The undersigned hereby agrees to hold harmless: Grifton Shad Festival, Inc., the Town of Grifton, any officer, board member, staff or person involved with the Grifton Shad Festival, for any or all damages to persons and properties resulting from acts of God, loss, theft or vandalism, or any injury or medical emergency. - Further: Grifton Shad Festival Inc. or the Town of Grifton and all others mentioned above shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim or petition, filed in any court or administrative tribunal, arising out of said event, including all costs, attorney’s fees, judgments or awards. The undersigned hereby also agrees to be totally responsible for all liability while participating in this event and abide by all rules or laws of Grifton Shad Festival, the Town of Grifton, County of Pitt, and State of N.C.