Dog Days of Summer Market application 2024

TERMS OF AGREEMENT: 

I hereby apply to be a vendor at the Downtown Winnipeg Dog Days of Summer produced by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ (“the BIZ”). I understand that space allocated by the Downtown Winnipeg Event Coordinator is based on the requirements I have submitted, and on the appropriate allocation of space to create a viable vendor market mix. I understand that the Downtown Winnipeg Event Coordinator will make every effort to accommodate my requests but cannot provide a guarantee. I understand that my participation in the market is entirely at my own risk. Neither the BIZ nor any other party are responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items occurring before, during or after the Downtown Winnipeg Dog Days of Summer.

In accordance with Manitoba laws this market does not tolerate aggressive behavior, verbal abuse, or harassment towards board members, staff, fellow vendors, customers, visitors, or volunteers. Inappropriate action may result in refusal of service, being asked to leave, or contacting local authorities. The Managers hold the right to ask anyone upsetting the harmonious operation of the market to leave the premises or remove them from the market.

I understand that not all applicants are granted space at the Downtown Winnipeg Dog Days of Summer and that it is the right and responsibility of the Downtown Winnipeg Event Coordinator to decide allocation of space. I understand that I can be removed from the market if the Market Coordinator feels I am not abiding by the rules and expectations that are set for vendors in the Downtown Winnipeg Dog Days of Summer.

By accepting this agreement, I declare the information on this form to be complete and accurate and I agree to pay the rates as set out in this document. I understand that methods of payment are online or by cheque. I understand that market fee payments are non-refundable except in the case of a change or cancelation of the Downtown Winnipeg Dog Days of Summer by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. I understand that if I am to miss market payments up to three times, I can be removed from the market.

I agree to act respectful and reasonable towards contractors, BIZ staff, volunteers, other vendors, board members, market patrons or members of the public at all times. Failure to comply with this policy could result in termination of my participation in the market at any time, with no notice required.

NOTE: SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE INCLUSION AT THE DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG DOG DAYS OF SUMMER. YOUR APPLICATION WILL GO THROUGH AN APPROVAL PROCESS AND YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IF ACCEPTED.

VENDOR PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE FORM

One way that Downtown Winnipeg BIZ (“the BIZ”) and Downtown Winnipeg Dog Days of Summer supports vendors and their businesses is through marketing and communication mediums such as social media and printed promotional materials. We (Downtown Winnipeg BIZ staff) often take photos and videos of our vendors, their products, their booths, and the entire market. We occasionally hire a photographer and/or videographer to take professional photos as well.  

As a vendor at the Downtown Winnipeg Dog Days of Summer, I hereby grant permission to the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ the rights of my image, in video or still, and of the likeness and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or video tape without payment or any other consideration.  

I understand that my images or images of my products and services may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed and waive the right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or recording.  

I further grant the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ the right to create derivative works of these images and recordings in any media now known or later developed as well as my name for promoting, publicizing, or explaining the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and its activities.  I acknowledge that the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ owns all rights to the images and recordings.  I acknowledge that I am over the age of 18 years.