Merchant Application

 
 
 
 
 
 
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast, Inc. is proud to present our fourth annual Juneteenth/Redteenth Cultural Festival, which is a combination of Juneteenth, and World Sickle Cell Day. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 5 pm – 10 pm at the Wellington Amphitheater located on 12100 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414.

The Sickle Cell Foundation festivals draw increasing crowds from all over South Florida. The Foundation continually strives to raise awareness and provide public support to individuals, families, and communities affected by Sickle Cell disease and its related conditions.
Thank you for your continued support, interest, and participation in this year’s Cultural Festival. Please read and complete the form to participate as an independent contractor for this year’s festival.

This year we are offering an early registration discount of 20% off the $150 registration fee for completed applications submitted on or before May 1, 2024. The fee will be $120.
 

If you are a returning vendor or food truck from the 2023 festival, email jhanle@sicklecellpbc.org

TYPE OF VENDOR
Merchant Seller/Vendor may offer wholesale trade of goods and services for profit.

LEGAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Merchant seller shall execute this agreement as an independent contractor and shall at all times have complete supervision, direction, and control over the services to fulfill requirements. Vendors must execute this agreement as an independent contractor, not as an employee of the Cultural Festival. Vendors will assume responsibility for appropriate payment of payroll taxes and charges under applicable federal and local state tax regulation as independent contractors.

GENERAL INFORMATION
  1. The festival organizers will review all applications and has the full authority to approve or deny participation in this event.
  2. Spacing is limited, so applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  3. Merchant will be assigned a booth and the space may not be shared or sold to another merchant.
  4. Vendors must be present and open for business during Festival operational hours 4 pm – 8 pm.
  5. Applicant shall take the proper safety and health precautions to protect the patrons, the Amphitheater, the public, and the property of others at the event.
  6. Applicant shall be responsible for all damages to persons and/or property that occur because of the vendor’s negligence or misconduct.
  7. Vendors are required to supply their own equipment needed for setup, operations and sales.
  8. Vendors agree to comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and Village laws, regulations, and post proof of all necessary licenses in its booth.
VENDOR SPACE
  • Vendors must report to the Event location no later than 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Volunteer Staffing will be on-site before and during the event to provide minimal assistance.
  • Parking is conveniently located onsite & vendor-parking pass will be provide with parking details.
  • Vendors will receive (1) table, (2) chairs and (1) 10 x 10 tent.
  • Vendors acknowledges that placement of tables, chairs, products, boxes or frame sign outside of the assigned booth space is strictly prohibited.
  • Vendors agree to keep their space(s) attractive and clean it when the event ends. All litter, cardboard boxes, product debris, crates boxes, etc. must be removed at the close of the event.
  • The Village of Wellington will provide solid waste disposals.
  • Vendor must obey all pertinent safety codes and laws, including but not limited to fire, security, and parking regulations.
PHOTOGRAPHY & PROMOTION
  • Applicant agrees to allow the use of video and photography if taken by festival organizers at the event for promotional purposes.
  • Any photos taken by the organizers are the property of the Festival.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
  • Each applicant may be required to submit the following document to the Festival Organizers:
  • Certification of Insurance naming the Village of Wellington at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 as additionally insured and as the certificate holder
  • Workers Compensation Waiver
  • Auto Insurance Card (if applicable)

WEATHER CONDITIONS
  • A weather cancellation will be decided on the morning of the scheduled event. Weather cancellations will only be made for extremely severe weather conditions. Only in the event of cancellation, staff will contact you by 10 am to notify you of cancellation.
  • If the Foundation cancels the event due to inclement weather, your original registration fee will be applied to the rescheduled event.
  • If the event remains open due to moderate or light rain, cancellation refunds are not applicable and funds are forfeited if vendor declines to participate.
  • If vendor cancels, refunds are not applicable and funds are forfeited.
*Non-profits organizations wanting to register a booth please contact us directly at 561-833-3113 or email us at info@sicklecellpbc.org. Limited to the first five completed applications.
 
PAYMENT OPTIONS & FEES
To secure your placement at this year’s Cultural Festival, fees are due in full at the time of application acceptance. Once payment has been received, the Sickle Cell Foundation of PBC does not offer refunds. Please fill out the information below & submit documents for approval on or before June 1, 2024
  • Early Registration Fee $120 with completed application submitted by 5/1/24.
  • Regular Registration Fee: $150 with completed application submitted by 6/1/24.
  • Payment Options: Check, or Credit Card online payment
  • Checks payable & mailed to Sickle Cell FDTN of PBC | 155 E. Blue Heron Blvd. Suite 402, Rivera Beach, FL 33404
Complete application online at www.sicklecellpbc.org and submit verifying documents directly to info@sicklecellpbc.org for approval. Once application has been submitted & approved, an admission package will be emailed out to participating vendors a month before the event.
 

If you are a returning vendor or food truck from the 2023 festival, email jhanle@sicklecellpbc.org

Printable PDF Format

2024 Merchant Application PDF

Merchant Application

Vendor Information
Social Media Handles
Products / Goods
Payment Information
Visa, MasterCard, or Discover: the three-digit card verification number can be found on the back of the card.

American Express: the four-digit card verification number can be found on the front of the card.
Legality
The undersigned in consideration of the Redteenth Cultural Festival, do hereby release the City of Willington and Sickle Cell Foundation of PBC & Treasure Coast from any liability for the loss or damage of work, personal injuries, or property damage. Further, in consideration of the above, the undersigned does hold harmless and agree to indemnify the City of Wellington and Sickle Cell Foundation of PBC, employees, agents, or volunteers for any damages, attorney fees, or cost of any legal actions resulting from any claim made in which they, their members, employees, agents, or volunteers are made parties defendant. The release and indemnification agreement applies for the duration of the Redteenth Cultural Festival scheduled for Sunday, June 19, 2023, and any claims made within the applications statute of limitations for loss occurring during the event period. I have read, understand and will abide with the City of Willington and Sickle Cell Foundation of PBC’s general information, rates, and procedures to seek admission as an independent contractor for the Redteenth Cultural Festival in June 2023.
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