City of Greer International Festival Featured Country 2025

City of Greer International Festival Featured Country
City of Greer International Festival
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11:00am-5:00pm

ATTENTION!

This application is not for food vendors, market vendors, non-profit booths, or sports.
The fee is waived and includes one 10' x 10' space.
The City of Greer will provide each featured country the following: 1 8ft Table, 2 chairs, a 10' x 10' tent, a country sign, a flag, and an information sign.
Featured Countries are encouraged to bring informative items regarding their country.
Applications must be turned in before your event.
You must provide liability insurance if you are selling food items.
Power is not guaranteed and all vendors must be self-sufficient.

Business/Organization Name*

Represented Country*

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Website

If you are interested in selling items, please list them here with prices*

All menu items and prices must be submitted to Events Division at time of application submittal. The City of Greer Events Division will review ALL menus to limit duplication among participating food vendors. Only the items submitted on the application may be sold unless approval is given by Events Division. Menu items must be kept to 8 items or less.

Getting Accepted

Vendors who participated in the prior year's festival will be given first preference for this year's festival.
Applications must be received by 5:00pm on February 14, 2025 to be considered.
Applications will be reviewed and approved by the City of Greer Events Division. All decisions are at the discretion of the Events Staff.

General Information

The City of Greer International Festival operates under the statutes of the City of Greer. Below are important terms and conditions governing the leasing of facilities for exhibiting and serving at Greer City Park. Please review this information carefully and let us know if you have any questions.
POWER IS NOT GUARANTEED. Vendors must supply their power and generators must be quiet.
This City of Greer will provide 1 8ft Table, 2 chairs, 1 10x10 tent, a country sign, flag, and information sign.
Featured Countries are encouraged to bring informative items regarding their country.
Applications are due by Friday, February 14, 2025 by 5:00pm
Refunds will not be issued if you are accepted and later cancel or do not show up.

Make checks payable to City of Greer. Checks will be deposited upon acceptance into the City of Greer International Festival. Checks from applicants who are not accepted will be shredded immediately unless otherwise noted.

Event Set-Up

Vendors may not drive on the park grass or festival grounds unless specifically advised to do so by the City of Greer staff.
Vendors can begin setting up at 8:00am.
Vendors must be set up and ready by 10:30am.
All vehicles must be in place and removed from festival grounds by 10:00am.
All vehicles arriving after will be denied entry and no refunds will be given.

Event Breakdown

Vendors may not drive on the park grass or festival grounds unless specifically advised to do so by the City of Greer staff.
Vendors must not begin break down before the event ends. Early breakdown will be considered for future events.
Vendors are responsible for leaving their area free of garbage and are responsible for the cleanup of any mess or spills in their area. Failure to comply with this policy will give the City of Greer the right to prohibit vendors from selling at any future events.

Rain Date/Refund

There are no rain dates or refunds for the City of Greer International Festival.

Beverages/Drinks

The selling of water, soft drinks, and alcohol is prohibited.

Cash Handling

Vendors are responsible for managing their cash transactions and ensuring the security of their cash and payment processing systems. The City of Greer is not liable for any cash handling issues or discrepancies.

Taxes

If selling items, vendors are responsible for complying with local and state tax regulations. If accepted, vendors must submit a copy of their South Carolina Special Event Retail License for the event date. If you do not have a Retail License for this event, please contact the SC Department of Revenue at (864) 241-1200 or (800) 768-3676.

Vendors must be current on all tax payments to the City of Greer. All vendors should be up to date on all payments to be eligible to apply for City of Greer events.

Booth Item Liability

Items brought on-site are at the sole risk of the vendor. The City of Greer is not responsible for any loss, damage, or destruction of personal property, equipment, or valuables.

Behavior of Vendors

Vendors, their family members, or employees must refrain from any offensive or disruptive behavior. Any behavior that is abusive, threatening, or disruptive towards other vendors, the public, or staff is prohibited. Verbal or physical abuse, dangerous actions, or disruptive behavior affecting event activities will not be tolerated and may result in the vendor being asked to leave the event.
Vendors will be held responsible for any damage to City property caused by themselves, their staff, or their vehicles.
Foul or offensive language will not be tolerated. Repeated violations may result in suspension from future City of Greer events.
No open alcoholic beverages or firearms are allowed on state property. Vendors and their associates must not be intoxicated on site.
Vendors may not sell or offer any products or literature deemed offensive or which may incite violence, crime, or disorderly conduct, or promote political viewpoints.
Smoking is strictly prohibited from the festival grounds.
Vendors are responsible for their guests or anyone assisting a their booth at all times.
Animals or pets are not permitted at the event unless otherwise discussed with the event staff.
Soliciting or hawking is not permitted.

I, the undersigned, have read all of the above guidelines governing the Greer City Park and agree to adhere to the rules that are outlined within it. I agree that everyone working in my booth will also read and adhere to the guidelines. I understand that the Events Staff reserves the right to limit or discontinue the participation of a vendor at any time. The vendor(s) agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Greer and its agents and employees from any and all claims or lawsuits for damages or injuries of any kind or nature which occur as a result of or arising out of the use of city property by the vendor(s) and the guest of the vendor(s) pursuant to this agreement.*

International Festival Featured Country

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