-Vendors agree to promote and share event promotions through their own marketing channels
-Each application must include five digital photographs: four photographs must clearly show the work the artist intends to exhibit and one photo must be an image of the artist’s booth completely set up. If there is no booth photo, the artist may automatically be disqualified from the jury process
SPACE SIZE AND ASSIGNMENT
- Vendors will be given a 10x10 outside space
- Space assignments provided at check-in only.
-There is no booth splitting. One vendor per booth
Setup and Breakdown Information
-Setup begins at 8:30 am
- Vendors must comply with setup timelines, remove vehicles by 15 minutes before the event,
- Booth breakdown commences after the event ends at 3:00 pm
- Must be fully packed and cleared out by 4:00 pm Space and Display
- Must stay within designated space limits, including display racks and tables
- Booths should remain open and staffed for the duration of the event
- Vendors must furnish their own cash bank and credit card processing if they wish to take credit cards
- Vendors must comply with all state and federal laws, regulations, and sales tax requirements
-All vendors must provide their tents, dollies, non-electrical lighting, and other operational equipment. Shop and Stroll Markets are not responsible for providing power to any vendor. If you require power, you must provide your generator, extinguisher, barricades, and cord covers for your setup.
CANOPY/TENT WIGHTS: No tent stakes allowed; tent weights are REQUIRED for safety Event Protocol
All vendors that use canopies/tents for their booth space ARE REQUIRED to have at least 24-pound tent weights on each corner of their canopy/tent. All vendors must operate from under a flame-retardant canopy or from a self-contained trailer. Pushcarts, umbrella stands, display tables, and strolling vendors are not permitted unless otherwise approved by Shop and Stroll Markets.
TRASH
Vendors are responsible for removing empty boxes, trash, plastic bags etc. Vendors are fully responsible for the cleanliness of the area of rental. The area must be left in the same condition, as it was when you arrived. All vendor items must be removed from the premises at the end of the event.
Electricity
- This is an outdoor event with no electricity; quiet generators are necessary if needed
Rain or Shine Events
- This event occurs rain or shine; vendors are expected to attend regardless of weather
- No refunds or credits will be given due to weather conditions Refunds and Cancellations
- No refunds or credits will be given under any circumstances
- If a vendor cancels or fails to participate, they forfeit their payment
Release and Waiver
- By participating, vendors consent to being photographed, recorded, and waive claims against Shop and Stroll Markets, Mary Claridy Coordinator, its employees, successors, volunteers, building owners, and tenants
- Vendors are responsible for damages caused by themselves or their employees Marketing and Photography
- Shop and Stroll Markets reserves the right to take photographs or videos of vendors' products and displays for marketing and promotional purposes
- Vendors grant permission for the use of such images and agree to hold harmless Shop and Stroll Markets and its affiliates from any claims or damages arising from the use of such images
Parking
- Follow event signage and instructions
- Vendors will be directed to a designated parking area to check in and unload their booth
Weather
- Shop and Stroll Markets is a RAIN or SHINE event
- The event will take place rain or shine, and approved vendors agree to be present during the event hours despite weather conditions
- Tents and banners should be properly weighted to withstand wind gusts and heavy rain
Acts of God
- Shop and Stroll Markets and its affiliates shall have no liability whatsoever for damage, of any nature, to any person, matter, or thing resulting from storm wind or water, or other acts of God, or imminent threat thereof, nor fire, strikes, or lockouts