Programs

Note:

This is an application, Garner Parks and Recreation reserves the right to deny the application of any vendor that does not meet the current needs/policies of the department. Incomplete applications will be automatically denied. Food vendor spaces at this event are limited.

All future correspondence regarding this event will be sent via email, please add spaustian@garnernc.gov to your contacts to ensure delivery to your inbox.

Requirements IF application is accepted:
Certificate of liability insurance naming the “Town of Garner” as additionally insured, with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Proof of mobile permit/license from the Wake County Health Dept. or NC Dept. of Agriculture
$50 vendor fee: refundable only if event is canceled by the Town of Garner Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources Department.

Other requirements/safety information:
Vendor applications and all items proposed for sale must be approved by Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources. No more than two vendors will be allowed to sell the same item. Only items listed on the application will be permitted to be sold during the event.
All Wake County Health Dept./NC Dept. of Agriculture rules and Town ordinances must be followed.
Groups will be responsible for their own sanitary and food handling supplies.
Power must be provided by vendor (if power is available, that will be communicated at time of confirmation). Generators and other internal combustion power sources shall be separated from tents and membrane structures by a minimum of 20 feet.
Tents and membrane structures shall be adequately roped, braced, and anchored to withstand the elements of weather and prevent against collapsing. Tents may be inspected on the day of the event by the fire inspector.
All vendors must provide at least one fire extinguisher in good working order, rated at least 2A:10B:C.
Smoking shall not be permitted within tents or membrane structures.
Cooking devices producing open flame or other devices emitting flame, sparks, grease laden vapors, heat; or any other devices using flammable or combustible liquids, gas, charcoal or other cooking device or any other unapproved devices shall not be permitted inside or located within 20 feet of the tent or membrane structure.
Items may only be sold from the booth; vendors will not be allowed to circulate through the crowd to sell. Vendors are also prohibited from aggressive sales techniques including but not limited to flashing lights, audio or “barking” as participants pass the booths, or standing on top of booths, vehicles, or platforms.
It is the responsibility of the primary contact listed on the Vendor Application to orient their staff, volunteers, and subcontractors to these rules.
Violations of the rules listed herein may jeopardize the group’s ability to vend at future Town of Garner events.