Retail Market Vendor Application

Vending is an important part of the Johns Creek International Festival and helps to create an immersive and truly multicultural environment for our guests. We are committed to selecting a variety of quality craft, art, merchandise, and service vendors to exceed our guests’ expectations. Special consideration will be given to vendors selling cultural/ethnic wares. Your fee INCLUDES a tent, table(s), and chairs. You ARE allowed to bring additional tables and chairs. If you choose to bring your own tent, please indicate on the application. Proper tie downs will be required. Vendors Fees:

• 10ft x 10ft - $160
• 10ft x 20ft - $260

 Electricity Fees:

• 20AMP - $80 per connection
• 30AMP - $100 per connection

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• If selected, all vendors’ fees must be paid in full by March 16, 2023. 
• Due to the high number of applications, not all applicants will be selected. 
• No partial payments will be accepted. 
• Any application postmarked or received after March 16, 2023 will not be considered. 
• Fees are non-refundable.
• Fees will be charged upon approval.

 Retail vendors will be required to have a Certificate of Insurance for this event.  You must have your insurance agent mail or email us a Certificate of Insurance (COI) showing current liability insurance coverage before space can be confirmed. The City of Johns Creek must listed as an additional insured.  The City’s minimum insurance requirements are as follows:

• $1,000,000.00 Per Occurrence
• $3,000,000.00 Aggregate
• $100,000.00 Damage to Rented Premises

A minimum of $100,000 General Liability coverage is sufficient for smaller retail vendors, i.e., art, clothing, jewelry, “trinkets”, etc.  A small business can be defined as one that has annual sales volume of $10,000 or less.  -Participants (sponsors or vendors) not selling a product or service, i.e., election candidates, are not required to provide proof of insurance.  If you do not currently have insurance coverage, here are a few options that will allow you to purchase single event coverage:
1. https://www.thimble.com/event-insurance
2. http://hullcojax.com/online-quotes/ 
3. https://www.eventsured.com/vendor-insurance/
4. https://www.actinsurance.com
   

The 2023 Johns Creek International Festival is a celebration of the best traditional food, music and art from around the world and your own backyard. We invite everyone to come dance, eat, drink and play on Hiesman field located across from the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive.

The City of Johns Creek will not assume liability for any act of God, natural disaster, exposure to adverse weather conditions, damages or injuries, or any cause above and beyond the control of the festival. We appreciate everyone's cooperation. By participating in this Festival, you agree that neither the City of johns Creek, the Atlanta Athletic Club, the Johns Creek Arts Center, Johns Creek Convention and Visitor Bureau, nor their agents or representatives will be responsible for any injury, damage or loss that may occur to the exhibitor or vendor, their agents or representatives or his or her property, regardless of the cause.