2024 Prime Food Vendor

Name: 2024 Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
Start: 2024-10-25T16:00:00-00:00
End: 2024-10-26T21:00:00-00:00
Location: 100 James Rd

Deadline: Oct 02, 2024 11:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

2024 Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival

Date: Oct 25, 2024 4:00 pm - Oct 26, 2024 9:00 pm (EDT)

Jekyll Island, Georgia

$ 1740.00

About the application

Established restaurants or caterers that specialize in a Shrimp & Grits dish need only apply. Only eight (8) Prime Food Vendors SPACES available. This is not a Food Court Vendor application and is not transferable if used by mistake. This is not a Georgia Grown Member Application and is not transferable if used by mistake. Georgia Grown members are not eligible for a discount in this category. 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, kids’ zone, 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. Prime Food Vendor Requirements:You are an established restaurant or caterer that specialize in a Shrimp & Grits dish.Download, read and follow all Requirements & RegulationsDownload, read and follow the “Vendor Guidelines for Waste Reduction and Recycling”Pay a Non-refundable application fee: $40.00Provide a shrimp & grits dish as THE primary option on your menu.Applicant must provide five (5) Images:o One (1) image of your shrimp & grits dish as it will be served at the festival.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 other food options on your menu for the festival.o An application will be rejected if these rules are not followed.· When accepted Prime 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.

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

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Jekyll Island Authority

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Terms & Conditions

Prime Vendors must download and read the Requirements & Regulations to be able to fill out the application questions. A Prime Food Vendor may only purchase 1 or 2 vendor booth spaces.

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.

Related files

Legal Terms & Conditions

Sh&G Demographics.jpg

2024 Food Vendor License Agreement.pdf

Vendor Guidelines for Waste Reduction_Sh&G.pdf

2024 Sh&G Prime Food Vendor Requirements & Regulations.pdf

2024 Tax Form_All vendors_Misc Sales.pdf

Prices

Non-refundable Application Fee	$40.00	Non-refundable
40' x 21' Space (D x W)	$1,700.00	Non-refundable	JIA will provide each Prime Vendor with a 40’ x 21’ vending space valued at $2,000 to include: ï‚§ One, 20’ x 20’ white tent ï‚§ 20’ x 20’ storage area behind tent ï‚§ Eight, 6’ Tables (uncovered) ï‚§ Tent lighting ï‚§ Water source (not potable, bring water) ï‚§ Electricity: (due to new location) • 1-30amp 220 volt • 2–110-volt 20 amp • Bring several 50' to 100' extension cords to reach the electricity. JIA is unable to provide these.

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 Prime Food Vendor Requirements & Regulations
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 Food Vendor License Agreement
If accepted I agree to complete & return the Food Vendor License Agreement and a Certificate of Liability Insurance on or before September 25, 2024 to the festival or forfit my space
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?
Per the Requirements & Regulations when do Prime Food Vendors load-in?
Per the Requirements & Regulations, when will accepted vendors receive their Vendor Packet?
I have read and agree to the Vendor Guidelines for Waste Reduction
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 acknowledge that I have received the 2024 Tax Form_All vendors_Misc Sales document

Picture requirements

Minimum pictures required: 5
Applicant must provide five (5) Images: o One (1) image of your shrimp & grits dish as it will be served at the festival. 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 other food options on your menu for the festival. An application will be rejected if these rules are not followed.
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2024 Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival

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