Eustis First Fridays 2026

RULES & REGULATIONS: APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on December 26th, 2025. Vendor space is limited, and the event may be sold out prior to that time. Applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. VENDOR ACCEPTANCE: Applications to vend at City of Eustis events are considered individually using various criteria, including but not limited to; type of product, attractiveness of the display, locality, professionalism and business fit for the goal and objective of the event. The Events Department may decline an applicant that is not an ideal fit for the event. Unless otherwise notified declined vendors are welcome to apply for a future event. Applications are considered incomplete without payment in full. No application payments will be accepted at the event. CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS / CREDITS: Should the City of Eustis cancel an event, all registration fees will be held as credits into future vendor opportunities, excluding Georgefest. All credits must be used within six months of the event cancellation. Exception: pre-paid vendors will have 90 days past their current contract expiration to use their credits. No credits will be awarded for vendor cancellations. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. NO-CALL/NO-SHOWS: If a vendor chooses not to notify the Events Department, they will be absent from an event, their application may be declined for future events. Yearly paid vendors will lose their spot after two no-call/no-shows. They may be accepted to complete their current contract but only after the waiting list is cleared and MUST contact the Events office to be placed back on the vendor list. SPACE: Vendor displays must stay within designated square footage of purchased space. This includes tents, tables, display racks, trailer tongue, tie downs, tent weights etc. We require vendors and staff to keep their "Business at Booth". We do not allow vendors to aggressively solicit attendees or to walk around the event area and distribute flyers or products. You can bring your own 10 x 10 tent (suggested but not required) and table and chairs. For the safety and security of our event, tent weights are required. Space assignments are provided to the vendor at check-in and not before. ELECTRICITY: Electricity may be limited. Vendors must indicate their electrical needs on their application. In the event of a waitlist, vendors not requiring electricity may be given priority acceptance. Vendors are required to provide a minimum 100-foot extension cord. The City of Eustis cannot provide cords to individual vendors. INSURANCE: All food vendors who prepare any kind of food or drinks on site, and vendors who sell the following must provide a certificate of insurance with the City of Eustis listed as an additionally insured certificate holder: including but not limited to power equipment, medical health products or services, prescription glasses, tattoos, piercings, face painters, etc. PROHIBITED ITEMS: Excluding firearms and ammunition, vendors are prohibited from selling, exhibiting, displaying, or promoting any type of merchandise or service that may have implicit or explicit content of violence or obscenity (visual or verbal). Excluding firearms and ammunition, no weapons may be displayed nor sold including but not limited to knives, pepper spray, swords, martial arts weapons, etc. Vendors are NOT permitted to sell any alcoholic beverages including (but not limited to) beer, wine, or liquor without prior approval. SET-UP/TEAR DOWN: Vendors must agree to comply with set-up timelines. Absolutely all vehicles must be safely removed from the event area no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. Vendors shall remain open and set up for business during the official event hours, 6-9pm. Vehicles are allowed back into the event area for load out only after Eustis PD advises our Event Staff it is safe to do so. This may be up to 30 minutes post event. Any vendor failing to comply with these rules and regulations or driving in an unsafe manner may lose their space and their application may be declined for future events. Vendors are responsible for disposing their trash in the appropriate provided receptacles and removing any large items from the premises. RELEASE: I consent to being photographed, videotaped, and/or otherwise recorded by the City of Eustis. I grant the right to use my likeness to publish, promote, distribute, modify, or edit any recordings that feature or include my likeness in any media. WAIVER: I agree to waive any and all claims of whatever nature against the City of Eustis, its employees, successors, and any volunteers, building owners, and tenants. SAFETY: All food vendors must be prepared to meet Eustis Fire Department safety guidelines in addition to Lake County Health Department guidelines and inspections. A fire inspection will be performed prior to the event opening. More information can be obtained at the Events Department (352-483-5491 ex 1311) or by calling the inspection office directly on 352-357-6585. UPDATES: I consent to receive email updates about this and future events. ALL VENDORS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, STATUTES AND REGULATIONS. All sales belong to the vendor. Vendors are solely responsible for collecting and reporting applicable sales tax. All vendors agree to meet the regulations and to pay applicable fees to Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. Vendors are legally and financially responsible for all damage to grounds or other property caused by themselves or their employees. The City of Eustis has the right to close any exhibit immediately without refund and to accept or deny vendor exhibits.