Meet Vulcan Park and Museum’s Mascots: V and Vesta

Vulcan Park and Museum’s official mascot, “V,” and his companion, Vesta, proudly represent our organization at select community events each year. Appearances are thoughtfully scheduled by our Marketing and Education Departments to ensure every event aligns with our mission and upholds the integrity of our brand.

We appreciate your interest in featuring V or Vesta at your event. While all requests are carefully considered, please be aware that availability may be limited due to staffing and existing commitments.

*Please review our MASCOT policies and pricing before completing the request form below.
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Mascot policies

  • Requests for mascots must be submitted one (1) month before your event date.
  • Vulcan Park & Museum events and education programs take top priority for scheduling.
  • Mascots are only available to attend events hosted by organizations, educational institutions, local government, and businesses.
  • Mascots are not available for private parties or weddings.
  • All requests must be submitted through the official request form (see below). Phone calls and email requests will not be accepted. 
  • The hosting organization/business must provide parking and a private, secure dressing room or area for the mascot.
  • Mascots do not speak; they interact through gestures, posing for photos, and signing autographs.

Appearance Requirements

  • A parking place close to the event
  • A private, secure location (not a public restroom) to dress and store personal items
  • Drinking water must be available at all times (water breaks as needed)
  • A reminder when the appearance time is over (mascots don’t wear watches, and clients will be responsible for paying for any extra time)

Cancellation Policy

  • Events can be cancelled by Vulcan Park & Museum at any time due to mascot availability, schedule changes, adverse weather (if the event is outdoors), or changes in the nature of the event request.
  • Mascot(s) may cancel an event if they feel uncomfortable with the venue, the behavior of the guests, and/or if there is not a suitable place to change clothes and safely store their personal items, or any other situation that makes them feel unsafe or uneasy.

If you wish to reschedule or cancel your event, please email [email protected] with your reservation details as soon as possible.

 

Mascot Appearance Pricing

Billing occurs before the event.

Mascot Hourly Rate Minimum (2 Hours) Maximum (4 Hours)
V or Vesta $100 per hour $200 $400
V & Vesta $200 per hour $400 $800

Example:
To reserve both mascots (V and Vesta) for 3 hours: $200 per hour x 3 hours = $600.

Mileage Fee

Travel fees will apply for any requests with locations over 10 miles from Vulcan Park & Museum.

  • The travel fee is $2.00 per mile round-trip beyond the initial 10 miles.
  • The maximum travel distance for our mascots is 25 miles from Vulcan Park & Museum, located at 1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35209.