Vendors

Barknic is Wise Animal Rescue’s indoor, fun‑filled day for dogs and humans taking place Saturday, August 8th from 12–5pm at Lackawanna Station in Montclair, NJ. We’re curating a mix of pet‑focused, lifestyle, food/beverage, and activity‑based vendors to help create an engaging experience for hundreds of animal lovers, families, and Wise alumni.

This application helps us build a balanced, mission‑aligned vendor lineup. All applications will be reviewed, and acceptance notifications will be sent by June 30th. If approved, your payment will be processed automatically at that time.

1. Application Review & Payment
All applications will be reviewed, and acceptance notifications will be sent by June 30th.
Payment will be automatically processed upon approval.
Vendor fees are non‑refundable. If a vendor cancels, the fee becomes a donation to Wise Animal Rescue, and a tax receipt may be requested.

2. Booth Space & Equipment
Each vendor receives a 10x10 indoor booth space.
One table and two chairs are available upon request.
Vendors may bring their own tables, displays, racks, and décor.
Vendors must indicate on the application if they require electricity; availability is limited and not guaranteed.
All displays must be safe, stable, and contained within the assigned booth footprint.
Canopy frames may be used for display, but canopy tops are not permitted.

3. Load‑In, Load‑Out & Event Timing
Load‑in is 8:00am–11:00am.
Vendors must be fully set up by 11:30am.
No vendor may enter for setup after 11:00am due to venue restrictions.
This is a carry‑in venue; vehicles cannot drive into or up to the event floor.
Vendors must remain open for the full event duration (12–5pm).
Load‑out must be completed by 7:00pm.
Vendors must remove all merchandise, displays, and trash. Items left behind may incur a venue‑imposed disposal fee.

4. Parking Requirements
Vendors must unload at the designated TD Bank lot (233 Bloomfield Ave). After unloading, vehicles must be moved to nearby parking, including paid lots, street parking, or the Bay Street Station parking deck.

5. WiFi & Technology
Vendors will receive access to the venue’s password‑protected vendor WiFi.
This network is for vendors only and may not be shared to ensure stable POS transactions.
Vendors should bring backup chargers or portable batteries.

6. Vendor Responsibilities
Vendors are responsible for their own sales, staffing, and booth management.
Vendors must comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding sales tax and business operations.
Food vendors must obtain the required Montclair Health Department permit and are responsible for all associated fees.

Food vendors may heat food onsite, but cooking is not permitted for safety and ventilation reasons.
All products sold must be safe, family‑friendly, and appropriate for an animal‑friendly environment.
Dogs will be present throughout the event, and vendors should plan accordingly.

7. Carts & Equipment
Any carts or dollies borrowed from the venue must be signed out and returned.
Vendors are responsible for replacement costs if equipment is not returned.

8. Liability & Safety
Wise Animal Rescue and the venue are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to vendor property.
Vendors assume all responsibility for their booth setup, merchandise, and interactions with attendees.
Vendors must maintain a safe booth environment and keep aisles clear.
Vendors must ensure their setup does not endanger attendees, dogs, or other vendors.

9. Photography & Marketing Use
By participating, vendors grant Wise Animal Rescue permission to use photos and video of their booth, products, and staff for event marketing, social media, and promotional purposes.

10. Conduct & Professionalism
Vendors must maintain respectful, professional behavior at all times.
Harassment, disruptive behavior, or copying other vendors’ products is not permitted.
Wise Animal Rescue reserves the right to remove any vendor who violates event rules or poses a safety risk.

11. Event Changes

Wise Animal Rescue reserves the right to adjust event layout, timing, or logistics as needed.
In the event of an unforeseen cancellation (venue emergency, safety issue, etc.), vendor fees will be treated as donations to support Wise’s mission.