VENDOR INFO & APPLICATION - ISIS FEST 2007

GENERAL INFORMATION

Isis Fest, July 18-22, 2007, is a grand gathering of eager Egyptophiles, Egyptomaniacs, and ancient Egyptian spiritual revivalists, along with avid afficionados of the Bedouin, Berber, Kabyle, Ouled Nail and other traditional tribes of north Africa and the Middle East.

The Isis Fest Egyptian New Year Jubilee & Bast Bazaar is presented by the Temple of Isis in Geyserville. It is an extended weekend outdoor festival, a costumed theme event celebrating the myths and traditions of the magical cultures of ancient Egypt and the tribal traditions of that area, all flourishing right here in the beautiful rural northern California wine country of Sonoma County, 75 miles north of San Francisco.

You are invited to come and discover an amazing place where gods and goddesses become flesh again, and where our theatrical flying carpet brings the magic of exotic belly dances and flamboyant tribal music and dances to life. All this will be produced at the wonderful facilities of Isis Oasis Retreat Center ("Little Egypt") whose lovely grounds evoke ancient Egyptian goddesses and myths. In addition Isis Oasis is populated with an extraordinary, beautiful menagerie of unusual cats and birds from Africa and other parts of the world.

Isis Fest takes pride in showcasing a myriad of unique talents, by gathering quality crafts, artistry, music, dance and live theater performances, as well as ancient spiritual ceremonies, academic Egyptology teachers, plus music and dance classes, all in a colorful themed atmosphere of delightful visual surprises.

We invite you to take advantage of this distinctive opportunity as a merchant participant in our old north African village suq, the "Bast Bazaar."

Location: Isis Oasis Retreat Center, 20889 Geyserveille Ave. Geyserville, CA

Dates: 18 - 22 July 2007

Times:**
Wed (18th): 3 - 6 PM [vending optional]
Thur (19th): 12 AM - 6 PM
Fri (20th) : 11 AM - 8 PM
Sat (21st): 11 AM - 6 PM
Sun (22nd): 11 AM - 2 PM

Contact info:
Isis Fest
c/o Isis Oasis,
20889 Geyserville Ave.,
Geyserville, CA 95441
email: vend@isisfest.net
vending webpage: http://www.isisfest.net/vendors_isisfest.html

Booths: approx. 10' x 10' Some have optional camping space adjacent (behind); please indicate if you require that. Several pre-built booths will be available (first) to those coming by air, or most needing them for other reasons. All booths will be in a fairly compact area, some have shade, some do not. If you have questions, or special needs, please ask (vend@isisfest.net)

To provide maximum traffic of all Isis Fest attendees to the vending area there are two performance spaces adjacent to the vending, the big Bedouin Tent and the Circle of Isis Outdoor Stage, plus one ceremonial site also. There will be a village fountain, where water bottles & jugs can be filled. Processions are planned for Friday and Saturday afternoons specifically to draw attention to the merchants' wares. We will do our very best to accomodate everybody's needs and desires, but final booth placement is the sole prerogative of Isis Fest.

Wednesday is our check-in day with only a couple of workshops, dinner and a very important ceremony (Burial of the Spirit of the Old Year). We expect the core group and the most serious Egyptophiles & performers to arrive. Thursday begins the full workshop schedule with many of our most important teachers. It IS the day of Egyptian New Year with the Jubilee Celebration Ceremony and performance in the evening, plus the Fundalini Rising dance afterwards. See the Schedule page for more about ceremonies & performances. The Workshop page for more about them.

Setup:
Wed: 12 - 3 PM (all vehicles out by 2:30)
Thur: 8 - noon (all vehicles out by 11:30)
We need all vendors to be set up and open for biz by noon, at the latest, on Thursday. Any exception must be pre-approved. During vehicle access hours, you will not be able to drive right up to your booth space, but perhaps only about 100-200 feet from it.

**Vending booths in the suq (Bast Bazaar) will NOT be open after dark.

Cleanup & packout:
Sunday: 2:30 - 6 PM
[Sat 7:30-9 by advance permission only ($30 special access fee applies)]
All Isis Fest related vehicles must be gone from the venue by 7:30 PM on Sunday, unless you have booked an additional night of lodging.

If you will need help with setup or tear-down from one of our volunteers, please arrange this in advance, and please offer baksheesh for service rendered. Just a FEW volunteers will be available for this. Vending permitted in designated spaces ONLY.

All items being represented must meet the Isis Fest "look & feel" requirements. There will be no outside food vendors. The experienced Mummy's Kitchen staff at Isis Oasis will provide a full meal program plus snacks and drinks available on the spot for walk-in needs (if you want to take advantage of the food plan, vegetarian or omnivore, please sign up in advance this through the registration link). Also the venue will operate a tea house in the Bedouin Tent adjacent to the Bast Bazaar area, with tea and snacks.

Rates for Vendors:
Vendor Fee $130 (must be received with this application).
This single fee is a minimum against 10% of gross (whichever is greater). You must ascertain & present sales records, along with whatever further fees may apply, to the the vending coordinator before leaving the site on Sunday. Your vending fee includes Isis Fest gate-fee for the full event ($65 value) for one (1) person only [includes ceremonies, lectures, performances & exotic animal tour, but does not include food, classes or workshops]. If you require a helper for your booth that person must also be registered for the day(s) they will be onsite.
Vendors must be setup by 11 AM Thursday [vehicles off lot by 10:30]

Please mail form and payment in check or postal money order to: Isis Fest Vending, c/o Isis Oasis, 20889 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, CA 95441. Make check payable to Isis Fest. Or pay online with Paypal (preferred): http://www.isisfest.net/vendors_isisfest.html

Costuming:
The theme event concept of Isis Fest must be understood. THE VISION:
We are attempting to re-create a real sense of ANCIENT Egypt plus
a mix of TRADITIONAL folkloric costumes & culture of north African tribes:
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Nubia + the wider Middle East.

Everyone's costuming MUST be in general alignment with this thematic concept -- "Celebrating the Spirit of Ancient Egypt and Tribal North Africa -- everybody (vendors, performers, staff and other attendees) -- there will be no "gawkers" at this event, only participants (to some extent or other). We won't be completely anal about costuming, but we really seek to create a look & feel of another time, another place. We request that you do make a sincere effort to cooperate with the costume theme while in public onsite (pool area is clothing optional, so that is an exception). Even the ordinary year-round Isis Oasis staff workers will be in costume for Isis Fest.

This is not Renaissance Faire, Burning Man, Tribal Fest, Rakkasah, Goddess Fair, Fairy Fest, or any other event you have ever been to. It is unique. Please study the whole website to understand the vision and the melieu desired. Weave your own fantasy, but find a way it can relate and fit into ours. That will be much appreciated.

We accept TRADITIONAL (pre-1920 or pre-Westernization) costuming from the entire Middle East as relevant. We will endeavor to put more inspirational costume resources on the website over the coming months. But please do your own research and costume construction, if you are not already so equipped. Besides its fun!

Merchandise:
Obviously, we also desire that merchandise being sold fit into this thematic vision for Isis Fest. PLEASE understand we are creating a UNIQUE event, and we DO expect you to assist us in that endeavor. Think "Customize" for the stock you will bring to this event specifically. Please get into the conceptual fantasy we are working to present, and find win-win ways to work with us on it. We can ALL have fun with this, and have much to share with each other in the process. If you question the appropriateness of your merchandise for our event, please ask before you send in your application fee (vend@isisfest.net).

All vendors (and their workers) must be in appropriate costume attire. Booths must be staffed and open during the designated hours. Items & services sold must be approved by Isis Fest.

Vendors will receive confirmation of acceptance shortly by email (and a vending contact phone #). A final information packet will be sent about 3 weeks before the event. Fee payment must accompany application. We appreciate your participation.

Proceeds from Isis Fest will benefit the exotic animal sanctuary that the Temple of Isis maintains in Geyserville.

NOTE: Isis Fest reserves the right to expel any participant, without refund, due to unsafe or disruptive behavior, or for failure to adhere to event costume and theme guidelines. It is the responsibility of participants to comprehend and accept the Isis Fest concept, to come with a positive attitude and intent to play cooperatively and enjoy the festival, and to be responsible for one's own choices and actions while here.

• Also, Sonoma county has high fire danger in the summer, and stringent fire regulations will apply to all attendees of Isis Fest, as required by the venue.
• No personal pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are permitted [dancers with snakes excepted, of course].
• Isis Fest is a drug and alcohol free event; wine (VERY Egyptian) may be served in moderation by Mummy's Kitchen at some dinners, that being the only exception.
• Isis Oasis has a no smoking policy. We are trying to get them to allow 1 designated smoking area, however, IF that is approved, it will not be in the vending area, but in the parking lot behind the lodge.

OK, that's a lot to absorb.
And also there will be a lot going on at Isis Fest with performances, processions, plays, ceremonies, music & dance classes, arts & craft (etc) booths, Egyptological lectures, tours of the exotic cats and birds, an 'archaeological' dig for the kids, plus the hot tub, swimming pool, sauna, dining pavilion, the beautiful grounds of Isis Oasis, the swan and duck pond (with real Egyptian geese) etc.

At the same time, know that Isis Oasis is a retreat center, there is a generally laid back feel to it (along with its cool Egyptomania decor). And . . .

People will be coming to the event for many different reasons, but all with some significant attraction to the general themes of ancient Egypt and/or traditional North African & Middle Eastern tribal culture, and all with enough involvement (and courage) to come in costume. We hope you will use this time as more than just a vending opportunity, but also for networking, for sharing and learning, and for a bit of personal R&R. All that would be right in the spirit of Isis Fest! Let's enjoy our time together at the festival we are building here in 2007.
--- Phoenix Firehawk, Isis Fest coordinator

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DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE and/or SERVICE TO BE OFFERED AT ISIS FEST:

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URL(s) of webpage(s) where we can view examples of your merchandise or learn more about your services:

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Please check the boxes below, indicating you have read all the vending info:

[ ] I understand the costuming requirements and agree to adhere to them, and to have anyone helping with my vending booth adhere to them also.

[ ] I have read all the vending form & event descriptive info therein and agree to vend my merchandise and/or service specifically in the theme and spirit of Isis Fest.

[ ] Isis Fest, Isis Oasis and the Temple of Isis cannot be held liable for your personal choices, 'Acts of God/dess' or other occurences which are unforeseen and beyond their control. In such circumstances, refunds will not be made (fees may be applied towards participation in next year's event, where appropriate).

[ ] Warning: High Fire Danger requires vigilance and care by all.

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Please mail form and payment in check or postal money order to: Isis Fest Vending, c/o Isis Oasis, 20889 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, CA 95441. Make check payable to Isis Fest. Or pay online with Paypal (preferred): http://www.isisfest.net/vendors.html and then mail in or email the application form (vend@isisfest.net)

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