• Cedar Valley Pridefest Vendor Registration Information and Sign-up Form

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  • Event Timing: Friday, August 25 an Saturday, August 26, 2023
    CVP Address: PO Box 1435, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-1435
    Contact us at (773)398-6181 or cvpridefest@gmail.com

    EARLY FEE DEADLINE IS JULY 25, 2023 AND FINAL SIGN-UP DEADLINE AUGUST 14, 2023

    Show your colors at Cedar Valley Pridefest

    A celebration of diversity starts with you.

    Join us Friday, August 25th and Saturday, August 26th in Downtown Waterloo to celebrate diversity and community.

    Cedar Valley Pridefest is not just for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of the Cedar Valley. It’s for everyone. Discover what it means to be LGBT in the Cedar Valley and stand for diversity, inclusion and acceptance.

    Celebrate the joys of diversity with 18 hours of entertainment, including live music, a kid’s zone, information booths, educational programing, food, female impersonators, beverages and more. This two-day event is geared to be inclusive for the whole family. Help be a role model and show that acceptance and inclusion is fun!

    In 2022, we had attendance of more than 8,500 people from 23 different states. Plus, we involved the whole community with more than 80 sponsors, exhibitors, food vendors and merchandise booths. We are excited about the success of Cedar Valley Pridefest and are looking forward to celebrating with everyone again. Over the years, Cedar Valley PrideFest has grown into Northeast Iowa's premier Pride Event with the participation of vendors and exhibitors like you!

  • Vendor Participation Information

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  • PLEASE NOTE - DEADLINES FOR SIGN-UP ARE THE LATEST YOU CAN SIGN UP. DUE TO HAVING LIMITED SPACE, SOME CLASSES OF VENDOR SPACES MAY FILL UP BEFORE LISTED CUT-OFFS DATES. PLEASE WATCH OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES.

    Vendors are classified into by type – food, commercial, state/local political, federal political and non-profit. As such, vendor packages vary.

    PLEASE NOTE: FOOD VENDORS MUST PARTICIPATE BOTH FRIDAY and SATURDAY - VENDOR PLACEMENT WILL BE PER PRIDEFEST RULES AND ARE SUBJECT TO LOGISTICAL NEEDS SUCH AS ELECTRICITY.

    ALSO, YOU MUST SUBMIT PAYMENT BY SQUARE TO BE SIGNED UP. SIGN-UP FORMS WITHOUT PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

    Considerations:
    • Selection of vendors and vendor placement is at the sole discretion of the Cedar Valley Pride Fest Inc.

    • Vendors not conforming to their classification must be reviewed and approved at the discretion of CVPF prior
    to registration. Additional fees may apply.

    • Unregistered vendors are not permitted and will be asked to leave

    Locations:

    A food court area will be setup within the gates. Limited seating will be provided to the public. Commercial (merchandise and service) non-profit informational and political booths will fill the balance of the space.

    Requirements:

    • Vendor participation requires accordance with all details set forth in this document including those details outlined under Consideration, Setup and Operations.

    • Food vendors are required to contact the Black Hawk County Health Department for a license and it is your responsibility to ensure you are registered to be a food vendor. The Black Hawk County Health Department is the final word on requirements and details relating to food, cleanliness and menu items.

    • It is your responsibility to comply with any applicable laws and regulations (including sales tax).

    • No dumping into the city drainage system will be allowed including – grease, cleaners, excess beverages or food debris.

    Pridefest Supplies:

    • Space as described below based on the vendor’s classification

    • Limited electrical access

    • Overnight security for two-day vendors is supplied - Cedar Valley Pridefest is not responsible for any lost or stolen items and you should plan accordingly for set-up and tear down each day

    Vendors to Supply Their Own:

    • Tents
    • Tables
    • Chairs
    • Equipment (including extension cords and power strips)
    • Signage
    • Personnel
    • Change/Credit Card processing
    • Two (2) garbage cans and bags for waste disposal

    Setup:

    • On Friday, trailers and large vehicle vendors should be in place by 4 PM. You will not be allowed to drive on the festival grounds after 4:30 PM. All vendors should be in place by 5 PM. For everyone's safety, no vehicles are allowed in the festival grounds during festival hours.

    • On Saturday, trailers and large vehicle vendors should be in place by 10 AM. You will not be allowed to drive onto the festival grounds after 10:30 AM. All vendors should be in place by 11 AM. For everyone's safety, no vehicles are allowed in the festival grounds during festival hours.

    Hours of Operation:

    • Hours of Operation for Food and Commercial Vendors
    Friday- 5:30 PM- 10 PM
    Saturday- 12 PM- 10 PM

    • Hours of Operation for Political and Non-profit Vendors
    Saturday- 12PM- 6PM

    • Late arrival and closing early is prohibited.

    • Vendors are encouraged to stay until Midnight - attendance is high until 12 AM.

  • By completing and submitting this application, you acknowledge and agree to follow rules outlined above.

  • Contact Information

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  • Vendor Type:

    Choose type of vendor space below. Registration and fee must be received by 11:59 pm, Saturday, July 25 to qualify for early registration rate.

    NOTE: IF YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE SPACE, SIMPLY EMAIL CVPRIDEFEST@GMAIL.COM AND LET ME KNOW. WHEN YOU PAY, PLEASE PAY FOR THE NUMBER OF SPACES YOU WOULD LIKE. THANKS!

    EARLY FEE DEADLINE IS JULY 25, 2023 AND FINAL SIGN-UP DEADLINE SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023

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  • Acknowledgements and Agreements:

    Carefully read and complete below. You should have already entered payment information - if not, please return to previous page.

    I understand that participation at Cedar Valley Pridefest is at the sole discretion of Cedar Valley Pride Fest Inc. and vendors are required to adhere by all details in this document and provided to vendors prior to the event, including rules regarding vendor placement, supplies and payment.

    By clicking yes below, I confirm that I am duly authorized to enter into this commitment to sponsor Cedar Valley Pridefest. I agree that upon your acceptance of this vendor commitment form, this will become a binding contract for the vendor amount indicated and agree to all requirements set forth in this document.

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