Community Vendor Application

Accepted Vendor Types:

• Non-Profit Vendors ONLY (Applicants must submit IRS documentation of 501(C)(3) status)

Non-Eligible Vendors:

• For-Profit vendor and businesses
• Political affiliations, parties and groups

Vendor Guidelines:

• No Active Solicitation - Interactions must be attendee-initiated. Vendors may not approach or call out to attendees
• No Physical Marketing Materials - Vendors may not hand out any marketing materials to attendees. Instead, digital links (e.g., QR Codes) may be displayed for attendees who want more information.
• Signage - No signage may be staked into the ground. All signage must be placed within the footprint of your vendor space. 

Family-Friendly Activity Required:

• All community vendors must provide a family-friendly game or activity 

Event Attendance:

• Vendors are required to attend both Friday and Saturday of Deutschen Pfest, hours as follows:
  • Friday, October 16th; 5 to 11 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 17th; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Booths must be manned during all event open hours. 

Booth Options:

• Single Vendor Booths: Includes a 12x12 booth space

Vendor Selection:

• All vendor submissions will be reviewed and selected through a jury process. 

Equipment Responsibility:

• Vendors are required to provide their own tent, tables, and chairs for their booth setup.

Booth Stability:

• Vendors utilizing pop-up booths must ensure booth stability by using appropriate weights, stakes or in-ground anchors are not allowed.

Event Information:

• Vendors will receive detailed instructions regarding load-in, load-out procedures, and any other essential event information TWO WEEKS prior to the event.