Retail Vendor Application

LAST CHANCE *Due to the overwhelming interest in the NC Black Bear Festival, voted "Best Large Festival in the SouthEast", we are extending our deadline for the Retail Vendor Applications ONLY.  Any application received after the initial deadline of May 1st will be automatically waitlisted.  If after the initial applications have been reviewed, there are still spaces available, we will review the applications on the waitlist.  THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE. Thank you for your interest in the 8th NC Black Bear Festival! With more and more happy faces attending the NC Black Bear Festival each year from all across the country and the world, we strive to make our festival BIGGER and BETTER each year!  The NC Black Bear Festival 2023 will be the best yet with our B-Air showing returning!  Those that have been with us at previous festivals, will notice the new and exciting layout this year as we have grown.  As always, we will do everything to provide a fun and safe festival for all.  Please make sure to read this application in its entirety and complete all requirements so that there is no delay in your submission.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  This is an electronic agreement and by your submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.  We can not wait to partner with all of you to make this NC Black Bear Festival on June 3rd wonderful beyond imagination!
  
 
 
      

The Bear is Flying into Plymouth once again! The award-winning NC Black B-Air Festival is excited to announce that we are in the planning stages for our annual event all day on June 3, 2023. This will be the best Bear Festival YET with everything turned on it's head!!

1. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance and booth space.  2. Applications are accepted on a space-available basis. 3. Provide a clear and accurate description of your products on the application.  4. If you sell unapproved items of any type, you may be asked to leave. Either way, you will be banned from this festival in the future  .5. The NC Black Bear Festival cannot guarantee that other vendors will not duplicate your type of craft or items.  6. All applications must be received by May 1, 2023. Those summited afterward during the extension will be waitlisted.  All booth sites will be assigned prior to the event with confirmation sent as soon as assignments are completed.  7. Payment Information for space must accompany application. Fees will be collected upon approval for the event. 8. Registration fees are non-refundable with the exception of confirmed cancellations made prior to May 8, 2023*   9. Non-profits will not be separated from other vendors this year, but there will be other partnership opportunities offered.  Please continue to watch www.ncbearvest.com for updates.  10. Vendor set up (time and entry location) will be assigned according to their location.  It is important that you pay close attention to the date and time you are giving for set up this year.  Not arriving at your allotted time may result in your booth location being changed.  11. You are responsible for items left at your booth. 12. All vendors must clean the area around their booth space(s) before they leave at the end of the day (10:00 PM). 13. The need for a larger than 20 service amp electrical hook-up must be communicated and approved in advance. 14. Generators are only allowed if you have communicated the need for one in this application and had it approved. 15.  All vendors must bring their own materials/bucket weights to make sure that their tent is stable and secure on the street.  No stakes are allowed in the street.  16.  Vendors will be responsible for proper disposal of trash/grease at designated drop off points.  Any vendor dumping inappropriate materials will be fined and immediately removed from the Festival.  Vendors will be notified of drop off locations prior to the Festival.  17. The NC Black Bear Festival Committee reserves the right to remove any vendor from the Festival if it feels the vendor is in violation of the rules and regulations or the spirit of the Festival. BOOTH FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IF A VENDOR IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE RULES.