Small Business Marketplace Application

UPDATES
06/04/2024 - WAITLIST ONLY, all booths are filled.06/03/2024 - ONLY Corner booths are available. Corner Booths are an additional $250 upgrade. PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT INFORMATION Small Business / PoliticalThis application is for Small Businesses to participate in the official 2024 Atlanta Pride Marketplace. To qualify as a small business, your organization must meet all of the following: 

• Less than $1 Million in annual revenue for your most recent fiscal year.
• Operate only within the State of Georgia (out-of-state shipping is okay).
• Have 20 or fewer employees.

If you do not meet at least two of the previous qualifications, your organization must apply to the Corporate applciation. In line with our commitment to amplifying the LGBTQ+ community in the State of Georgia, Atlanta Pride will prioritize small businesses based in Georgia. Small business applicants outside of Georgia who demonstrate strong ties to the Southeastern region will also be considered. Applicants not operating in Georgia may be placed on a waiting list due to high demand and limited availability. Politicians, political groups, and campaigns are eligible to apply using this application.  Nonrefundable ApplicationPlease ensure you complete the correct form, as the $50 application fee is nonrefundable, even if you accidentally complete the wrong application. If you have questions about which form to complete, please email us at market@atlantapride.org for assistance.  Charges and Fees

• Application Fees - A $50 application fee will be charged upon submission. 
• Booth fees and upgrades are charged upon approval.
• Additional fees will be assessed for exhibitors who cancel within 30 days of the festival, do not check in on both Saturday and Sunday or leave their booth messy without checking out. 

Booth Selection 
Once approved, exhibitors are notified to choose their booth. These are offered on a first-selected basis. Additional charges apply for corner booths and high-demand areas. 
 
Booth - A standard 10' x 10' space. This includes one (1) six-foot table and two (2) chairs at no additional charge.
Corner Booth - A standard 10' x 10' space with one (1) neighboring booth and empty space on one side. Note: This space cannot be used for any purpose other than access to your booth. 
Insurance Requirements
As a standard requirement for all Pride Festival Vendors, it is essential to provide proof of general liability coverage from an insurance company in good standing, with minimum policy limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. If you lack this coverage, we've arranged for all Exhibitors to access it at a significant discount by obtaining it as part of a group. To facilitate this process, please follow the link below to complete a brief questionnaire, pay online, and secure your Confirmation of Coverage. This comprehensive coverage can be obtained for $65 plus any relevant state tax. [https://bit.ly/apc-mktins]
 
It is crucial to have proof of alternative coverage meeting these minimum requirements or to secure coverage through the provided link before your scheduled move-in date and/or the event registration deadline. Please note that your application will not be approved without proper insurance coverage in place, with The Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc. listed as an Additional Insured.

The Atlanta Pride celebration is the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ people and our allies in the Southeast. The event features a two-day festival with music, merchandise, art, food, a parade, and a week's worth of educational and social events.

Please review the Terms & Conditions found in the 2024 Marketplace Agreement. This document can be found as a PDF attached to this application or viewed by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/mktplc-tc Completing an application does not guarantee entry in the Atlanta Pride Marketplace. The Atlanta Pride Committee (APC) has the final discretion to approve or deny your application. You will be notified of APC’s decision via email.