Event Host & Open House Sign-Up

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 15th Annual High Point Holiday Stroll! On Saturday, December 7, 2024 more then 5,900 attendees will fill the streets of High Point to shop, eat, and enjoy a Christmas tradition with loved ones! This form is ONLY for businesses hosting their own events along the stroll route and/or having an Open House. Please provide the details requested below so we can promote your event to attendees.

 If you have any questions about this application, please contact Kayla Quick, Visit High Point Tourism Events Manager, kquick@visithighpoint.com.

• Inclement Weather: The High Point Holiday Stroll is a rain or shine event, and we encourage all vendors to prepare accordingly for varying weather conditions. Please note that the event will only be cancelled in the event of a torrential storm or severe weather conditions deemed hazardous by event organizers.
• Eligibility: This application is exclusively for businesses located along the designated Holiday Stroll route that are hosting their own event on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The designated route can be found on the home page for the 2024 Holiday Stroll. 
• Event Approval: All events hosted by participating businesses must align with the spirit of the Holiday Stroll and be approved by the event organizers. Please note: if your business has operated an event regularly for the Holiday Stroll, you should be able to continue to do so. This approval is mainly so the event organizers understand the landscape of offerings for the event. 
• Event Details: Businesses must provide complete event details in the application, including time, location, and a brief description for promotional purposes.
• Promotional Usage: By participating, businesses agree that their event details may be used in promotional materials, such as event maps, schedules, and social media announcements, to inform attendees.
• No Cost for Participation: There is no cost to businesses for having their event included in Holiday Stroll promotions, but businesses are responsible for all expenses associated with their hosted event.
• Event Coordination: Businesses are responsible for managing all aspects of their event, including setup, staffing, permits, and safety measures, if applicable.
• Event Compliance: Businesses must adhere to all local laws, regulations, and permits required to host their event, including noise ordinances and fire safety codes.
• Cancellation or Modification: If a business needs to cancel or modify their event, they must notify the event organizers as soon as possible. The organizers reserve the right to make necessary adjustments to the promotional materials.
• Responsibility for Damages: The business assumes full responsibility for any damages or incidents occurring during their event and agrees to hold the event organizers harmless.
• Electronic Agreement: Submission of this form constitutes electronic acceptance of these terms and conditions.
• Event Changes: The event organizers reserve the right to make changes to the overall Holiday Stroll program, including but not limited to, the schedule or route, and will inform participating businesses of any significant changes.
• Non-Compliance: Failure to meet the commitment to provide a quality event may result in exclusion from future events.