Grant Application: 2024 Atlanta International Night Market - Chamblee

New for 2024, the Atlanta International Night Market is offering a grant opportunity for three new vendors to be included in the May 17-18 event in Chamblee at no cost (value of up to $550+ each). This opportunity is for a standard vendor space (electric and water available at no cost), you are responsible for tents, tables, chairs, and anything else needed to operate your space. Notification of grant selection will be issued by Friday, April 26, 2024.

Cities come alive at night, especially one home to a vibrant international community such as Greater Atlanta with a population of 5.6 million people representing over 75 countries (per the Metro Atlanta Chamber). We believe it’s time Atlanta had its own night market to showcase the foods, crafts, talents, customs, and people making Atlanta’s international community one of the greatest in the world. Inspired by vibrant outdoor markets popular throughout Europe and Asia, night markets are social outdoor events where food, retail, and educational vendors offer a variety of fresh, local street foods, arts & crafts, and other culturally-relevant and family-friendly fare. These roving festivals would highlight unique finds, foods, wares, and entertainment that could be found nowhere else during the day. Now you can experience this in Atlanta at the Atlanta International Night Market! AINM is so much more than just an event, it’s an extraordinary experience celebrating the community, culture, and creativity of Atlanta. With the authentic variety of sites and sounds, this event has something for everyone to enjoy. Join us in this exciting, 2-day celebration of diversity, community, culture, and creativity at the Atlanta International Night Market and TASTE THE WORLD! Estimated attendance for this event is 30,000 across the weekend. DETAILS: HOURS: 5pm-10pm on Friday & 2pm-10pm on Saturday. TICKETS: This is a FREE and non-ticketed event. FAQs: Please see our website for more details, atlnightmarket.org

All responses must be written in full sentences. If selected as a recipient of the grant, information provided in the following application may be edited and shared publicly by the Atlanta International Night Market.  In order to help support brand new entrepreneurs, applicants must be new to the Atlanta International Night Market. Previous participants will not be considered. 1) Submit application below.
2) Application will be reviewed by team.
3) You will receive an approval or regrets email to the address provided in your application by (TBD).
4) You will be sent the 2024 Vendor Handbook and guidelines for vending, as well as load in information.
5) You MUST attend one vendor training orientation (schedule TBD). Sessions will be held live and via Zoom.
 
Please send any questions or concerns to info@atlnightmarket.org.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1) INSURANCE: All vendors MUST have insurance - though you do not have to provide proof of insurance until after being accepted. If you do not carry insurance you can purchase a policy through our group rate of $50 or provide your own (link to be provided as needed). All provided COIs must have a minimum limit of $2 million aggregate, and ****list the following 2 additional insureds**** (you will need to request that your insurance provider issue a specific COI for our event, do not simply send us your insurance details):
 
a) City of Chamblee 5468 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
b) Atlanta International Night Market, Inc - 1568 Indian Trail Rd. #106, Norcross, GA 30093
 
To purchase insurance, at link will be provided after acceptance.
 
2.) HEALTH & FOOD SAFETY: Each vendor MUST follow the Department of Health and Safety Guidelines for temporary food service. Failure to follow these guidelines will lead to forfeiture of participation in the Atlanta International Night Market, without refund.
 
3) BOOTH RENTAL: Vendors will provide their own tents and tables as well as lighting and any signage/decorations. Electricity is available but you must bring your own extension cords. Water source is available as well.
 
4) VENDOR TRAINING: Each vendor must attend ONE in-person or Zoom training to learn about and adhere to AINM's vendor expectations. Dates: TBD
 
5) APPROVAL PROCESS: Acceptance will be based on event experience, food items, and availability.
 
6) BOOTH PLACEMENT: BOOTH PLACEMENT IS DECIDED ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE BASIS. Vendor preferences will be taken into consideration, but the final decision for placement is by the Event Planning Committee.
 
7) LOAD-IN: Detailed instructions for Load-In will be provided in the Vendor Handbook.
 
8) WEATHER: The event is rain-or-shine. It is the responsibility of each vendor to bring weather-proofing gear and supplies as needed, such as tarps. The event may shut down temporarily in the event of severe and dangerous weather conditions, such as hurricanes or tornados, etc, and will re-open when conditions are deemed safe again.
 
9) CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: There will be no refunds. Please ensure your availability and staff prior to committing.
 
10) LIABILITY: All vendors are required to sign and submit a Hold Harmless waiver (see below) for AINM.