be sold. These are items that you prepare for your customer on site. Wineries are welcome to sample and sell by the bottle ONLY for off-premise consumption. The breweries may sell 6 packs, individual growlers or bombers ONLY for off-premise consumption.

The 10’ x 10’ booths are $150. Corner booths are $200. Additional booths are $125 each. Companies interested in 3 or more booths need to call Myrtle Earley at 919-707-3118 for pricing. Booth spaces include one draped and skirted 8’ table, one 8’ table that is not covered or skirted, carpet, 2 chairs,3’ pipe and drape on both sides and 8’ pipe and drape behind the booth. Electrical outlets may be purchased. 

A 110 volt 20 amp electrical outlet will cost $25. See application for outlets with greater than 20 amps.

All companies participating in the Expo are required to provide a General Liability Insurance certificate with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000. A Certificate of Insurance afforded by a company licensed to do business in North Carolina must be provided naming NCDA & CS/NC State Fair as additional insured. The address is 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. To participate, complete the enclosed application and mail with a check and liability insurance certificate to: Myrtle T. Earley, 1020 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699. Checks should be made payable to Flavors of Carolina. Questions should be directed to myrtle.earley@ncagr.gov or 919-707-3118. 

No faxed applications please. All applications should be received with a check and the Certificate of Insurance.

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