Freedom- Fest 2024 in Laishley Park, Punta Gorda
NOW June 29, 2024 - Hours 12:00pm to 10:00pm

The Saturday before July 4th—This is due to the availability of barges

FOOD VENDOR INFORMATION PACKAGE

The Punta Gorda Fireworks are 100% funded by sponsors and donations

No municipal funds are used
For more information contact

Jerry Cleffi, Punta Gorda Fireworks Fund
2924 Palm Dr, Punta Gorda, Fl 33950
941.628-0702
jerrycleffo001@gmail.com

or visit - www.PuntaGordaFireworks.com

Food Vendor FormThe Punta Gorda Fireworks Fund & Big Star Event Services is pleased to announce

Freedom-Fest 2024 featuring Water-Mania!
Freedom- Fest 2024 at Laishley Park, Punta Gorda’s Annual Independence Day celebration, is scheduled for
Saturday, June 29th at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda.
This festival is a celebration of the USA with nonstop entertainment for the entire family.
It is one of the largest events in Charlotte County!
This year’s event features Water-Mania- a group of 12 giant waterslides- to be erected in Laishley Park.
There are slides of all types and sizes for the littlest kids to grownups too.
In addition to the Water-Mania Water Slides there will be a large Kid’s Fun Zone with plenty to keep the young
ones excited.
Vendors, displays, and unique shopping opportunities await as the park will be filled with booths just waiting
for attendees to visit.
There will also be plenty of fun festival food, cold beer and beverages!
Live Music will fill the park all day on Saturday, June 3rd with bands performing on the stage throughout theday. Live music starts at 3pm
Our Exclusive 11’ x 17’ Jumbotron will be running all day promoting the event with schedules and info as wellas recognizing sponsors with TV ads, video, photos, and logos
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER– The Fireworks Show will be shot from twin barges in front of Laishley
Park. Xtreme Special Effects will handle the fireworks show and the entire show will be choreographed to patriotic music!
Sponsorships are available for any budget and all donations and sponsor funds go directly to the fireworks
expense.
As a bonus! - Sponsors will have private access to the VIP area, a Fourth of July BBQ, and complementary
beverages. In addition the sponsor area will feature waterfront seating for the very best view of the Fireworks
Display.

Contact– Jerry Cleffi
Punta Gorda Fireworks Fund
2924 Palm Dr, Punta Gorda, Fl 33950
941.628-0702 jerrycleffi001@gmail.com

A family oriented, community eventat Laishley Park

Punta Gorda’s “Official” Independence Day Celebration

One of the Largest Events of the Yearin Charlotte County
Large Kid’s Area!
Vendors - Displays - Food/Drink

Great Live Music all day on the Freedom-Fest Stage
Nashville Recording Artists

The Countywide Band
Jason BrownieEntertainment throughout the day!

Water-Mania at Laishley Park!
12 giant inflatable waterslides in Laishley Park.
Other water themed games and activities!
Beat the July heat– let the kids “ride the waves” all day!

Fireworks!

The best fireworks in Southwest Florida!
For the First Time Ever!

The Fireworks will be shot from 2 barges anchored off Laishley ParkThe Fireworks Show will be choreographed to patriotic music!

A family oriented, community eventat Laishley Park

Punta Gorda’s “Official” Independence Day Celebration

FOOD/ BEVERAGE VENDORS
Vendor Fee-$100 for 10x20 Space$125 for 10x30 Space+ 15% of Sales– Ticket System only. NO CASH SALESElectricity-

MUST ORDER ELECTRIC IN ADVANCE$25 - 20 amp service– One 20 amp Outlet$50 - 30 amp service– One 30 amp Outlet

Setup-Vendor set up is Friday, June 28 10am to 4pm
Saturday, June 29– 8am to 11:30
There will be no vehicles allowed inside the festival grounds during festival hours
You may drive into the festival for setup and breakdown

Items not available to vend:
All Beer & Liquor
All Soda & Water
Nachos n Cheese, Pretzels
Lemonade
Reconcile Tickets– at Office Trailer on site
Please provide photo of your set up and your menu with application.
Send application to-Big Star Special Event Services
2924 Palm Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

E-Mail– jerrycleffi001@gmail.com
Phone– 941-637-5953

Freedom-Festat Laishley Park, Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda’s Official Fireworks Celebration
NOW June 29th, 2024
Due to availability of the fireworks barges

Featuring Water Mania– 12 giant waterslides, Vendors, Great Food and Drinks
Live Music all Day!
Fabulous Fireworks Show shot from twin barges over the Peace River at 9:00pm
Food Vendor Contract
This contract is for Food Vendor space atFourth Fest at Laishley Park- Festival and Fireworks- June 29, 2024 Noon-10pm
at Laishley Park, Punta Gorda, Florida.
Please keep your booth open for the entire festival as we will have events going on continuously throughout
the day. Remember Fireworks are at 9:00pm
Set up is Friday, June 28 from 10am - 4pm and Saturday, June 29 from 8:00am– 11:30
If you require electricity please order in advance– 20AMP- $25 EXTRA 30AMP-$50 EXTRAElectric must be ordered in advance- 20amp is 1- 20amp outlet, 30amp is 1- 30amp outlet
You must provide your own tent, table, chairs, etc.
Standard Food Vendor Space is $100 for a 10’ x 20’space, $125 for a 10x30 space
All consumable food sales are by ticket only– tickets are sold by the event and are valued at $1.00 each
Tickets are redeemable to the Festival Organizer with a 15% vendor fee
Menu (Be Specific)- __________________________________________________________________Name of Company- ___________________________________________________________________
Address- ____________________________________ City- _______________ St- ___ Zip- _________
Phone #- _________________________________Cell Phone- _________________________________
E mail Address- _______________________________________________________
Contact Person- _______________________________________________________
Signature- ___________________________________________________Date ___________________

10 x 20 Food Vendor space is $100 plus 85% -15% split of ticket sales
10x30 Food Vendor space is $125 plus 85% - 15% split of ticket sales
I need Electric – _____20amp- $25 extra, _____30amp- $50 extra$__________ Total Enclosed
Make Checks Payable to:
Punta Gorda Fireworks Fund
2924 Palm Dr Punta Gorda, FL 33950

941-628-0702

www.PuntaGordaFireworks.com