Thank you to all our Participants, Vendors and Volunteers for your Support. The 8th Annual Spring Fling Has Been Canceled for 2012. As we evaluate and restructure our event program, we will be offering more intimate vendor and craft shows in 2012. Please check our Event Calendar for details.
7th Annual Spring Fling
Saturday, June 4, 2011 * 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free Admission! Free Parking!
Vendors, Crafts, Flea Market, Raffles, Food, Book Sale, Bake Sale, Music, Children's Activities and Much More!
Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God (Lower Campus)
3603 McRoberts Road/1401 Hamilton Road* Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Directions
info@osfprov.org, (412) 885-7232 or (412) 882-9911
CLICK HERE for More Events at the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God, or continue on this page for more about the Spring Fling.
Event Schedule
| EVENT | TIME | LOCATION & DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Flea Market,Crafts and Vendors | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Activities Hall & Franciscan Child Day Care Center Parking Lot |
| Kid's Fling & Non-Profit Fair | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Outside Activities Hall w/ Moonbounce, games, visits from your favorite mascots, pets looking for good homes and much more! |
| Bake Sale | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Franciscan Spirit & Life Center |
| FOOD | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Booth outside the Activities Hall (near inside vendors) |
| 50/50 Raffle Drawing | 2:00 PM (winner need not be present) | Activities Hall |
Vendor Information
- Inside Space w/ 6'X3' Table : $25
- Craft & Specialty Vendors Only
- Location: Activities Building
- Forms: Available March 1st
- Spaces : 46
- Spaces Available: 0 (as of 6/2/2011)
- Outside Space: $15
- Approx. size 10'X10
- Location:Outside Activities Building & Franciscan Child Day Care Center Parking Lot (between Activities Building & Franciscan Spirit & Life Center)
- Forms: Available March 1st
- Outside Spaces Available: 45
- Outside Spaces Available: 20 (as of 6/2/2011)
- Though advanced registration is preferred, registration for Outside Spaces will be accepted the day of the event.
For more information or to register, please contact us at (412) 885-7232 or info@osfprov.org.
Kid's Fling & Non-Profit Fair
Our Kid's Fling area features a moonbounce and other children's games and activities, as well as booths from local non-profit organizations. Past activities for children ages 3-12 included a duck pond game with grab bag sponsored by Lauren's Work and face painting and balloons by Girl Scouts troop #`1200 (Baldwin-Whitehall). There have also been appearances by Yogi Bear, Smiley - the Eat'n Park Cookie and Scout the Dog from Camp Bow-Wow.
Non-Profit and Community Organization Participant Discount (Free Outside Space)
In the spirit of hospitality, we invite other non-profits to join us. All Spring Fling non-profit participants will be given a free outside space where they are welcome to:
- PROMOTE their organization, events, activities and services.
- FUNDRAISE through providing children’s games/activities or selling products/food (exception: no baked goods or food items sold by the Sisters as part of our fundraising efforts)
Additionally, participants will be able to enjoy other event activities, such as our indoor and outdoor market featuring over 65 crafters, specialty and flea vendors, a moonbounce, Sisters’ flea market with books, bake sale, massages and much more.
If you are interested in a free space and becoming a Spring Fling non-profit participant, please complete the enclosed form and return to:
Attn: Development Office
Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God
3603 McRoberts Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(Note: The sale of prepared food is permitted, if you have proper documentation from Allegheny County. Please note on the form if you need electricity.)
How You Can Help the Sisters with the Spring Fling
Spring Fling Volunteer Opportunities
Contact: Robyn Gallentine-Moeller in the Sisters’ Development Office @ (412) 885-7232 or info@osfprov.org.
| OPPORTUNITY | DAY/TIME NEEDED | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Hang/Distribute Flyers | March 2011- June 2011 | Hang/Distribute flyers to businesses, shopping centers, libraries, malls, community centers, schools, etc. (walking) Flyers: Available March 1st |
| Vendor Registration/Set-up | June 3rd/ June 4th 4:00PM – 6:00PM (Fri.)/ 6:30 AM- 7:30 AM (Sat.) | Assist vendors in finding table/space, collect registration forms & donations, etc. (walking) |
| Outside Greeters @ Information Stations | June 4th 7:30 AM- 2:00 PM | Pass-out programs, answer questions, etc. (sitting/standing w/ umbrella) |
| Raffle & 50/50 Ticket Sellers | June 4th 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM (min. 2hr. shifts) | Walk around event & sell raffle tickets and/or 50/50 chances. (walking/standing) |
| Entertainment | June 4th 7:30 AM- 2:00 PM | Musicians, face painters, clowns, jugglers, balloon art, dancers, etc. |
| Franciscan Spirit & Life Center Bake Sale | June 4th 7:30 AM- 2:00 PM (min. 2hr. shifts) | Assist customers, set-up/clean-up, etc. (sitting/standing) |
| Sisters Flea Market | June 4th 7:30 AM- 2:00 PM (min. 2hr. shifts) | Assist customers, set-up/clean-up, etc. (sitting/standing) |
| Misc. Event Support | June 4th 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM(min. 2hr. shifts) | Assist w/event set-up (signs/balloons), clean-up during/after event, etc. |
| Parking | June 4th 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM(min. 2hr. shifts) | Assist in Directing guests and/or vendors to appropriate areas. |
The Sisters also need donations of:
- Baked Goods for the Franciscan Spirit & Life Center's Bake Sale
- (The Sisters also accept and appreciate donations for our books and other items for their flea market. However, donors are asked to use discretion and their judgement when donating items, as we are a non-profit and do not have the resources to dispose of broken or damaged items)
Spring Fling Sponsorship Opportunities
Spring Fling Friend – Donation under $50
• Recognition in the "Special Thank You" section of our Spring Fling Program
• Recognition in our Whitehall Franciscan Donor Appreciation edition.
Spring Fling Sponsor – Donations of $50 - $99 or promotional space
• An advertisement in our Spring Fling Program that will include your Name, Logo, Contact Info & a 2 line message w/ 30 characters per line (Ad size 2.5"X4.5").
• Recognition in our Whitehall Franciscan in a feature article about the Spring Fling, as well as a listing in our Donor Appreciation edition.
• Recognition at event through signage and announcements
Kid's Fling Sponsor – Donations of $100+ or donation of children's activity
• Recognition in press release promoting the event
• Special signage and recognition outside of Kiddy Fling children’s activity area
• An advertisement in our Spring Fling Program that will include your Name, Logo, Contact Info & a 2 line message w/ 30 characters per line (Ad size 2.5"X 4.5").
• Special Recognition in our Whitehall Franciscan in a feature article about the Spring Fling, as well as a listing in our Donor Appreciation edition.
• Recognition at event through signage and announcements.
To become a sponsor, please call (412) 885-7232.