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———- Forwarded message ——— From: Anna Pillow <apillow@gordonsville.org> Date: Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 8:46 PM Subject: Vendor Information and Booth Layouts To: Anna Pillow <apillow@gordonsville.org>
Hello,
This year’s Fried Chicken Festival is just a week away, and we truly appreciate you being a part of this year’s festivities! So that everyone has the information in one place, I am including the key details for next week below, and I have attached the layout map (along with booth assignments) to this email as a pdf.
Please note that the designated parking area for vendor vehicles is located at *Preddy’s Funeral Home*: 301 S Main St, Gordonsville, VA 22942 <www.google.com/maps/search/301+S+Main+St,+Gordonsville,+VA+22942?entry=gmail&source=g> .
Other important addresses:
– *Partners 1st Credit Union:* 202 S Main St, Gordonsville, VA 22942 <www.google.com/maps/search/202+S+Main+St,+Gordonsville,+VA+22942?entry=gmail&source=g> – *Gordonsville Visitor Center:* 200 S Main Street, Gordonsville, VA 22942 <www.google.com/maps/search/200+S+Main+Street,+Gordonsville,+VA+22942?entry=gmail&source=g> – *Gordonsville Town Hall:* 112 S Main St, Gordonsville, VA 22942 <www.google.com/maps/search/112+S+Main+St,+Gordonsville,+VA+22942?entry=gmail&source=g> – *North Main Location: *203 N Main St, Gordonsville, VA 22942 <www.google.com/maps/search/203+N+Main+St,+Gordonsville,+VA+22942?entry=gmail&source=g>
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask! You can reach me via email at apillow@gordonsville.org or by phone at (540)-832-1735 (M-F, 10am-4pm).
Thank you,
Anna
*GORDONSVILLE FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL*
*Saturday, October 4, 2025*
*Festival Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm*
*Downtown Main Street <www.google.com/maps/search/Main+Street++Gordonsville,+VA+22942?entry=gmail&source=g>– Gordonsville, VA 22942 <www.google.com/maps/search/Main+Street++Gordonsville,+VA+22942?entry=gmail&source=g>*
1. *Setup Time:* 7:00am-9:00 am (all vehicles must be cleared from the festival area by *9:00am*)
1. *Check In:* Upon arrival*, go directly to the entry point for the zone your booth is assigned to and check in with the volunteer posted there*. They will confirm your space number and direct you to your exact location. 2. Unload promptly at your space, move your vehicle to *designated vendor parking,* and then return to complete setup.
2. *Booth information*
1. Standard space *10’x10’* (unless otherwise arranged beforehand) 2. Bring your own *tents, tables and chairs* 3. *Tent weights are required* (no staking in pavement) 4. Keep all materials within your footprint; do not block walkways or your neighbor’s space.
3. *Event Schedule*
1. *Festival Hours:* 10:00am -4:00pm Vendors must remain open for full event 2. *No vehicles are allowed in the festival area during the event hours (10am-4pm)* 3. *Breakdown*: Begins after *4:00pm*. Vehicles may re-enter only when event area is cleared of attendees and staff give the all-clear. 4. *Important:* Vendors are required to remain open and at the festival until 4pm.
4. *Weather and Safety*
1. Event is *rain or shine* – plan for sun, wind, or showers (weights, sidewall, covers) 2. In case of severe weather or safety concerns, follow instructions from Town of Gordonsville staff or public safety.
5. *Power, Parking and Trash*
1. *Power will not be provided*. Please plan accordingly with battery packs or quiet generators (if permitted in advance) after unloading, park in *designated vendor parking area only.* 2. *Pack in, Pack out*: Remove all trash/debris from your space at day’s end.
6. *Compliance*
1. Have your *Virginia Sales Tax ID* available if requested 2. Follow all instructions from Event Staff, volunteers and public safety. 3. *Day-of assistance:* Your contacts for the event will be the volunteers at each entry point and the Gordonsville Welcome Tent
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Anna Pillow
Director, Gordonsville Visitor Center
Town of Gordonsville
200 S. Main Street <www.google.com/maps/search/200+S.+Main+Street?entry=gmail&source=g>
P.O. Box 276
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 832-1735
20250926-Vendor_Map_and_Booth_Assignments.pdf