You are invited to the first annual Wendell Woman’s business expo WITH A CAUSE! This event is highlighting our local female owned/ran businesses, and also raising awareness for mental health & domestic violence.

Sip, Shop & Sample your way through exhibits.

We are so excited to be partnering with The Purple Shoe Thrift Store for this event! We will be holding a clothing drive the day of to help raise awareness of the Purple Shoe’s Mission, which is “Shop to Stop Domestic Violence.”

Bring your girlfriend, sister, mother, daughter and friend and Share The Fun!

Great Shopping and a way to support our female businesses!
 

• Up to 12 food trucks will be positioned in the Women’s Club Parking Lot, between 2d and 3d Streets, adjacent to Cypress Street.  These trucks will operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, when The Band of Oz will stop playing.  The trucks must use local electricity to power themselves.  No generators are allowed in this area.  The cost to be in this location is $350.  Town Public Works Staff will be available to help with electrical connections Friday afternoon from 1 to 4:30 pm to assist.  They will NOT be available Saturday.
• Up to 6 food trucks will be positioned on Depot Street.  These trucks will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Main Street will be reopened at 6 p.m.  There is no electricity available in this location.  Generators or other self-power must be used.
• REGISTRATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HARVEST FESTIVAL IS NOT CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION.  YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IF YOUR APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IS ACCEPTED AND THEN PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.  ACCEPTANCE WILL BE BASED ON SEVERAL FACTORS, INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP IN THE WENDELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, PREVIOUS HARVEST FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION AND TYPE OF FOOD OFFERING.
• If possible, trucks should be positioned the afternoon of Friday, October 4^th.  Trucks must absolutely be in position no later than 7:30 a.m. October 5^th.  There will be much more traffic in the area the morning of the 5^th, as over 100 other vendors will be getting into position at the same time. 

Parade route:
Starts at the corner of 4th and Pine St. traveling west on 4th to Cypress St.,
turn left on Cypress go to 2nd Street,
turn left on 2nd Street go to Pine Street,
turn left on Pine Street and return to 4th Street.

Please communicate these rules to all the members of your parade entry:

1. Vehicles that must be registered in NC and must show a current copy of their vehicle registration before entering the parade staging area.
2. Any parade vehicle driver must be at least 25 years of age and must show a copy of their current state-issued driver’s license in order to enter the parade staging area in a vehicle.
3. Any group that includes marchers, a truck and a trailer will be required to have marchers follow the trailer.
4. Any vehicle that does not require highway registration in NC must be approved by the Chamber of Commerce for participation in the parade at least 48 hours in advance of the parade.
5. Any golf cart in the parade must have a current registration with the State of North Carolina or a current permit from the Town of Wendell.  Golf cart drivers must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
6. Candy CAN be tossed from floats; you MUST HAVE 2 adults walking along each side of the float. Floats without 2 adults will not be allowed to distribute candy.
7. Check in for all entries will be located at 4th and Pine St. (Park & Ride lot) at 9 a.m.
8. All float riders must stay on the float until the end of the parade route.
9. There must be a responsible adult on floats where children are present.
10. No squirt guns, water squirters or other similar item(s) are permitted. If found, they will be confiscated and not returned.

11. No vehicles will be allowed with loud mufflers or engines.

12. All participants must follow the instructions of designated parade officials.

13. The parade will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will last approximately 1 hour.

14. After check-in, vehicles in the parade must have a licensed driver with the vehicle keys always present.

15. It is the responsibility of parents/adults with children participating in the parade to make all necessary arrangements for pick up on 4th street where parade line up took place.

16. A fire extinguisher is required to be on every float for safety reasons.

17. No alcoholic beverages will be permitted on any parade entry at any time before or during the parade.

18. Know the parade route and listen to all parade officials and Wendell Police officers.

19. All music must be family oriented; you will be asked to turn off inappropriate music.

SAFETY FIRST!!

Thank you for participating in this year’s parade. Compliance with these guidelines will make it an enjoyable parade for everyone!

CONTACT: Roger Peterson at roger@wendellchamber.com or the chamber office at 919-365-6318