Application

Barbecue Blues & Bourbon - Early Bird Rates

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Deadline: Apr 05, 2027 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 17, 2027 3:00 pm - Apr 17, 2027 8:00 pm (EDT)
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North Miami, Florida
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$75.00 - $1,500.00

About the application

This application is for all 10x10 Tent Vendors and Food Truck vendors. All Vendors must provide their own power & lighting. 
NO ALCOHOL BEVERAGES PERMITTED
 
Vendor fees are non-refundable.

About the event

🔥 **South Florida, get ready for a flavor revolution!**🔥 Introducing the Barbecue, Blues & Bourbon Festival, the first event of its kind in South Florida — coming to North Miami on April 17, 2027! This all-day celebration brings together top grill masters, BBQ restaurants, food trucks, bourbon brands, live blues music, and a full cultural showcase of Miami’s rich diversity. From traditional American BBQ to vibrant Cuban, Haitian, Jamaican, Venezuelan, Argentinian, Brazilian, and Bahamian flavors, this event is a feast for all senses. Enjoy bourbon tastings, shop unique vendors, groove at our live sound stage, or treat the kids to a safe and exciting play zone. This festival is also the sister event to the Miami Pitmasters Competition, returning to Downtown Miami in 2028!
CSS Events
CSS Events
CSS Events
CSS Events

Terms & Conditions

By approving and validating this application electronically, you agree to waive all liability to the Barbeque Bourban & Blues Festival, CSS Events, Clarke Smart Solutions, North Miami Athletic Stadium and the City of North Miami. This waiver of liability encompasses any incidents, accidents, or disputes that may occur within the event premises. Vendors understand that they are solely responsible for their setup, products, and conduct, and they voluntarily assume all risks associated with their participation. This waiver serves as a binding agreement, emphasizing that vendors hold CSS Events and Clarke Smart Solutions harmless and indemnify them against any legal actions or claims. You permit CSS Events and Clarke Smart Solutions to use all photos and videos for advertising purposes. 

 

VENDOR RULES:

We prefer 10x10 white tents.
Branded corporate tents are allowed. Corporate rates apply. Corporate rates are $500 daily.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT ALCOHOL VENDING SALES.
All vendors are required to provide their own power. Food Truck Operators, Trailers, and Mobile Shops must provide their own power source via a quiet generator.
Vendors must complete setup no less than 1 hour before the event start time. If you arrive after the Event setup time, you will not be allowed on the property, and you forfeit your fee.
All tents must be properly secured with sufficient weights and or sandbag straps. Staking is allowed only in grass areas.
Your spot is not secured until you are paid in full.
Breakdown may begin a half hour before the event end time and not before.
Event management reserves the right to change setup and/or Event times due to weather or any other unforeseen conditions.
EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS, CREDITS OR DATE CHANGES.
Absent extreme, severe weather, the Event will not be canceled. The decision to cancel the Event is at the sole discretion of Event management.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS: 

A final site map and space assignments will be provided via this site 24 hours prior to the Event day.
Although we try our best to include an accurate site map and accommodate space requests prior to the Event, Event management reserves the right to change the layout for additional programming, weather, or any unforeseen conditions.
Vendors must check in with Event management staff prior to setting up to receive/confirm their assigned space.
Vendors must bring their own white 10 x 10 tents, tables, chairs, racks, lamps, etc..
Vendors should come properly prepared to withstand any weather conditions throughout the course of the Event. It is recommended that you bring tent weights to hold down your tent and tarps to cover any products/items that you may not want damaged by inclement weather, as well as ample supplies to dry tables, chairs, or any other items within your tent.
Vendors will be allowed to unload at the designated area within the event, but must move their vehicle prior to starting setup.
PARKING:

Vendors must arrive no less than two hours before Event time in order to unload on site. 
Trailer Vendors must unhitch on site. Vendor vehicles are not allowed to remain on site.
Parking areas will be disclosed on the parking site map and sent to vendors 10hours prior to event day.
The Miami Pitmasters or its affiliates are not responsible for damaged or stolen vehicles.
CLEANUP
The Vendor shall be obligated to clean up the vendor space and remove any and all articles placed on or in the ground, waste products, merchandise, and debris from such area. The vendor shall also clean up any other areas where the vendor has placed or caused to be placed any debris, waste products, or articles. No holes may be made in the turf or asphalt. The vendor space shall be returned to the venue in what is commonly known as “broom clean” condition. Vendors must vacate vendor space by the Event's end time. Event management reserves the right to charge a reasonable cleaning fee to those vendors not complying with this paragraph.

Prices

10 x 10 Arts & Crafts Vendor - Early Bird Rate $75.00 Non-refundable Single booth space is 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep. White tents only.
10x10 Beverage Vendor (Non Alcohol) Early Bird Rate $100.00 Non-refundable This vending fee is for non-corporate beverage vendors and is non-refundable. Operators are responsible for providing their own power and water. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - WHITE TENTS ONLY.
10x10 Food Vendor - Early Bird Rate $150.00 Non-refundable This vending fee is for food tent vendors and is non-refundable. Operators are responsible for providing their own power and water. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Food Truck (16 feet max) - Early Bird Rate $200.00 Non-refundable This vending fee is for food trucks up to 16ft and is non-refundable. Operators are responsible for providing their own power and water. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Food Truck (16 to 25 feet) - Early Bird Rate $250.00 Non-refundable This vending fee is for food trucks over 16ft and is non-refundable. Operators are responsible for providing their own power and water. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Corporate Vendor - 10x10 Tent $1,500.00 Non-refundable he Corporate Tent Vendor program offers premier brands and businesses a high-visibility opportunity to connect with thousands of BBQ enthusiasts, foodies, and families from across South Florida. Located in a prime section of the festival grounds, corporate tents provide an exclusive space for vendors to showcase their products, host tastings, offer branded merchandise, and engage directly with the public in a lively, flavorful atmosphere. Take advantage of this unique setting to amplify your brand, build customer relationships, and be part of the sizzling energy that defines the Miami Pitmaster Competition.

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