Food and beverages prepared onsite for immediate consumption. (i.e. Pizza, Burgers, Arepas, etc.)
EVENT DATES & TIMES:
Market Dates: Fridays, October 2, 2020 to March 26, 2021 (5pm – 9pm)
Closed Dates: Dec. 25, 2020, Jan. 1, 2021
LOCATION:
Village of Wellington Boardwalk
12150 Forest Hill Blvd.
Wellington, FL 33414
BOOTH INFO & FEES
Please note: “Applying” for the show does not mean that you are automatically accepted in the Twilight Green Market. Your application must first be reviewed and approved online by our staff. Staff will review each application and maintains the right to approve or deny Twilight Green Market participant in its sole and absolute discretion. Product eligibility is not a guarantee of approval into the Twilight Green Market. To maintain a diverse and appropriately balanced shopping experience for our customers, we reserve the sole, exclusive, and absolute right to determine the following Exhibitor category and to unilaterally determine the appropriate balance of exhibitors. We reserve the right to prohibit any particular product from being sold at the Market or by a particular exhibitor and to exclude any exhibitor for any reason that we deem appropriate to ensure that the purpose and mission of our events are being appropriately met.
You will receive written notification of acceptance.
Management will assign all spaces within the Market. All exhibitor spaces may be reassigned with no advanced notice at any time for the needs of the market itself. There are no assigned or permanent spaces to be given to any specific exhibitor, but a consistent location for regular exhibitors is preferable.
In addition to our commitment to providing healthy foods, we are equally committed to supporting a clean and healthy environment by doing our part to reduce waste and minimize pollution and trash. As such, all our exhibitors are asked to use sustainable products which are environmentally friendly and biodegradable. We suggest that you not use any Styrofoam products, plastic straws, plastic coffee stirs, plastic bags, and related single use products
Each week there will be a Market Showcase of an exhibitor conducting a product demonstration, cooking demo or educational presentation. A banner will be provided to display at your booth indicating that you are the featured exhibitor of the week. Please notify our office if you have interest. Management will select and schedule based on availability.
SEASONAL MARKET EXHIBITOR FEES – 24 weeks (Only 20 ‘seasonal’ spaces available)
** 7% Florida Sales Tax is added to booth fees at check-out online**
Application Fee: $5 (non-refundable)
Seasonal Rate: $1,200 + $84.00 sales tax = $1,284.00 seasonal rate
Payment in full for season pricing due upon acceptance and approval.
Seasonal Rate Benefits Include:
10x10 Tent (setup and tear-down provided), electric and water. Same booth location assignment weekly. Booth Spaces are 10’ X 10’ and work must be contained within the assigned space.
Lights, tables, or chairs NOT included. Also, must provide your own string lights and electric cords.
WEEKLY MARKET EXHIBITOR FEES
** 7% Florida Sales Tax is added to booth fees at check-out online **
Application Fee: $5 (non-refundable)
Farmer / Grower: $50 + $3.50 sales tax = $53.50 weekly
Artist / Crafter: $60 + $4.20 sales tax = $64.20 weekly
Commercial Exhibitor: $70 + $4.90 = $74.90 weekly
Food Vendor: $70 + $4.90 = $74.90 weekly
Payment in full due upon acceptance and approval. Exhibitors can select specific weeks (or entire season) of participation on initial application. If applying weekly, the application fee will apply to each occurrence. Weekly applications must be received no later than 7 days prior. Payments will be processed on a “monthly” basis in advance.
You MUST provide own tent, tables, chairs, string lights and electric cords.
PRODUCT CATEGORIES: (NO CBD OR THC PRODUCTS PERMITTED)
The Twilight Green Market places an emphasis on selecting exhibitors with fresh locally sourced food products and other agricultural items offered by local farmers, artisan food producers and other products that compliment them. We reserve the right to prohibit any particular product from being sold at the Market or by a particular exhibitor and to exclude any exhibitor for any reason that we deem appropriate to ensure that the purpose and mission of our event is being appropriately met.
FARM TO FORK (farmers, growers, artisanal foods, etc.):
Farmer / Growers:
Any Exhibitor who sells fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers, plants, herbs, eggs, or other raw, natural, unprocessed food product, which the Exhibitor has grown or cultivated him or herself. Farmer must participate in and be responsible for all growing or cultivation operations.
Farmers must provide current Grower’s Permit. Local farmers will be given preference over buy/sell produce vendors, tomatoes, corn, peppers, lettuce, squash, eggplant, mushrooms, herbs, micro greens etc.
Fruit: Florida citrus, strawberries, blueberries, papaya, watermelon etc. must be locally sourced.
Plants/Flowers/Orchids/Trees: Fresh cut flowers and bouquets, orchids, bromeliads, potted herbs, potted plants, palms, bamboo, butterfly bushes, pollinator plants/trees and native plants – no invasive species.
Baker: Fresh baked breads, pastries, cookies, pies, muffins, bagels, also gluten free, sugar free, paleo, vegan and vegetarian baked goods.
Dairy: Milk, butter, yogurt, local and imported specialty cheeses.
Fresh Seafood: Origin label required, Fresh raw fish and shellfish
Meat & Poultry: Free range farm fresh eggs (chicken, duck, quail). Origin label required, fresh, smoked, and cured grass fed and finished beef, free range poultry and humanely raised pork, rabbit etc.
Grains/Nuts/Dried Fruit: Roasted and raw nuts, dried fruit, seeds, beans, legumes, rice.
Gourmet/Artisan/Processed Food: FDACS permit required, manufactured in approved facility, or licensed commercial kitchen. This includes pasta, sauce, hummus, spreads, dips, pickled products, soup, salad, stock, ethnic specialties, jam, jelly, relish, mustard, dressing, salsa, infused vinegar, oils, olives, grains, beans, nuts, dried fruit, etc.
ARTIST / CRAFTER: NO CBD OR THC PRODUCTS PERMITTED)
Artist/Crafter:
Original art, hand-crafted goods, clothing, etc. All products must be handcrafted/fabricated by you or you must represent a local organization that is responsible for the crafting of said product. No re-sellers or corporate distributors will be allowed.
All Natural: Products must be 100% all natural, handmade by the vendor. Examples include soaps, creams, oils, etc.
COMMERCIAL EXHIBITOR:
Automotive, Insurance, Watercraft, Financial Institutes, Chiropractors, Realtors, Fitness Studios, Media, etc.
FOOD VENDOR:
Ground covering required (tarp and / or tar paper). Food Safety is paramount to protecting the health, safety and well-being of the event customers and patrons. All Exhibitors shall be obligated to follow all Florida and Palm Beach County public health regulations and shall maintain and keep current all licenses and permits as required by their circumstances. DBPR license required for barbeque, conch fritters, ceviche, paella, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, etc. Exhibitors must always have up-to-date fire extinguisher in booth, a fire-retardant tent and if cooking with propane must be compliant with Fire code NFPA 96, Chapter 10.10. The Palm Beach County Fire Dept. will perform weekly inspections on your equipment, if you are not in compliance you will be shut down immediately. Three Fire Department violations in one season, may result in expulsion from the Twilight Green Market.
GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATING AS A TWILIGHT GREEN MARKET EXHIBITORS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC:
Per recommendations with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State of Florida, and the Village of Wellington, these protocols are effective immediately and until further notice:
• If an Exhibitor is showing symptoms of illness, including fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting, or diarrhea they are prohibited from attending the Market.
• All booth locations are determined with recommended social distancing in mind and are solely the decision of the Management.
• All Exhibitors are required to wear masks or face coverings during interactions with others when social distancing practices are not practical.
• Wearing gloves is required practice for food service Exhibitors, but all are encouraged to frequently wash their hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
• High touch surfaces in Exhibitor booths, such as payment systems, tabletops, displays, product packaging, etc. must be sanitized regularly.
• Customer spacing must be encouraged to maintain the 6-foot social distancing practices. Exhibitors are encouraged to monitor the customer traffic at their booths.
BOOTH INFO:
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.
You may only bring those products for which you have obtained acceptance in advance in writing (on your application). You may not introduce any new products without advance approval by the Management. Any product, which is introduced without prior approval, may result in permanent expulsion from the Market.
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.
SETUP TIME:
Fridays, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Booth # and location provided upon check-in.)
Entry is permitted ONLY via Ken Adams Way. You must check-in with staff at Exhibitor Check-In Tent to be directed to your booth location. No exceptions.
Please bring any extension cords, lights, décor, tablecloths, or other items you might need.
You can access event grounds by 3:00 pm weekly. NO vehicles permitted onsite. Set up must be completed by 4:30 pm on Fridays and ready to open at 5:00 pm. IF you are not setup by the designated time, you will be prohibited from participating in the Market that week and no refunds will be issued.
BOOTH HOURS: *Permitted to close booth at 9:00 PM
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm weekly
MARKET EXHIBITOR POLICIES:
Signs, banners, sandwich boards, step signs or other advertising of individual exhibitors are NOT permitted outside of each 10’ x 10’ exhibitor space. All signage must be physically attached to the individual’s tent or display and must be secured. An exhibitor may use an electrical cord extending beyond their exhibitor space, but only with the use of a commercial cord cover, electrical tape, or other durable covering to mitigate any trip hazard.
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.
During the market, all exhibits will be visited by a market representative to ensure that they are following our market policies. It is the exclusive right and responsibility of the Market Staff to call for the removal of exhibitor that is not in compliance with the market policies and requirements. Non-compliance may result in expulsion from the market or refusal of future 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 participate in the market.
NO SHOW/NO CALL POLICY:
Your attendance at the market is expected every week. In the event you are unable to attend, advanced notice must be made by email, text or by phone a minimum of 24 hours in advance (i.e. by 3:00 p.m. the Thursday before). Exhibitors who have not notified staff within 24 hours via a message or text message to 561-703-7028, or email (nancy@festivalmanagementgroup.com), will be considered a NO SHOW and the assigned space will be forfeited with no refund.
The Market is a rain or shine event held from 5 pm to 9 pm. The only weather events which would cancel the Market would be if the National Weather Service agency had placed Wellington under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, or a Tropical Storm/Hurricane Watch or Warning.
MARKET EXHIBITOR CONDUCT
All exhibitors will be held to the highest professional standards of conduct that would be expected in any commercial business setting. All exhibitors should arrive in clean/orderly attire. All exhibitors should conduct their behavior and speech in a manner that is courteous, respectful, and polite. Under no circumstances will foul or abusive language be permitted, as well as “badmouthing” other exhibitors or gossiping.
***There is NO SMOKING OR USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS within the entire boundary of the Twilight Green Market. ***
PARKING – PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitor Parking is provided at the lot on south side of market (12012 S. Shore Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414)
ALL LARGE TRUCKS, TRAILERS AND RV’S are REQUIRED to park at the furthest point on west side of lot to allow parking for attendees.
BOOTH TEAR DOWN:
Packing up of booth may begin at 9:00 pm. No vehicle access is provided to site. We suggest that you bring dollies and hand trucks for load-in and removal of your product.
ITEMS TO BRING:
Handy items you may want to bring to setup your booth include - staple gun, cable ties, duct tape, pens, heavy duty 25-50 ft. 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:
Each space will have access to a single 110 outlet, located approx. 25’ from your booth. Exhibitors must provide their own outdoor approved extension cord for individual needs.
SECURITY
You are responsible for all valuables, items, and prizes at your booth. We cannot be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items from your booth.
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