Preparation for the Annual Harvest Fair for 2008 is now underway. We will once again be offering the “Souperbowl”- the soup tasting event under the tent on the Needham Town Common as well as entertainment and other activities.
If you plan to sell merchandise on site or are just looking for a cost effective way to get person-to-person exposure, the NBA Harvest Fair offers you a great venue. 
Find important logistical information below. 
If you have any questions call the office @ 781-444-7980 or email at nba@needhambusiness.com.

• Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008 – 10 am to 3 pm on Needham’s Town Common and surrounding streets.
• Electricity: Please bring a 150 ft heavy duty electrical cord to plug into the large tree’s (Blue tree) electrical box located adjacent to the town common flagpole.
• Set up and Check In: 7:45 am to 8:30 am – surrounding street (Chapel from parking lot to TD Banknorth) to close approximately at 8:30 am. All vehicles to be removed from Town Common area by 8:30 am and may return no earlier than 3 pm. When you arrive, you must check in at the NBA table by the Town Hall steps to obtain space location and other important information.
• Space size: – 10 x 10 feet. One tent with pedestal base 10 x 10 feet is allowed per space. (No staking due to underground sprinkler system)
• Parking: – Vendor parking is located at the town parking lot adjacent to 60 Dedham Avenue. There will be no parking on Highland Avenue, Chapel Street near the Town Hall and in the back of Town Hall or at Walgreens. Cars will be towed. Please be advised that Chapel Street from the Bank of America Driveway to Great Plain Avenue will be closed during the event.
• Food Vendors: –All food vendors selling pre-packaged food or fresh food are required to obtain a temporary food permit from the Needham Board of Health by Friday, September 26, 2008. All food handlers must follow food-handling guidelines in order to participate. We will be providing a list of food handlers to the Board of Health. Please indicate on the application that you will be serving food and the paperwork will be directed to you or you may call the Health Department directly at 781-455-7523. 
• Helium Balloon Tanks: If you plan to bring a helium balloon tank, please indicate on enclosed application. Helium balloon tank government guidelines will be forwarded to you. You must follow all guidelines in order to participate in the Harvest Fair. All helium balloon tanks must be secured to a pole/tree with a chain and secured. Please receive proper handling training from rental agency.
• Trash: – All vendors are required to bring their own trash bag and remove their own trash at the end of the day. A fee will be charged if you do not remove your trash.
• Prohibited Items: Silly string, stink bombs, snaps, caps, plastic guns/knives and other destructive items.
• Breakdown: To maintain the momentum of the fair and visitors’ attention, you may not breakdown your booth any earlier than 3 pm. Vehicles may be brought back to the Town Common area at 3 pm, and break down should be completed by 3:30 pm. Streets will open shortly after 3:30 pm.
• Weather: THERE IS NO RAIN DATE. If you are concerned about weather, please bring a golf umbrella, or canopy to protect against sun or rain. There will be no refunds. A recording on the NBA voicemail will announce the decision to cancel the event because of weather safety concerns (781-444-7980).