Non-Profit Vendor / Kids' Corner
About the application
This application is for registered 501c3 corporations only
Political campaigning is NOT allowed - State law prohibits Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) from allowing a candidate to use JIA property or participate in JIA-sanctioned events for the purpose of campaigning for office.
The Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival is a coastal favorite and a nationally award-winning event that combines the classic southern dish with family-friendly entertainment, art and craft vendors, live music, food, and more. Now in its eighteen year, with more than 30,000 guests, the festival is held in Jekyll Island’s National Historic Landmark District. Note: This is not an Artist Market Vendor or Georgia Grown Member Application and is not transferable if used by mistake.
The Kids’ Corner is a combination of vendors and non-profit organizations providing services, for sale products or activities and experiences for children.
Non-Profit/Kids' Corner is located on a parking lot with little or no shade.
Non-Profit Vendor / Kids' Corner Vendor Requirements: Download and read all Requirements & Regulations. Provide a non-refundable application fee of $40.00. Only non-profit vendors offering products or an experience specifically for children will be considered.
Applicant Requirements:
Setup Details:
- Provide a photo of your setup
Interactive Children's Experience/Activity:
- Propose a hands-on, engaging activity or experience designed specifically for children. This could include craft stations, games, or other interactive entertainment. This experience/activity will need to be approved by the event committee.
Capacity Planning:
- Be prepared for an audience of up to 30,000 attendees. Ensure that your setup, activity, and materials are scalable and can accommodate large crowds.
The booth image must reflect what the booth will look like at the Festival. Most of the time a photo of the outside of the booth is the final deciding factor for acceptance. An application will be rejected if all requirements are not followed.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Non-Profit Vendors must review the entire application and agree to abide by the attached Requirements and Regulations and certify all work for sale is handmade by the onsite vendor and not mass-produced.
Download and read the Requirements & Regulations to be able to fill out the application questions. Furthermore, by signing below you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Jekyll Island Authority from any claims whatsoever arising from your participation as a vendor and any theft, loss, or damage to the person or property of the undersigned while in possession or under the supervision of Jekyll Island Authority during the Shrimp & Grits Festival. No refunds or credits will be issued for vendor cancellation, inclement weather cancellation, or an act of God.
Prices
| Non-Refundable Application Fee | $0.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Additional Festival Vendor Parking Hangtag for vendor parking lot | $25.00 | Non-refundable | One (1) Festival vendor parking hangtag will be distributed at load-in. This does not provide free entry to Jekyll Island State Park. Extra hangtags can be purchased at the time of applying for the festival for $25 each. However, they cannot be purchased at load-in time and must be purchased in advance. This hangtags gives you entrance to onsite vendor parking at the festival. |
| 10' x 21' Kids' Corner Double Booth Space (Free for 2025) | $0.00 | Non-refundable | All work, display easels & product must be contained within your booth space. The vendor’s display, including tent, canopy, or viewing bins, cannot extend over or into walkways and must be contained within vendor’s assigned space. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- What is your registered Non-Profit's EIN? (Employee Identification Number)
- Please briefly explain the hands-on, engaging activity, or experience you plan to provide for children.
- I have read and agree to follow the Festival's Legal Terms & Conditions
- I have read and agree to follow the Festival's Requirements & Regulations
- Per the Requirements & Regulations, how will vendors be notified if they have been accepted or not for the Festival?
- I have read and agree to the Festival's Vendor Guidelines for Waste Reduction
- What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
- Per the Requirements & Regulations,when will load-in take place?
- Per the Requirements & Regulations, when will accepted vendors receive their Vendor Packet?
- Per the Requirements & Regulations document is water and electricity available and available to purchase?
- Per the Requirements & Regulations, when will load-out officially begin on Saturday?
- I am bringing a generator and understand it must pass inspection and be permitted by the Jekyll Island Authority Code Compliance Officer before it can be used on Festival grounds.
- I understand that if I’m bringing a generator I must provide a description of it below or the unit will not be scheduled for inspection and permitted for use at the festival. Answer N/A if not bringing one.
- I understand that the Non-Profit/Kids' Corner is located on a parking lot with little or no shade.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 1
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