Composting
Electric Vehicles
Waste Management
LED Lighting
Sustainable Energy
Agriculture
Bike and Pedestrian Trails
Geothermal & Air-source Heat Pumps
Solar Energy Systems
Sustainable Architecture and Building Codes
Home Energy Efficiency
NYS and Local Plans to Address Climate Change
We need three things from you:
We are sorry, but there are NO exceptions to the insurance requirement!
The insurance requirements are outlined in the downloadable Fairground Use Agreement form and at the end of the online registration form (see below).
There is no fee for participation in this event. However, all applications are subject to approval by the organizing committee.
Please use the online form so we can make arrangements for your space.
If you have any questions please contact Don Meltz at: [email protected] - 518-828-3375 ext. 2322
Download the Fairground Use Agreement Form
(Required for ALL vendors, demonstrations, informational tables)All vendors, demonstrations, informational tables, and other participants must at minimum provide liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 in effect at all times when at the fairgrounds, covering all aspects of the Vendor’s operations, with the Vendor providing a certificate of insurance naming Columbia County and Columbia County Agricultural Society as additional insureds. Workers’ compensation insurance is also be required where Vendor’s employees are present on behalf of the Vendor.
Please note - Columbia County and Columbia County Ag Society are TWO DIFFERENT ENTITIES! They must both be listed on the insurance certificate, with their own addresses. We strongly recommend your insurance provider supply two certificates, one for each entity. The certificate holders should be listed as:
County of Columbia
401 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534
Columbia County Agricultural Society
32 Church Street
P. O. Box 257
Chatham, NY 12037
You can return the forms and certificates via email to [email protected], or mail them to:
Donald Meltz
Columbia County Planning Dept.
401 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534
If you, your organization or your business is interested in supporting the Climate Carnival, please contact our fiscal sponsor Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC).
You can donate through the CEDC website:
https://columbiaedc.com/2024-climate-carnival-sponsorship
Or you can send donations directly to the CEDC office at:
Columbia Economic Development Corporation
One Hudson City Centre, Suite 301
Hudson, N.Y. 12534
Please be sure to include a note in the check memo section indicating that your donation is intended for the Climate Carnival.