Holiday Market Vendors
About the application
Application to be an Holiday Market Vendor at our Dania After Dark Light Up the Night event!
This event provides a wonderful platform for artisans and entrepreneurs to engage with the community, display their handcrafted goods, and be part of a cherished local tradition that celebrates the artistic and entrepreneurial spirit of Dania Beach.
General Information:
The Dania After Dark Light Up the Night event will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 100 W Dania Beach Blvd. Vendors must supply all equipment needed, including tents, lights, tables, chairs, and electrical supplies (electricity will be provided, please provide needs).
Holiday Market vendors are welcome, but we will limit vendors per category to ensure a diverse and balanced offering. Please submit a list of items you will be selling on your application; edits may be requested to accommodate all vendors.
Event Protocol:
Setup and Breakdown:
- Setup begins at 2:00 PM and must be completed by 5:00 PM.
- Breakdown starts after 9:00 PM. Early breakdown is prohibited and will result in exclusion from future events.
- All vehicles must be removed by 5:00 PM.
Booth Requirements:
- Tents must be 10' x 10' and weighted down; no stakes are allowed.
- Vendors must keep their areas neat and clean, with proper disposal of garbage and boxes.
- Only items listed and approved on the application can be sold.
Contact Information
Parks & Recreation Department - Special Event Vendor
Email: dbspecialevents@daniabeachfl.gov
For additional inquiries, you can contact the office at (954) 924-6800 ext. 3780.
This guide aims to streamline the application process and ensure a smooth and successful event for all food vendors. We look forward to your participation in making the Dania After Dark Light Up the Night a memorable experience for all attendees!
About the event
Terms & Conditions
1.Vendors must be set up 1 hour before the announced opening time.
2. NO vendors will be allowed to set up unless full payment has been received.
3. An application is a commitment to the show; however, refunds will be made for cancellation if received in writing to dbspecialevents@daniabeachfl.gov before October 24, 2025.
4. There are no refunds on deposits or cancellations of the event due to rain or acts of nature.
5. Further details regarding rules and complete instructions will be e-mailed to all exhibitors accepted.
6. You must adhere to hours for the event Saturday, November 15 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Early breakdown will result in exclusion from ANY future City of Dania Beach events.
7. Tents must be 10' x 10' in good condition, & tents must use weights as no stakes are allowed.
8. Set-up is from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED BY 5:00 PM.
9. You, your staff, and your booth must remain neat, clean, and orderly. Conduct and displays must be appropriate. No garbage/boxes/etc. maybe in view. All boxes must be broken down before discarding.
10. Vendors are responsible for having appropriate licenses and collecting sales tax (if applicable).
11. If using tables, make sure they are properly covered. No Styrofoam or plastic is allowed in City parks.
12. The event staff & the City of Dania Beach will not be liable for any losses or damages at your booth/truck.
13. Only items listed and approved on this application will be allowed to be sold at the event.
14. IF you play music, the volume must be at a level that allows the adjacent vendors, staff members, and the public to conduct business in a normal voice. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of booth space.
15. The City of Dania Beach reserves the right to reject or accept any vendor. Vendors will receive written confirmation of participation by October 17, 2025.
16. Each company/organization participating as a Special Events Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless, the City of Dania Beach and all sponsors from all claims, liabilities, costs, expenses, and damages which may result from the operation of their concession.
17. Participants in concessions will refrain from consuming & selling alcoholic beverages while working.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
- Completed vendor application including signed Vendor Rules and Regulations.
- Review and sign COI Agreement
- Provide the attached signed Background Affidavit.
- Photos of your booth/merchandise
- Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Dania Beach as an additional insured for general liability and auto liability
I am entering into a contract to participate in the City of Dania Beach Special Event on Saturday, November 15, 2025. I agree to all management's rules and regulations. I understand this contract will be legally binding between the two parties once the application has been accepted. Vendors should insure their own exhibit and display materials. The City of Dania Beach does not and will not assume liability for theft, injury, or any other accident that may occur during the event to visitors or vendors. I, on behalf of the Vendor, do hereby knowingly, freely, and voluntarily assume all liability for any damage or injury that may occur as a result of the Vendor's participation in event(s) to be held at any Dania Beach park(s), road or property and agree to release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Broward County, its current and former officers, agents, employees, and volunteers (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any liability or claims for damage or injury that may be sustained by the Vendor, its officers, employees, or agents, or any third party directly or indirectly in conjunction with, or arising out of, the Vendor's participation in the event(s). I, on behalf of the Vendor, further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any and all causes of action, demands, claims, losses, liabilities, and expenditures of any kind, including attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses (collectively, a “Claim”), raised or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by any intentional, reckless, or negligent act or omission of the Vendor, its current or former employees, agents, or servants, arising from, relating to, or in connection with the Vendor's use of any City of Dania Beach park(s), streets or properties or participation in the event(s). Contractor is an independent contractor providing these contracted services to Purchaser.
Prices
| 10x10 Art Vendor Booth | $25.00 | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. SALES TAX Vendors are solely responsible for paying all applicable Florida state sales tax. TRUCK/TRAILER PARKING & EMPLOYEE PARKING Parking is extremely limited at the event. There are no accommodations in the City Hall Garage for RVs, POP-UP CAMPERS, LARGE TRUCKS, TRAILERS, OR VEHICLES REQUIRING MORE THAN ONE SPACE TO PARK. Vendors will need to park in the parallel parking spaces on the south side of our event on SW 2st Ave. TENTS Vendor-owned tents must conform to booth size. The construction of booths and displays must be able to withstand inclement weather and crowd activity. Tents must be manufactured of flame-retardant materials. Each tent leg must be substantially weighed down in some form or another. Leg weights are essential due to the location of the event. The contents of the booth cannot extend beyond the assigned exhibitor booth space. Your booth should not interfere with your neighbor's booth. RESTRICTIONS The City of Dania Beach only allows items to be sold from the front or crowded side of the vendor space. Displaying and selling food from the back of the tent (the sidewalk side) is strictly prohibited. This forces the crowd to have to maneuver around electrical hook-ups, cords, etc. and represents a safety hazard. Vendors may only sell food within their tent. It is prohibited to walk through the crowd or near the stage to sell food or other items. POWER Electric power is available for tented food vendors. The City will do everything possible to accommodate everyone’s needs but there are limits to how many cords can be plugged into the portable electric connection boxes. Vendors should bring, at a minimum, a 50-foot extension cord. Please ensure cords, plugs, and equipment are up to code and will pass the Fire Department inspection. You must supply your own electric cord for plug-in. Lighting/electricity for the inside of your tent must meet the following specifications: no metal clamps, no flat cords, only 12-gauge round cords, and only UL-approved outdoor grounded cords may be used. All power cords must be taped down. SPECIAL EVENT GENERAL FIRE INSPECTION INFORMATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: - All fire extinguishers must be properly tagged within the State of Florida by a licensed certifying agency. - Compressed gas tanks, such as helium tanks, must be properly secured to prevent the tank from falling over. TENTS & CANOPIES: - Tents larger the 10' x 10' must be permitted through the City of Dania Beach Building Department. - Tents and canopies must be fire-resistant with proper documentation/tags provided. - A properly certified fire extinguisher must be present and properly tagged. ELECTRIC/EXTENSION CORDS: - Extension cords must be UL listed for outdoor use (indoor extension cords may not be used outdoors). - When in a crossing path, they must be properly covered and protected. - The cords must be free from splices, damage, or deterioration and must be grounded. - Cords must have a proper amperage capacity that is not less than the capacity of the appliance. GENERATORS: - All generators must be grounded. - Generators must be 10ft away from any structure, surrounded by a barrier, and placed on a firm, flat, level surface outdoors. - Must be fully fueled before use. Refueling may be conducted only when the generator has been turned off and is cool to the touch. All fuel being used in the generator must be stored in the proper fuel containers and properly sealed with appropriate spout covers, caps, etc. - A properly certified fire extinguisher (minimum 2A:10BC) must be present and properly tagged. COOKING: - A 10ft minimum clearance is required on both sides of any cooking vendor and shall not be located within 10ft of any amusement rides. - Open flame cooking equipment must be a minimum of 10ft from any structure. - Cooking areas must be enclosed by approved means from the public. - LP tanks will be required to be tested and certified by a licensed person or company and will be checked in place on the day of the event with paperwork provided to the Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Bureau when completed. - LP tanks must be properly secured to prevent the tank from falling over and must be at least 10ft from any open flame. - If using a commercial cooking appliance that is self-contained and does not require the LP tank to be located 10ft away, documentation must be submitted to the Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Bureau for review before the event. - Appliances must be placed on firm, flat, and level outdoor surfaces. - Food preparation and sale (excluding non-profit agencies) must contact the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants (850-487-1395) to schedule an inspection prior to selling food. - Fire suppression systems in food trucks or trailers must be properly tagged by a State of Florida certifying agency. |
| 10x20 Art Vendor Booth | $50.00 | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep. SALES TAX Vendors are solely responsible for paying all applicable Florida state sales tax. TRUCK/TRAILER PARKING & EMPLOYEE PARKING Parking is extremely limited at the event. There are no accommodations in the City Hall Garage for RVs, POP-UP CAMPERS, LARGE TRUCKS, TRAILERS, OR VEHICLES REQUIRING MORE THAN ONE SPACE TO PARK. Vendors will need to park in the parallel parking spaces on the south side of our event on SW 2st Ave. TENTS Vendor-owned tents must conform to booth size. The construction of booths and displays must be able to withstand inclement weather and crowd activity. Tents must be manufactured of flame-retardant materials. Each tent leg must be substantially weighed down in some form or another. Leg weights are essential due to the location of the event. The contents of the booth cannot extend beyond the assigned exhibitor booth space. Your booth should not interfere with your neighbor's booth. RESTRICTIONS The City of Dania Beach only allows items to be sold from the front or crowded side of the vendor space. Displaying and selling food from the back of the tent (the sidewalk side) is strictly prohibited. This forces the crowd to have to maneuver around electrical hook-ups, cords, etc. and represents a safety hazard. Vendors may only sell food within their tent. It is prohibited to walk through the crowd or near the stage to sell food or other items. POWER Electric power is available for tented food vendors. The City will do everything possible to accommodate everyone’s needs but there are limits to how many cords can be plugged into the portable electric connection boxes. Vendors should bring, at a minimum, a 50-foot extension cord. Please ensure cords, plugs, and equipment are up to code and will pass the Fire Department inspection. You must supply your own electric cord for plug-in. Lighting/electricity for the inside of your tent must meet the following specifications: no metal clamps, no flat cords, only 12-gauge round cords, and only UL-approved outdoor grounded cords may be used. All power cords must be taped down. SPECIAL EVENT GENERAL FIRE INSPECTION INFORMATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: - All fire extinguishers must be properly tagged within the State of Florida by a licensed certifying agency. - Compressed gas tanks, such as helium tanks, must be properly secured to prevent the tank from falling over. TENTS & CANOPIES: - Tents larger the 10' x 10' must be permitted through the City of Dania Beach Building Department. - Tents and canopies must be fire-resistant with proper documentation/tags provided. - A properly certified fire extinguisher must be present and properly tagged. ELECTRIC/EXTENSION CORDS: - Extension cords must be UL listed for outdoor use (indoor extension cords may not be used outdoors). - When in a crossing path, they must be properly covered and protected. - The cords must be free from splices, damage, or deterioration and must be grounded. - Cords must have a proper amperage capacity that is not less than the capacity of the appliance. GENERATORS: - All generators must be grounded. - Generators must be 10ft away from any structure, surrounded by a barrier, and placed on a firm, flat, level surface outdoors. - Must be fully fueled before use. Refueling may be conducted only when the generator has been turned off and is cool to the touch. All fuel being used in the generator must be stored in the proper fuel containers and properly sealed with appropriate spout covers, caps, etc. - A properly certified fire extinguisher (minimum 2A:10BC) must be present and properly tagged. COOKING: - A 10ft minimum clearance is required on both sides of any cooking vendor and shall not be located within 10ft of any amusement rides. - Open flame cooking equipment must be a minimum of 10ft from any structure. - Cooking areas must be enclosed by approved means from the public. - LP tanks will be required to be tested and certified by a licensed person or company and will be checked in place on the day of the event with paperwork provided to the Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Bureau when completed. - LP tanks must be properly secured to prevent the tank from falling over and must be at least 10ft from any open flame. - If using a commercial cooking appliance that is self-contained and does not require the LP tank to be located 10ft away, documentation must be submitted to the Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Bureau for review before the event. - Appliances must be placed on firm, flat, and level outdoor surfaces. - Food preparation and sale (excluding non-profit agencies) must contact the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants (850-487-1395) to schedule an inspection prior to selling food. - Fire suppression systems in food trucks or trailers must be properly tagged by a State of Florida certifying agency. |
| 10x30 Art Vendor Booth | $75.00 | Non-refundable | Single booth space is 30 feet wide and 10 feet deep. SALES TAX Vendors are solely responsible for paying all applicable Florida state sales tax. TRUCK/TRAILER PARKING & EMPLOYEE PARKING Parking is extremely limited at the event. There are no accommodations in the City Hall Garage for RVs, POP-UP CAMPERS, LARGE TRUCKS, TRAILERS, OR VEHICLES REQUIRING MORE THAN ONE SPACE TO PARK. Vendors will need to park in the parallel parking spaces on the south side of our event on SW 2st Ave. TENTS Vendor-owned tents must conform to booth size. The construction of booths and displays must be able to withstand inclement weather and crowd activity. Tents must be manufactured of flame-retardant materials. Each tent leg must be substantially weighed down in some form or another. Leg weights are essential due to the location of the event. The contents of the booth cannot extend beyond the assigned exhibitor booth space. Your booth should not interfere with your neighbor's booth. RESTRICTIONS The City of Dania Beach only allows items to be sold from the front or crowded side of the vendor space. Displaying and selling food from the back of the tent (the sidewalk side) is strictly prohibited. This forces the crowd to have to maneuver around electrical hook-ups, cords, etc. and represents a safety hazard. Vendors may only sell food within their tent. It is prohibited to walk through the crowd or near the stage to sell food or other items. POWER Electric power is available for tented food vendors. The City will do everything possible to accommodate everyone’s needs but there are limits to how many cords can be plugged into the portable electric connection boxes. Vendors should bring, at a minimum, a 50-foot extension cord. Please ensure cords, plugs, and equipment are up to code and will pass the Fire Department inspection. You must supply your own electric cord for plug-in. Lighting/electricity for the inside of your tent must meet the following specifications: no metal clamps, no flat cords, only 12-gauge round cords, and only UL-approved outdoor grounded cords may be used. All power cords must be taped down. SPECIAL EVENT GENERAL FIRE INSPECTION INFORMATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: - All fire extinguishers must be properly tagged within the State of Florida by a licensed certifying agency. - Compressed gas tanks, such as helium tanks, must be properly secured to prevent the tank from falling over. TENTS & CANOPIES: - Tents larger the 10' x 10' must be permitted through the City of Dania Beach Building Department. - Tents and canopies must be fire-resistant with proper documentation/tags provided. - A properly certified fire extinguisher must be present and properly tagged. ELECTRIC/EXTENSION CORDS: - Extension cords must be UL listed for outdoor use (indoor extension cords may not be used outdoors). - When in a crossing path, they must be properly covered and protected. - The cords must be free from splices, damage, or deterioration and must be grounded. - Cords must have a proper amperage capacity that is not less than the capacity of the appliance. GENERATORS: - All generators must be grounded. - Generators must be 10ft away from any structure, surrounded by a barrier, and placed on a firm, flat, level surface outdoors. - Must be fully fueled before use. Refueling may be conducted only when the generator has been turned off and is cool to the touch. All fuel being used in the generator must be stored in the proper fuel containers and properly sealed with appropriate spout covers, caps, etc. - A properly certified fire extinguisher (minimum 2A:10BC) must be present and properly tagged. COOKING: - A 10ft minimum clearance is required on both sides of any cooking vendor and shall not be located within 10ft of any amusement rides. - Open flame cooking equipment must be a minimum of 10ft from any structure. - Cooking areas must be enclosed by approved means from the public. - LP tanks will be required to be tested and certified by a licensed person or company and will be checked in place on the day of the event with paperwork provided to the Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Bureau when completed. - LP tanks must be properly secured to prevent the tank from falling over and must be at least 10ft from any open flame. - If using a commercial cooking appliance that is self-contained and does not require the LP tank to be located 10ft away, documentation must be submitted to the Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Bureau for review before the event. - Appliances must be placed on firm, flat, and level outdoor surfaces. - Food preparation and sale (excluding non-profit agencies) must contact the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants (850-487-1395) to schedule an inspection prior to selling food. - Fire suppression systems in food trucks or trailers must be properly tagged by a State of Florida certifying agency. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please list all items you would like to sell and pricing.
- Electrical Requests
- EXACT length of booth including hitch.
- Event Waiver
- Background Check
- COI
- Event Rules & Regulations
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 1