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Apogaea's Original Banana Stand

There's always money in the Banana Stand.... we hope!

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Apogaea's Original Banana Stand

Apogaea's Original Banana Stand

Apogaea's Original Banana Stand

Apogaea's Original Banana Stand

Apogaea's Original Banana Stand

There's always money in the Banana Stand.... we hope!

There's always money in the Banana Stand.... we hope!

There's always money in the Banana Stand.... we hope!

There's always money in the Banana Stand.... we hope!

Diane Overbye
Diane Overbye
Diane Overbye
Diane Overbye
1 Campaign |
Denver, United States
$135 USD 6 backers
27% of $500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Apogaea’s Original Banana stand will engage all members of the community by handing out frozen, chocolate-covered, bananas to the population of Apogaea. This will engage participants by providing them with a place to come hang out and eat some delicious bananas, and enjoy other banana flavored accoutrement.

Short Summary

Help us build and bring the banana stand to Apogaea.

  • I am a 5 year burner who loves art, community, and volunteering! I want to gift a fun and tasty treat to Apogaea and the Denver community. I'm working with Dan Singer and John Perez, who also love bananas and the community!
  • Contributors will help us buy materials to build and decorate the stand, and purchase bananas, chocolate, and dry ice to gift to patrons. The banana stand will never charge for a banana!

What We Need & What You Get

Plywood (sheathing)13 (4'x8')$20.00$260.00

2x4s20 (8')$2.74$54.20

45 degree brackets

wood screws(1-3" lengths) 3-4#boxes$9 (73ct. Box)$27.00 (#3)

paint2 gallons$33.00$66.00

Hinges7$1.76$12.32

money wallpaper $28.44

bananas $26

dry ice 80lbs$1-3 per lb.$200

chocolate 2lbs...$15

sticks $4

Paint for signs $3.90

Blue barrel $20.00

Big trash bags $14.97

  • WE LOVE PERKS and have been working very hard to bring you some very fun banana treats! We have Banana Bags (custom banana tote bags), banana hat pins, stickers, banana bread, and even an appearance by the banana stand!
  • If we don't reach our goal, the funds will mainly go toward the materials to build the structure and funds for the bananas will come out of our pockets. 

The Impact

Apogaea’s Original Banana stand will engage all members of the community by handing out frozen, chocolate-covered, bananas to the population of Apo. This will engage participants by providing them with a place to come hang out and eat some delicious bananas, and enjoy other banana flavored accoutrement. 

The idea is interactive because volunteers will work and promote the stand by wearing Banana costumes, hand out bananas, and other goodies, and there will be daily activities visitors can participate in like hula hooping. 


This idea has already created some excitement on its Facebook page (Apogaea Banana Stand [The Big Yellow Joint]) which currently has 146 members. More excitement will be created before and during the event by wearing banana costumes to events to advertise the project at Apo.


The biggest challenge to completing this project will be organizing a construction schedule and sticking to it. We will work to overcome this challenge by having a skilled craftsman (John Perez) use a multitude of tools to build it. Also, we are still figuring out the best way to keep the bananas frozen on site. We are leaning towards dry ice which would be the easiest. We plan on making all bananas before the event and keeping them frozen until the event. Then we will transfer them to coolers right before the event. By making the bananas before the event, we will cut down on a massive amount of hassle and trash onsite. This idea will inspire people to meet new friends, provide a gathering space, and allow participants to engage in conversation. Ideally it would be centrally located and allow people to “meet up at the big yellow joint” and “fuel up” before they begin their travels.

The project is extremely safe. It is a secured, standing, kiosk that will not allow for climbing, and will not have any fire elements. There will not be any unsafe features such as glass, plastic, or sharp edges. In regards to the food aspect, bananas will not go bad to the point that eating a thawed banana will harm anyone. If the bananas were to thaw a little during the event, they will not make anyone sick if they were to eat one. There is NO TOUCHING and will be humorous signs to this effect. 

The project will be properly lit at night with very bright, multi colored, LED lights tracing the front opening and sign, as well as solar lights marking all rebar, tie downs, and the perimeter of the structure. 


There will be no hazards to the environment because all paint and materials will be sealed in case of rain, and secured to prevent loss during wind. There may be health hazards if someone is allergic to bananas or chocolate but we will post all food ingredients to prevent allergic reactions. We're leaving the corn-baller at home so no one will be burned. 

The structure will be made of plywood, metal hinges/screws/nails, and non-toxic, outdoor paint. The project will prevent injury with safety signs (memes), proper lighting, and marking of perimeter at night. 

Risks & Challenges

Completing the stand in time for the event will be a challenge due to the small number of people working on the project but we will rise to that challenge.

Other Ways You Can Help

Come help build the structure

volunteer to hand out bananas at Apogaea!

contact Diane at dianeoverbye@apogaea.com to help

And that's all there is to it.

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Apogaea Banana Sticker

$5 USD
Everyone loves stickers! For an amount of $5 you will receive a sturdy, vinyl, Apogaea sticker!
Included Items
  • Banana Sticker (2)
Estimated Shipping
September 2017
1 out of 200 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Banana Pin

$10 USD
A banana pins is a great accessory to put on anything! Pin it to your flatbrim, shirt, tie, ear, dog, banana bag, or anything else you might think of. 2 stickers are included with this perk.
Included Items
  • Banana Sticker (2)
Estimated Shipping
September 2017
1 out of 30 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Banana Bread

$20 USD
For this donation, I will bake you a loaf of delicious chocolate chip, Banana Bread ! Regular or Gluten free! Local orders only.
Included Items
  • Banana Sticker (2)
  • Banana Bread
Estimated Shipping
September 2017
1 claimed

Banana Bag

$40 USD
Your custom made, one of a kind, Banana Bag, is a sturdy tote bag with a banana design. These are fun and functional. Use them as a purse, reusable grocery bag, kids bag, or banana bag banana bag for all your bananas. Everyone will ask where you got that stylish Banana Bag!
Included Items
  • Banana Sticker (2)
  • Banana Bag
Estimated Shipping
September 2017
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
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