Become a vendor for the 2 day Shamrockin' BBQ & Beer Festival.

Festival Rules:

1. All Merchants must exhibit and be present during the Festival, March 14th 5PM to 9PM and March 15th Noon - 10pm.  Set up may start at 7am March 14th and be complete no later than 3:30pm. You may stay open later hours if you desire.
2. An accepted application is a commitment to participate in the Festival, and no refunds will be made for cancellations.
3. Each Vendor is responsible for collecting Florida state sales tax (7%) on sales made during the Festival and reporting and paying to the state respectively.
4. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas and NOT inside vendor booths or tents.
5.  NEW FOR 2025. VENDOR ZONES - The Loud Zone is near the stage. Be aware you will have live music 5pm to 11pm Friday and 12pm to 11pm Saturday. Music is a major part of this festival.  If you choose the loud zone you are aware of the music. Zone 1 vendors hours are Friday 5PM to 9PM and Saturday Noon to 9PM. You may open earlier and stay open later, however this is the minimum opening hours. Zone 1 vendors may close and load up starting at 9PM Saturday. You must keep all vehicles as close to your booth as possible as to still allow pedestrian traffic. Zone 2 vendors hours are Friday 5PM to 9PM and Saturday Noon to 11PM. You may open longer hours if you wish. Saturday music will stop at 11PM to officially end the street festival. You may load your vehicle at this time. Absolutely no exceptions to the Saturday close hours for Zone 2 vendors.
6. LOAD IN - VENDORS in spaces 1 - 23, 30, 31, & 51 will come down Orange Ave from W. Meadow Street. Orange Ave is closed for our vendor traffic only. If you come in any other way you will be turned away. DO NOT USE MAIN STREET FOR LOAD IN!!!!
7. LOAD IN - VENDORS in spaces 24 - 50 will use N. 4th Street from W Meadow Street to come in to Main Street. Stage on 4th Street. Do NOT stage on Main Street.
8. FOOD VENDORS will use N. 4th Street from W Meadow Street to come in to Main Street. Stage on 4th Street. Do NOT stage on Main Street.

Completed Application Package Must Include:

• Completed      Application Form
• All      fees: Booth space.
• All      Vendors must include proof of insurance with Firefighter Charity of Central Florida as additionally insured for $1,000,000.
• Send      all applications to:

Firefighter Charity of Central Florida

2880 David Walker Dr. Ste 166

Eustis, FL 32726

Or

Email: brian@firefightercharityCF.org

DEADLINES:

Applications must be postmarked no later than March 5, 2025 to be considered. Incomplete packages will not be considered. Once a Vendor has been accepted, Vendor’s check will be deposited, and acceptance is a commitment to the Festival.

Terms & Conditions

Safe Operation: Vendor agrees to perform all activities while on location, pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida, Lake County, Florida, and the City of Leesburg, Florida, including any and all regulations regarding safety and/or the safe operation of all related equipment. This duty shall exist at all times and relate to all activities that vendor carries out while on location, including, but not limited to, all set-up and break-down of equipment, storage of equipment and merchandise, and operation of equipment. ALL booths MUST have a minimum of 35 lb weights on each tent leg.

Licenses and Permits: Vendor hereby affirms that it now, and throughout the term of this contract, possesses and maintains all licenses and permits to perform such activities in the State of Florida, Lake County, Florida and/or the City of Leesburg, Florida, including but not limited to those related the safe operation of any related equipment, the contracted activity, and the sale of merchandise.

Indemnification: Vendor agreed to indemnify fully and save and hold harmless Firefighter Charity of Central Florida, its directors, officers, employees, and agents against all damages, claims, liabilities and causes of action of every kind and nature. Firefighter Charity of Central Florida shall give Vendor prompt and reasonable notice of any claims and actions and Vendor shall have the right to investigate, compromise and defend the same to the extent of Vendors own interest.

Waiver of Claims: The Firefighter Charity of Central Florida and its agents shall not be held liable for and Vendor hereby releases all claims of damage to or loss of property sustained by Vendor or any person claiming through Vendor resulting from any fire, accident, occurrence, theft, or condition in or upon the grounds/site in connection with this event.

Instructions:

· Check appropriate booth requirements below.

· MAKE ALL FEES PAYABLE TO THE Firefighter Charity of Central Florida or pay online

· Venmo payments are accepted @FirefighterCharity

· Submit this application online and Proof of Insurance* to:

Firefighter Charity of Central Florida

2800 David Walker Dr, Ste 166

Eustis, FL 32726

Or

Email at brian@firefightercharityCF.org

· *A certificate of Insurance is required of all Vendors. This certificate must have the Firefighter Charity of Central Florida named as additional insured and must have minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damages. The vendor must show proof that the insurance cannot be cancelled without at least a 10-day prior written notice to certificate holders. A copy of liability insurance certificate must be included with vendor application.

· Rain or shine event. No refunds due to weather or no show.