Retail & Service Vendors

YOU primarily sell or promote physical goods, retail products, or consumer services, such as apparel, jewelry, accessories, art, books, home goods, beauty products, handmade items, wellness services, or other consumer offerings. 

Required: Select your space size: 10' x 10' or 20' x 10'. For larger footprints, please contact hello@dhf.org.

Business License, Health Permit, Agriculture Permit

All businesses must comply with all City of Richmond health regulations. A copy of your business license, along with your health permit/certificate and/or agriculture permit (if applicable), must be submitted by September 9, 2026. 

If you do not have a permit, you must also complete the health department’s Application for Temporary Health Permit as shown here: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/119/2024/07/Temporary-Food-Establishment-ApplicationNEW.pdf

Liability Insurance

Insurance, including liability, and health are the responsibility of the vendor. Vendors must provide a copy of the liability insurance policy that lists the Djimon Hounsou Foundation and City of Richmond as additional insured on the COI.

City of Richmond 

900 E Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23213

Djimon Hounsou Foundation 

1155 N La Cienega Blvd, Ste 1001

West Hollywood, CA 90069

If a vendor chooses not to supply the event organizer with insurance, it is understood that the vendor accepts FULL RESPONSIBILITY for any losses, damages, accidents, and/or potential legal action against you that may occur as a result of any gross negligence on the vendor’s behalf. Neither the Djimon Hounsou Foundation, Sports Backers, event managers, organizers, staff, nor volunteers are liable for any losses or damages that may occur to vendors, vendor’s staff, and vendor property that may arise from direct or indirect participation before, during, or after the event. Any vendor setting up at our finish area agrees to all the terms and conditions as outlined.

Sales Tax

Vendors are responsible for collecting, reporting, and paying all applicable sales and other taxes required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or the City of Richmond.