Vendor Village at the Chick-fil-A Connect Race 5K

Join us in the “Corral” at the Georgia International Horse Park for the inaugural Chick-fil-A Connect Race 5K & Vendor Village! We’re excited to offer a curated shopping experience alongside this fundraising event for Restoration Storehouse in Conyers, GA.

This indoor community event is part of our Shop Small initiative and proudly supports Restoration Storehouse, with 50% of proceeds going toward their mission to empower Rockdale County residents facing hardships with practical support that renews hope, strengthens lives, and restores dignity.

Event Highlights: Peachtree road race registered event!  Artisan-crafted goods, Local specialty foods & coffee, Community Resources,  Family-friendly fun for all ages.

We are seeking up to 50 artisan & local business & non-profit vendors offering products such as: 🕯️ Handmade Candles

🛁 Bath & Body Products

💍 Jewelry & Accessories

🏡 Home Décor & Tablescapes

🌾 Farm-to-Market Goods

🐾 Pet Provisions

🍞 Fresh Baked Goods

🍓 Jams, Jellies & Preserves

🪵 Woodworks & Leather Goods

🍵 Mugs & Pottery

📓 Stationery & Journals

🛍️ Local Business

🫂 Community Non-Profit resources

✨ And more!

Vibe: Think: Warm, Wintery, and Welcoming! 🍂❄️

*** Drink vendors and prepared food and vendors will not be allowed to participate in this event due to conflict of interest with sponsorship.

Vendor Info Approval Process: Applications reviewed individually; prior participation does not guarantee acceptance.

Marketing: Promoted through Conyer-Rockdale & Newton chambers of commerce, Cities of Conyers & Covington, local signage, Chick-fil-A partners, and social media.

Expected Attendance: 300–500+ (Peachtree Road Race registered & Chick-fil-A affiliated). Attendance not guaranteed. Weather: Indoor venue, not climate-controlled. Vendors may bring small heaters (electricity available at added cost).

📅 Application Deadline: Sunday, January 11 2026 – 11:59 PM EST

This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Terms & Conditions

Rain or Shine: This is an indoor event and will take place rain, cold, or shine. There is no heating or cooling inside the building. We encourage all participants to dress appropriately for the weather.

Vendor Setup: Your vendor fee covers space only. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, displays, and seating as needed. *Electricity for small personal heaters can be purchased for an additional cost.

Non-Refundable Fees: All net proceeds from vendor fees are non-refundable under any circumstance.

Safety Requirements: All vendors are required to have a fire extinguisher on the day of the event. This is a local fire ordinance and may be enforced by inspection from the fire department.

Family-Friendly Policy: This is a family-friendly event—all presentations must be tasteful and positive. Any vendor who is found to bring or display items that are not whole-family friendly will be asked to leave. This includes products that promote drugs or drug use, violence or gore, sexually explicit content or suggestive imagery, graphic depictions of body parts, explicit language or offensive material, occult practices, spiritual readings, dark spiritual themes, or any other items or concepts deemed inappropriate by the event organizers. This policy is non-negotiable. Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for guests of all ages.

Force Majeure Clause: In the event of cancellation, in whole or in part, due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g., weather disasters, acts of God, emergencies), no refunds will be issued. 

Payment Policy: Vendors must provide valid payment information upon application. If a payment attempt is declined, we will reach out directly to offer a chance to resolve the issue. If no resolution is made, a second attempt will be processed. If the second payment attempt is also declined, your spot will be forfeited, and you will not be permitted to participate in this event. We reserve the right to decline your participation at any time and move on to the next applicant.

Prohibited Items: For the safety of all attendees, the following items are strictly prohibited: firearms, knives or any weapons, sharp objects, glass bottles (please use non-glass containers), illegal drugs, fireworks, explosives, or any item that may be considered dangerous. Smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere on site.

Conduct Policy: To maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere, access to the event will be refused to anyone who: – Is under the influence of illegal substances – Is visibly intoxicated – Has been banned from previous events by the organizers or local authorities – Demonstrates disruptive, aggressive, or violent behavior – Refuses to comply with event security or staff directions

Liability Waiver: The Georgia International Horse Park (event location), Chick-fil-A (event host), and AWAKE Communities International, Inc. (event organizers) are not responsible for any loss or damage to vendor property or personal belongings during the event. This includes loss or damage to any vehicle on or near the festival grounds, including vehicles that may be towed.