Vendor Application
Compliance and Safety:
1. Compliance with Local, State, and Federal Laws: All vendors are responsible for obtaining necessary permits and maintaining compliance with all State and Federal food and drug laws pertaining to their specific business. A representative from Pop-up Carolinas and/or Wake County and other surrounding counties has the right to inspect the participating businesses at any time during the season.
2. Insurance: Vendors are required to carry general liability insurance and name Pop-up Carolinas, L.L.C. as additional insured for protection against damages, in the event any injury occurs at your booth, in case of damage to the property, or an injury caused by the product(s) you sell at the market.
3. To comply with the city fire code, we require all vendors to bring a fire extinguisher and have it available at their booth throughout the market duration.
Logistics:
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First Friday Market & Movie Night is at Haven Farm - 8521 Buffaloe Rd. in Knightdale, NC
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Fall Fest and NFL Watch Party is at The Backyard Bar - 2901 US-64 in Apex, NC
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Each booth space is 10'x10'.
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Tables, tents, and chairs are not provided, please bring your own. If you choose to bring a tent, you must bring appropriate weights. Please do not bring stakes since staking is not permitted in any grassy area.
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We recommend you bring solar or battery-powered lights or electric lights. Electricity is available, but you must bring an extension cord of 50' or more to utilize it. Lights are especially recommended, as the crowd is attracted to beautiful and lit booths.
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Food Trucks must bring their own generators for power supply, and there is no access to water hookups.
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Application and Vendor Fees:
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$10 One-time application fee (non-refundable) must be paid each time an application is filled out for selected dates.
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You will be invoiced for all selected dates at once.
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We now have payment plans available, please inquire.
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First Friday Market and Movie Night: Because we understand the impact this economy has had on small businesses, we have lowered our fees to give ALL small companies a chance at success! $50 Vendor fee for 10'x10' booth and $120 fee for food truck spots.
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Fall Fest Market & NFL Watch Party: $35 Vendor fee for a 10'x10' booth and $75 fee for food truck spots.
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Jingle & Mingle Winterfest: $50 Vendor fee for a 10'x10' booth and $120 fee for food truck spots.
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Electricity is available at no additional charge, but you must bring an extension cord of 25' or more. Food Trucks must bring their own generators and water hookups are not available.
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*Note:
All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
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In case of inclement weather, terrorist attacks, or acts of God, we will reschedule. If you are unable to make the new date, you will be refunded 75% of your booth fee or potential credit for a different date.
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You will be invoiced for ALL dates that you apply for on one invoice, that you are approved for. We have payment plans if you sign up for 3 or more markets.
The vendor fee is subject to change without notice in the future. If you would like to secure this pricing, you can pay in advance for the dates listed on this application and you will not be charged the difference if the price is increased at a later date.