Food Tasting Vendor Commitment Form (Tasting Restaurant)

Join us at our annual event, UNwineD as we showcase culinary creations by Northwest Florida's leading chefs, as well as craft beer, wine, and spirits from around the world.*THIS APPLICATION IS FOR SATURDAY ONLY, FRIDAY NIGHT IS A PRIVATE GARDEN PARTY* 

Please note that we do not offer exclusivity for any specific products or food items. While we do our best to maintain a balanced and diverse vendor lineup, we cannot guarantee that other vendors won’t be offering similar or overlapping items.

Commitments Participating restaurants will receive: $1,500 stipend for a 10x10 tent $2,000 stipend for a 20x20 tent (Must be decorated by participating vendor) 

1. The opportunity to represent the local flavor of Panama City Beach to 2,000 attendees.
2. Inclusion in promotional materials.
3. Featured on the dedicated UNwineD website.
4. Inclusion in UNwineD press release with national and regional distribution.
5. Listing in the UNwineD eblast with distribution to over 95,000 people.
6. Inclusion on event social media posts on Visit Panama City Beach Social Media.
7. 10x10 tent and (2) 8-foot tables, linens, ice by request, and trash cans.
8. 20x20 tents are available to participating restaurants who want to go the extra step in showcasing their brand.

 EXHIBITOR PARKING PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitor Parking is provided in the lot located behind Aaron Bessant Park. Booth Tear Down: Packing up of booth supplies may begin at 6 PM on Saturday. Vehicles are NOT permitted onsite. You must use dollies. UNwineD staff will advise you when you can move your vehicle closer, and after everything is ready for loading. We suggest that you bring dollies and hand trucks to remove your booth valuables if you find it necessary to remove any items on Saturday (at the close of the event). Items to Bring: Handy items you may want to bring to set up your booth include - a staple gun, cable ties, duct tape, pens, Extension Cords 50-100 electric cords, lights, and scissors. If you have large, heavy items to move a dolly would be handy to also bring along with you. 

Electricity Unless other requests and arrangements were made in your agreement, each space will have access to a single 110 outlet, located approx. 25’ from your booth. Exhibitors must provide their own 50’ outdoor approved extension cord for individual needs.  

Security You are responsible for all valuables, items and prizes at your booth. UNwineD employs private security, however, we cannot be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items from your booth. Equipment Unless you have ordered (and paid for) a rental package, you are responsible to provide your own tent, weights, table and chairs. 

Staffing Please make sure the people staffing your booth are familiar with UNwineD Booth Policies & Guidelines. Coordinate staff access to the site in advance to avoid confusion. Every person staffing your booth, whether employees or subcontractors will need to check-in at the Vendor Check-In booth. 

Cancellation Policy No refunds for any fees paid. Application fee taken immediately upon application received. Once the Committee approves you for the show, you will receive an acceptance email. When that occurs payment for the booth fee will begin on January 15th, 2024.

No Refunds.

No-Show Policy: Vendors who have not checked in and/or notified the event with a message via festival office phone (850-233-5070), or email (events@visitpanamacitybeach.com) by 10:30 AM on the day of the event, will be considered a NO-SHOW and the assigned space will be forfeited.  

SETUP DATE & TIME: FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD 8 AM - 3 PM *set up only* (Booth # and location provided via newsletter pre-event.) Cart In Only. Vehicles must be removed from the load-in site as soon as emptied to allow for others to unload. 

SATURDAY SET UP 8 AM  Vehicles must be removed from the load-in site by 11 AM. Please bring any carts/dollies, extension cords, lights, décor, tablecloths, or other items you might need. 

BOOTH HOURS: SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH, 12 PM - 5:00 PM If you need immediate assistance, please see the staff at the Vendor Check-In booth. 

If you have any questions leading up to the event, please feel free to contact Sage Mickey at 850-708-5662. We look forward to another great show with you!

1. When applicable, the application fee is deposited upon receipt and is non-refundable. Booth fees are due in full upon acceptance of an invitation to show. No Refunds.
2. No Animals Allowed except Service Dogs: “Service Animal” means any dog trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Pets proving emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship are not recognized as service animals under ADA regulations. Misrepresenting a dog as a service animal is a criminal violation.
3. Weapons (including pocket knives) will NOT be permitted at the event. 
4. Large inflatables are not permitted without written permission from UNwineD in advance.
5. Booth placement is carefully chosen by the committee. Categories do not indicate space locations. No changes in booth location are permitted after the event begins.
6. Exhibitors may not share booth space nor may they sublet or apportion space to anyone else. Booths are non-transferable and must occupied by the applicant. Artists may only exhibit work in the category in which they applied. Items misrepresenting works presented at the time of application are subject to immediate dismissal from the show. Artists must display their work.
7. Display space is permitted within your tent area only. No items are permitted placement outside of your tent. Construction of booths & displays must be appropriate and be able to withstand inclement weather and crowd activity.
8. Cartons or boxes must be kept out of view. Exhibitors are responsible for keeping booth space clean, safe & secure. Exhibits and materials contained must be within the assigned booth space and cannot be extended. Please break down all packing material, cardboard, and corrugated boxes at your booth location and discard them in the designated roll-offs. You are responsible for disposing of your trash.
9. You must display appropriate conduct. The committee reserves the right to remove or prohibit anything that is deemed not suitable, including persons, conduct, material, and other items. No selling or soliciting outside of booth space. 
10. Breakdown of booths must be completed and removed by 9 PM on Sunday. Any materials left behind will be confiscated.
11. Participation is required for all hours of the event. Exhibitors who break down displays or depart before the close of the show each day will not be allowed to return to future shows.
12. Electricity is provided! Please provide your power cords. Recommend 25ft to 50ft. NO GENERATORS, unless they are absolutely needed and all power is utilized in the park.
13. No food products may be sold or given away by artists or business exhibitors. If you have been approved as a sampling sponsor or exhibitor for an approved food product at your booth, you must provide a copy of your COI (Certificate of Insurance) with Visit Panama City Beach, 17001 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 listed as an additional insured and email to events@visitpanamacitybeach.com.
14. Product sampling approved in advance is limited to 1-1/2 OZ portions only.
15. Exhibitors will cause no noise that can be heard beyond the perimeters of their own exhibitor space. This noise includes but is not limited to music (recorded or live demonstrations) or motivational tapes. Hawking of items is prohibited.
16. Vendors are responsible for the collection, payment, and reporting of their own sales tax.
17. Parking is available at no charge in the Vendor Parking Lot provided. (All exhibitors MUST check in at Vendor Check-In first.) Upon check-in at the Vendor Check-In Tent, you will receive two parking passes. If additional passes are needed for staff, you can request them on setup day.
18. Exhibitors must abide by and displays must follow local fire regulations.
19. Panama City Beach Police officers and Private security provide security during the shows' hours of operation. The show takes place in an outdoor setting, so reasonable precautions should be taken to ensure the safety of your property. All work is exhibited at the artist’s own risk.
20. All tents are required to withstand winds and rain and be properly weighted. Properly weighing requires AT LEAST 40 pounds per leg (Weights Only and more in windy weather). Tents must be connected to weights with rope or straps, not bungee cords. You must use 40 lb. weights (weights only) on each leg to anchor your booths down. You will not be able to set it if not properly weighted.
21. You cannot drive up to your booth. Cart-in Only. Bring carts or dollies to help with load-in. 
22. A MONITORING COMMITTEE CONTINUALLY ENFORCES THE RULES OF THE EVENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL WORK SHOWN IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE GUIDELINES. VIOLATION OF THE RULES MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EJECTION FROM THE EVENT WITH NO REFUND. THIS ACTION WILL RESULT IN THE BANNING FROM FUTURE PARTICIPATION. Your online application and/or return of the registration materials indicate your understanding and acceptance of the Rules of Participation and General Policies. Rules Committee members circulate during the show and any vendor observed not following the rules may be immediately dismissed and will not be allowed to participate in the event again. Reasons for expulsion from the show are not limited to these violations and any artist or vendor may be put on probation or excluded at the discretion of the event management team. During the term of this agreement, the vendor assumes all risks in connection with the permitted activity and shall be solely responsible for damage or injury, of whatever kind, to person or property, directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with the permitted activity or the conduct of vendor’s operation. Vendor hereby expressly agrees to hold harmless Visit Panama City Beach, the City of Panama City Beach, UNwineD, its agents, volunteers, employees, officers, and directors for penalties for violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation affecting its activity and from all claims, suits, losses, damages or injuries directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with permitted activity or conduct of its operation or resulting from the negligence or intentional acts of vendor or its officers, agents or employees.