The Earth Day Omaha Coalition would like to invite you to be an exhibitor or vendor for the Earth Day Omaha 2012 event!  Earth Day Omaha is the largest ecologically-focused event in Nebraska, our mission is to provide a showcase for the many charitable, scientific and educational efforts advocating for sustainable environmental practices and lifestyles.  We welcome businesses, companies, agencies and organizations that observe earth-friendly, sustainable and family-oriented ideals and practices.  Earth Day’s strength lies in the diversity of people from different communities coming together to support a common goal. We ask that only those organizations that meet these practices apply. 

Deadline for registration is April 6th, 2012

Food Vendors

EDO will provide one 10’ x 10’ space, including one folding table and two chairs.  More tables and chairs may be requested.

You are responsible for bringing a canopy if needed.

10 amps of 110 volt power or 220 volt power will be supplied. Please note your power needs on your application form (There will be $35 charge for extra power requirements)

If participants are serving non-packaged food, it will be your responsibility to obtain permits from the City of Omaha ($25) and the Douglas County Health Department ($65).

City of Omaha Contact Information: Brenda Paul
1523 S 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68108& (402) 444-4653

Douglas County Health Department Contact Information: Jere Ferrazzo
1819 Farnam Street, Ste 400 Omaha, NE 68183  (402) 444-7488

After your application is received you will be asked to provide the following to Earth Day Omaha Coalition:

• Provide EDOC with a copy of your food vendor license/permit
• Provide EDOC with a copy of your Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the City of Omaha as "additional insured"
• Provide EDOC with a copy of your Department of Agriculture license.

We ask that any food vendors applying provide both vegetarian and/or a sustainable meat option. 

Please consider your paper products used to distribute the food, absolutely no Styrofoam.

Please bring your own trash can if you think you will require one at your booth. 

The hours of the food vendor area will be 11:00a-5:00p.

All Vendors

• EDO will provide one 10’ x 10’ space, including one folding table and two chairs. 
• You are responsible for bringing a canopy if needed.
• There will be no electricity available.
• The hours of the exhibitor area will be 11:00a-5:00p.  All booths must be set up by 10:30a.
• In order to participate in Earth Day Omaha we ask that businesses, companies, agencies and organizations are those that observe earth-friendly, sustainable, healthy and family-oriented ideals and practices.  We ask that only those organizations that meet these practices apply. 
• No smoking, drugs or alcohol will be permitted at general exhibitor, vendor or food booths.
• In the spirit of Earth Day, all booth renters are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. Think about what you are handing out and leave no trace!
• Exhibitors and vendors MUST set up between the hours of 7am and 10:30am there will be volunteers available to help you with set up.
• Persons arriving after 10:30am will not have access to drive up unloading.

Fees for 2012

• Vendor $150
  • A Vendor is a Business or For-Profit Organization.  $25 of your fee must be submitted to the city by the EDOC whether you are selling an item or not.
• Food Vendor $250 + city fees
  • A Food Vendor is a Business’ selling food items.  p-packaged food items only do not apply.  $25 of your fee must be submitted to the city by the EDOC.
  • A required Food Vendor permit from the City of Omaha DCHD is $65
• Non-Profit Vendor $150
  • A Non-Profit Vendor is a non-profit 501 c 3 organizations or School selling items. $25 of your fee must be submitted to the city by the EDOC
• Non-Profit Exhibitor $50
  • A Non-Profit Exhibitor is a non-profit 501 c 3 organizations or School providing information or an activity.

This application does not guarantee a booth space. Booths are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case your application is turned down, you will receive a letter of explanation and a refund of any fees submitted. Once accepted and we receive your payment, you will be assigned a booth number and given further information.

If you are not applying online please send the below application and check or money order to Earth Day Omaha Coalition PO Box 4252, Omaha NE 68104.