Vendor Information 
Dear Potential Vendor,

We are happy to hear of your interest in participating in our Annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival on September 21-22, 2024! Below are some details on what we will provide you with and what we expect from you.

What we provide:
• The visitors! The Festival is being heavily advertised in Ann Arbor community and surrounding areas. Therefore, every year we have had at least 5000 visitors interested in exploring Russian culture over the two days. This year we expect even more!
• a space with a front of 10 ft. long in our vendors area;
• parking for vendors will be guided on the spot;
• there will be porta-potties available on the grounds;
• running water is inside the church building;
• trash collection;
• the Festival will run on
*Saturday, September 21, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm and
*Sunday, September 22, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

What we expect you to provide:
• coordination with us ahead of time on the products/services you will be selling/advertising and prices in order for us to ensure an authentic experience for the visitors and to avoid competition problems;
• please contact me with your list before coordination deadline, September 3, 2024;
• a 10’x10’ tent, table(s) for display of your goods or informational materials and chairs, unless you have a special arrangement with me;
• pleasant and courteous demeanor to the Festival visitors;
• if you are of Russian/Slavic ethnic origin, please share your culture with the guests as best you can;
• arrive about two hours before the start of the Festival to allow time to set up;
• a vendor fee of $300 for the weekend should be paid before September 3rd by check;
• if the fee is paid at the Festival, then it’s $400 for the weekend, cash only, no check will be accepted. The space is not guaranteed, if the fee is not paid in advance.
• if you prefer to participate only one day during the Festival, the fees are as follows:
*Saturday only - $200 ($250 cash on the day of the Festival),
*Sunday only - $150 ($200 cash on the day of the Festival).

Write a check to
St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox church
Memo: Festival Vendor, whole weekend or Saturday/Sunday only
Mail the check to
Zhanna Skalitzky
7203 Warner rd.,
Saline, MI 48176

With any questions regarding the above or if you have additional comments, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Zhanna Skalitzky
Festival Vendors committee
Ann Arbor Russian Festival
St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox church
(734) 717-6814
zbukina@yahoo.com