Middletown Historical Society

 Date:  Saturday, August 21, 2010

Time:  10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Parade Time:  starts at 9:00a.m.

The Middletown Historical Society hosts the Peach Festival each year on the third Saturday of August to celebrate the town's rich history.  The Festival takes place this year on Saturday, August 21, 2010, beginning at 9:00a.m. with a parade on Broad Street.  Festivities conclude at 4p.m.

Many activities are centered on Main Street.  Main Street and a portion of adjoining N Cass Street will be closed to traffic for the event.  Entertainment is scheduled throughout the day around town.  There are activities for children, a local artist exhibit, historical exhibits, a peach pie contest, crafts, music, food, games, and of course - peaches!

The Peach Festival is a rain-or-shine event!  Last year's attendance was approximately 27,000 people.

New this year, we have added a $25 surcharge for booths on Main Street and are offering a sponsorship program that includes booths nearest to Cochran Square, the focal point of the festival.  See below for more information.

You can submit your application form online and pay through Pay Pal. 

BENEFIT OF:  The Middletown Historical Society

DATE:  August 21, 2010.  This is a "rain-or-shine" event. 

PLACE:  Downtown Middletown, Delaware

FESTIVAL TIME:  9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. -- Parade starts at 9:00a.m. at Meredith Middle School (on South Broad Street).

NEW:  SPONSORSHIP BOOTHS:  All sponsorship booths include a 10 x 10 booth space and your name is placed on the back of the Peach Festival t-shirt, peach bags, and advertising.  We have a limited number of sponsorship booths and may not be able to accept everyone who applies.  Registrations must be paid in full and accepted.  You will be notified when we have received your payment.

(SOLD OUT) Premium sponsorship booths are located on the north side of Main Street, directly opposite Cochran Square.  They include the space, your logo with corporate name on the above mentioned items.  If you are entering the parade, you will have a spot at the head of the parade immediately following the honor guards and official units.  Cost is $500.00.  You will be contacted when we have received your payment.

(SOLD OUT) Standard Sponsorship booths are located on both sides of Main Street closest to Cochran Square.  Included is the space and your name on the above mentioned items.  Cost is $300.00.  You will be contacted when we have received your payment.

SPACES:  You are welcome to use as much space as necessary to adequately demonstrate your craft with a maximum limit of 3 spaces (10'x10' each).  Unless you indicate otherwise, we will assume a 10' x 10' space.

SPACES SOLD OUT ON MAIN STREET, BUT THERE ARE STILL GOOD SPACES AVAILABLE OFF MAIN ST. 

EXPECTATIONS:  By participating in the Peach Festival, Crafters are asked not to sell peaches, but can sell peach industry related items.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Please include a description of your product, craft or pitch on your application.  All booth operators must provide their own tables, tents, chairs and displays.  Unfortunately, no electricity hook-ups are available.  No generators are allowed.  No vehicles and or trailers will be allowed in any of the rented spaces.

COST:  Crafters are charged $100.00 for 1 space on Main Street; all other areas are $75.00.  All other type booths are charged $125.00 for each space on Main Street; all other areas are $100.00. 

SET-UP, CLEAN-UP, Etc.:  Set-up will only be on Saturday morning from 6:00a.m. to 8:00a.m.  You are responsible for cleaning up your area and removing your trash at the end of the festival.  Time slots, booth numbers, approximate location, entry point and parking information will be sent via e-mail in June/July.

FESTIVAL QUESITONS & REQUEST FORMS:  Preferably, send an e-mail to mhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.  We will be checking e-mail regularly and will respond to you as soon as possible.  You may also call (302)378-7466 -- This is a voice mail system so please speak clearly and leave your name, phone number and address.  A member of the Peach Festival Committee will return your call as soon as possible.