Merchant Code of Conduct for Cascadia Celtic Highland Festival V1.0
(This agreement is valid for Cascadia Celtic highland games held in Randale, Wa on Sept 5&6 of 2026. Any changes in Site location or dates makes this agreement null and void)
This document is an agreement between the below signed merchant as individual owner of their proprietary business and all employees of that business. Employees in this regard are considered people under the direct employ of said business, seasonal helpers or volunteers being utilized by the business. By signing the agreement it indicates that you have briefed your employees on its requirements and obtained their understanding and agreement to adhere to it.
Physical code of conduct:
Cascadia Celtic Highland Games is to be considered a violence free zone and we want to promote a safe and engaging environment for our performers, merchants and guests. To that end the following agreements are expected to be followed during a merchants tenure at Cascadia
1.A: Verbal threats/attacks: Verbal threats or attacks will be treated with a first and only warning. Verbal threats compose of actions such as threatening to fight someone or otherwise hurt them or their personal goods. Verbal attacks can be considered derogatory/sexual remarks in regard to their age/sex/gender/sexual preference/race.
If such attacks are made but are in question a mediation will be made while both parties will be required to be separated for the time of the mediation. If it is found that one party did in fact verbally threaten/attack someone the immediate warning will be issued. If the offended party is found to be falsely accusing someone then they will be issued a single warning.
A second instance of verbal threat/attack will be cause of an immediately removal from site and involvement of local police. Mediators/show runners reserve the right to ask a merchant to leave without issuing a warning depending on the severity of the verbal threat/attack. If a merchant is made to leave site there will be no issuance of a refund for their merchant fee or compensation for lost sales.
Consequences for performing a verified verbal threat or attack could be but not limited to: removal from site, temporary or permanent ban from applying for future events, involvement of police and legal actions.
1.B : Drug and alcohol policy: Cascadia Highland games is an event meant for the public of all ages. Maintaining a certain decorum is expected. The use of illegal drugs (per local state ordinances) are not allowed and the usage of or attempted selling of said drugs will result in an immediate removal from sight. This also includes the sale of legal drugs/alcohol in an illegal manner such as alcohol to minors.
If a merchant is found to be under the influence of a permissible drug or alcohol (medical or recreational) during open faire hours they will be asked to confine themselves to their personal campsite till the effects wear off. This may include the need of closing their booth. If there are repeated instances of issues or depending on the severity of the issue a merchant may be asked to leave. If a merchant is asked to leave there will be no issuance of a refund for booth fees or compensation for lost sales.
The specific use of medicinal marijuana/thc products will be asked to be used inside their tent at their personal campsite. This is to ensure that those who have high allergic reactions to marijuana smoke are not put at risk. Consumption of alcohol on site during faire hours is not allowed unless in an alcohol consumption approved zone. If you are visibily intoxicated per local and state ordinance you will be asked to removed to your campsite and no longer be served till you are no longer intoxicated. If the intoxication proves to be an issue consequences may include but not limited to removal from site, future temporary or permanent bans.
1.C: Physical acts of violence: Physical acts of violence will not be tolerated at Cascadia Celtic Highland Games. This includes but is not limited to physical altercations (regardless of severity), unwanted sexual advances (regardless of severity), unwanted sexual acts (regardless of severity).
If a physical act of violence is confirmed it will result in the immediate removal of the merchant from site with no issuance of a refund for merchant fees or compensation for lost sales. This will also result in a ban from future Cascadia events. The level of severity may include local law enforcement and legal consequences.
If a physical act is in dispute both parties will immediately be put into mediation and be required to be separated during the event. This may include asking said parties to remain in their encampment until a mediation answer is given. If an accuser is proven false then they may be asked to leave site depending on the mediations decision. This could also include repercussions such as a temporary banning or permanent ban from future events
Racial discrimination: Cascadia Celtic highland games Is a blend of historic heritage and fantasy events. While we do promote Celtic history and local indigenous history this is for educational purposes. Cascadia Celtic highland games does not encourage nor accept discrimination of other cultures or races. If a merchant is found to be participating in racial/cultural discrimination in any instance (pricing of goods, refusal of service, verbal disparage) they will be given one verbal warning. A second instance will have the merchant removed from site with no refund of merchant fee or compensation of lost sales.
Site runners reserve the right to not give a verbal warning but immediately move to site removal depending on severity of the action performed. Depending on the severity of the event further actions may be taken including but not limited to: law enforcement involvement, legal action and future bans from Cascadia Celtic highland games events.
Sexual/Gender orientation discrimination: Cascadia Celtic highland games is meant to be open to all genders and sexual orientations. Cascadia Celtic highland games does not encourage nor accept discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation. If a merchant is found to be participating in gender/sexual orientation discrimination in any instance (ie pricing of goods, refusal of service, verbal disparage) they will be given one verbal warning. A second instance will have the merchant removed from site with no refund of merchant fee or compensation of lost sales.
Site runners reserve the right to not give a verbal warning but immediately move to site removal depending on severity of the action performed. Depending on the severity of the event further actions may be taken including but not limited to: law enforcement involvement, legal action and future bans from Cascadia Celtic highland games events.