2022 Vendor Application

PLEASE NOTE:

This is the application for 2022 - not 2023. 

To apply for the 2023 Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest, CLICK HERE

2022 Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest

APRIL 2-3, 2022
10am - 6pm Daily
Expo NM State Fairgrounds
Albuquerque, NM

The mission of the event is to provide onsite sales opportunities for purveyors of fine foods.

While we invite all businesses to apply, preference is given to culinary businesses, particularly those that are prepared to sell and sample chocolates, coffees, baked goods, and gourmet foods and drinks of any variety.

After submitting your application, we will review the information and reply within 2 weeks.

If accepted, a booth map will be sent to you for booth selection.

Questions? Email: Contact@BlueRiverProductions.com
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An event floorplan and pricing details will be available shortly and included with acceptance notifications. 

Projected Vendor Fees, subject to change:
 - Vendor fees are for both days of the event.
 - Discounts, financial assistance, and payment plans may be offered.

• Inline booth: $425
• Corner booth: $525
• Lead generation or commercial info booth: $1000.00
• Alcohol vendor surcharge: $100
• $150 discount provided for double booth spaces.
• Booth fees remain the same whether you select an indoor or outdoor booth space.
• Booth spaces measure 10x10.
• All booths include the following:
  • a 6ft table and chair
  • small trash can
  • standard 120v electricity, 15 amps
  • Wifi
  • 1 daily parking pass
  • 4 vendor staff passes
• Indoor spaces are separated with pipe and drape.
• Outdoor spaces are either placed in shaded covered areas or professionally installed tents.

Important Dates:

• Application acceptances begin to go out: 12/3/2021
• Registration and booth deposits due 2 weeks after acceptence or on an approved upon timeline.
• Final Payments due: 3/1/2022
• Paperwork for alcohol vendors due: 2/26/2022
• Paperwork for all other vendors due: 3/3/2022
• Deadline to cancel for a refund: 3/3/2022

Required Paperwork and Permits:

ALL VENDORS:

• Signed vendor agreement
• Certificate of Insurance or Insurance Waiver (art & craft vendors only).

FOOD TRUCKS

• Copy of most recent Inspection Report
• Copy of Health Permit

PACKAGED FOOD VENDORS

• NM State Temporary Health Permit
• Food Handlers Card (for member of the booth staff)

ALCOHOL VENDORS

• Completed Celebration Permit application
• Servers list with only names, server permit #, expiration date.

By submitting this vendor application you agree to the following terms: 

• Unless alternate arrangements are made, upon acceptance you agree to submit registration, permits, paperwork, and payments by the stated due dates. Failure to meet these deadlines may result in your acceptance being revoked. 
• Unless alternate arrangements are made, you agree to secure insurance coverage as may be required by the event, the event producing organization, and/or the venue.
• You agree to submit final payment no later than the stated due date. Failure to submit final payments may result in a cancellation of your registration without a refund. 
• You agree to honor the terms of the vendor agreement including, but not limited to the following terms:
  • No refunds are offered for cancellations less than 4 weeks prior to an event. 
  • Neither the event manager or producing organization can be held responsible, nor are refunds provided, for event closures or cancellations in whole or in part due to forces outside of the control of the event manager or producing organization.