Food Vendors

ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE OF AUGUST 11th, 2024 WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ADDITIONAL $200.00 PROCESSING FEE. PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE AND AVAILABILITY. Please note that upon your acceptance to the festival, your credit card on file will be automatically debited and processed for the full amount owed within 24hrs. 

Sat, September 21, 2024| 11am to 10pm World Dumpling Fest celebrates diverse cultures throughout Chicago and the world with music, dance, and of course, dumplings! The Chicago Cultural Alliance is excited to host our fifth World Dumpling Fest at a brand-new venue. This all-ages event features food, music, and local small businesses sharing their cultural identities through their respective crafts. World Dumpling Fest features diverse cultural “dumplings” from 10+ neighborhood-based restaurants in and around Chicago. World Dumpling Fest is a fundraiser held to support the work of the Chicago Cultural Alliance with the mission of supporting, promoting, and advocating for over 40 centers of cultural heritage from around the Chicagoland area. We hope that you will take the time to learn more about the centers we represent, visit their centers, volunteer for them, and otherwise support their work!

WORLD DUMPLING FESTIVAL RULES & REGULATIONS 2024 Contract Cancellation: Chicago Special Events Management -CRSEM,LLC (hereinafter “SEM”) reserves the right to cancel a contract at any time for the good of the festival, or by the direction of the Chicago Cultural Alliance (AKA “Committee”).  Any cancellations by management will be refunded if ALL rules and regulations have been followed. Cancellation or suspension due to lack of proper city licensing or failure to meet or maintain guidelines will not be eligible for refunds.Water: Running water is not provided on site.  You must supply your own fresh water. Electricity: No small portable generators or car batteries are permitted within your booth.  All electricity on site, if paid for, is portable and provided by a third-party supplier. Any service disruptions and/or blackouts from electricity provided by SEM will not result in a rebate or refund. Music: This event STRICTLY prohibits the playing of recorded or live music in your booth. Laws: Drilling in the street is not permitted to secure your tent or equipment.  Violators will be subject to a city of Chicago fine and or a space cancellation at the event. You are directly responsible for city violations and fines. The sale of any THC based products is strictly prohibited. Set-up and Tear-down: Each participant is responsible for setup, take down and clean-up of his/her booth space. Vehicles are allowed on the street only for setup prior to the event and tear down once the festival closes. You will be notified when it is safe to bring your vehicle on the street. Unless otherwise noted, parking is not provided to any participant but is available for an additional fee if arranged prior to the event.  Load-in/set-up times will be provided to you by email one week prior to the event.  You must remove your vehicle immediately after unloading your merchandise. You are allotted 2 hours from closing time of the event to vacate your booth space after the event. No Show Policy: Participants who have not checked-in by 9:00 AM on September 21, 2024 the first day of the festival will be considered a “no-show.” No Show participants/artist will NOT be eligible for refunds and assigned booth space will be forfeited. Trash Disposal:  Each space must be left clean throughout the event and each night. Trash receptacles and bags will not be provided, this is your responsibility. Trash (in bags) will be picked up from booths.  May be subject to additional fees if your space is not maintained as delivered, upon vacating your event space. Indemnification: The Chicago Cultural Alliance, Chicago Special Events Management, its employees, festival service providers, or any participating sponsors will NOT be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the participant (artist, merchant or food vendor), any of the participant’s employees or any property prior to, during or after the period covered by the participation exhibitor contract. This signed contract states that you agree to the terms and indemnify all parties working and producing the event from any liability or claim. Booth Space: Each vendor must use only the space that they are granted.  Only a three-foot entry way is permitted. Sidewalks must be left unobstructed at all times. It is strictly prohibited to store items on the sidewalk across or adjacent to your booth. We reserve the right to relocate a participating artist/restaurant when necessary even after a space has been assigned – based upon approval of the festival committee. Third Party Vendors: You cannot resell or lease any space to a 3rd party to participate in the event in your booth.Event Hours:  All vendors must remain open during festival hours. SEM and or The Committee are not responsible for any loss or damage to the exhibitor's equipment or any of its contents. We recommend removing all items of value off premises each evening.