VENDOR RULES & REGULATIONS

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance.  Applicants must submit their application online.  If your application is not approved, your payment will not be processed and will be returned to you.  If you have been accepted as a vendor, NO REFUNDS will be issued for any reason. Please be sure to submit your application as soon as possible.  A confirmation will be sent via email or mail.  Upon approval and receipt of payment, vendors will receive a welcome packet.

ARTS & CRAFT APPLICATION:  We reserve the right to remove any work that has not been screened, is of poor quality, inappropriate or deem to be manufactured commercially.  Our goal is to provide an experience of great quality for the vendor and to the public.  Vendors selling similar items will be limited to avoid duplication.

FOOD:  Food is any item (food, drink, baked goods, candy, etc.) whether packaged or unpackaged that can be consumed on site.  Only authorized vendors may sell food.  Others will be shut down. **PLANT BASED OPTIONS ONLY**

DEMONSTRATIONS:  We highly encourage you to demonstrate your craft during the festival.

ELECTRICITY:  Limited electrical access is available for vendors inside.  Generators are allowed.

LOCATION & DATES:  The fair will be located at: The North Charleston Athletic Center 5794 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, SC 29406.  The hours are set from 10:00AM to 4:00PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024.  Vendors must bring all necessary displays, tables, chairs, etc.  No structures are provided, no tents.  This event continues rain or shine, provided the weather does not present any safety issues.  

SPACE ASSIGNMENTS:  All approved vendors will be assigned a space in advance.  Staff will be on hand to assist with any questions you may have.  If you need more than the allotted 8x8 space for display, you may purchase another space.

SET UP:  Between the hours of 8:30AM to 9:30AM on Saturday, November 9, 2024─ you are to set up your space.  If you arrive late, your space may not be available.  Please be advised we have enforced a very strict tardy policy. Set up will not be allowed after 9:15AM.  YOU MUST BE FULLY SET UP BY 9:30AM. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SET UP THEREAFTER AND YOUR VENDOR FEES WILL BE FOREFITTED.  Please unload your vehicle and immediately park your vehicle in the designated vendor parking area, then return to your vendor space to complete your set up.

CLEAN UP:  You are expected to leave the area you occupy as you found it prior to set up.  Please dispose of your trash in the provided trash cans.

BREAK DOWN:  All vendors are expected to be on site during all hours of the fair.  Booths may not be dismantled until the festival ends at 4:00PM.  

NOTICE:  The TMWWF Committee reserves the right to ACCEPT or REJECT any application.  We also reserve the right to remove any vendor that does not follow the rules and regulations as established for this event.

TAXES/LICENSES:  As the vendor, you are responsible for collecting and reporting SC sales tax and hospitality fees as required by law.

NO SHOWS:  Vendors accepted into the festival who fail to participate without giving a 48-hour written notice MAY NOT be eligible to participate in future shows promoted by TMWWF.