VENDOR INFORMATION:
- TENTS, CHAIRS, SIGNAGE, HOSES, STAKES, TIES, ELECTRICAL CORDS, are NOT provided. – Vendor is responsible for providing own.
- WATER: – Water is accessible, however it is Non potable water and is available via hoses at several Town locations. This water is not for drinking. Potable water is not supplied.
- ELECTRICITY: – Electricity is limited at certain locations throughout the event area. Quiet inverters or generators are encouraged.
- At no time should electrical cords be placed across a public walkway or main entrance to a tent, booth, or truck. – Cords must be covered and marked appropriately at all times. – No frayed or hazardous cords will be allowed. – The outlets are only 110 capable. For special electrical requirements see below.
- TRASH: You are responsible for disposing of own trash.
- ICE: You are responsible for providing own ice.
- WEATHER: Event is an outdoor street festival.
- Please make sure your space is of sound construction, must not obstruct others and have appropriate anchors/weights in case of wind and rain. – Rain or Shine. There is no rain date!
- Be prepared to set up and exhibit in the case of light rain. In the event of heavy rain or inclement weather, the BPI
Committee will consider the hazards and needs of festival participants before making any decision associated with canceling or suspending the festival. In such cases, festival officials will keep participants up to date with notifications and decisions in a timely manner. No payment is given in the event that the festival is canceled due to inclement weather or in the event that the pirate troop decides not to participate. Should a vendor decide to pack up or leave prior to the end of the festival has been declared, that vendor may jeopardize future participation in Beaufort Pirate Invasion.
VENDOR RULES
- SETUP: Vendor must be ready to open to the public no later than 9:00 am on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11th. Vendor setup will begin Friday afternoon and can vend 5 to 11pm.
- TEAR DOWN: Vendor may dismantle and remove vendor unit beginning at 6 pm on August 11th, and must be complete by midnight on Sunday, August 11th, 2019.
- EVENT HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
- TAXES: You are responsible for own North Carolina sales tax.
- PRESENCE: Vendor must man booth at all times during open hours.
- SECURITY: Vendor must drape and secure booth properly during closed hours.
- VENDOR SPACE: Vendors must set up where and within space assigned. Space is non-transferrable.
- VENDOR NAME: Name must be present and visible to public from all visible sides.
- VENDOR SIGNAGE: (items and pricing) must be clearly posted and visible to the public.
- THEME/DRESS/ATTIRE: This is a family friendly event. Employees are to be dressed according to pirate theme and your booth décor shall reflect the pirate theme.
- HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: Make area accessible and/or make appropriate accommodations for patrons with disabilities.
- ALCOHOL/ILLEGAL DRUGS: No consumption or possession of alcohol or illegal drug substances.
- LANGUAGE and BEHAVIOR: No foul language or inappropriate behavior will be tolerated.
VENDOR FEE REFUNDS
Failure to comply with vendor guidelines will result in removal from festival with no refund of vendor fee.
The Beaufort Pirate Invasion will not refund fees due to inclement weather, government action, strikes, terrorism acts or other matters beyond our control. No show vendors are not subject to refund of vendor fee.
Participant hereby agrees that participation in the Beaufort Pirate Invasion is entirely at Participant’s own risk and assumes total responsibility for accidents, damages, and other claims that result from or during their activities at and during the Beaufort Pirate Invasion or in transit to/from the Invasion. Participant understands that the Beaufort Pirate Invasion assumes no responsibility for any such liabilities and agrees to release and hold harmless the Beaufort Pirate Invasion, their officers, agents and/or employees.
VENDOR CONTRACT TERMS
This contract is for event only, August 9th, 10th, 11th, 2019. Application must be received by June 1st, 2019.
Vendor fee is due no later than June 15th, 2019. Make check or money order payable to: Beaufort Pirate Invasion. Mail to PO Box 951, Beaufort, NC 28516