About the event
Forge Under the Oaks featuring Howl-O-Ween happens on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Barron Park!
Join us for a knife show with demonstrations, vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, and more!
Bring your furry friends for the annual Downtown Doxie Dash & Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest!
Dates
Oct 19, 2024 · 10:00 AM - Oct 19, 2024 · 4:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Parking is available on Lee Street and Park Avenue.
Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
3 active applications
Deadline:
Oct 14, 2024
Welcome Vendor!
LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation (LDRC) and Railway Knives have partnered to bring the Inaugural Forge Under the Oaks to Downtown LaBelle! We are looking forward to this new festival. Railway Knives has graciously agreed to add one of our favorite events, the Annual Howl-O-Ween and Downtown Doxie Dash, to the festivities.
Forge Under the Oaks, featuring Howl-O-Ween will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m in Barron Park.
Barron Park is located at 1559 DeSoto Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935.
Be a vendor at this new fundraising event!
We welcome all artists, crafters, food trucks (we are looking for one that is hot dog-specific), unique pets, and, of course, racing wiener dogs and wiener wannabes!
We welcome all artists, crafters, food trucks (we are looking for one that is hot dog-specific), unique pets, and, of course, racing wiener dogs and wiener wannabes!
BLACKSMITH VENDORS - We would LOVE for you to bring your forges to demonstrate your craft for no additional charge! Please indicate on the application form if you would like to have space to bring your forge, hammer, and anvil.
Setup times: Setup starts at 6am. You must be set up with your vehicle from the festival area by 8:30am.
The event begins at 9am and ends at 4:00pm. Please make every attempt to stay open for the entire event.
We allow the option to set up on Friday from 4 to 7pm The Hendry County Sheriff's Office will patrol the area to prevent tampering with booths.
Vendor Fee: $50 for a 10x10 booth space. Payment MUST be made in advance.
LDRC uses Eventeny for vendor processing, which uses Stripe. We know competition is tough for vendors, and we will do our best to avoid duplicate vendors. Please list your goods in the application so we know what you offer. LDRC will provide a map with your booth location the week of the event.
Vendors must bring their own tents, tables, or chairs. Barron Park has very few electricity outlets. If you need electricity, please note that on the application. Booth space with electricity is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
LDRC uses Eventeny for vendor processing, which uses Stripe. We know competition is tough for vendors, and we will do our best to avoid duplicate vendors. Please list your goods in the application so we know what you offer. LDRC will provide a map with your booth location the week of the event.
Vendors must bring their own tents, tables, or chairs. Barron Park has very few electricity outlets. If you need electricity, please note that on the application. Booth space with electricity is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024. There are no refunds.
Are you associated with a nonprofit organization? Good news! Your vendor fee is reduced to $20! You must show proof of nonprofit status.
PARKING: Parking is available along Lee Street (south of Park Ave), in the annex (south of the LaBelle Gallery and Cultural Center), Park Ave (west of SR 29), First Baptist Church, and Main Street. There is no parking on DeSoto Ave, Lee Street (north of Park Ave), or on Park Ave (east of SR 29)
FACILITIES: There are restrooms located in Barron Park that will be monitored. Additional port-o-potties will be available. Placement will be indicated on the vendor map.
FOOD VENDORS & FOOD TRUCKS: OUR INSURANCE COMPANY REQUIRES THAT LABELLE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION CORPORATION BE ADDED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ENTITY.
THE CITY OF LABELLE REQUIRES TO BE ADDED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ENTITY.
HENDRY COUNTY REQUIRES TO BE ADDED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ENTITY.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR THREE CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY FORMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
LABELLE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
8 PARK AVE
LABELLE, FL 33935
CITY OF LABELLE
481 WEST HICKPOCHEE AVENUE
LABELLE, FL 33935
HENDRY COUNTY
P.O. BOX 2340
LABELLE, FL 33975
CRAFTERS & ARTISTS: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE NOT COVERED UNDER LABELLE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION CORPORATION EVENT INSURANCE. INSURANCE IS OPTIONAL.
LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation (LDRC) has researched the most affordable coverages available and has negotiated a discount with Artist Crafters & Tradesmen (ACT) insurance for non-food liability coverage and Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) for food vendor liability coverage. The discount coupon code for $10 off your policy is labelle10.
Use the links below to purchase coverage:
LaBelle Downtown Events
ACT Enrollment Link: https://app.actinsurance.com/events/2161
ACT policies cover artists, crafters, and tradesmen.
Show Policies start at $49 for 3 days of coverage and can go up to 90 days of coverage.
Annual Policies start at $279.
Free and unlimited additional insureds.
FLIP Enrollment Link: https://www.fliprogram.com/events/2162
FLIP Policies cover food businesses.
FLIP Policies start at $299.
Free and unlimited additional insureds.
Please note that crafters are not required to hold insurance. However, this coverage protects you from costs arising from third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal and advertising injury.
THE CITY OF LABELLE REQUIRES TO BE ADDED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ENTITY.
HENDRY COUNTY REQUIRES TO BE ADDED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED ENTITY.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR THREE CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY FORMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
LABELLE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
8 PARK AVE
LABELLE, FL 33935
CITY OF LABELLE
481 WEST HICKPOCHEE AVENUE
LABELLE, FL 33935
HENDRY COUNTY
P.O. BOX 2340
LABELLE, FL 33975
CRAFTERS & ARTISTS: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE NOT COVERED UNDER LABELLE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION CORPORATION EVENT INSURANCE. INSURANCE IS OPTIONAL.
LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation (LDRC) has researched the most affordable coverages available and has negotiated a discount with Artist Crafters & Tradesmen (ACT) insurance for non-food liability coverage and Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) for food vendor liability coverage. The discount coupon code for $10 off your policy is labelle10.
Use the links below to purchase coverage:
LaBelle Downtown Events
ACT Enrollment Link: https://app.actinsurance.com/events/2161
ACT policies cover artists, crafters, and tradesmen.
Show Policies start at $49 for 3 days of coverage and can go up to 90 days of coverage.
Annual Policies start at $279.
Free and unlimited additional insureds.
FLIP Enrollment Link: https://www.fliprogram.com/events/2162
FLIP Policies cover food businesses.
FLIP Policies start at $299.
Free and unlimited additional insureds.
Please note that crafters are not required to hold insurance. However, this coverage protects you from costs arising from third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal and advertising injury.
Deadline:
Oct 18, 2024
Join us for LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation's Annual Downtown Doxie Dash! The cutest race EVER is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, during the Forge Under the Oaks Event. Race time begins at 10:15am in Barron Park in Downtown LaBelle. **ON THE APPLICATION - UNDER BUSINESS NAME, PLEASE ENTER YOUR 1ST PET'S NAME **ENTER YOUR NAME AS THE CONTACT NAME**
The Downtown Doxie Dash will take place in the middle section of Barron Park. A gate will surround the racing area. Bleachers are available, but bringing a lawn chair is a great idea! A racing director and his team will announce the race heats. Those wiener dogs run fast! We will have a judge at the finish line to determine the winner. A team member will be at the starting gate to release the hounds.
Boards will be available showing your registered dog(s) heat. Please take a moment to locate your best friend's heat.
Dogs will race in age groups.
**ON THE APPLICATION - UNDER BUSINESS NAME, PLEASE ENTER YOUR 1ST PET'S NAME**
**ENTER YOUR NAME AS THE CONTACT NAME**
**ENTER YOUR NAME AS THE CONTACT NAME**
WEENIE (4 MONTHS UP TO 2 YEARS)
WIENER (2 YEARS TO UP TO 4 YEARS)
HOT DOG (4 YEARS UP TO 9 YEARS)
SAUSAGE (9 YEARS UP TO 12 YEARS)
FOOTLONG (12+)
WIENER WANNABE (MUST FIT IN 18"X24" GATE OPENING)
We dedicate the Downtown Doxie Dash to our friend Lenny LaForest. Lenny played a vital role in making the Doxie Dash into the greatness that it is today. The world lost Lenny in 2021. He has left a big hole in the dachshund racing scene, but we are doing our best to fill his shoes!
We will use the hinged gate opening. This gate allows for one human companion to race.
REGISTRATION IS ONLY $10.00! Must pre-pay to race!
We dedicate the Downtown Doxie Dash to our friend Lenny LaForest. Lenny played a vital role in making the Doxie Dash into the greatness that it is today. The world lost Lenny in 2021. He has left a big hole in the dachshund racing scene, but we are doing our best to fill his shoes!
Please see the Rules and Regulations for the rest of the deTAILS!
Rules and Regulations
Participating canines must be purebred dachshunds. If registering for the wiener wannabe category, the dog must be small enough to fit in the gate opening. The opening is 18" wide and 24" in height. There are no weight or age restrictions.
Only the dachshunds registered to race are allowed in the Downtown Doxie Dash (no spectator canines permitted.) All must be pre-registered before October 18, 2024. Same-day registration closes at 10:00am.
Each dachshund will race 50 yards on the Downtown Doxie Dash track.
Each participating dachshund will need to bring one human. Humans must be able to carry and catch the dog while standing/walking on a dirt surface.
One human will carry the canine to the starting line and place the canine in the gated area. That human will walk to the finish line to catch the racing canine.
All humans must clean up after their canines and dispose of any waste in trash cans. No waste can be left on the ground or on the track.
Electronically signing this application means all humans consent to releasing LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation (LDRC), The City of LaBelle, and Hendry County from all liabilities, allowing LDRC to use their names and likenesses in promotional advertising. (Humans must complete same-day signing of the consent waiver before race time).
The humans may coax their runners with a favorite chew toy and/or call the canines. No dog whistles or other shrill whistles are allowed. Nothing breakable is permitted on the racing surface. No throwing of objects/toys is allowed. No balloons. Please, no treats/goodies/food to coax your dog. Treats can be given off the track.
Humans should not carry any loose articles on the racetrack. Humans should wear comfortable shoes.
Participant check-in on October 19 will be at Barron Park. All contestants must arrive prior to 10:00 am. At check-in, each canine will be provided with their qualifying heat information and timeline of events. You must pay in advance in order to participate.
Participants will be responsible for bringing their canine to their designated race (an announcement will be made). Participants are not allowed in the race area until their designated race.
Upon completion of the wiener dog race, all participants MUST RETURN their dog's assigned racing bandana to personnel and exit the race area.
The winner from each qualifying heat will receive a prize and advance to the Finals scheduled later on the race card on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The winners of the Finals will receive a 1st place trophy, a 2nd place finisher will receive a 2nd place trophy, and 3rd place finisher will receive a 3rd place trophy.
Remember, these races are for fun only! Judges' decisions are final. For the safety of everyone concerned, LDRC reserves the right to refuse the participation of humans and canines that don't meet all race qualifications. LDRC or an LDRC volunteer will ask any aggressive canines or canines exhibiting dangerous behavior to exit the track.
The dog must be up to date on all shots, including rabies vaccination. If not submitted in advance, the owner must provide proof by the event day.
Only the dachshunds registered to race are allowed in the Downtown Doxie Dash (no spectator canines permitted.) All must be pre-registered before October 18, 2024. Same-day registration closes at 10:00am.
Each dachshund will race 50 yards on the Downtown Doxie Dash track.
Each participating dachshund will need to bring one human. Humans must be able to carry and catch the dog while standing/walking on a dirt surface.
One human will carry the canine to the starting line and place the canine in the gated area. That human will walk to the finish line to catch the racing canine.
All humans must clean up after their canines and dispose of any waste in trash cans. No waste can be left on the ground or on the track.
Electronically signing this application means all humans consent to releasing LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation (LDRC), The City of LaBelle, and Hendry County from all liabilities, allowing LDRC to use their names and likenesses in promotional advertising. (Humans must complete same-day signing of the consent waiver before race time).
The humans may coax their runners with a favorite chew toy and/or call the canines. No dog whistles or other shrill whistles are allowed. Nothing breakable is permitted on the racing surface. No throwing of objects/toys is allowed. No balloons. Please, no treats/goodies/food to coax your dog. Treats can be given off the track.
Humans should not carry any loose articles on the racetrack. Humans should wear comfortable shoes.
Participant check-in on October 19 will be at Barron Park. All contestants must arrive prior to 10:00 am. At check-in, each canine will be provided with their qualifying heat information and timeline of events. You must pay in advance in order to participate.
Participants will be responsible for bringing their canine to their designated race (an announcement will be made). Participants are not allowed in the race area until their designated race.
Upon completion of the wiener dog race, all participants MUST RETURN their dog's assigned racing bandana to personnel and exit the race area.
The winner from each qualifying heat will receive a prize and advance to the Finals scheduled later on the race card on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The winners of the Finals will receive a 1st place trophy, a 2nd place finisher will receive a 2nd place trophy, and 3rd place finisher will receive a 3rd place trophy.
Remember, these races are for fun only! Judges' decisions are final. For the safety of everyone concerned, LDRC reserves the right to refuse the participation of humans and canines that don't meet all race qualifications. LDRC or an LDRC volunteer will ask any aggressive canines or canines exhibiting dangerous behavior to exit the track.
The dog must be up to date on all shots, including rabies vaccination. If not submitted in advance, the owner must provide proof by the event day.
Deadline:
Oct 18, 2024
Join LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation (LDRC) and Railway Knives for the 6th Annual Pet Costume Contest! The scary cute fun happens on Saturday, October 19th in Barron Park during Forge Under the Oaks. ON THE APPLICATION - UNDER BUSINESS NAME, PLEASE ENTER YOUR 1ST PET'S NAME**
**ENTER YOUR NAME AS THE CONTACT NAME**
**ENTER YOUR NAME AS THE CONTACT NAME**
Register early with a small donation of only $5.00!
**ONE THE APPLICATION - UNDER BUSINESS NAME, PLEASE ENTER YOUR 1ST PET'S NAME**
**ENTER YOUR NAME AS THE CONTACT NAME**
**ENTER YOUR NAME AS THE CONTACT NAME**
Check-in begins at 9:00am.
The Pet Costume Contest will kick off at 1:00 pm (or very close to it).
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION CLOSE AT 12:30 pm.
The Pet Costume Contest will kick off at 1:00 pm (or very close to it).
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION CLOSE AT 12:30 pm.
The lovely Swamp Cabbage Festival Royalty will judge the Pet Costume Contest!
Your pet's costume will be judged on:
CREATIVITY/ORIGINALITY (40%): Was the costume made creatively and colorfully? Does is show personality?
PRESENTATION (30%): Does the costume stand out from the rest? Did your costume take time and effort?
THEME/AUTHENTICITY (30%): How accurate and thorough is the costume? Does it fit the category?
Prizes are awarded to the pet (or pets) with the most votes in the following categories:
BEST OWNER & PET COMBO
CUTEST
SCARIEST
FUNNIEST
MOST UNIQUE
Winners of each category compete for the OVERALL GRAND PRIZE!
CUTEST
SCARIEST
FUNNIEST
MOST UNIQUE
Winners of each category compete for the OVERALL GRAND PRIZE!
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