festival Guidelines and Criteria

We welcome exhibitors and sponsors from any organization that provides products and/or services which contribute directly to environmental sustainability such as:

• Organic, recycled, or renewable products
• Ecological services and/or education
• Has a history of environmentally sustainable business practices or organizational practices
• Has in place a program to increase sustainable practices in its company/organization.

Festival Exhibit Layout

There are three major components to the Conway EcoFest;

1. The primary component is the “ECOlibrium”: a highly interactive, and coordinated environmental  education area geared to all ages. This area will explore all aspects of an issue, show the connections between each topic, and look at sustainable ways of life. See Guidelines below.
2.  The more traditional Marketplace booths where those with links to the environment may sell products, foods or services, or just promote their  business as a whole. You are encouraged to help educate the public about how your products/organizations are linked to the environment. This will include food vendors. See Guidelines below.
3. The Cardboard Car Derby-  Gravity propulsion only. Two categories: 8 - 17, and 18 and up.

Exhibit Guidelines

ECOlibrium Guidelines

1. You may request as much space as you need to facilitate your interactive exhibit; we suggest a minimum of 20’.
2. Uniform size display posters will be provided at all exhibits in the ECOlibrium Educational Gallery, in order to tell about the (qualified) exhibit sponsor, and their sustainable business practices and efforts.  Since energy is always an important issue,  we encourage telling about how each exhibit topic is impacting the energy or other environmental issues.  Traditional large banners are discouraged in the ECOlibrium unless prior approval is obtained. For immediate questions, please contact Debbie at (501) 327-2105 or contact us via the contact form.
3. We encourage networking with the section leader(s) ASAP to help coordinate efforts, and topics within each section.  This will allow for a much more enriching and educational experience for everyone involved.  This contact will also allow you to be included in our walking guide/map through the educational ECOlibrium. If you are unsure who that is, please call Debbie at 327-2105.
4. Unrelated candy/trinket give aways are discouraged; Basic information about your organization is permissible so long as the focus of the exhibit is environmental education. Information like this may be distributed in the Marketplace.
5. Petitions are not permitted in the ECOlibrium area. Petitions are permissible at exhibits in the Marketplace, but may not leave the specific exhibit.
6. To keep entry costs low for everyone, and because all exhibits will require different things, tables and chairs will not be provided without prior arrangements.
7. Work towards no waste. Styrofoam and glass are not permitted at this event. Plastic bottles are discouraged, but compostable cups and water will be free at the event. 

MarketPlace Guidelines

1. Exhibitors in the Marketplace, may request up to 20’ for their booth (more if prearranged)
2. Tables and chairs will not be provided (without prior arrangements) in an effort to reduce event costs
3. Candy and unrelated trinket give aways are discouraged
4. Exhibitors should meet festival criteria set forth above
5. Petitions are permissible at Marketplace booths, but may not leave the specific exhibit.
6. Work towards no waste. Styrofoam and glass are not permitted at this event. Plastic bottles are discouraged. Compostable cups and water will be free at the event. 
7. Those SELLING food, must provide a copy of its Health Dept. permit (temps are available 501-450-4941) and proof of insurance; if you are working from a traveling food station of any kind, vendor must provide measurements of vehicle and pictures of vehicle. No Styrofoam or glass products of any kind.
8. Those distributing FREE food, taste tests, etc.: If any food is being given away at an exhibit, it must be prepared in a commercial kitchen, or have a Health Dept. permit. No food is permitted that does not meet health code specifications.

Fees are kept very low so companies/organizations can be part of all areas.  Also, it will help support those who wish to be involved in the exciting and engaging, “ECOlibrium”, with the development of highly interactive educational exhibits.

Fee Structure for Exhibits and Event Participation

ECOlibrium Exhibit

$25.00 for interactive educational exhibitors and/or non-profit organizations. Fee waivers are available in the ECOlibrium to non-profits/small businesses as funds permit.  Please indicate your need on the Exhibitor application.

MarketPlace Booth

         $25.00 for Exhibitors

Food Vendors - separate than exhibitor. Please contact us if you are interested in being a food vendor.

$25.00 for Food Vendor

Cardboard Car Derby - Gravity Propulsion only. Two Divisions (drivers):  8-17, and 18 and up.   HAVE FUN and be creative!!

Entry fee is $10.00 per driver.  (maximum of two separate drivers per car.)

 

Power:  Minimum of $10 but will be determined by needs. 220 power is NOT available.   Each exhibitor will need to provide their own extension cords.
Water:  If water needs are low, there is no fee for it. We ask that you bring buckets and we will help you transport the water.

 

Exhibitor Application Form

Please read the Exhibit Criteria before completing the application. The Exhibitor Agreement  will provide you more complete information. Thank you.

A panel reviews the applications on a regular basis, you will be notified by email or phone when the review process is complete. Payment is requested only AFTER you are notified.

PLEASE NOTE: If you need power or water your application needs to be received by August 16th, 2010.