Vendor Rules and Regulations:
1. Vendors should use no more space than was rented, fit into the area rented without crowding, wasting space, infringing on adjoining vendors ability to conduct business.
2. Vendor space shall be attractive, neatly arrange and orderly. Well-assigned and function, utilizing professional display techniques.
3. Vendor must prepare for the possibility of inclement weather conditions such as rain or wind.
4. Vendors are required to be "open for business" status during the festival hours. Opening late or closing early is not permitted, unless approved by GNVF management and shall result in a $50 fine per instance.
5. Vendors bear the responsibility for all setup and security needs for booths. Vendors hold Northern Woman Productions LLC. harmless for any loss or damage to any of the vendor's property or any damage or losses sustained by a third party due to installation of set-up.
6. All vendors certify that they will cooperate with all standards and procedures, insurance requirements, and all state and city laws and ordinances pertaining to food services and tax reporting.
7. Vendors may not utilize loud speakers, or megaphone devices, unless approved by GNVF management.
8. All requests or special needs must be made in writing and received with the completed application.
9. Vendors must dispose of any waste in appropriate areas and within compliance to state and local laws. Vendors are responsible for their own waste and must dispose of it properly.
10. The person named on the application, or their named representative, must be present at all times tosell their items. A picture ID is required at the time of check- in.
11. Vendors shall submit the names of all staff so that entry to the festival can be made. a. Access to the festival and property will be restricted and all employees must have a pass.
12. Vendors may not sell food and beverage items unless they are a food and beverage vendor.
13. All food and beverage permits must comply with City and County Health Department Standards. Food permits must be on hand at your booth.
14. Vendors are required to help promote the Great Northern Viking Fesival by posting on their website and social media that they will be a vendor at this event.
15. Weapons sold need to be peace tied by the vendor prior to providing the weapon to the customer at the conclusion of the sales transactions.
16. All weapons vendors must obtain their own insurance and cannot be added to the Great Northern Viking Festival's insurance policy. Northern Woman Productions, LLC must be added as additionally insured. The minimum amount of coverage will include:
General Aggregate Limit: $250,0000.00
Product-Completed Operations Aggregate: $250,0000.00
Personal and Advertising Injury: $250,0000.00
Each Occurrence: $250,0000.00
17. Vendors may only sell the items they were approved for.
18. Vendors may not have guest vendors, artisans, etc. without written approval from management.
19. Vendors are highly encouraged to wear Viking themed garb and we encourage interactive booth elements.
20. It is preferred if booths feature some, artisan or handmade crafts. Machine-screen patterns or other forms of mass production are NOT permitted. (Items such as arrows, where machine production affords the common product are allowed Posters and t-shirt sales are not allowed.
21. All fees are non-refundable.