Kāpiti Strawberry Festival FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Stallholders
Q. How much does it cost to have a stall at the Festival?
A. For a standard 3m by 3m stall it is just $75.
Q. Can anyone put in a stall?
A. Yes, however, the committee has the right to veto applications. The focus is on the uniqueness of Kāpiti.
Q. Is power provided?
A. Yes. We will provide power to those stallholders/food vendors who request it for a small charge of $40. We discourage the use of private generators as they create noise pollution. Please bring a 50m tag and tested extension cable. Please read the Stallholders Ts & Cs for more information.
Q. As a stallholder, what do I get for my fee?
A. You get a site at the Festival; you get promoted through the Kāpiti Strawberry Festival Facebook page and Instagram account; and you will have your products in front of an expected audience of 8,000 people from the Kāpiti, Wellington, Hutt and Horowhenua regions.
Q. What time do I have to be onsite?
A. Stallholder pack in is between 6.30am and 8.30am with vehicles offsite by 8.30am.
Q. I would like to be a stallholder, how do I register?
A. On the Kāpiti Coast Strawberry Festival website stallholder page, click on the button that says ‘Register Now’, enter your details into the registration form and pay via credit card.
Q. What if I don’t have a credit card?
A. You can pay directly to the Mary Potter Hospice account - http://marypotter.org.nz/support-us/donations/ 01-0537-0020909-005 using your ‘KSF stallholder’ as reference.
Q. I have registered and paid, however, something has come up and I cannot attend. Can I get a refund?
A. Refunds can be made and will be at the discretion of the Organising Committee before Thursday 31st October, however, please note that 25% of the claimed amount will be retained as an Administration Fee. If the Organising Committee is advised after Thursday 31st October a refund will not be possible. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather or any other circumstances beyond the control of the Organising Committee.
Public
Q. What is the date and where is it held?
A. The Festival will take place on Saturday 16th November between 9.30am and 3pm. It is held at Kāpiti Primary School on Rimu Road (behind Coastlands) in Paraparaumu.
Q. Is this Festival free to attend?
A. There is a gold coin donation/koha on entry. This donation goes to charity - Mary Potter Hospice.
Q. What is the Festival all about?
A. The Festival is about the local community coming together to show case the uniqueness and diversity of the Kāpiti Region. It focuses on a fun family day out with something to see and do for all. It has a long and proud history and is now in it’s 19th year of running as a fundraiser for Mary Potter Hospice.
Q. Who runs the Festival?
A. The Festival is organised by a small group of volunteers tasked with raising money for Mary Potter Hospice.
Q. What sort of things can I expect to see at the Festival?
A. All sorts. There is expected be about 100 stall sites selling and promoting different goods and services from art and crafts to plants, outdoor furniture to environmentally sustainable items. In additional to the stall sites, there will be a range of food trucks, competitions to enter, bouncy castles, carnival rides and kids games to get excited about. Then there is of course the famous Hospice Strawberry Sundae which is a must!
Q. Can I get cash out at the Festival?
A. Yes, head along to the big Strawberry Tent and you can get cash out from there.
Q. I am keen to help. How can I do that?
A. There are several ways you can help out. You can become a sponsor or volunteer and assist the organising committee in the weeks leading up to the event and on the day. You could donate a raffle prize or offer your professional services. Or you might want to just volunteer on the day. Email through your details and someone from the committee will be in touch.
Q. Where does the money go that is raised by the Festival?
A. Mary Potter Hospice underwrites the event. All money raised after paying expenses goes towards keeping the Mary Potter Hospice service in Kāpiti free of charge.
Q. I would like to come to the Festival, but where can I park?
A. The Festival is lucky to have the support from the Kāpiti Coast District Council and Coastlands Shopping Town and they have agreed for our visitors to park in the nearby car parks, however, please note normal parking conditions apply. Please also respect local residents access to their properties.