2024 Santa Paws - Bark Street Market Vendor Application

HarborWalk Village is pleased to invite you to be a vendor in our 2024 Santa Paws Market, happening on Sunday, December 8th from 11AM - 4:00PM*. This event offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your organization or business. HarborWalk Village is located in the heart of the beautiful Destin Harbor in The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village. Designated areas throughout the common areas of HarborWalk Village will feature local pet exhibits and Santa will be stationed in the center for guests to bring their furry friends for a FREE 4x6 print out picture with Santa to cherish. But the fun doesn't stop there! After capturing these precious moments, our guests can enjoy a merry little PUP crawl by exploring our Bark Street Market and indulging in various holiday drink specials.

**Vendor times are subject to change. 

 

BOOTH SPACES
For safety reasons artists and crafters must confine themselves to a 10’x10’ space. No more than (2) two booth spaces may be reserved per exhibitor.

ENTRY FEE

Total Amount Due = $35.00 

Invoices will be sent out via Square upon Approval.

1) The charge per booth is for 10’x10’ space unless other arrangements have been agreed upon.  No commission fees are collected or charged on sales. The booth fee is returned if your application is not accepted. An accepted application is a commitment, and no refund will be made for cancellations or rain checks due to inclement weather. Payments are nonrefundable. This is a rain or shine event. THERE IS NO FEE FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR EDUCATIONAL EXIBITIORS.

 

2) Individual artists may not share a space, however, a previously formed organization coming in under one name may share a tent with other artists of their organization as follows: (Single check from organization to be submitted to event organizers.)

 

STATE/COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE

The State of Florida and Okaloosa County require each exhibitor and vendor to purchase a transient business license. The details are available from the Okaloosa County License Inspector at www.okaloosatax.com.

 

SELECTION
Due to space, vendor spots for this event are limited and will be approved by the HarborWalk Village Events Team. Exhibitors and vendors will be selected deemed to best reflect creativity, quality, and originality. Selection is made based on recent images of your booth or display. Remember that selection can only be based on the images you submit, so it is important that the images be good quality/resolution. Please do not submit samples of your work. To maintain a balanced show, the number of exhibitors in each category is limited.

STANDARDS

1. An application is a commitment to the show and no refunds will be made for cancellations or rain checks.

2. All Appilcations must be submitted on or by Friday, November 22nd to be considered for placement at this event. 

2. Under limited circumstances stand-in or proxy exhibitors will be permitted. Only the artist or crafter accompanying his or her original work may participate, unless otherwise agreed to by the Event Manager.

3. Artists and crafters must exhibit for agreed days as specified below: Artists and crafters are required to man their exhibits during these hours and may stay open later if crowds remain.  Mandatory open hours are determined for this event.
(*Sunday 11:00PM to 4:00PM) – SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

4. Exhibitors bear the responsibility for all set-up needs for their exhibits. 24-hour security will be provided by HarborWalk Village, however, neither they, nor their representatives are responsible for loss or damage of any kind. Artists need to secure their tents before leaving for the night (*only on multiple day events)

5. Artists and crafters must provide their own display booths, racks, lighting, tables, and chairs; and should be prepared for the possibility of inclement weather conditions, such as wind and rain.

6. No space can be shared, but one artist may purchase two spaces. A “multi-person” team producing a single product qualifies as a single exhibitor.

7. Any changes to display products or give away items are subject to approval by HarborWalk Village LLC.

8. No on-site gas-powered generators are allowed. No amplified music permitted.

9. This is a family-oriented event for spectators of all ages, and work exhibited must be in keeping with this atmosphere. The festival reserves the right to remove work that it deems inappropriate.

10. HarborWalk Village, LLC. reserves the right to refuse applicants and their products or services that directly and/or indirectly interfere or contend with our existing merchants or sponsors.

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH VENUE STANDARDS & RULES MAY RESULT IN ELIMINATION FROM THIS AND FUTURE EVENTS WITH NO REFUND OF FEES.

 

Your signature affirms that you have read and understand the mentioned conditions and standards of HarborWalk Village and agree to abide by these regulations.