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Downtown Merchant Booth Application (#8)

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Deadline: Oct 01, 2021 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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NC Whirligig Festival 2021
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Date: Nov 06, 2021 10:00 am - Nov 06, 2022 5:00 pm (EDT)
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Wilson, North Carolina
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$25-300

About the event

This is the 17th year of the annual North Carolina Whirligig Festival. The event started as a way to celebrate what was unique to Wilson, NC - the innovative and whimsical folk art whirligigs created by Vollis Simpson. At the heart of the festival is a park containing 30 of the giant metal structures that spin in the wind. The festival includes home-made arts and crafts, food vendors, non-profit agencies and sponsors. Entertainment is provided on several stages with live music, a free kids zone, a kids performance stage, strolling artists and art demonstrations. More than 30,000 visitors attend over the 2-day festival weekend in historic downtown Wilson. The festival is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and is held each year the first full weekend in November.
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North Carolina Whirligig Festival
North Carolina Whirligig Festival
Contact Organizer
North Carolina Whirligig Festival
North Carolina Whirligig Festival
Contact Organizer

About the application

Welcome to the North Carolina Whirligig Festival! Browse through of application and let us know if you have any questions. Downtown Merchant booths are reserved only for businesses within the designated festival zone. Merchants are encouraged to participate with a booth set up, an outdoor sidewalk sale or an enticing display to attract customers inside your store. The Whirligig Festival is the largest event in Wilson. Businesses that embrace the opportunity to invite customers into their stores will see an increase in revenue during the festival weekend and beyond. If you are a returning Downtown Merchant that pre-paid a booth deposit for 2020, we have Saved Your Booth for 2021. To receive credit for your deposit, make sure to complete the PRE-PAID Downtown Merchant application (#17) - not this form. Downtown Merchants within the designated festival zone, may apply to reserve the booth space in front of their store. Booths are measured to be 15 feet wide, therefore the booth spot assigned may not be directly at your front door, but will be as close as possible. Downtown businesses within a 1 block perimeter of the festival zone or within the MSD district are considered at a discounted Commercial application rate. Contact the festival office for a discount application. Wilson businesses not located near the downtown area are encouraged to participate and can apply using the Commercial Vendor application. The NC Whirligig Festival has every intention of being held in November 2021. As we learned in the previous year, even our best intentions are not always possible. Should the pandemic, or any other act of God, cause disruption in the this years festival plans, we will do our best to honor our vendors and participants. This is an electronic agreement and by applying for the booth, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
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Terms & Conditions

Refer to the NC Whirligig Festival Vendor Policies and Guidelines.
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NC Whirligig Festival Vendor Policies & Guidelines

Prices

Store Open Only - Inside the festival Zone, NO BOOTH & no display on the street $0 Non-refundable
Application fees $25 Non-refundable There is a $25 non-refundable application fee which is charged upon application.
In the Festival Zone Single Booth - Business located within the CLOSED festival streets (10 x 15ft) $25 Non-refundable The "in zone" booths are reserved for the Downtown Merchants within the closed streets within the festival area.
Perimeter Business Single Booth - Business within 1 block of the closed Festival streets (10x15 ft) $125 Non-refundable Downtown Merchant booths are reserved only for businesses located inside the designated festival zone. Single booth space is 15 feet wide and 10 feet deep. This is for the use of a 10x10 ft tent. The extra space on the left and right are to provide storage between vendors. Your tent may not extend beyond 10 feet deep - this is set by fire code standards. If you need a wider booth, you may purchase a double or triple space as they are available.
10x30 ft Downtown/Commerical Double Booth space $175 Non-refundable Downtown Merchant booths are reserved only for businesses located within the designated festival zone. The double booth space is 10 ft deep and 30 ft wide. This provided two single booth spaces side-by-side for larger displays. A limited number of double booth spaces are available.
10x45 ft Downtown/Commerical Triple Booth space $275 Non-refundable Downtown Merchant booths are reserved only for business located within the designated festival zone. The triple booth space is the largest booth space allowed. The space is 10 ft deep and 45 feet wide. This is 3-single booth spaces side-by-side. We offer a limited number of triple booth spaces.
110 v Electrical Outlet $20 Non-refundable Approximately half of the vendor booth spaces have ONE electrical outlet available. Vendors requesting electricity are strategically placed to provide utilities and a variety of vendors within each block of the festival. Electrical requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
Water access $20 Non-refundable Access to water is limited and typically reserved for food vendors. However, requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Water access will at a corner fire hydrant. Vendors should bring 100 ft hose to reach booth.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Have you been a vendor with the Whirligig Festival before?
  • List the other festivals and events in which you have participated:
  • Please provide a description of your business, items or services for sale and price range.
  • What is your Facebook or other internet website address?
  • Insurance
  • NC Sales Tax ID Number
  • Do you want to participate in the Virtual Marketplace after the festival?
  • How did you learn about the NC Whirligig Festival?
  • I agree to follow the State of North Carolina, Wilson County and federal guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding as health concerns change, festival policies may need to adjust accordingly. All vendors must follow the guidelines required at the time of the festival. Participants not following the guidelines will be dismissed immediately, with no refund, and risking admission in to future festivals.
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 5
  • Upload a minimum of 5 photos: (2) of your booth display or store front and (3 or more) of the items or services that will be for sale in your booth.
Downtown Merchant Booth Application (#8)
Downtown Merchant Booth Application (#8)
NC Whirligig Festival 2021
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