On the third weekend of every October, the small town of Vallonia becomes alive with a host of food vendors to satisfy all hungers. Stop by and enjoy a hot (and always fresh) fish sandwich from the Driftwood Township Volunteer Fire Department. Other foods include, but are not limited to:

Also enjoy mouth-watering deserts such as:

In an attempt to continously offer a wide and diverse variety of foods, we are always looking for new and unique food vendors. If you would like to inquire about becoming one of our fine food vendors, please contact Teresa Anderson by phone at 812.216.1778. Contracts will be mailed to all pre-existing vendors.

 

TO FOOD VENDORS:
Fort Vallonia Days 2009 will be held on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th.

TIMES: 9:00am until dusk

SET UP TIMES: Friday, October 16th, 3:30pm - 7:00pm or Saturday, October 17th, 6:00am - 9:00am.
Ask a committee member wearing a red ribbon for assistance. On Saturday, the festival begins at 9:00am and the streets must be clear of all vehicles.

COST: A charge of 20% (SEE PAGE 3 for FOOD VENDOR EXPECTATIONS) of profit plus $15 for electric (if needed) or a minimum of $200, whichever is greater. The money must be paid immediately following the festival, unless you are a non-profit organization. Non-profit organizations have until December 1st, 2009 to remit payment. Our treasurer will be at the Fire Department to accept all money.

FOOD PERMITS: You will need a food permit from Jackson County Health Department to participate. If you participated in the festival last year, you should have received a notice in the mail from the Health Department. If you are new to Fort Vallonia Days, you will need to request an application. Please contact:
Jackson County Health Department, 207 N. Pine Street, Seymour, IN 47274.

A permit is recommended, but not required, for a non-profit organization. Any questions related to food permits or if you have not received a notice yet, please contact the Health Department at 812-522-6474.

CAMPING: THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO ELECTRICAL HOOKUPS AVAILABLE FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPING. Area camping is available: Starve Hollow Lake and Jackson Washington State Forest at 1-866-622-6746.

MORE INFO: There will be no direct water hook ups. There is a water source available at the Fire Department. You must provide your own container for transporting to your booth.

When returning the contract, please include a menu.

To receive a guaranteed lot, the postmark must be on or before September 19th, 2009.

IMPORTANT: You are probably aware of the fire codes from last year. All food booths where grease will be used must have a 40-B:C rated fire extinguisher. Your booth will not open unless you have one in your booth. All other booths must have a fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 2-A:10-B:C. The biggest challenge will be spacing around booths. It is imperative I have all contracts and menus back by the deadline. Once I begin placing my booths on my charts, I will not rearrange to accommodate a late contract. Please be aware, depending on construction of booths and cooking sources, some booths may need to be moved. If you have any questions about fire codes, please contact the Fire Marshall's office at 1.800.423.0765.

As of 8-1-05, these were the guidelines for food booths. NOTE: The laws are subject to change at any time and it is not the responsibility of Fort Vallonia Days to post all current laws. Please review all food guidelines before attending our annual event.

Cooking, no open flames, can be under flame retardant tent per sec. 2406.1.
Crock pot, Electric or sterno steam table, Hot dog machine/warmer, Electric skillet, Sterno, Kettle corn (enclosed burner assembly), Coffee pot, Popcorn machine, Pizza oven-gas/electric, Griddle-gas/electric, Deep fat fryer - gas/electric, BBQ smoker (enclosed burner assembly), Microwave oven, Electric "fry daddy", and Electric conveyor belt oven

Cooking, no open flame, with grease - laden vapors-can be under fire retardant tent
Deep fat fryer - gas or electric, Griddle - gas or electric, and Broiler - gas or electric
Sec. 2411.1 - Installation per the Indiana Mechanical Code (a type 2 hood is required)
Sec. 2411.2 - Venting per the Indiana Mechanical Code (flues or vents must have a 12 inch clearance from all portions of the fire retardant tent)

Cooking with an open flame (these are never allowed under a tent) These must be 10' from tent, buildings, etc. These must be covered to protect from bird droppings.
Gas burner, range, grill, Charcoal grill, and Open wood fire
Kettle corn (open flame burner assembly) and BBQ smoker (open flame burner assembly)

This list above is to be used as a guide only. If you are unsure about the fire codes and whether you are compliant, please contact the Fire Marshall's office. If Fort Vallonia Days finds you are not compliant, you will not be able to open your booth until the problem is corrected. I understand I will need a fire extinguisher with the proper rating in my booth. I agree to accept all responsibility for my personal property on display or on myself during the celebration, and I will in no way hold Fort Vallonia Days, Inc. responsible for loss, theft, or breakage caused by natural causes or vandals. I also agree to keep my own area clean and will clean up completely at the close of Fort Vallonia Days.

 

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