Authentic Goods &
Merchandise Vendor Packet
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Takoma-Piney Branch Local Park/Ed Wilhelm Athletic Field
2 Darwin Ave.
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
www.takomaparkmd.gov/recreation
301-891-7290
VENDOR INFORMATION
The Celebrate Takoma will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Takoma- Piney Branch Neighborhood Park.
Festival hours are 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm with last call taking place at 4:30 pm. The festival will be held rain or
shine. The Celebrate Takoma is a family event – costumes and decorations of your native country are highly
recommended.
Registration deadline (office stamped or post office stamped) is Friday, April 3, 2015 by the close of business
(5pm). Spaces are limited based on completed application and as space permits. Don’t wait to submit your
application. Please read this vendor application thoroughly for fees and regulations. Once received, the
applications will be judged by the review committee to ensure a variety of vendors are at the festival.
Registration fees are to be paid by cash or money order. Money order should be made payable to: City of
Takoma Park. The Festival Committee will not be responsible for any loss beyond our control.
AUTHENTIC GOODS & MERCHANDISE VENDOR FEES (per space)
NO COMMERCIAL ITEMS OR VENDORS
Authentic goods & merchandise craft vending spaces will be 10’ x 10’ in size. Each vendor will be held
responsible for the removal of their trash to the appropriate receptacle provided on the festival grounds and
vacate the premises by 6:00 pm.
*Authentic Goods & Merchandise Craft Fees
Submitted:
Vendors:
by April 3th
$40.00
April 4th and after
$50.00
Note: Vendors having an establishment in Takoma Park or the local surrounding area (Silver Spring, Langley
Park) will receive priority. Vendors outside that area will be considered if space permits. Compostable-ware
preferred. Use of Styrofoam is strictly prohibited!! *Failure to comply will result in immediate shutdown and
dismissal from festival.
*NO REFUNDS - This event will take place rain or shine
SPACE IS LIMITED – DON’T WAIT TO SUBMIT
RULES & REGULATIONS
Authentic Goods & Merchandise Vendors
Committee Approved Vendors
Please NO COMMERCIAL ITEMS OR VENDORS
SET UP IS AT 11:00 AM
~All vendors must:
*have a permanent sales tax account
*provide their own tent, tables and chairs (please prepare for the weather)
*have prices posted for public view
*park cars in designated vendor parking
*depart the festival grounds by 6:00 pm but no earlier than 5:00 pm
* use of Styrofoam is strictly prohibited!!
~ Set up is based on first come, first served
~No food or beverages may be sold in the authentic goods & merchandise craft vendor area
~Space for all vendors is 10’ x 10’ (must adhere to this spacing)
~The sale and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited
~NO VENDOR WILL BE ALLOWED TO SET-UP AFTER 11:30 AM
*Registration fees are non-refundable in the event of tardiness or no-shows
~Due to entertainment stages in nearby area no individual music can be played in the goods area
~ALL VENDORS MUST STAY IN THER ORIGINAL SPACE
~ This event is targeted as a “Zero Waste” Event and in doing so we ask that all packaging, bags, containers
be recyclable (no Styrofoam). Per the city of Takoma Park’s new Vendor Code Chapter 8.12 prohibits the use
of Styrofoam and similar food service ware. Styrofoam and polystyrene plastics (#6) are not recyclable.
*Failure to comply will result in immediate shutdown and dismissal from festival.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL:
Lew McAllister at (301) 891-7290 or
Jurrel Cottman at (301) 891-7286
VENDOR CHAIRPERSONS
Celebrate Takoma
2015 Participation Agreement /Application
All of the below must be submitted prior to review/approval.
AUTHENTIC GOODS & MERCHANDISE VENDOR CHECKLIST
$40.00 by April 3rd
or
$40 April 4th and after
_____
Vendor fee:
_____
Participation Agreement/Application
_____
Liability Waiver
_____
Copy of Driver’s License
_____
Review and accept all the Rules and Regulations listed in this packet
Vendor Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Contact Person and Address:__________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: (Home)______________________________ (Work/Cell)_________________________
E-mail:___________________________________________________________________________
Day of contact info if different than above: ______________________________________________
Description and price of items for sale:
ITEM
PRICE
ITEM
PRICE
ITEM
PRICE
LIABILITY WAIVER
I will not hold The City of Takoma Park or any of the sponsoring organizations or individuals
associated with the Celebrate Takoma responsible for theft, accidents or liability of any kind. I
will adhere to and follow the rules and regulations as stated in the handout.
___________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
__________________________
Date
___________________________________________________
_________________________________
Applicant Printed Name
Business Name
Submit completed packet to:
Celebrate Takoma
Takoma Park Recreation Department
7500 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Attn: Lew McAllister