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Join us for a celebration of the genius of Archibald Query who invented Fluff here in Union Square in 1917. Artists, musical and theatrical performers, culinary geniuses and the general public pay tribute this great American creation in a madcap festival. The annual event includes a performance stage and games stage, participatory activities, and craft and food vendors. Sponsors: Sponsors accepted at many levels including sponsorship of stages and banners. All contributions are tax deductible and support the ongoing work of Union Square Main Streets Vendors: This is a juried vendor process. Application must be postmarked by Friday, August 31, 2012. Selection of vendors is based on quality, creativity, product variety, appropriateness to the event and space availability. Craft vendors are strongly encouraged to present handmade products that relate to the festival’s theme. Food vendors are strongly encouraged to present food products that use Marshmallow Fluff as an ingredient such as ice cream, whoopie pies and original recipes. Festival organizers reserve the right as sole purveyor at the festival of fluffernutter sandwiches and rice krispie treats. Food vendors must be licensed by the City of Somerville or other municipality and vendors are expected to comply with all health department regulations. Applications and materials due by Friday, August 31, 2012. Complete details along with links to vendor application are at the Union Square Main Streets website: http://unionsquaremain.org/2012/07/fluff-12-call/