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<br />Large Scale Event Guidelines
<br /> Large scale events are defined as any events that are open to the public whether admission is
<br />charged or not.
<br /> Facility Renters/Vendors at trade show/craft show/expo engaged in the business of making
<br />retail sales at the FT Center may require sales tax permits. Facility Renters/Vendors are
<br />responsible for filing sales tax and must have a Minnesota Sales and Use Tax Permit on their
<br />person during the event. This includes, but is not limited to, silent auctions, craft shows,
<br />business seminars selling products, fundraisers, etc.
<br /> Materials used in the construction of displays, such as draping, table-coverings, banners,
<br />props, scenery, greenery, trees, and shrubs must be fire resistant. All vendors at trade
<br />shows/expos/craft shows, etc who have a canopy or covering on their display must have a
<br />minimum 5# fire extinguisher usable for class A,B,C fires in their booth. The FT Center has
<br />a limited number of extinguishers available to rent.
<br /> Large scale events must maintain a minimum aisle width of 10’ with cross rows every 30’. All
<br />aisles must be kept clear, clean, and free of obstructions.
<br />Decoration Guidelines
<br /> The FT Center does not provide linens, paper products, ice, food storage, serving pieces,
<br />dishes, flatware, or décor for events.
<br /> Confetti, pinatas, glitter, bird seed, rice, rose petals, feathers or similar items are not
<br />allowed.
<br /> Décor may not be added to the floor, ceiling, or lights.
<br /> Décor may be added to the walls with blue painters’ tape (tape not provided by the FT
<br />Center), as well as table décor, flowers, and balloons.
<br /> Stick-on table skirts are not allowed.
<br /> Renters may not decorate public areas (bathrooms, entrance, lobby, etc) without
<br />approval from the FT Center.
<br /> Decorations cannot inconvenience any other group.
<br /> Renter is responsible for putting all trash/recycling in the provided receptacles upon
<br />completion of rental and for providing coverings to protect furnishings (i.e. table
<br />coverings for craft projects with paints, construction requiring adhesives, etc.). Renter
<br />shall be billed for any excessive clean up deemed necessary by FT Center.
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<br />Food Guidelines
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<br /> Groups of 75 or less may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Groups over 75 must
<br />have all food/beverage needs met by an approved caterer on the FT Center catering list.
<br />Staff members reserve the right to inspect coolers and large containers.
<br /> Renters hosting a large-scale event including but not limited to craft shows, trade shows,
<br />vendor shows, expos, etc who wish to have food service in addition to the FT Center
<br />Concession Stand (available as schedule/staffing allows) must work with a caterer on the FT
<br />Center’s approved caterer list. If the user would like to work with a different caterer, the
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