Food Vendors

ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE JUNE 2nd, 2024 WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL $200.00 PROCESSING FEE. PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE AND AVAILABILITY. Please note that upon your acceptance to the festival, your credit card on file will be automatically debited and processed for the full amount owed within 24hrs. 

Founded by Wayne Williams in 1977, the Chosen Few Disco Corp., a group of popular DJs from Chicago’s South Side – Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King and Andre Hatchett – were part of the first wave of DJs and producers in Chicago who created the sound that became known as House Music. Later naming themselves the Chosen Few DJs, the collective first played their unique brand of soulful dance music to huge crowds throughout Chicago, then spread their sound across the world. To the original group of five, the Chosen Few DJs added two new members – Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn, in 2006 and 2012, respectively. Since 1990, the group has organized the Chosen Few Picnic & Festival, which draws more than 40,000 House Music fans to Chicago’s Jackson Park each July. In addition to their signature event, the Chosen Few DJs regularly host events in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York, perform at festivals around the globe, including the Amsterdam Dance Event, Winter Music Conference, Tribe Tambor Cruise, and Suncébeat, and continue to produce award-winning music. Watch the Chosen Few DJs Festival video Social: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube Hashtags: #ChosenFewDJs; #ChosenFewPicnic; #ChosenFewFestival

THE CHOSEN FEW OLD SCHOOL REUNION 2024 RULES & REGULATIONS Contract Cancellation: Chicago Special Events Management (hereinafter “CRSEM LLC”, AKA Special Events Management) reserves the right to cancel a contract at any time for the good of the festival, by its sole discretion or by the direction of the Chosen Few LLC  (AKA “Host Committee”).  Any cancellations by management will be refunded if ALL rules and regulations have been followed. Cancellation or suspension due to lack of proper city licensing or failure to meet or maintain guidelines will not be eligible for refunds.
Water: Running water is not provided on site.  You must supply your own fresh water.
Electricity: No small portable generators or car batteries are permitted within your booth.  All electricity on site, if paid for, is portable and provided by a third-party supplier. Any service disruptions and/or blackouts from electricity provided by SEM will not result in a rebate or refund.
Music: This event STRICTLY prohibits the playing of recorded or live music in your booth.
Laws: Drilling or securing on the park property is not permitted to secure your tent or equipment.  Violators will be subject to a $500 city or Park District fine and or space cancellation at the event. You are directly responsible for any city violations and fines due to your staking or securing into the park property.  The sale of any THC based products is strictly prohibited
All CBD and Delta 8 businesses must apply as a sponsor of the event For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Laura Wilke laura@chicagoevents.com at 773-584-6669 or Norine Smyth at (312) 799-0354 nsmyth@chicagoevents.com
Set-up and Tear-down: Each participant is responsible for setup, take down and clean-up of his/her booth space. Vehicles are not allowed in the park, and only on the street for setup drop off prior to the event and tear down once the festival closes. You will be notified when it is safe to bring your vehicle around for teardown. Unless otherwise noted, parking is not provided to any participant but is available for an additional fee if arranged prior.  Load-in/set-up times will be provided to you by email one week prior to the event.  You must remove your vehicle immediately after unloading your merchandise. You are allotted 2 hours from closing time of the event to vacate your booth space after the event.
No Show Policy: Participants who have not checked-in by 12:00 PM Saturday, July 13th will be considered a “no-show.” No Show participants/artist will NOT be eligible for refunds and your assigned booth space will be forfeited.
Trash Disposal:  Each space must be left clean throughout the event and each night. Trash receptacles and bags will not be provided, this is your responsibility. Trash (in bags) will be picked up from booths.  May be subject to additional fees if your space is not maintained as delivered, upon vacating your event space.
Indemnification: The Chosen Few LLC , CRSEM, LLC - Chicago Special Events Management, its employees, festival service providers, or any participating sponsors will NOT be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the participant (artist, merchant or food booth), any of the participant’s employees or any property prior to, during or after the period covered by the participation exhibitor contract. This signed contract states that you agree to the terms and indemnify all parties working and producing the event from any liability or claim.
Booth Space: Each vendor must use only the space that they are granted.  Only a three-foot entry way is permitted. It is strictly prohibited to store items across or adjacent to your booth. We reserve the right to relocate participating vendors when necessary, even after a space has been assigned – based upon approval of the festival committee. CRSEM LLC and The Chosen Few LLC(The Host Committee) are not responsible for any loss or damage to  exhibitors equipment, or any of its contents. We highly recommend removing all items of value off -premises each evening
Third Party Vendors: You cannot resell or lease any space to a 3rd party to participate in the event in your booth.
Event Hours:  All vendors must remain open during festival hours.