The Offices of Student Activities and Student Center Operations will be hosting this year's Spring Fling on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. This year's theme is "It's a Green Spring Fling".
Please check back for more information, as this site will be updated periodically. Main
Campus Program Board’s site www.temple.edu/mcpb will have an updated list of the week’s events as well as an explanation of the contest they are hosting for student organizations. We look forward to your participation in this year’s program.
APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE is March 31, 2008.
Applications for your participation at Spring Fling will be available in the Office of Student Activities, or you may download them below. Please pay particular attention to which application you are downloading. They are available for university departments, student organizations, and vendors. We ask that you print two copies, one completed and turned in with payment to our office and one for your records. All applications and payment must be submitted in person to the Office of Student Activities.
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Spring Fling - Dates & Deadlines
Applications Available: March 10, 2008
Application Deadline: March 31, 2008
March 24, 2008 - Deadline for bands' press kits/music samples
April 7, 2008 - Last day bands will be notified if performing
April 15, 2008- Spring Fling!
Information to Know
Specifications
Booth size - 10 ft. x 10 ft.
Table size - 6 ft. x 2 1/2 ft.
Electricity - 110 Volt, provided in a quad box, near your location
Water - access to a hose near your designated location
Parking - if you paid for Parking ahead of time, you will be allowed to park in an assigned lot on campus.
Restrictions:
No alcohol at, in, or near your space.
No music is allowed at your space.
All booths, spaces, etc., must close at 4:00pm sharp.
Electricity and water may not be available at all locations.
There are a limited number of booths and spaces available; they are assigned on a first come first serve basis.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Payment must accompany completed applications in the form of certified check or money order - personal checks will not be accepted. If paying in person, cash will be accepted.
Items sold or given away at your space must be acquired legally - i.e. no bootleg tapes, cd’s etc.
No credit card signups permitted.
Refunds if appropriate will be processed 10 days after the event.
Setup for booths is restricted to between 9 am and 11 am. Your vehicle will not be allowed on the closed streets after 10 am under any circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is Spring Fling going to be on campus this year?
Spring Fling will be on Liacouras Walk from Montgomery Avenue to Norris Street, 13th Street from Montgomery Avenue to Norris Street and Berks Mall from Liacouras Walk to 12th Street.
2. I don’t know where my booth is. How can I find out its location?
The Office of Student Activities will have an information booth set up at 13th Street and Berks Mall. Please visit this booth. The information is available only on the day of the event.
3. Can I set up my booth earlier than 9 am?
No. We will still be in the process of setting up booths, tables, sound equipment, etc. until 9 am and traffic on 13th Street will be limited to service vehicles only.
4. I didn’t ask for electricity, water, tables, booths etc. Can I get them today?
All requests for booths, spaces, electricity or water during Spring Fling must be requested and approved in advance of the event. We cannot accommodate walk-up requests.
5. Will my booth be close to the center of activity?
Unfortunately, everyone cannot have a booth by the Bell Tower area. We assign booths on a first come first serve basis. We also make every attempt not to place you next to a vendor that might compete with you. Sometimes, due to a lack of space, you might be close to or next to someone who sells the same item as you.
6. I’ve been at Temple’s Spring Fling for the past 10 years and always had a spot at the corner of... Why am I not at the same spot this year?
A. Your application was probably received late.
B. Your vehicle can no longer be accommodated in the same spot or place.
C. We have decided to put you somewhere else due to the needs of the program.
7. The merchandise I sell is very valuable and I cannot afford to get it wet. When do you make the call for a rain date? Can I get my money back if it starts to rain and I don’t sell anything?
We usually make the decision to postpone Spring Fling for a rain date by 2 pm the day before. If it does start to rain during the day, we cannot give you a refund. We highly recommend that you get a canopy booth that will protect your merchandise from a downpour. We will not issue refunds due to slow sales or inclement weather.
8. Can I bring my own tables and chairs?
No. All tables and chairs are provided by Temple University and our staff.
9. I want to play music at my booth/space etc. Is it allowed?
No amplified sound is allowed at individual booths.
10. I plan to have a barbecue at my booth/space. Where can I dump the hot coals (grease etc.) after I am done?
Coals can be dumped onto the street after the event is over at 4 pm. Temple grounds crew staff will clean it up. You may not dispose of oil, grease or any such material on the grass or on University property. You will be fined if you do so.
11. My display has items that require stakes, poles etc., to be put into the ground. Are there any restrictions? What if I want to set up my own booth in a space that I requested?
All such requests must be indicated on the application. We will allow such items on a case-by-case basis. We have the right to refuse or change a location if you gave incomplete information.
12. I requested electricity/water at my booth and it’s not there. I have to go all the way to the next booth to tap into it.
Electricity is provided in the form of a quad box near your booth/space. Other booths requesting such items will also access this quad box. You will have to bring your own extension cord so that you may access electricity. The same applies for the water supply.
13. I don’t want your electricity. I have a generator. Where can I put the generator?
Due to problems in the past, we restrict the locations where a generator can be used. You must indicate on the application that you wish to bring a generator.
14. I’m in a band. How can I perform at the Bell Tower stage next year.
Submit a demo tape and press kit to the Office of Student Activities in Room 219 Mezzanine in the Student Center.
15. I changed my mind, I don’t/can’t be a part of Spring Fling. Can I get a refund?
Cancellations must be made two weeks prior to the event. Refunds will be processed 10 days after the event.
16. I paid for parking, but it’s too far away. Can’t I park on the street so I can load and unload?
If you paid for parking, you may park your vehicle in the assigned parking lot. Any vehicles left on 13th Street will be ticketed and towed.
17. Okay, I don’t want to park on the street, but my booth/space is on Liacouras Walk. Can I drive my vehicle to my spot and unload?
No. All vehicles are restricted to 13th Street for loading and unloading. Please bring hand trucks and dollies for transporting your merchandise.
18. I am doing great business at my booth/space. Can’t I keep on selling after 4 PM?
No. All booths/spaces must shut down promptly at 4pm.
19. I still have questions about Spring Fling. Where can I get some answers?
If your question has not been answered by the above list, please direct questions you may have to the Office of Student Activities at 215-204-7131.
