2026 Kinfolk Fest: Juneteenth Vendor Application

SD MELANIN JUNETEENTH

KINFOLK FEST VENDOR APPLICATION

Date: Saturday, June 20th 2026
Time: 1PM - 9PM
Location: Waterfront Park - 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
This event is 21+ and ticketed, outside food and drink not allowed.

2025 attendance: 1000
2026 Expected attendance: 2000

Please note this is an all outdoor venue. Our events are rain or shine. A tent is not mandatory, but recommended.

Vendor Booth Pricing

Non food/drink 10x10 - $125

Food/drink 10x10 Booth - $300

Food/drink 10x20 Booth - $350

Food Truck - $350

PLEASE NOTE: All Food, Dessert & Beverage spots are full and no new applications will be accepted at this time.

Accepted Vendors will be informed of their status via the email they used to register. Please be sure to check your inbox and spam folders.

VENDOR SET UP:
All vendors are responsible for their entire setup - including tents, tables, and chairs. If power is needed, vendors are required to bring a generator. Load- In/Load out parking is available for all vendors. All vendor staff must be present by 12:30pm on the day of the event to receive a vendor wristband. Each buisness will receive up to 4 vendor wristbands total.

VENDOR FEE:

Vendors will be informed of their status via email. Accepted Vendors will receive an invitation to participate via email. Accepted vendors must pay the non-refundable vendor fee by the due date on individual acceptance email. If an accepted vendor fails to make payment by due date given, their spot will be relinquished to another vendor on the waitlist, so please be responsive.

Categories we do NOT accept:

- Alcohol/Mobile Bartenders | Adult Toys | Cannabis

- Weapons, weapon replicas or anything that can be used as a weapon (tasers, knives, carved tools, etc.)

VENDOR INSURANCE & SELLERS PERMIT:
All accepted vendors are required to provide General Liability insurance for the date of the event. More information will be sent upon acceptance.

The County of San Diego Parks and Rec Sellers Permit: The County of San Diego Parks and Rec - Waterfront Park regulations requires all vendors to self report gross sales to the county park AND pay a fee equal to 10% of gross sales within 10 days post event. Vendors must be able to provide digital record of sales to SD Melanin to share with San Diego County Parks and Rec.

Please note: SD Melanin does NOT receive any percentage of this fee.

Company Name*

Contact Person Name*

First NameLast Name

Pronouns

Contact Person's Cell*

Area CodePhone Number

Alternative Phone

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail*

Business Website*

Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Instagram Link

If applicable/relevant

Facebook Link

If applicable/relevant

TikTok Link

If applicable/relevant

Is your company minority owned?

How did you hear about SD Melanin / Kinfolk Fest?*

If selected other, please tell us where

Have you been a vendor with SD Melanin in the past?*

YesNo

If yes, which event?

Non Food Vendor Categories. Booth size: 10x10 *

Food and Beverage Vendor Type. Vendors have the choice of 10x10 or 10x20 booth. *

Do you have valid general liability insurance for your business?*

YesNo

Food and Beverage Vendors: Please select all of the permits you currently have. Food vendors must have a current TFF permit with current permits must submit a copy within one week of acceptance.*

Temporary Food Facility (TFF) Annual PermitCottage food permitMobile food facilities, with valid San Diego County permitI do not currently hold any San Diego County permits but will obtain a Temporary Food Facility (TFF) for the eventI am not a food and beverage vendor

Detailed description of the items being sold/offered.*

What is the price range for your products?*

Please upload ONE Image of your Setup. Please note: submissions without photos will not be accepted. *

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Additional Vendor Services

Prime Location ($75): This option places your booth in the most sought-after spots due to its excellent location for attracting visitors. Spaces are limited. Selecting this options does not guarantee you the space. If a Prime Location Booth is available, you will be notified along with your vendor acceptance letter.Marketing Spotlight with SD Melanin ($75) - Vendor will received one dedicated post on SD Melanin's Instagram grid and one story post.

Waiver:
The organizer has final rights for interpretations and disclosure and reserves the right to change any information as it becomes necessary. Any changes will be disclosed to all parties involved as soon as they become available to us via e-mail or phone, as we feel best for confirmed parties.

Vendor Application and Confirmation:
In order to participate, you must complete the Vendor Application and submit the Vendor Booth Fee.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Please add team@sdmelanin.com to your contact list so you make sure you receive important event communication from us.
2. As we get closer to the day of the event, you will receive a further communication from us including your booth number and location, as well as vendor setup, parking, breakdown, and any other pertinent information regarding the event you are part of.
3. Please make sure to check your spam folder in case you do not see the email with the booth assignments and vendor information 1 to 2 weeks before the event date in your inbox.
4. Review the email you included in your registration form as that is the email we will use to send all the event's logistics.
5. Please keep in mind that it's the vendor's responsibility to contact us in case no emails are received the week before the event date; we will gladly make sure you have all the information needed for the day of.

Vendor Category Exclusivity: We do not offer vendor category exclusivity.

Booth Sharing:
Vendors are NOT allowed to share booth spaces; all vendors are welcome, but they must register for their own booth space. If we see that you share a booth space with another vendor not registered in the event with their own booth space, the vendor who is not registered will be asked to leave the event premises, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Cancellations and Refunds:
The event will be held rain or shine.The vendor fee is Non-refundable and non-transferable. In case the event must be canceled for reasons out of the organizer's control (i.e. inclement weather such as tornadoes and hurricanes, the government imposed regulations, Act of God, venue-related issues, etc.), event will be rescheduled and the new date will be announced to all registered vendors in the event. Refunds will not be granted.

In case the organizer must cancel the event with no rescheduled date set, vendor fees will be refunded. No credits will be applied for upcoming events, in case of vendor/ exhibitor cancellation. If for any reason it becomes impossible to have the event, vendors understand this agreement is terminated and will waive any and all claims for damages. Refunds will not be made due to cancellation on the part of the vendor/ exhibitor. Failure to comply with the above-stated rules will result in eviction from the event & loss of any money paid. We understand that problems arise and everyone cancels for reasons beyond their control; however, please understand there are no exceptions to this rule.

Covid Policy:
If a vendor has tested positive or has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, the vendor is required to report the incident immediately and provide documentation. If you have been exposed to COVID-19,
please take a COVID test 1-2 days prior to the event date and if the test is positive, you will be allowed to switch your registration to another event date. You are required to send us proof of a COVID-19 positive test in order to make the event registration change; all information will remain confidential. You are required to let us know and send us the required documentation BEFORE the event is taking place; if we are notified after the date of the event, this is no longer applicable and you will be considered a no-show in the event, and the no-show rules will apply, meaning vendor fees are not refundable and not transferable, no exceptions. Accepted tests are PCR tests and in-home tests
accompanied by MD's note only, with no exceptions.

I have read, understand, and agree to the COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment – Liability Waiver and release of claim listed above.*

I agree

I have read, understand, and agree to the Vendor contract, policies, rules, and regulations/Vendor Fees are Non- refundable and non-transferable. Vendor spaces are not shareable with other vendors.**

I agree

Date*

Date

Please Sign*