June 12-14, 2009
E. H. Young Riverfront Park
Riverside, Missouri

Vendors

Kansas City Scottish Highland Games

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 12-14, 2009

E.H. Young Riverside Park,
Riverside, Missouri

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Dear Vendor,

Hello! My name is Sarah Wickens and I am the vendor coordinator for the Kansas City Scottish Highland Games. This is my sixth year as the Vendor Chair and I hope to make your experience in Kansas City a good one that will bring you back year after year.

As many of you may know, this is our 3rd year at E.H. Young Park in Riverside, Missouri. We love this location and have received very complimentary feedback from vendors. It's a new park close to major highways, the casinos and only 5 miles north of downtown Kansas City. Alongside the Missouri river, the park boasts ample flat ground, parking, shelters, an entertainment amphitheater and lots of trees, which means shade!

After last years' success of adding Friday & Saturday evening activities we have decided to extend our games to include Sunday for a 3-day event. New activities that have been added throughout the weekend are an expanded Athletics competition, a Scottish Rites Tug-of-War contest, the Kirkin of the Tartan, British Car Show, tea tasting, fly fishing lessons for the kids, Bonny Knees contests, Fire engine display, Birds of Prey display, Game of Quoit, Cloggers, Harp lessons and much more. Although it is not possible for me to enforce vendor participation all weekend long, it is STRONGLY encouraged. Folks that come only for evening or Sunday activities really want vendors there! They are ready and willing to spend their money, so don't disappoint them by going home early! Vendors wanting to stay overnight in their vehicles will be allowed to do so in the lot immediately to the east of the vending area. Note - there is no water, electricity or washroom facilities available for overnight use, so your accommodations must be "self-contained".

Please keep in mind that our current facilities only allow for up to 30 vendors. Therefore, it is extremely important to submit your completed registration form, vendor fee payment and your company's proof of liability insurance no later than April 15, 2008. If you require "Single Event" liability coverage to meet this requirement, please let me know as soon as possible. Currently, there is a list of 100+ vendors eager to participate in our Games that will be receiving this letter; however preferential treatment will be given to vendors who submit their payment and registration early and have supported us in the past.

Another good opportunity for you to reach your target market, whether you plan to attend the Games as a vendor or not, is to advertise in the program that is handed out to every Games attendee. Please contact Mark Gearon at: gro.semaghsittocsck@gnisitrevda or 816-519-3400 if you would like to inquire about advertising prices.

Lastly, I have done things a little differently this year and have included a schedule to outline the important dates and times as they pertain to you, the merchandise vendors. Please keep this schedule handy at all times throughout the weekend as set up and tear down times will be strictly adhered to.

I hope to hear from you soon and appreciate your interest in the Kansas City Scottish Highland Games!

Sincerely,

Sarah Wickens

KCSHG Vendor Chair
7834 Pennsylvania Ave
K.C., MO 64114
Email: sswicky@hotmail.com
Cell: 913-485-7794
Fax: 775-514-4314

The primary host hotel is Extended Stay America-Kansas City Airport at 11712 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153 (just off the 112th St. exit from I-29). The phone # is 816-270-7829. The cost per room per night for our block is $45 plus taxes.

The secondary host hotel is Homestead Studio Suites at 9701 N. Shannon Avenue, KC, MO 64153 (just off the Tiffany Springs Parkway exit from I-29). The phone # is 816-891-8500. In order to get the discounted room rate you MUST refer to the KC Scottish Highland Games room block when making your reservations.

Another choice for those wanting onsite, luxury accommodations is the brand new Argosy Casino Hotel and Spa at 777 NW Argosy Parkway, directly adjacent to the west of Riverfront Park and the Games. Phone 1-800-270-7711 for rates and information.