ARTISAN • LOCAL CRAFTER • LOCAL GOODS VENDOR APPLICATION

VENDOR OVERVIEW
Cinco De Mizner is a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration sponsored by The _ Tequila Fest, featuring great food, live entertainment, games, kids’ activities, and thoughtfully curated local vendors.

We are seeking artisan makers, local crafters, and small businesses offering handmade goods, original products, and locally produced items that align with a positive, inclusive, and community-driven festival environment.

This is a curated vendor experience — not a flea market or resale fair.

 
ACCEPTABLE VENDOR CATEGORIES
We welcome vendors offering:

Handmade or artisan goods
Local art, prints, and crafts
Jewelry (handmade or original designs)
Apparel, accessories, and lifestyle goods
Home goods, candles, soaps, skincare
Cultural goods and locally inspired products
Small-batch packaged goods (non-perishable preferred)
❌ Not permitted:

Mass-produced or resale merchandise
MLM or direct sales companies
Weapons, drug paraphernalia, or illegal items
Anything not appropriate for a family-friendly event
 
WHAT IS INCLUDED
One (1) standard outdoor vendor space
Placement within the festival footprint
Listing on the event website (when applicable)
This is a space-only vendor fee.
 
WHAT IS NOT PROVIDED (READ CAREFULLY)
Artisan vendors must be fully self-contained.

The event DOES NOT PROVIDE:

Tents or canopies
Tables or chairs
Power or electricity
Extension cords or lighting
Storage or overnight security
You are responsible for bringing EVERYTHING needed to operate your booth.

 
VENDOR SETUP REQUIREMENTS
All artisan vendors must:

Provide their own tent (white or neutral preferred)
Provide their own tables, displays, and signage
Remain within their assigned footprint
Keep booth setup clean, safe, and professional
Be fully operational for the full duration of the event
Failure to arrive fully equipped may result in denied setup with no refund.

 
PRODUCT REVIEW & APPROVAL
Vendors must clearly list all products in their application
Photos of products or booth setup are required
Event management reserves the right to limit similar vendors
Acceptance is based on product quality, originality, and fit
 
LOAD-IN, SETUP & BREAKDOWN
Load-in instructions will be provided prior to the event
Vendors must complete setup before gates open
Early breakdown is not permitted
Vendors who break down early may be excluded from future events
 
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY
Vendor fee: $250
Payment is due upon acceptance
All fees are non-refundable
Event is rain or shine unless canceled by organizers

By submitting this application, the vendor agrees to the following:

Submission does not guarantee acceptance

Event management reserves the right to approve or deny vendors

Vendors participate at their own risk

No subleasing or shared booths without written approval

Vendors are responsible for their own sales, inventory, and staffing

Event organizers are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items

Vendors must maintain a professional, respectful, family-friendly presence

Any unsafe or inappropriate behavior may result in removal without refund
 
LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION
Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the event organizers, sponsors, venue, staff, and affiliates from any claims, injuries, damages, or losses arising from participation.

Insurance may be requested at the discretion of event management.

 
MEDIA RELEASE
By participating, vendors grant permission for their brand name, logo, photos, and likeness to be used in event marketing, photography, and promotional materials without compensation.

 
REQUIRED APPLICATION UPLOADS (EVENTENY QUESTIONS)
Required:

Product description
Product or booth photos
Business name & primary contact
On-site contact phone number
Optional:

Logo
Website or social media links
 
IMPORTANT FINAL NOTE
Artisan vendors must be fully self-contained. No tents, tables, chairs, or power will be provided under any circumstances.