Application

2024 Food Court Vendor

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Deadline: Aug 08, 2024 11:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 25, 2024 4:00 pm - Oct 26, 2024 9:00 pm (EDT)
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Jekyll Island, Georgia
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$640-740

About the event

Voted Best Festival in the southeast multiple times by the Southeast Festivals & Events Association. A coastal favorite, the Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, artists market, live music, food, and more. Mark your calendars for this award-winning two-day event held the last weekend in October in the Historic District of Jekyll Island, Georgia. 2024 Festival Schedule Friday, October 25: 4;00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26: 10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Jekyll Island Authority
Jekyll Island Authority
Jekyll Island Authority
Jekyll Island Authority

About the application

The Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival is a coastal favorite and a nationally award-winning event that combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, art and craft vendors, live music, food, and more. Now in its seventeenth year, with more than 45,000 guests, the festival is held in Jekyll Island’s National Historic Landmark District.
 
 Note: This is not a Georgia Grown Member Application and is not transferable if used by mistake.
 
Food Court Vendor DO NOT sell Shrimp & Grits or have it on their menu 

Terms & Conditions

Requirements:
·         Download, read and follow all Requirements & Regulations
·         Download, read and follow the “Vendor Guidelines for Waste Reduction and Recycling”
·         Non-refundable application fee: $40.00
·         Applicant must provide five (5) Images:
o   One (1) authentic outside image of the entire food truck or booth
§  The image must reflect what the vendor will look like at the Festival.
§  Most of the time an image of the truck/booth is the final deciding factor for acceptance.
o   One (1) image of the menu that will be served at the festival. Food Court vendors do not sell Shrimp & Grits or have it on their menu. 
§  Pricing must be on the menu and must remain the same for the duration of the festival.
o   Three (3) different images of the food options on your menu for the festival.
·         When accepted Food Court Vendors must provide the following on or before September 25, 2024 or forfeit vendor space: 
o   Food vendor License Agreement (attached to application)
o   Certificate of Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 with the Jekyll Island Authority listed as additionally insured.
·         An application will be rejected if all requirements are not followed. 

Furthermore, by signing below you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Jekyll Island Authority from any claims whatsoever arising from your participation as a vendor and any theft, loss, or damage to the person or property of the undersigned while in possession or under the supervision of Jekyll Island Authority during the Shrimp & Grits Festival.
 
No refunds or credits will be issued for vendor cancellation, inclement weather cancellation, or an act of God.

Prices

Non-refundable Application Fee $40 Non-refundable
Additional Festival Vendor Parking Hangtag for vendor parking lot $25 Non-refundable One (1) Festival vendor parking hangtag will be distributed at load-in. This does not provide free entry to Jekyll Island State Park. Extra hangtags can be purchased at the time of applying for the festival for $25 each. However, they cannot be purchased at load-in time and must be purchased in advance. This hangtags gives you entrance to onsite vendor parking at the festival.
10" x 11" Single (See attached Food Court Vendor Spaces doc) $600 Non-refundable Fee includes one (1) 110-volt 20 amp, and access to non-potable water.
10' x 21' (See attached Food Court Vendor Spaces doc) $650 Non-refundable Fee includes one (1) 110-volt 20 amp, and access to non-potable water.
10' x 31' (See attached Food Court Vendor Spaces doc) $700 Non-refundable Fee includes one (1) 110-volt 20 amp, and access to non-potable water.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • I have read and agree to the Food Court Vendor Requirements & Regulations
  • I have read and agree to the festival's legal terms & conditions
  • Per the Requirements & Regulations how will vendors be notified if they have been accepted or not for the Festival?
  • I have read and agree to the festivals Vendor Guidelines for Waste Reduction
  • Per the Requirements & Regulations document, what is the eighth most popular fast-food chain in the world?
  • Per the Requirements & Regulations, when will load-out officially begin on Saturday October 26?
  • Per the Requirements & Regulations, when will accepted vendors receive their Vendor Packet?
  • Per the Requirements & Regulations,when will load-in take place?
  • Per the Requirements & Regulations what could happen if I arrive late for load-in?
  • Per the Requirements & Regulations will I have access to water for the festival?
  • Per the Requirements & Regulations how much electricity will a Food Court Vendor have access to?
  • I have read and agree to follow the NFPA Food Truck Safety document
  • I acknowledge that I have received the 2024 Tax Form_All vendors_Misc Sales document
  • I am bringing a generator and understand it must pass inspection and be permitted by the Jekyll Island Authority Code Compliance Officer before it can be used on Festival grounds.
  • I understand that if I’m bringing a generator I must provide a description of it below or the unit will not be scheduled for inspection and permitted for use at the festival.
  • I understand that Food Court Vendors may not sell Shrimp & Grits or have it on their menu.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 5
  • In order for the application to be considered and reviewed by the festival committee, the vendor must have all of the following: Applicant must provide five (5) Images: o One (1) authentic outside image of the entire food truck or booth  The image must reflect what the vendor will look like at the Festival.  Most of the time an image of the truck/booth is the final deciding factor for acceptance. o One (1) image of the menu that will be served at the festival.  Pricing must be on the menu and must remain the same for the duration of the festival. o Three (3) different images of the food options on your menu for the festival.
2024  Food Court Vendor
2024 Food Court Vendor
2024 Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival