It is time for the 20th Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion held August 14 – 17, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove on the riverfront. Everyone is excited. Vendors began calling in December for information. Please review the information and the application We expect to sell out early this year so please do not wait until the last minute if you want to participate in this exciting historical event! The 2007 event was a very successful event with perfect weather and a great crowd for both days and we expect the 2008 event to be just as successful and exciting.130,000 family members gathered together for a weekend of fun, inspiration, education, entertainment, and love that focuses on the historic strengths and values of the African-American family!  

The success and popularity of the BFRC exist because of the relationships and friendships with the vendors, non-profits organizations, entertainers and sponsors. If you are a previous vendor, we invite you to join us this year renewing friendships and making new ones. If you are a new vendor, we invite you to join us making new friends and building new relationships.  

The fee for food vendors is $1,300 and the fee for merchandise vendors is Kroger Plaza $650, Statue $500, Yeatman's Cove $450. Vendors must have liability insurance. This year entertainment and programming on Yeatman’s Cove will continue until 6:00 p.m. To guarantee your participation the application and fee must be received by the due date. Please remember once the fees are paid there will be no refunds.

All vendors will be assigned a booth location upon completion and approval of the site map. An early response is encouraged. Merchandise that displays “Black Family Reunion” in any fashion is prohibited.

Hours of Operation for Vendors on Aug. 16th &17th
Kroger Plaza area: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Statue: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Yeatman’s Cove: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Vendors selected are required to staff their booths during the entire time frame.
 
Insurance

  • Once accepted as a vendor, every vendor/exhibitor must have liability insurance listing Cybervillage/Black Family Reunion as an additional insured.

  • Liability insurance must be in place and received by Black Family Reunion by August 9, 2008.

Application

  • Please read the application carefully and provide all information requested.

  • The fee must accompany the application. Deadline is July 28, 2008 for FOOD VENDORS.

  • The fee must accompany the application. Deadline is August 1, 2008 for MERCHANDISE VENDORS.

  • Health Department Application deadline is July 21, 2008. It can be returned earlier.

  • The Black Family Reunion reserves the right to limit vendor duplications and to approve or deny any vendor application.

  • Vendors cannot sell or giveaway drinks.

  • Download/Print  - HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPLICATION & GUIDELINES (you must print and complete)

  • Download/Print  - FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION (you must print, complete and return with payment)

  • Download/Print  - MERCHANDISE VENDOR APPLICATION  (you must print, complete and return with payment)

Meeting

  • All vendors within a 50-mile radius of Cincinnati are required to attend the vendor meeting to be held Monday, August 4, 2008. Location to be determined. Information will be mailed to vendors past the 50-mile radius after the meeting. 

I’m looking forward to working with everyone. If you have any questions please email me at bfrvendor.hinton@hotmail.com or leave a message at 513.821.7721.