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Event Registration

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Event Details

Welcome to Aviation Day 2026!

We invite you to participate in the Yakima Aviation Day 2026 at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 0900-1500. This event is the premier annual aviation gathering in Central Washington, offering a vital platform for community engagement, industry networking, and promoting careers in flight, maintenance, and aerospace.

This year holds special significance: the event falls on the 82nd Anniversary of the D-Day landings. This timing provides a powerful, emotional backdrop for your organization to demonstrate the enduring importance of aviation—from historical military service to today’s cutting-edge technologies. Your participation will allow you to be part of a day that honors veterans while inspiring the next generation.

🎯 Why Exhibit at Aviation Day?

Yakima Aviation Day is a FREE event that draws thousands of engaged attendees, giving your organization unparalleled access to a motivated local audience: * Recruit & Inspire Future Talent: Connect directly with thousands of K-12 students and young adults interested in STEM and technical careers. Showcase your flight school, maintenance programs, or career opportunities to potential students and employees. * Generate Leads & Sales: Meet the local community of aircraft owners, enthusiasts, and general aviation pilots who are interested in your services, products, and equipment. * Community Visibility: Position your business as a dedicated, active member of the Central Washington aviation community, boosting local brand recognition and goodwill. * Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with fellow participants, airport officials, and representatives from military units and major sponsors.
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This sponsorship payment is considered a donation with the sole intent to fund Aviation Day at Yakima Air Terminal – McAllister Field. The City of Yakima will make all reasonable efforts to fulfill the specific purpose(s) for this donation, but if the specified donation purposes are not feasible, substitutions for like purposes will be made. Donor agrees to allow the City to substitute for like purpose by continuing with the donation. All sponsorships must be paid in full at the time of purchase. Payment is due upon receipt. By submitting this application, the above-named company has agreed to pay in full for the selected sponsorship. Sponsorships are non-refundable. The City of Yakima/Yakima Air Terminal reserves the right to cancel this program at any time. In that event, the sponsor will be notified and provided refund details. However, costs incurred by the sponsor, such as hotel cancellation or airline penalties are the responsibility of the sponsor.
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Want to lock in your sponsorship for 2027 as well? We will offer a discounted price for the selecting 2-years!
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Make Checks payable to City of Yakima/Yakima Air Terminal

Mail Checks to:
Yakima City Hall
Attn: Cashier; Re: Aviation Day
129 N 2nd Street
Yakima, WA 98901

Or in person at the airport admin office:
2406 W Washington Ave Suite B
Yakima, WA 98903
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Aircraft Registration

Aircraft Set Up Time

Aircraft can taxi and park between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm on June 5, 2026 (the day before the event) if able and remain on the ramp overnight. If arriving the morning of the event, aircraft need to be parked at secured no later than 7:00 am, to ensure the safety of the event site. Coordination of the arrival of aircraft, regardless of the day and time, need to be on file and discuss with the Event Manager and the Operations Manager. Vendors must provide their own equipment i.e: canopies, tables, chairs, etc. No electricity or running water available.

Break Down Time

June 6th, 2026, at 3:00 pm; all items should be removed from the airfield by 6:00 pm, with the exception of aircraft leaving when area is clear and safe to start engines or be towed from the event location. If unable to adhere to this timeline, arrangements need to be made with the Airport Administration Office.
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Booth Registration

Cost: Free if not selling products or services; if sales are being made and except as otherwise stated herein, Vendor agrees to pay a fee of the greater of 5% of gross sales or $100. An itemized report of sales must be provided no later than close of the following business day concluding the event. The amount due from Vendor to the Airport shall be determined from the itemized report of sale. If report is not timely received Vendor (a) agrees to pay a $500 fee in addition to other amounts due under this Agreement; and (b) will be, in the discretion of the Airport, ineligible to participate in future Aviation Days. All fees due from Vendor shall be pay in full by the close of business on June 12, 2026.

Selling Product or Serivces

If Vendor is planning on selling products or services, Vendor shall execute a separate sales agreement in the form approved and provided by the Airport. Vendor shall be prohibited from selling products or services at Aviation Day without a separate and fully executed sales agreement.

Booth Set Up

Vendors can begin set up at 8:00 am, the day of the event. If alternation arrangements need to be made, please contact the administration office.

Break Down Time

June 6th, 2026, at 3:00 pm; all items should be removed from the airfield by 6:00 pm, with the exception of aircraft leaving when area is clear and safe to start engines or be towed from the event location. If unable to adhere to this timeline, arrangements need to be made with the Airport Administration Office.
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Food Vendor

Except as otherwise stated herein, Vendor agrees to pay a fee of the greater of 5% of gross sales or $100. An itemized report of sales must be provided no later than close of the following business day concluding the event. The amount due from Vendor to the Airport shall be determined from the itemized report of sale. If report is not timely received Vendor (a) agrees to pay a $500 fee in addition to other amounts due under this Agreement; and (b) will be, in the discretion of the Airport, ineligible to participate in future Aviation Days. All fees due from Vendor shall be pay in full by the close of business on June 12, 2026.

Set Up Time

Vendors can begin set up at 7:00 am, the day of the event. Garbage receptacles will be provided by the airport. If garbage/recyclable receptacles are brought, they must have a lid covering to mitigate wildlife hazards on the airfield. Vendors must provide their own equipment i.e: canopies, tables, chairs, etc. No electricity or running water available. Please contact the administration office if alternative arrangements need to be made.

Break Down Time

June 6th, 2026, at 3:00 pm; all items should be removed from the airfield by 6:00 pm, with the exception of aircraft leaving when area is clear and safe to start engines or be towed from the event location. If unable to adhere to this timeline, arrangements need to be made with the Airport Administration Office.
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Health Permits

Health permits must be obtained from the proper authority.
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Volunteer Registration

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Agreement is to outline the responsibilities of the City of Yakima (“City”), the owner and operator of the Yakima Air Terminal – McAllister Field (“YKM”), in providing volunteer opportunities, and to create an understanding between the City and the volunteer. This Agreement shall apply to persons voluntarily performing non-compensated services for the City.
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Pamphlet Information

Your company/booth will have an informational section in the magazine handout for the event. You may include information about your cause, positions, aircraft, history, scholarship possibilities, contact information, photos and more. All verbiage and photos will be reviewed by the airport to ensure accuracy and appropriability for this event. If you do not have the information right now, please send the contents for your section to Shelby.Barrett@YakimaWA.gov with “Aviation Day Magazine Contents – (Your Company Name)” in the subject line. If nothing is submitted 1 month prior to the event, something will be created and entered for your company by the airport.
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Hours of Operation

Booth / Food / Display Registrant hereinafter referred to as “LICENSEE”, shall occupy and use the assigned space during the Yakima Air Terminal – McAllister Field Aviation Day, June 6th, 2026. Required hours of operation are 09:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Set Up/Tear Down

LICENSEE may begin setting up as early 6:00 am June 5, 2026, and may stay as late as 6:00 pm. In the event of parking aircraft, the aircraft can taxi and park the day before if able, at any time. All items should be removed from the airfield by 6:00 pm, with the exception of aircraft leaving when area is clear and safe to start engines or be towed from the event location. The vendor will be provided a designated position at the event determined by needs, space availability and aircraft placement.

Operation Terms Licensee Shall:

(a)Comply with all federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to laws relating to safety, sanitation & health. (b) Report and pay all federal, state& local taxes due as a result of operation under this agreement. (c) Not use any sound amplifying device. (d) Restrict all activities and advertising matter to the space assigned. (e) Post in a conspicuous place a professional quality placard showing menus and prices of all items. (f) Place all garbage and debris in plastic bags. (g) Maintain area at all times. (h) Use only fire-resistant materials for decorating. Display in food space a fire extinguisher with a current inspection certificate attached. (I) Remain within the assigned space allowed (j) Abide by all conditions, rule & regulations, written or oral, made by Fly-in/Yakima Airport at any time. All future written or oral conditions, rule & regulations shall become part of this contract as now published. (k) Promptly close any concession which in the sole discretion of the Airport Manager is inappropriate, or hazardous or in violation of this agreement. (l) Provide hoses for hook-up to water. (m) LICENSEE must provide for the acquisition of and disposal of grease barrels. (n) Obtain any and all required permits and licenses from City, County and State government authorities.

Insurance (IF YOU ARE A TENANT OF THE AIRPORT, WE HAVE YOUR INSURANCE UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT)

AN EXAMPLE INSURANCE AND ADDITIONAL ENDORSMENT CAN BE FOUND ON THE AVIATION DAY WEBSITE – PLEASE REVIEW. Example insurance is provided for example purposes only and should not be relied upon by Vendor as an endorsement acceptable to the City of Yakima. If vendor is a tenant of the Yakima Airport – McAllister Field/City of Yakima, insurance is already on file and does not need to be submitted with this application. All submissions of insurance are subject to review and approval by the City of Yakima. After review of application, the insurance requirements stated herein may be adjusted in the sole distraction of the City of Yakima.

Licensee's Liability Insurance (IF YOU ARE A TENANT OF THE AIRPORT, WE HAVE YOUR INSURANCE UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT)

At all times during performance of the Services and this Contract, Licensee shall secure and maintain in effect insurance to protect the City and Licensee from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or resulting from the performance of this Agreement. Licensee shall provide and maintain in force insurance in limits no less than that stated below, as applicable. The City reserves the right to require higher limits should it deem it necessary in the best interest of the public. Licensee will provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City as evidence of coverage for each of the policies and outlined herein. A copy of the additional insured endorsement attached to the policy will be included with the certificate. This Certificate of insurance shall be provided to the City, prior to commencement of the activity. Failure of City to demand such verification of coverage with these insurance requirements or failure of City to identify a deficiency from the insurance documentation provided shall not be construed as a waiver of Licensee’s obligation to maintain such insurance. Licensee’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to those who are Additional Insureds under this Agreement. Any insurance, self-insurance or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be in excess of the Licensee’s insurance and neither the City nor its insurance providers shall contribute to any settlements, defense costs, or other payments made by Contractor’s insurance. All additional insured endorsements required by this Section shall include an explicit waiver of subrogation. If at any time during the life of the Contract, or any extension, Contractor fails to maintain the required insurance in full force and effect, all work under the contract shall be discontinued immediately. Any failure to maintain the required insurance may be sufficient cause for the City to terminate the Agreement.
The Following Insurance is Required: (IF YOU ARE A TENANT OF THE AIRPORT, WE HAVE YOUR INSURANCE UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT)(Required)
a. Commercial Liability Insurance
Before this Agreement is fully executed by the parties, Licensee shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of commercial liability insurance with a minimum liability limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit bodily injury and property damage, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate. If Licensee carries higher coverage limits, such limits shall be shown on the Certificate of Insurance and Endorsements and the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, attorneys and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds for such higher limits. The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the coverage amount, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this Agreement. The certificate of insurance and additional insured endorsement shall name the City of Yakima, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, attorneys and volunteers as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City prior written notice. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher in Best’s Guide and admitted in the State of Washington. The requirements contained herein, as well as City of Yakima’s review or acceptance of insurance maintained by Licensee is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations assumed by Licensee under this Agreement.

b. Automobile Liability Insurance
Before this Agreement is fully executed by the parties, Licensee shall provide the City with a certificate of insurance as proof of automobile liability insurance with a minimum liability limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. If Licensee carries higher coverage limits, such limits shall be shown on the Certificate of Insurance and Endorsements and the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, attorneys and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds for such higher limits. The certificate shall clearly state who the provider is, the coverage amount, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of this Contract. The certificate of insurance and additional insured endorsement shall name the City of Yakima, its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, attorneys and volunteers as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City prior written notice. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A-VII or higher in Best’s Guide and admitted in the State of Washington. The requirements contained herein, as well as City of Yakima’s review or acceptance of insurance maintained by Licensee is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations assumed by Licensee under this contract. The business auto liability shall include Hired and Non-Owned coverage if necessary.

If, as of the date of this Agreement, the Licensee does not currently carry commercial automobile liability insurance, the requirement in this subsection (b) shall be waived only if Licensee meets the following criteria:
i. Licensee does not own, drive, or operate any vehicle or trailer that requires a commercial driver’s license under the laws of the State of Washington; and
ii. Licensee does not intend to nor will the Licensee bring a trailer to the subject event.

c. Employer’s Liability (Stop Gap)
Employers shall at all times comply with all applicable workers’ compensation, occupational disease, and occupational health and safety laws, statutes, and regulations to the full extent applicable, and shall maintain Employer’s Liability insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000.00. The City shall not be held responsible in any way for claims filed by Licensee or its employees for services performed under the terms of this Agreement. Licensee agrees to assume full liability for all claims arising from this Agreement.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless
a. Licensee shall take all necessary precautions in performing the activity to prevent injury to persons or property. The Licensee agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, insurers, attorneys, and volunteers from all liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses related to all claims, suits, arbitration actions, investigations, and regulatory or other governmental proceedings arising from or in connection with this Agreement or the acts, failures to act, errors or omissions of the Licensee, or any Licensee’s agent or subcontractor, in performance of this Agreement. For the sake of clarity, the duties of Licensee under this subsection (a) are meant to be broad and include, without limitation, travel to and from the event, set-up and break-down at the event, the official hours of operation of the event, and any other actions/inactions of Licensee that are directly or indirectly associated with the event or Licensee’s participation in the same.

b. Industrial Insurance Act Waiver
It is specifically and expressly understood that the Licensee waives any immunity that may be granted to it under the Washington State industrial insurance act, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. Licensee’s indemnification shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount of damages, compensation or benefits payable to or by any third party under workers’ compensation acts, disability benefit acts or any other benefits acts or programs. Licensee shall require that its subcontractors, and anyone directly or indirectly employed or hired by Licensee, and anyone for whose acts Licensee may be liable in connection with its performance of this Agreement, comply with the terms of this paragraph, waive any immunity granted under Title 51 RCW, and assume all potential liability for actions brought by their respective employees. The Parties acknowledge that they have mutually negotiated this waiver.

c. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Licensee and the City, the Licensee’s liability, including the duty and cost to defend, shall be only to the extent of the Licensee’s negligence.

d. Nothing contained in this Section or this Agreement shall be construed to create a liability or a right of indemnification in any third party.

e. The terms of this section shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement.
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Alcohol

Alcohol will not be allowed or served on the premise of the event.

Alterations

LICENSEE shall make no alterations to the electrical system, water system or the size and placement of booths or displays without permission of the Airport Operations Manager.

Security

A temporary security rope fence will be erected and security officials designated by the Airport Security Coordinators will watch all entrances/exits to ensure personnel and attendees stay within the proper boundaries during the full duration of the event. All person(s) working at your station will need to be on file in this application with the Airport Administration Office and security badges will be issued for this event. In the event an alteration needs to occur to those on file, please notify the Airport Administrative Office immediately. The Yakima Police Department may have a presence at the event. In the event an emergency, contact 911. For security concerns, questions or incidents, contact the following ASC immediately: Christopher Hopkins, Airport Director (509) 833-0898 or Shelby Barrett, Administrative Assistant/Event Manager (509) 424-0882

Official Logo

This contract does not allow any vendor to use the official logo or trademark of the Yakima Air Terminal – McAllister Field Aviation Day and the City of Yakima. A specific request must be made by any vendor desiring to use the logo in the LICENSEE’s booth.

Subletting Prohibited

LICENSEE shall not sublet or assign any privilege or portion of the space covered by this agreement.

Termination by Yakima Air Terminal – McAllister Field Aviation Day

Yakima Air Terminal – McAllister Field Aviation Day and the City of Yakima may terminate this agreement and the privilege granted by it (a) at any time Yakima Air Terminal – McAllister Field Aviation Day and the City of Yakima in its sole discretion determines a need for the premises which is inconsistent with use and occupancy by LICENSEE. In this event termination shall occur immediately upon notice to LICENSEE.

Release of Liability

All vendors, their agents, employees, and invitees shall execute a City of Yakima Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement (“Release”) in the form provided by the Yakima Air Terminal – McAllister Field and the City of Yakima. A copy of the Release is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Without an executed Release(s), this registration shall not be approved and the Vendors, their agents, employees, and invitees shall not be allowed to attend the event.
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