Food Cart Vendors

Bottoms up & Bacon down! Join us this year as we expand the tastings and explore the best bourbons & bacon delights from around the world. The Village Council of Wellington and Buffalo Trace welcome you back for the 7th annual Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest. Held on the grounds surrounding the new Village of Wellington Community Center and amphitheater, the free event is scheduled for April 24th & 25th, 2021 an offers you the opportunity to taste from a selection of more than 60+ bourbons and celebrates the most loved food in the universe – BACON! In 2018 The Cooking Channel featured us on their hit show, “Carnival Eats”! Host Noah Cappe enjoyed Chef Winston’s great Garlic Mojo Corn Cakes in addition to a vast array of bacon infused goodies! The two-day event features great live music, artist & crafters, an eclectic menu of bacon infused culinary delights and a collection of over 60 bourbons and whiskeys for your tasting pleasure. Our menu of bacon and pork related dishes will include the sublime Forever Roasted Bourbon BBQ Pork & Bacon Sandwich to the insane Bacon Bar featuring chocolate covered and caramel nut dipped bacon and bacon desserts. Menu items developed by local chefs explore the boundaries of New American Cuisine and the Farm to Table movement to good old-fashioned comfort foods, just like Mom used to make! At the heart of all of our festivals is our commitment to create fun-filled food lover community events featuring unique food and beverages. We strive to ensure that our sponsors are richly rewarded for their investment in our events and our community. The event’s strong commitment to the community is that they are designed as a fund-raising opportunity for non-profit organizations that staff the event. We’ve cleared it with your doctor, your cardiologist and your mother; indulge in the sweet smell of bacon & guzzle down the smooth taste of bourbon at the Wellington Beach Bacon & Bourbon Festival. Event Times: Saturday, April 24th, 2021 (11:00 am-9:00 pm); Sunday, April 25th, 2021 (11:00 am-6:00 pm) Admission: Free Parking: FREE DIRECTIONS & PARKING: Venue: Wellington Town Center Promenade Street Address: 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 Phone: 561-279-0907 Email: nancy@festivalmanagementgroup.com BOOTH FEES: Please note: “applying” for the show does not mean that you are automatically in the show. Your application must first be reviewed and approved online by our committee. You will receive notification of acceptance. Due to the pandemic, our not-for-profit has experienced first-hand the difficulties everyone is experiencing. Our non-for-profit organization faces limited funding and resources that are required to produce these award-winning events, with more than 70% of event operating budgets generated from corporate sponsors and exhibitors. The majority of all work is completed leading up to the event, and our goal is to remove the risk and provide flexibility so that our participants are comfortable in planning and scheduling future upcoming events. We ask for a payment plan as follows: -Non-refundable application fee upon completion of online application. -Balance of booth fee in full date determined. REGULAR EXHIBITOR BOOTH FEES: ** 7% Florida Sales Tax will be added to booth fees at check-out** $35 Application Fee (non-refundable) Artist / Crafter Exhibitor (10x10) $325 + $22.75 sales tax = $347.75 Edibles Exhibitors (10x10) $325 + $22.75 sales tax = $347.75 Buy/Sell Exhibitor (10x10) $325 + 22.75 sales tax = $347.75 Business Exhibitor (10x10) $650 + $45.50 sales tax = $695.50 Jewelry Exhibitor (10x10) $325.00 + $22.75 sales tax = $347.75 Food 10x10 ($1,000 + $70.00 sales tax = $1,070.00 Food Cart (Fits within 6x6 space) $500 + $35.00 sales tax = $535.00 10x10 Rental Pkg (Tent, Table, 2 Chairs & Sides) $280 + $19.60 sales tax = $299.60 Booth Spaces are 10’ X 10’ and work must be contained within the assigned space. You may not infringe on another space physically or audibly. For double booth (10x20), you must select two booths. An artist requesting a corner must either have the corner wall open or use the outside wall to display art. Special booth space and special needs requests will be accepted but are not guaranteed. We will make every effort to meet all special requests on a first come, first served basis. Additional charges may apply. Please include all booth requests on the registration form. During the festival, all exhibits will be visited by a festival representative to ensure that they are in compliance with our festival policies. It is the exclusive right and responsibility of the Festival Staff to call for the removal of work that is not in compliance with the festival policies and requirements. Non-compliance may result in expulsion from the festival or refusal of future festival participation. All tents are required to withstand winds and rain and be properly weighted. Properly weighting requires AT LEAST 40 pounds per leg (more in windy weather). Tents must be connected to weights with rope or straps, not bungee cords. Weights may not include cinderblocks or water jugs as they do not meet the 40 pound requirement. Balances Due: Anyone with an outstanding balance, will not be permitted to exhibit at show. If determined that you have a balance due, you must pay cash upon check-in. EXHIBITOR PARKING – PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitor Parking is provided behind the Village of Wellington Swimming Pool. Booth Tear Down: Packing up of booth supplies may begin at 6:00 pm on Sunday. Vehicles are NOT permitted onsite. You must use dollies. Bacon & Bourbon Fest staff will advise you when you can move your vehicle closer, and after everything is ready for loading. We suggest that you bring dollies and hand trucks to remove your booth valuables if you find it necessary to remove any items on Saturday (at close of event). Items to Bring: Handy items you may want to bring to setup your booth include - staple gun, cable ties, duct tape, pens, Extension Cords 50-100 electric cords, lights and scissors. If you have large, heavy items to move a dolly would be handy to also bring along with you. Electricity: Unless other requests and arrangements were made in your agreement, each space will have access to a single 110 outlet, located approx. 25’ from your booth. Exhibitors must provide their own 50’ outdoor approved extension cord for individual needs. Security You are responsible for all valuables, items and prizes at your booth. Bacon & Bourbon Fest employs private security, however, we cannot be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items from your booth. Equipment Unless you have ordered (and paid for) a rental package, you are responsible to provide your own tent, table and chairs. Staffing Please make sure the people staffing your booth are familiar with Bacon & Bourbon Fest Booth Policies & Guidelines. Coordinate staff access to the site in advance to avoid confusion. Every person staffing your booth, whether employees or subcontractors will need to check-in at the Vendor Check-In booth. No Show Policy Artists who have not checked in and/or notified event with a message via festival office phone (561-279-0907), or email (info@festivalmanagementgroup.com) by 7:00 am on the day of event, will be considered a NO SHOW and the assigned space will be forfeited. *Dates and details subject to change* SETUP DATE & TIME: NO vehicles permitted onsite at all, must cart in all products. Friday, April 23rd from 7:00 am – 7 pm (Booth # and location provided upon check-in.) You can access event grounds by 10:00 am on Fri., April 23rd. NO vehicles permitted onsite at all. All product must be carted in. Saturday Setup 7:00am must be completed by 9:00 am on Sat., April 24th and ready to open at 11 am. Please bring any extension cords, lights, décor, table cloths or other items you might need. BOOTH HOURS: Saturday, April 24th (11:00 am – 9:00 pm) Sunday, April 25th (11:00 am – 6:00 pm) During Check-In it is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to answer all phone calls. If you need immediate assistance, please see staff at Vendor Check-In booth. If you have any questions leading up to the event, please feel free to contact us at 561-409-5966 and ask for Cheryl. We look forward to another great show with you!

Bottoms up & Bacon down! Join us this year as we expand the tastings and explore the best bourbons & bacon delights from around the world. The Village Council of Wellington and Buffalo Trace welcome you back for the 7th annual Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest. Held on the grounds surrounding the new Village of Wellington Promenade. The free event is scheduled for April 24 & 25, 2021 and offers you the opportunity to taste from a selection of more than 60+ bourbons and celebrates the most loved food in the universe – BACON! In 2018 The Cooking Channel featured us on their hit show, “Carnival Eats”! Host Noah Cappe enjoyed Chef Winston’s great Garlic Mojo Corn Cakes in addition to a vast array of garlic laced goodies! The two-day event features great live music, artist & crafters, an eclectic menu of bacon infused culinary delights and a collection of over 60 bourbons and whiskeys for your tasting pleasure. For those of you whom cannot be convinced to partake in Bourbon, we will have a few fine wines and ice-cold beer too. Our menu of bacon and pork related dishes will include the sublime Forever Roasted Bourbon BBQ Pork & Bacon Sandwich to the insane Bacon Bar featuring chocolate covered and caramel nut dipped bacon and bacon desserts. Menu items developed by local chefs explore the boundaries of New American Cuisine and the Farm to Table movement to good old-fashioned comfort foods, just like Mom used to make! At the heart of all of our festivals is our commitment to create fun-filled food lover community events featuring unique food and beverages. We strive to ensure that our sponsors are richly rewarded for their investment in our events and our community. The event’s strong commitment to the community is that they are designed as a fund-raising opportunity for non-profit organizations that staff the event. We’ve cleared it with your doctor, your cardiologist and your mother; indulge in the sweet smell of bacon & guzzle down the smooth taste of bourbon at the Wellington Beach Bacon & Bourbon Festival.

Please review the following rules and policies to assure your safety and enjoyment during the festival. 1. The application fee is deposited upon receipt and is non-refundable. Booth fees are due in full upon acceptance of invitation to show. 2. Animals, weapons (including pocket knives) will NOT be permitted at the event. 3. Large inflatables are not permitted without express written permission from Bacon & Bourbon Fest in advance. 4. Booth placement is carefully chosen by the committee. Categories do not indicate space locations. No changes in booth location permitted after the event begins. 5. Exhibitors may not share booth space nor may they sublet or apportion space to anyone else. Booths are non-transferable and must occupied by the applicant. Artists may only exhibit work in the category in which they applied. Items misrepresenting works presented at time of application are subject to immediate dismissal from the show. Artists must display their own work. 6. Display space is permitted within your 10x10 tent area only. No items are permitted placement outside of your 10x10 tent. Construction of booth & displays must be appropriate and be able to withstand inclement weather and crowd activity. 7. Cartons or boxes must be kept out of view. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping booth space clean, safe & secure. Exhibits and materials contained must be within the assigned booth space and cannot be extended. Please break down all packing material, cardboard and corrugated boxes at your booth location and place on outside of your tent for Operations to pick-up. 8. You must display appropriate conduct. The committee reserves the right to remove or prohibit anything which is deemed not suitable, including persons, conduct, material and other items. No selling or soliciting outside of booth space. 9. Break down of booths must be completed and removed by 9:00 PM on Sunday. Any materials left behind will be confiscated. 10. Participation is required both days/all hours of event. Exhibitors who break down displays or depart before close of show each day will not be allowed to return to future shows. 11. Electricity is provided! Please provide your own power cords. Recommend 25ft to 50ft. 12. No food products may be sold or given away by artists or business exhibitors. If you have been approved as a sampling sponsor or exhibitor for an approved food product at your booth, you must provide a copy of your liability insurance certificate with Delray Beach Arts, 140 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444 and the Village of Wellington, 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414 listed as an additional insured and email to info@festivalmanagementgroup.com. Product sampling approved in advance are limited to 1-1/2 OZ portions only. 13. Exhibitors will cause no noise which can be heard beyond the perimeters of their own exhibitor space. This noise includes but is not limited to music (recorded or live demonstrations) or motivational tapes. Hawking of items is prohibited. 14. Vendors are responsible for the collection, payment, and reporting of their own sales tax. 15. Parking is available at no charge in Vendor Parking Lot provided. (All exhibitors MUST check-in at Vendor Check-In first.) Upon check-in at Vendor Check-In Tent, you will receive two parking passes. If additional passes are needed for staff, you can request on setup day. 16. Exhibitors must abide by and displays must be in accordance with local fire regulations. 17. Palm Beach Sheriff’s officers and Private security provide security during the shows hours of operation. The show takes place in an outdoor setting, so reasonable precautions should be taken to ensure the safety of your property. All work is exhibited at the artist’s own risk. 18. You must use 40 lb. weights to anchor your booths down. A MONITORING COMMITTEE CONTINUALLY ENFORCES THE RULES OF THE EVENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL WORK SHOWN IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE GUIDELINES. VIOLATION OF THE RULES MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EJECTION FROM THE EVENT WITH NO REFUND. THIS ACTION WILL RESULT IN THE BANNING FROM FUTURE PARTICIPATION. Your online application and/or return of the registration materials indicate your understanding and acceptance of the Rules of Participation and General Policies. Rules Committee members circulate during the show and any vendor observed not following the rules may be immediately dismissed and will not be allowed to participate in event again. Reasons for expulsion from the show are not limited to these violations and any artist or vendor may be put on probation or excluded at the discretion of the event management team. During the term of this agreement, the vendor assumes all risks in connection with the permitted activity and shall be solely responsible for damage or injury, of whatever kind, to person or property, directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with the permitted activity or the conduct of vendors operation. Vendor hereby expressly agrees to hold harmless Delray Beach Arts, Village of Wellington, Festival Management Group, its agents, volunteers, employees, officers and directors for penalties for violation of any law, ordinance or regulation affecting its activity and from any and all claims, suits, losses, damages or injuries directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with permitted activity or conduct of its operation or resulting from the negligence or intentional acts of vendor or its officers, agents or employees.