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The Brass Ring Thing
Renaissance Faire
June 7, 2008
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Brass Ring Thing is a fundraising event for the
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum presented in conjunction with the Society
for Creative Anachronism. This event brings the current history of the
carrousel as an amusement ride together with the ancient history of the
carrousel as a training device for knights.
The goal of this Faire is
three fold. We want to promote knowledge about the carrousel,
knowledge about the Renaissance and medieval times, and assist the museum in
raising funds. The name "The Brass Ring Thing" comes from
the tradition of using a large hoop for knights to practice spearing with
jousting lances. That tradition becomes the more modern act of trying
to grab a brass ring as the carrousel turned at an amusement park.
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Brass Ring Thing Vendors
The Herschell Carrousel
Factory Museum asks that vendors have only handcrafted items at their
booths or items that relate - in some fashion to the Renaissance and
medieval heritage that this event is showcasing. Vendors wishing to demonstrate
an art or craft are welcome to do so. Should
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this require
additional space, please let the museum know as soon as possible and we
will do our best to accommodate you.
Fees
Entry fee: Entry price to
the event is $5 for Adults, $3 for Children under twelve, and an all day game pass is
an additional $5.
Space rental fee: A
non-refundable rental fee of $20.00 for non SCA members, $10.00 for SCA
members with proof of membership. This is an outdoor show. Fee
includes space, listing in the Brass Ring Thing Program, and coffee and
doughnuts the morning of the show. Check or money order should be made payable
to Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier.
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Display Space
Spaces are approximately 10
feet wide and 8 feet deep. Spaces do not include electricity.
Parking is available on a lot adjacent to the museum.
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Unloading areas will be made available on the mornings of the show and at
the conclusion of the show.
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Liability
Participation in The Brass
Ring Thing Faire is at the vendors risk. Standard public security
will be provided, however, the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, their
employees, or sponsors of the event will not assume responsibility.
Submission to this festival constitutes agreement on the part of the
entrant or crafter to all conditions of the application.
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Sales
All exhibitors must show a
New York State sales tax ID number and must collect appropriate sales tax.
Temporary or "One
Day" vendor numbers are available from New York State. Call
1-800-225-5829 or visit www.tax.state.ny.us
for forms DTF-17 and DTF-716.
For additional information
regarding the The Brass Ring Thing 2008, please contact Kate or Renee at (716) 693-1885.
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