Vendors

LOCATION: Historic Lake County Courthouse, third floor, 1 Courthouse Square

Vendors are required to supply own tables, chairs, carts, etc. Set-up will take place between 1-4 p.m. Nov. 20. 

Participating businesses must provide merchandise to our Pink Friday raffle basket. Items must be received by Friday, Nov. 6. 

Code of Conduct: Vendors must conform to all rules in place by the event staff. Profane language and offensive/abusive behavior will NOT be tolerated. This behavior will result in immediate removal from the event. Vendors may NOT harass customers, fellow vendors or staff. Vendors may NOT solicit outside their designated space or advertise anything that has not been approved on this application.

Operating and Enforcement Rules: A grower or producer is any person offering for sale articles for human consumption, such as fruits, vegetable, syrups, edible grains, nuts and berries, maple sugar, apiary products and/or non-edible articles, such as cut or potted flowers which have been grown or prepared by the grower or producer. Sale of any type of meat, dairy or certifies eggs is allowed in accordance with the Lake County Health Department Rules and Regulations. Vendors must clearly identify where all produce is grown/harvested. Homebased vendors selling food must comply with Indiana Cottage Law. 

VENDORS MUST IDENTIFY ALL PRODUCE NOT GROWN LOCALLY AND ALL PRODUCE NOT GROWN BY THE VENDOR.

Occupants of spaces at this event must conform to event rules. The event staff have full authority to enforce all rules. Any occupants failing to comply may have their space declared vacant at the discretion of the event staff.

Selection of Vendors: The City of Crown Point strives to bring a wide variety of vendors to events, but exclusivity is NOT guaranteed. Additional vendors of the same product might be considered. The ultimate decision will be determined by the event staff on a case-by-case basis.

Payment: This event does not have a booth fee. 

Requirements: Any vendor selling food, food items, packed food, or items for consumption must provide a copy of their Lake County Health Permit to the City of Crown Point. Vendors with such items will not be able to participate in the market without a permit. The Lake County Health Deptartment will make periodic visits throughout the event. If a vendor is in violation of the health department code, they will be removed from the event until qualifications of the code can be met. Food vendors must provide the City of Crown Point with a Certificate of Liability naming the City of Crown Point as an additional insured. Vendors must furnish their own tables, chairs, and other display arrangements. Participants must have a sign stating their business name.

I /We agree to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Crown Point, IN, or any person or board connected with the Pink Friday Sip & Shop from any/all liability/claims due to use or consumption of our products or due to damage and/or theft of my/our merchandise, goods, and wares kept upon premises designated by persons mentioned above.

This agreement refers to all damage including heat, water, sun, rain, wind, cold, vandalism and the like. All claims, suits, actions, debts, and costs charges and expenses, or damages of any nature arising from any activities under this contract, including loss predicated on active or passive negligence of the City. Again, I understand the exclusivity on products is not guaranteed. I have read and accept the terms of this application.