Oktoberfest Art/Craft Vendor Application
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Vendors must participate all four days of the event.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday, October 3rd - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, October 4th - 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 5th –12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 6th –12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
1. Vendor spaces are 10’ x 10’ and located outdoors. If your booth will not fit in one space, you must purchase additional space. All vendors must supply an EZ-up, sand bags or tie downs, table(s), tablecloth and chairs.
2. Electricity is provided; you will need a twist lock plug adapter. 12 gauge extension cords are preferred.
3. Please attach photos of your booth set up or email them to ryann@bcvparks.com.
4. The Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District (BCVRPD) will review all applications, on a first come first serve basis. Payment must accompany the vendor application or the application will not be considered. After notification of acceptance, all vendors must submit a State Board of Equalization permit and a Beaumont City Business License receipt, within five (5) business days. No exceptions.
5. Once the application has been approved, goods for sale CANNOT be changed without the BCVRPD’s written approval.
6. All checks or money orders will be returned promptly if the application is declined.
7. Unsigned or incomplete applications will not be honored and a space will not be reserved.
8. There will be a $25.00 fee applied to all returned checks and you will be required to pay in cash to keep your space.
9. All space fees are non-refundable.
10. Vendor set-up will be annouced as the event approaches. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, set-up time will be an hour prior to event start time. Vendors will be allowed to unload quickly at the assigned vendor space location and then park your vehicle in designated areas. Do NOT begin set up until after you park your vehicle. Vendors arriving late will be required to walk everything in and subject to extra charges due to strict scheduling and high attendance of the event. If you choose not to participate, you shall forfeit your vendor fees.
11. There will be overnight security throughout the event. We suggest covering and securing
your booth from various weather conditions at the end of each night.
12. Undesirable toys such as: lasers, silly string, stink-bombs and cap guns are prohibited. Any
questionable items should be approved beforehand to avoid any dispute during the event.
13. Tear down will be at 6:00 pm when the event concludes on Sunday, October 6th. There will be no early tear-down, NO EXCEPTIONS. You MUST have all of your items taken down and ready to go before bringing your vehicle in to load up.
14. Each Vendor will receive two (2) Vendor Parking passes for the four days.
15. You are responsible to leave the area as clean as it was when you arrived.
AGREEMENT, WAIVER, AND RELEASE (required by CAPRI)
In consideration for being permitted by the BCVRPD to participate as an vendor, I hereby waive, release, and discharge any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of participation in said activity. This release is intended to discharge in advance the District (its officers, employees, and agents) from any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in said activity, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned. It is understood that this activity involves an element of risk and danger of accidents and knowing those risks I hereby assume those risks. It is further agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I agree to indemnify and to hold the above persons or entities free and harmless from any loss, liability, damage, cost, or expense which they may incur as the result of my death or any injury or property damage that I may sustain while participating in said activity. I have carefully read the agreement waiver, and release above and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and the district and I sign it of my free will.
For further information please contact:
Ryann Flores, Activities Manager
ryann@bcvparks.com
Phone (951) 845-9555
Fax (951) 845-9557