The 2010 Elizabeth Celtic Festival
Animal Exhibitors Information & Regulations
Our fourth year of having animal-related programs
July 17 & 18, 2010 -- Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth, Colorado
Elizabeth is 15 miles east of Castle Rock on Colorado Highway 86.
Casey Jones Park is on the east side of town.
We welcome Non-Profit Animal Organizations and Individuals to participate in the
Elizabeth Celtic Festival this year. Please carefully read the information and procedures below.
1. Non-Profit Animal Organizations are defined as groups which exist to raise public awareness
about the animals, or gain members or interest in rescue or adoptions. Non-Profit Organizations may
sell or distribute a small amount of items related to the organization (such as T-shirts, hats, and
other specialty items). This does not include goods that a Merchant Vendor would sell. The fee for a
non-profit booth is $25 per 10' x 10' space. Free admission working members of your group--you need to
provide names on a list at the gate. No free parking. Parking $2/vehicle--please pay at the gate upon arrival.
2. Animal Exhibitor Applications will be received until July 1, 2010 or until allocated space
is full. We must make our schedule of demonstrations in advance, so please do not wait until the
last moment to apply if you want to be included. This year we again plan to have a 20' x 20'
Dogs of the British Isles Exhibition Tent in which different organizations may show their dogs
in the shade, to a seated audience, who will also be under the tent (in the shade).
3. Individuals not connected to any organization, but who would like to share the talents or
beauty of their animals in short demonstrations, will have to make special arrangements with the
Liaison/Coordinator of the Animals of the British Isles. All Individuals bringing in dogs that
are not part of an animal booth, show or event, including Clan members, Vendors, Festival Participants,
Volunteers, etc. must register their pets by filling out the form (as appropriate) and signing The Waiver.
4. All Animals must be current on all State required vaccinations, healthy, non-aggressive and
on a lead at all times (except in the arena or in demonstrations). There will be covered trash cans,
so please be responsible for cleaning up your animal's waste. The Waiver on the application must be
signed. Please fill out the complete form, including the names, ages, gender and breed of your animals.
5. Booths: All exhibitors must bring their own tent, tables and chairs, water containers, hoses,
and be prepared for outdoor conditions. No loud music or generators will be allowed at the booth sites.
There are no indoor buildings for animals in this park. We encourage everyone to print the site map and
visit Casey Jones Park to see the grounds. You can arrange to meet Kathy, your Liaison, and she will be
happy to show you around.
6. Water: Well Water is available from a spigot near the arena area but will need to be hauled to
the booth area. We suggest you bring plenty of your own water and containers for your animals too.
7. Parking: The parking lot is located to the west of the festival grounds. The entrance is on CR 17
just north of Hwy 86. No free parking. Parking $2/vehicle--please pay at the gate upon arrival.
8. Electricity is scarce at this festival site. Electricity for loud-speakers will be available
only at the arena for demonstrations. There will be a battery-operated public address system, with a
hands-free mic. at the 20 x 20 Dog Demo Tent. You may choose to bring battery operated fans (you must
provide the battery power).
9. Booth Set-Up: We would appreciate all booths set up by 8:00 AM Sat., and we encourage you to set
up your booth the day before if possible. The gates officially open at 9:00 a.m., so be ready for the
public and have all your vehicles in the Parking Lot by 8:30 AM please.
10. Festival Hours: For Saturday, gates open at 9:00 a.m., but stay open into the evening until
8:00 p.m., to take advantage of the cool of the evening. Sunset is at 8:23 p.m. with "Civil Twilight"
until 8:55 p.m. We ask that animal exhibitors stay as late as possible, but certainly until the last
demo is over around 4:00 p.m. It does get hot at this event, so you and your animal's health is
paramount. However, we are not going to permit vehicles to drive on the grounds while the gates are
open and significant events are in progress (that is, thru to 7:00 p.m.). On Sunday, the gates are
open at 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.--a much shorter day.
11. Booth Take-Down: Animal exhibitors will be able to close down their booth starting at 4:00 p.m.
on Sat., or 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, or as permitted by the Festival Chairman. If no one in your group can stay
until the official take-down time, please do not apply to be in the festival. If public attendance at the
event falls off to a very low level, the Festival Chairman will make a decision whether to permit early
departure.
12. The Elizabeth Festival Committee assumes no responsibility for any losses, damages or injuries.
Each Non-Profit group must secure their belongings and merchandise to their satisfaction. The Elizabeth
Festival Committee makes no warranties, either implied or expressed, regarding numbers of spectators or
other conditions of participating and each Non-Profit group comes and participates at their own risk.
Download printable information sheet (pdf)
replicating the information on this webpage (without photos).
Application Form (pdf)
for your Non-Profit Animal Organization OR for your dog that you're bringing as a participant. Please send
this form in.
Questions: Please Contact Kathy Hallahan, Animal Exhibitors Liaison. Phone: 303-646-3271 Email: kathlouise@yahoo.com
Official Address: Elizabeth Celtic Festival (Animal Exhibitors), P.O. Box 2149, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Rev. 05-17-2010
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Elizabeth is 15 miles east of Castle Rock on Colorado Highway 86.
Casey Jones Park is on the east side of town.