Exhibitor Application for Handmade Goods and Pet-Related Products and Services

Lollypop Farm welcomes vendor applications for its 27th Annual Barktober Fest on Saturday, September 28th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Approximately 2,000 animal-loving attendees enjoy shopping, food, canine activities, music, and family fun on our beautiful Fairport campus. 
Fine art and craft, NYS food/beverage, and pet-related businesses may apply using this free application**. 
VENDOR APPLICATION FEE: Free. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Space is limited. You will only be charged if accepted as a Barktober Fest vendor.
BOOTH FEE for Accepted Applicants: (10’x10’ space on grass or pavement) $60 (Early-bird discount), for applications received by June 1st; $75 for applications received after June 1st. Booth fee will be charged upon acceptance.

Please direct any questions to Audrey Shaughnessy, Events Specialist, at AudreyS@lollypop.org or 585-223-1330 ext. 172.

**Commercial businesses, please contact Tracy Dinan, Manager of Corporate Relations, at tdinan@lollypop.org to see how you can help pets in need while being promoted to thousands of area animal-lovers!

VENDOR APPLICATION FEE: Free
BOOTH FEE: Single booth (10’x10’) $60, for applications received by June 1st; $75 for applications received after June 1st. Limited electricity is available and must be indicated on application: $30 per plug. Outside generators are not allowed. Those purchasing electricity must bring a long extension cord for outdoor use. 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BOOTH SET UP AND DISPLAY:
Exhibit spaces are approximately 10 feet wide by 10 feet deep, located on pavement, sidewalk, or grass. Exhibitors and their belongings must stay within these boundaries. Exhibitors must be set up by 8:30 a.m. and remain open until the specified closing times unless notified by Festival officials. Exhibitors may begin setting up display booths after 6 am on Saturday, September 28th. Set-up of tents/tables/display furniture on Friday the 27th from 4-7 pm may also be arranged. Tents must be weighted on all four sides. Display booths must be staffed at all times during the festival. Booth and its contents are the full responsibility of the Exhibitor. Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester is not responsible for loss, theft, or breakage. Vendors will accept festival placement as assigned by Lollypop Farm staff. All Exhibitors must be registered with the State of New York and display “Certificate of Authority” at all times during the festival. Artists are responsible for collection and payment of 8% local sales tax - 4% on clothing under $110.00. If your registration is pending, you may write “pending” on this application. For information regarding a NY State Tax Certificate, contact the NY State Tax Department at 518-485-2889 or http://www.tax.ny.gov. Exhibitor’s liability insurance shall be purchased and maintained by the Exhibitor to protect him/her from claims under Workers’ Compensation Acts or other employee benefit acts, claims for damages because of bodily injury and from claims for damages to property which may arise out of or result from the Exhibitors’ operations. Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester is not responsible for any damage, loss of personal property, personal injury or accidents involving Exhibitors and their personnel. Exhibitors indemnify and agree to hold Lollypop Farm harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, lawsuits, costs, penalties, expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) and judgments due to breach of this agreement by Exhibitors or their personnel. Exhibitor agrees to sell and display items similar to those depicted in their application. Your submission of the application indicates that you agree and will comply with the terms and conditions stated herein.