Committee reports 35 of 50 vendor spaces filled; fees set for info, crafter and merchant booths

The Pembroke Old Home Day planning committee reported that vendor recruitment is progressing, with "we filled up about 35 of the 50 spaces," a committee member said. The committee confirmed vendor fees and categories for the event and urged applicants to provide details (contact information and vehicle model where applicable) to ease check-in.

Why it matters: organizers said clear categories help avoid duplication and ensure fair placement between nonprofit information booths and merchants selling goods. The committee clarified the pricing tiers: $30 for information/"craft" booths, $45 for crafters, and $65 for merchant spaces, and recommended asking merchants to offer short drop-in activities for families if their primary intent is promotion rather than retail sales. A committee member noted borderline cases (for example, a large retailer who wants to hand out goodie bags) would be evaluated by whether they provide an activity or collect sales.

The committee also discussed how vendor placement interacts with other activities (sports, mini golf) and volunteer check-in staffing. Members asked that applicants provide full contact details in advance to speed check-in and avoid long queues at parade staging. Committee members emphasized that final booth assignments would be confirmed once applicants supply category information and any required insurance or paperwork.