CENTRAL IOWA BEAD BASH                                           Sept. 26 & 27 2008
MARSHALLTOWN, IA
Best Western Regency  Hwy 14 & 30



This event is currently being promoted and organized by Brent Long and Amy Gehlrs.  I thank everyone that supported me in the past, but I am no longer able to do the job that should be done from this distance and I thank Brent and Amy for taking this over and look forward to seeing it continue.  As their information becomes available, I will post it here for everyone.  Thanks, Pat

 

Advertising will be done through press releases in as many surrounding area
newspapers as will run the release.  Additional ads will be run in the Des
Moines Register, Ames, Newton, Marshalltown Tribune, Bead & Button, and Bead Work magazines.  Flyers will be distributed through as many bead shops as I can possibly find.  All feasible efforts will be made to bring you a crowd of beaders.  There will be a two dollar admission at the door to the public.

Lodging: Best Western Regency 641-752-6321, Comfort Inn 641-752-6000, Econo Lodge 641-753-3333

6th Annual Bead Bash

Sept 26th and 27th, 2008

Best Western Regency – Marshalltown

It’s time to get geared up for the BEAD BASH in Marshalltown!!

We will be having it Friday the 26th from 5-9 and Saturday the 27th from 10-5. Set up time will be Friday from 10-5.

We will be advertising in the same places as previous years. Press releases and ads will be sent to & be placed in the DM Register, Ames, Newton, Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown, Waterloo and other local newspapers. We will also get listed in the beading magazines and all free listings we can find.

Last year we had the customers sign up on "this year’s" postcards, and we will do this again. I am planning on getting postcards printed, so get me a number you will be able to send out, as soon as possible. (People respond to postcards well, this is our best advertising.) I also will be sending a poster to those of you who have a store front. NOTE: If you have places that you could post them, please make sure to get one (or more) and post them around your towns.

Last year I drove around and posted signs at conveniece and grocery stores. I spent a couple of days doing this and only got north and west of Marshalltown covered. If I can send anyone some, and have you, at least hit the ones you drive by, I will GREATLY appreciate it.

We will continue to have a fee at the door, this will help to give us a count as to guests, and give them reason to stop at the door and sign up for next year’s postcard.

We will ask that you take charge of your booth and keep it presentable. Drapes should cover your tables and hang to the floor to cover all items stored beneath your tables. No early tear downs. You will also be responsible for securing all cords to the floor to prevent accidents.

You will be responsible for collecting Iowa sales tax, which is currently 7%. Temporary Tax Permits will also be available to those who need them.

I have already had positive responses from some new vendors, so we should see some new faces and some are returning after giving our show a year or two off.

Bead Bash Application

Please fill out and return with your payment to: (Make checks out to

Amy’s Creative Bead)

Amy Gehrls PO Box 453 Iowa Falls, IA 50126

You may also call with credit card info to:

Amy’s Creative Bead 641-648-3282

Amy’s Cell 515-689-2944 Home 641-316-4455

Name:_______________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________

e-mail address:_________________________Phone_______

Booth Space and style:

_____6’ table $75 (6’x5’ space and table)

_____8’ table $90 (8’x5’ space and table)

_____10’ x 10’ space $150 (one table)

_____10’ x 10’ corner $200 (one table) A VERY Limit number!!!

First come, first serve!!!!!

Extra Tables: $15 each

_____6’ tables (limited number available)

_____8’ tables

Electricity:Free Bring your own cords and tape to secure them.

Total: Spaces + tables =_________________

I agree to hold harmless all individuals involved with the Bead Bash for damages, injury or loss associated with the Bead Bash event.

Signed:___________________________________________Date:________________