White Center’s Holy Family Parish is holding a Community Street Fair on Sept. 11th and 12th on Roxbury with food, fun vendors, both a chili and salsa cook-off, live music and much more.

They’re also looking for vendors, so if you’re interested you’re asked to please contact the parish office at (206) 767-6200 or via e-mail at office@hfseattle.org.

Here are the event details:

WHAT: Holy Family Community Street Fair.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11th from 9am – 6pm and Sunday, Sept. 12th from 9am – 4pm.

WHERE: 9622 20th Ave SW & Roxbury in White Center

INFO: Principal Frank X. Cantwell says:

“The theme of our Street Fair is ‘honor the diversity of our community.’

So many of the events in the community tend to honor only one nationality at a time.

We are trying to get everyone together at once.”

Here’s the poster:

More info available at their website here.

White Center’s 87th annual(!) Jubilee Days is set for the weekend of July 14-18, and there’s still room for Vendors, including artists, crafters, farmers, food (including mobile vendors), non-profits, community groups, and many other types of businesses.

Jubilee Days is an excellent White Center tradition that offers a great opportunity to reach members of our diverse community, as well as people from across Seattle who come here for the carnival, great band line-up, local products, and an all-around good time.

The 2010 Theme is “Come Together, Embrace Our Differences,” and it will take place on 17th Avenue SW, between 98th and 102nd, with a musical stage and beer garden.

This year’s festival will mark the 22nd year that White Center has participated in a Seafair-sanctioned community event.

This year will also include:

• A locally-grown Farmers Market
• A fireworks display to kick off the event
• Returning vendors, volunteers, musical and magic performers, carnival, children’s entertainers and more
• The famous Beer Garden
  
• Golf Tournament
• Parade

Vendor fees range from $50-$120, and cover booth space for both days of the event. Electricity is available at an additional cost.

Here are the full details, as posted on the Jubilee Days website, which also includes downloadable forms:

Want to be a Vendor at Jubilee Days? We Hope You Do!

Jubilee Days will be bigger and better than ever in 2010 – a carnival with rides, music stage, beer garden, parade, and expanded street fair with a broader base of vendors. Jubilee Days vendor booths are now open to artists, crafters, farmers, restaurants, mobile food establishments, non-profits, community groups, and almost any other type of business! Jubilee Days offers an excellent opportunity to reach members of White Center’s diverse community, as well as people from across Seattle who come to Jubilee Days for the carnival, great band line-up, local products, and an all-around good time.

Basic Info for Prospective Vendors:

Days/Hours: Saturday July 17th from 10am-midnight (though some vendors choose to close earlier, between 8pm and midnight) and Sunday July 18th from 10am-6pm.

Location: The street fair will be on 17th Avenue SW, between 98th and 102nd, adjacent to the musical stage and beer garden.

Fees: Vendor fees range from $50-$120 (much less than many other festivals) and cover booth space for both days of the event. Electricity is available at an additional cost.

Booth Set-up: Vendor check-in will take place prior to the opening of the event, about 6:30am-9am. Specific booth location assignments will be made approximately one week prior to the festival, and are subject to change up until the day of the festival. Vendors will need to supply their own tables, chairs, tents, etc.

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Ready to Apply to be a Vendor?

All vendors must submit a completed application, with payment. Applicants will be provided with additional info after being approved.

1. Click here to download the Vendor Application (PDF file) and fill it out

2. Choose your payment method

• Credit Card or PayPal: Click here to add the type of booth(s) you want to the cart. When you check out, you will be taken to the PayPal site where you can enter your card information or just log into your account if you have one. Include your PayPal receipt or confirmation number with your application when you submit it.
• Check: Make check payable to White Center Jubilee Days and mail it in with your application

3. Mail your completed Vendor Application to:

White Center Jubilee Days VENDORS
1612 SW 114th St. PMB 198
White Center, WA 98146

Questions?

Please contact Lauren at vendors@jubileedays.org or (206) 350-9613.

*Food vendors are required to have the applicable Food Service Permits. Permit info and applications, as well as lists of food exempt from permit requirements are available from King County: http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ehs/foodsafety.aspx.

*Goods and services sold by vendors must be legal to sell to persons of all ages in King County and the State of Washington, and should not include weapons (real or toy) or other hazardous items.

Holy Family Parish is sponsoring “El Carnaval” on Satrurday, Aug. 29th from 10am-10pm and Sunday, Aug. 30th from 10am-4pm at their campus in White Center.

The entire community is invited to meet their neighbors, and here are the details:

WHAT: Holy Family Parish’s “El Carnaval” Street Fair

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10am to 10pm and Sunday, Aug. 30th from 10am to 4pm

WHERE: Holy Family Church, located at 9622 20th Ave SW at Roxbury

INFO: The fair will have:

• Vendors
• Bands
• Children’s activities
• Food
• Bingo
• A beer garden
• Many other fun activities

They are planning to close 20^th Street from Roxbury for one block between the Parish and the School, and will open this area to the entire community for an opportunity to meet our neighbors. The school will also be open to all.

“Holy Family Parish School has a rich history having served the White Center community for over 80 years.

We are a very diverse community and we are welcoming everyone to come together to have a lot of fun.

We would love to see the entire White Center community come together to meet each other and have fun!”

For more info, visit the Holy Family Parish website here.

VOLUNTEERS/VENDORS: If you would like to participate as a vendor or as a volunteer in “El Carnaval,” or have questions please feel free to e-mail principal@hfseattle.org or call 206-767-6640.

White Center’s 21st Annual “Jubilee Days” Street Fair is coming Saturday and Sunday July 18th and 19th, celebrating our community this year with the theme, “Living The Dream.”

Here are the details:

WHAT: White Center’s 21st Annual “Jubilee Days” 2-day Street Fair

WHEN: Saturday, July 18th from 10am – 11pm and Sunday, July 19th from 10am to 6pm

WHERE: 16th Avenue SouthWest between Southwest Roxbury Street and Southwest 100th Street White Center, WA. 98108

COST: It’s FREE! Lots of FREE PARKING!

Saturday, July 11th at Noon: A Golf Event at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila

SATURDAY, JULY 18th – 10am to 11pm & SUNDAY, JULY 19th 10am to 6pm:

• Sat. at 1:30pm: A 1K “Microthon” Fun Run
• Saturday at 2pm: Parade, starting at SW 112th St, Heading North to SW 100th St
  • Check In: Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 12:30 to 1:00
  • Assembly Staging: at McDonalds in White Center
  • Award Categories – Classic and antique Cars, Specialty, Novelty, Drill Teams, Marching Bands, and commercial groups.
  • Walking, Marching and Dancing units (carried by the forward left-sided person)
  • Distribution of objects, such as candy, flyers, etc.: Must be handed out curbside. Please do not drop objects in the street where children may be tempted to retrieve them. No silly string. Please use litter containers.
  • FOR ENTRY FORMS CONTACT: AMANDA AMEND (253) 592-2048 or email your entry at amend2@comcast.net
• An Art Show. Wonderful Arts and Great Crafts
• Information and Food booths
• Beer Garden
• Two Stages with Entertainment!
• A Kids Center with free hands-on activities
• FREE PARKING!

INFO:

• Cleanliness – Please keep the area clean. Local businesses have supported this fun activity and with everyone’s help we can leave it as good as, or better, than we found it.
• Manners – Rude or threatening behavior will not be tolerated. Please be courteous to one another and volunteer staff as well.
• Food – Food is available in the parade staging area at Mc Donalds and from the Street Fair Food Court at the end of the parade route.
• Parade Route – Starting at SW 112th St, Heading North, to SW 100th St. Leave the area via 15th for easiest departure. You can leave your car at the beginning or end of the parade route to avoid any unnecessary walking. Please do not leave valuables in your car and lock your doors. Jubilee days is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Announcer’s Stage – Hosted by First Choice Espresso.
• Awards – Amanda Amend will contact the winners and send out the awards accordingly
• Activities – The Street Fair offers food, crafts, the Kid’s Center, entertainment on two stages, and the carnival.
• HAVE FUN!

If you’d like to volunteer, click here: http://www.jubileedays.org/Volunteer.htm

If you’d like to become a sponsor, click here: http://www.jubileedays.org/2.htm

Maps/Directions: http://www.jubileedays.org/6.htm

More information available at www.jubileedays.org.