Tulare show

Hey Aaron,

I have made a few phone calls, but don't have any answers about playing at Tulare this year yet. The folks are busy with the Ag show next month, but we are trying to get in touch with them. I hear some price increases are in front of us this year as registration fees, camping fees, and other fees have gone up this year. As soon as we have something a little more concrete we will post up here on the board.-glen

Here's their website with the date and other basic details: http://www.antiquefarmshow.org/ with the same April dates that Deas was told. :clap2:

General Admission Tickets aren't available yet through the website, only by calling or emailing them. It does indicate they will be $8.00 per Adult. Their Grounds Map http://www.antiquefarmshow.org/general-info doesn't indicate any "play area". Just the Tractor Pull area on the east end (like in years past).

It appears the fees ARE increasing! 😞 Their .pdf file for the Exhibitor Contract packet located here http://www.antiquefarmshow.org/forms has this, as part of it's content:[indent][color=#0000ff][size=1][i]
"For the 2013 show, we will be implementing some changes. In order to continue hosting the show, it was important that costs be evaluated. One of the largest costs associated with organizing the show is production and mailing of contract and exhibitor packets. To help offset these, we are implementing a $10 processing and handling fee for each exhibitor. We hope that you love the show as much as we do and will help us ensure that it continues. [/i][/size][/color]Another significant change is that we have two separate fees for RV parking. Exhibitor RV parking inside the grounds is $80, and parking outside the grounds is $30. [size=1][color=#0000ff][i]We know how much everyone loves the souvenir buttons, and we will continue this tradition. Every exhibitor will receive one free commemorative show button. However, these buttons may no longer be used as admission into the grounds; we will be using tickets for admissions."
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Exhibitor RV parking at $80 (Aren't they only "dry" sites, no hook-ups?) [size=1]Ouch! ... :frusty:

[/size]They also have a (new?) $10.00 fee if you want to drive your ATV, Gator, Golf Cart on the Grounds.[/size][indent]"Required for vehicles driven on the grounds. Includes: golf carts, quads, ATVs, etc. All Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV) must be registered ($10 fee) and proof of insurance must be provided for each vehicle listed on application form." [/indent]
[indent]Exceptions:[/indent]
[indent=2][i][size=3][size=3]Electric powered carts use by a handicapped person.
Parade entries
Exhibits - Tractors, trucks, lawn/garden equipment displayed in the exhibit area
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The Tulare dates are as stated above. April 19-21. I just recieved my exhibiter package yesterday.

Tulare is always struggling to make ends meet on the antique show. I'm glad Tulare is finally charging exhibitors since there are more exhibitors than visitors. Hopefully with a small charge the show will be there for us years to come.

Reason I asked is that my grapevine told me that someone was soliciting donations from the truck people to help with costs, to tell the truth I don't remember an entry fee last time i went but thats been 4 or 5 yrs ago, I wanted to check here as I know a couple of you stay on top of it.

Thanks

Hey Gang,

I received my package in the mail. I have looked at the show's web site. No where does it state, map, or mention anything about a play area. We have been forgot again in the planning. I hear that they still want a play area, but sure is funny that in all the planning that goes on in an event such as Tulare, not even a mention. Sorry gang, I am having a hard time with this one. My expenses for this trip run into 5 figures. Maybe Mike Mc is happy about the extra fees, but to me it shows bad decisions by the Staff at Tulare. There are other ways to get revenue rather than charge the people that bring the show to them. I have decided to not to dig this year. Please except my apologies, maybe I will save up and support all of you at the Woodland 2014 show.-glen

Hi, Glen.
No need to apologise for choosing not to get ripped off. Why would an organisation that WANTS to put on a good show for the public penalise those that actually make it happen? You've done WAY more than most to promote interest in vintage earthmoving machinery, how it worked and how things were done in the past. I can't find anywhere in the ACMOC rule book where it says that you have to bankrupt yourself to promote the club's aims and ideals.

As I understand it, these people DID ask as we were packing up last year for another working vintage earthmoving display this year - - - - - and now they want to charge the exhibitors who make it all happen. Send them your bill for making it happen last year - - - including the repairs to the Mack.

Thanks again for last year. ALL of it.

Just my 0.02.

Another change for 2013 is that ALL sellers from commercial vendors to someone selling rusty junk at the swap meet HAVE to have a California State Resale Permit. If this is the ONLY show you do in this area you can get a temporary one for a $20 payment; raising the cost of selling at the Swap Meet from $80(including processing fee) to $100 (Including temporary Selling Permit). Hope they don't lose some of the best rusty parts sellers because of this!!👋