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Nikon and The Brevard Nature Alliance present the Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival Brevard Community College, Titusville Campus 1311 North U.S. Highway 1, Titusville January 23 - 28, 2008 -- Titusville, Florida A celebration of birds and wildlife. |
A Message to Prospective Exhibitors
from Barbara Hoelscher, Festival Coordinator
All booths for the 2008 SCBWF Exhibit Center are filled.
The online registration is now closed.If you are interested in joining a waiting list, please print a registration form, complete it in pen and fax it to Barbara Hoelscher at 321-383-2517.
That form will be dated for first-come-first-serve selection in the event a registered exhibitor withdraws. That form will also be included in the contact information for the 2009 Festival.
The 11th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival is scheduled for January 23rd through 28th, 2008. Artists, craftspeople, educators, organizations, businesses, and government agencies specializing in nature, wildlife, birding, paddling, and eco-tourism are enthusiastically invited to exhibit at the Festival. Festival attendees come from Florida, the United States, and the World to enjoy this unique event.The Festival will be headquartered in the Gymnatorium at Brevard Community College-North Campus, 1311 North U.S. Highway 1, Titusville. All Seminars and Workshops will be held there and most Field Trips will originate there. The Exhibit Area will be located in the Gymnatorium, as will the Art Competition and Silent Auction.
Exhibit set up:
Wednesday - 6:00am 1:00pm
Thursday - 6:00am - 12:00pmExhibit Area Hours:
Wednesday 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm 6:00pm
Friday, Saturday - 9:00am - 6:00pmExhibit breakdown:
Saturday - after 6:00pm
Sunday - 8:00am - 11:00amCampus Security will be provided by BCC; additional 24-hour security is provided within the exhibit area handled by the Brevard Nature Alliance. During Exhibit Area hours Exhibitors are expected to monitor their booths and inventory, and not leave their booths unattended.
- Because of the popularity of the Festival and its extensive Exhibitor waiting list, there will be a two-booth limit on exhibitor space, and booth registrations will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- The Opening Reception will be held from 5:00pm 6:00pm on Wednesday, January 23rd in the Exhibit Area. Exhibitors may set up during Wednesday and open their exhibits at 1:00pm to take advantage of the energy of the Opening Reception. However, Wednesday set up is optional, not mandatory.
- The Afternoon Social will be held each day in the Exhibit Area, from 5:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday, January 24th through Saturday, January 26th.
- The Art Competition will be conducted by the Titusville Art League as an individual Festival activity. A panel of five judges, one being a respected area artist will judge the Art Competition entries. Prizes will be awarded. Exhibitors are welcome to compete.
- The Silent Auction will be held in the Exhibit Area to benefit the Festival. The Festival is the primary fundraiser for the non-profit 501(c)(3) Brevard Nature Alliance. In addition to producing the Festival each year, the BNA sponsors and supports educational programs and community activities to enhance the natural environment and maintains a database to support nature-based activities on the Space Coast. Funding derived from the Festival enables the BNA to continue its work. We appreciate Exhibitor donations to the Silent Auction to help reach funding goals. In addition to supporting the BNA, your donation will generate additional publicity for your product. Please contact Barbara.
Festival events and exhibits promotions and advertisements run throughout the year in many National Publications, associated organization newsletters, and local, state, and national newspapers. Additional promotion of the Exhibit Area is prominently featured on the Festival web site www.nbbd.com/fly, which is regularly updated.
Complete the Registration Form to reserve your booth. You have the choice of registering online or printing out the form to fax or mail. Returning Exhibitors will be given preference of the same booth location in 2007 with receipt of paid registration by October 15, 2007.
Contact information: Barbara Hoelscher, SCBWF Coordinator, bjkhoelscher@gmail.com, 321-268-5888 (vce), 321-383-2517 (fax)
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