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 Last year, nearly 10,000 visitors spent a rewarding, educational day at Temple University Ambler celebrating the importance of protecting the environment and preserving their future. Each year, our exhibitors play an essential role in making EarthFest and the Kids Grow Expo a huge success.
We would like to invite you to take part in EarthFest 2008, for what we anticipate will be another terrific day of educational fun and excitement!
EarthFest 2008 will be held Friday, April 25. The event, sponsored by the Center for Sustainable Communities at Temple University Ambler, will be held, rain or shine, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ambler campus.
The mission of EarthFest is to promote environmental awareness using sustainable concepts, methods, and practices to protect and preserve our environment.
Organizations, businesses, colleges, high schools, middle schools, and individuals demonstrate sustainable concepts and technologies, and provide interactive educational displays, activities, and much more! Food and entertainment are also part of the festivities.
One of the primary goals of the Center for Sustainable Communities is developing partnerships within the surrounding communities. We believe EarthFest is a perfect opportunity for area businesses and organizations to get involved and work toward developing sustainable communities for today and tomorrow.
EarthFest partner the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, also offers their Kids Grow Expo, featuring the Junior Flower Show, as part of the event. Exhibitors for 2008 will include the Philadelphia Zoo, Franklin Institute, the Academy of Natural Sciences, Wondergy, Adventure Aquarium, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Elmwood Park Zoo, the Insectarium, and many others!
We hope that you will be among our more than 80 exhibitors that will take part in EarthFest 2008!
TO BECOME AN EARTHFEST EXHIBITOR, SIMPLY DOWNLOAD AN EXHIBITOR APPLICATION FORM.
For more information about becoming an EarthFest exhibitor, contact Jim Duffy at 267-468-8108 or duffyj@temple.edu.
 As EarthFest has grown over the years, the number of exhibitors that take part in the event has grown right along with it. Exhibitors are now located in three areas of the event - near the campus Learning Center (Exhibitor Area 1), at the Center of Campus (Exhibitor Area 2), and near the Kids Grow Expo (Exhibitor Area 3). Exhibitors will be informed of the specific location of their booth/table prior to the event - please note that booth assignments are subject to change.
VIEW EXHIBITOR DROP-OFF AND PARKING MAP HERE.
Please follow the signs once you arrive on Meetinghouse Road to where you will unload your exhibit materials. You will follow the “Loop Road” into the rear of campus, near the Learning Center and the Dining Center, to Exhibitor Area 1 (please see Exhibitor Drop-Off and Parking Map). Once you have completed unloading, you will return to the Loop Road. All exhibitors in the rear of campus are asked to park in the designated exhibitor parking location next to the Learning Center indicated on the map as Exhibitor Parking A.
VIEW EXHIBITOR DROP-OFF AND PARKING MAP HERE.
You will follow the “Loop Road” into the central part of campus to Exhibitor Area 2 (please see Exhibitor Drop-Off and Parking Map). Once you have completed unloading, you will to return the Loop Road. All exhibitors in the central part of campus are asked to park in the designated exhibitor parking location next to the Learning Center indicated on the map as Exhibitor
Parking A.
VIEW EXHIBITOR DROP-OFF AND PARKING MAP HERE.
As an exhibitor on the Kids Grow Expo side of Meetinghouse Road — Exhibitor Area 3 on the Exhibitor Drop-Off and Parking Map – please be advised that you will be asked to park in the Visitor Parking Lot right next to the event field. You will be directed to the appropriate parking location (indicated as Exhibitor Parking B on the Exhibitor Drop-Off and Parking Map). You may unload your exhibit materials in the lot and travel to your booth space located directly across from the Kids Grow Expo main tent. If you need assistance, please let us know and we would be happy to make accommodations for you.
Exhibitors are required to have their booths prepared by 9 a.m.
Takedown may not begin until 2 p.m.
A staggered arrival schedule for exhibitors - 8 to
8:30 a.m. and 8:30 to 9 a.m. - will be provided to all exhibitors two weeks prior to the event. Please try to arrive within your set-up time period. If you have a
set-up time preference, please let us know well ahead of time and we will try to accommodate your needs.
All exhibitors are provided with cover (tent) and each booth is provided with one table and two chairs (unless additional space has been requested). Special requests, such as electricity, additional tables, chairs, and booth space, must be made ahead of time.
Each booth location will be numbered to correspond with the event map located in the event program (coming soon!)
Please note that booth assignments are subject to change prior to the event.
Each exhibit will be provided with signage.
Each exhibitor receives three (3) complimentary
passes per individual - Owlbucks -
which can be used to "purchase" food. This will cover the cost of a typical lunch at the event. If you have additional individuals who will be at your booth during EarthFest, please let us know and we will supply you with additional passes. Please be sure your booth is staffed during lunch.
Food passes will be provided to you at the event.
In addition to your complimentary passes, food and beverages will be available for sale.
Restrooms may be found in Bright Hall, Dixon Hall, or Cottage Hall — all in close proximity to the festival area. Portable restroom facilities are also located next to the food tents and near the Kids Grow Expo.
EarthFest Exhibitor Communications Coordinator Jim Duffy will be available via cell phone beginning at 7 a.m. the day of the event at 267-629-9045.
 In 2008, we hope to continue expanding this educational festival. The Franklin Institute, the Academy of Natural Sciences, Adventure Aquarium, the Philadelphia Zoo, The Insectarium, the Elmwood Park Zoo, the Department of Environmental Protection, and dozens of other exhibitors have committed to being a part of EarthFest 2008.
Many past exhibitors - some of whom have been with us since the beginning - that have helped to make the event so successful are returning for what we are sure will be another exciting, fun filled year!
EarthFest carries a significant operating cost, in excess of $45,000. Sponsorship gifts offset that cost, enabling us to enhance access to EarthFest for many students, teachers, and community residents throughout the region. Most participating schools have made the event a yearly highlight of their science curricula.
One reason so many schools are able to participate in EarthFest is that we have never charged attendees — schools pay nothing beyond the cost of their own transportation. The high quality of the event and its affordability keep past participants coming back and encourage additional schools to attend each year!
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Exhibitor Area 2 (The Center of Campus)
Set-up and Takedown