Rentals

Northwestern Michigan Fair Association Price List - 2010

 

*Mandatory Non-Refundable Booking Fee ......................................................$50.00

Required Security Deposit ............................................................................. $300.00

 

Building Rental Fees ______________________________________Per Day:

Dick Fitch Building (145'X 44') .......................................................................... $150.00

Agricultural Commodity Building (24' X 32') ..................................................... $100.00

Tanner Building (50'X 60') ............................................................................... $350.00

4-H Exhibit Building (30'X 120') ....................................................................... $150.00

Evelyn Heim Building (72’X 50') ....................................................................... $350.00

 

Miscellaneous

Parking Lot .................................................................................................. Per Board

Full Grounds Rental (excluding campground) ............................................... Per Board

Restaurant (Mandatory additional $500.00 deposit) ................................... Per Board

 

Any & All Vendors (All vendors must have proper licensing and permits and be approved 30 Days in advance by the board) Per ___________________2 day event

 

Food Vendors ..................................................................................................$100.00

Non-Food - Paid by vendor to fair ......................................................................$50.00

 

Livestock

 

The Bundle .......................... Friday 5pm to Sunday 5pm ............................... $450.00

(Includes large arena and tower, small arena, Haberlein arena, white arena)

(Arenas will be graded prior to event)

 

Stalls ..................................................................................... Per day/Per Stall $20.00

To be assigned by campground host. Fee paid to campground host

 

Camping ............................................................................. Per Night .............. $20.00

To be assigned by campground host. Fee paid to campground host

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*NO ONE EXCEPT A FAIR BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE WILL BE ALLOWED TO

USE THE FAIRS' EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION! NO OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT WILL BE ALLOWED!

(Livestock Is Not Permitted in the Campground Area)

All lessees must have signed contract and half of cost rental 30 days in advance

of event.

Remainder must be paid within 14 days post event or an additional $100.00 will

be Required by lessee.

*Proof of a Minimum of One Million Liability Insurance Required, & Meet All Food & Fire Regulations & Licensure for Grand Traverse County/ State of Michigan.

A Blair Township Emergency Services Fire Inspection Certificate will be required contact Fire Chief Jim Carroll at 231-276-6341.

**Additional Utilities Charge May Be Added

Renters will hold Northwestern Michigan Fair Association and Recognized Affiliates Harmless.

 

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR GENERAL RULES


I. Any person renting or utilizing the Northwestern Michigan Fair Grounds and facilities will be required to abide by all regulations requirement and rules as stipulated by State of Michigan, Grand Traverse County, Blair Township and the Northwestern Michigan Fair.


2. It will be the lessee/user's responsibility to enforce any and all regulation, requirement and rules. Anyone found in violation of these regulations, requirements, rules will be immediately dismissed from the Northwestern Michigan Fair property or its rented facilities. Violators return to the property will be at the sole discretion of the Northwestern Michigan Fair Board.

 

3. Lessee's must provide written proof of Insurance Commercial, General Liability or an "Occurrence Basis" with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and/or aggregate combined single limit, personal injury, bodily injury, and property damage specifically naming the Northwester Michigan Fair Association. Additional insured endorsement to read "To the fullest extent permitted by law, the lessee or user agrees to defend, pay in behalf of, indemnity and hold harmless Northwestern Michigan Fair Association; including it's board members, association members, employees and volunteers against any and all claims, demands, suits, or losses, including all cost connected therewith, and/or damages which may be asserted, claimed or recovered against the lessee/user or any organization they represent".

 

4. All lessees/users will leave the grounds in equal or better condition prior to their use.


5. Any issues or problems will be directed to the camp hosts including, but not limited to, lights on/off, sound equipment, access to NWMF emergency contact, the on/off of watered areas, the malfunction of area facilities.


6. All fees/ money must be paid to the NWMF prior to set up and occupation including camping, stall, and vendor.


7. Stalls will be assigned and fees paid to the camp host.


8. Camping will be assigned and fees will be paid to the campground host.

 

9. Any motorized unit, trailer, camping unit is forbidden from hooking up to electricity or water in any area by the livestock facilities. Two units may camp for animal safety or security in the livestock area provided they are identified 7 days prior to camping and are approved by the Northwestern Michigan Fair Board. Failure to abide by this requirement will result in the immediate removal of any/all units to the designated campground area or removal from the NWMF facilities.


10. All parking will only be allowed to park in designated parking areas, which will include parking north of the service road behind the bams. Under no circumstances is parking to be under or between barns, buildings or covered arenas. All fire lanes must me kept open at all times which prohibit parking on roads.


II. Livestock will only be allowed to practice, exercise, and exhibit only in designated areas. No exceptions. Livestock are not permitted in campground.


12. Livestock owners are required to clean up animal waste and to put waste in manure pits. This also includes pet waste.


13. No bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, golf carts, or motorized units are allowed on inner paved pathways.


14. Alcoholic beverages must be kept or consumed at a campsite and are not allowed in exhibition areas or vehicles in livestock area. Use/possession of illegal substances will be turned over to law enforcement for appropriate action.



Building Rentals:

Buildings can be rented for reunions, wedding receptions, company picnics, graduation parties, etc..