The 2011 Elizabeth Celtic Festival
Animal Exhibitors Information & Regulations
Our fifth year of having animal-related programs
July 16 & 17, 2011 -- 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 animal 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. There is
no fee for a single 10' x 10' space for a non-profit animal organization. You will receive 4 admission
tickets, per day, for members of your group. If you need a double space (20' frontage x 10' depth)
the charge is $25, and you will be given 8 admission tickets per day. There are no parking passes
included in this year, as in the past; please off-load your gear near the Dogs of the British Isles area
(by the Pavilion Building--also known as "The Edinburgh Stage" during this festival), and then go park
your car in the regular parking lot, accessible by County Road 17; the cost is $2 per car, per day.
(Rodeo Arena is at the far opposite side of the event...this is to show that this feature is
also available, when not being used by the Mounted Knights of the Order of Epona.)
2. Animal Exhibitor Applications will be received until June 20, 2011 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). All dogs must have a ribbon on them. The use of live bait for any exhibition is prohibited.
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,
and must display their ribbon.
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.
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. The cost of parking is just $2 per vehicle.
8. Electricity is scarce at this festival site. Electricity for loud-speakers will be
available only at the rodeo arena for demonstrations scheduled there. There will be a battery-operated
public address system, with a hands-free mic. at the 20 x 20 Dog Demo Tent. There won't be any chance
to have fans running.
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. (Every year there is someone
who believes that they can leave their car in the loading zone until someone in authority makes them
move it; please don't do this.)
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. All placement locations and schedules are subject to change without notice, based on
what the Committee deems best for the Festival and its spectators. The Committee reserves the right to enter a locked vehicle to rescue an animal in
distress at the owner's expense.
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 Pete Sonner, Animal Exhibitors Liaison. Phone: 303-693-1644
Email: happytailscavaliers@yahoo.com
Official Address: Elizabeth Celtic Festival (Animal Exhibitors), P.O. Box 2149, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Rev. 02-19-2011
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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.