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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.   

Chicago’s Grito Fest Chicago happens on Friday- Sunday, September 14th -15th. This festival marks a watershed for the city and for its massive Mexican community. It’s the first time that downtown Chicago hosts this iconic Mexican Independence Day celebration. The event takes place in Chicago’s Grant Park . Presented by Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Mexican Consul General in Chicago, the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District. Grito Fest is a big, elaborate cultural showcase for the city’s large and cohesive Mexican community. Features include big name international entertainment and continuous music on the Petrillo Bandshell, a wide variety of authentic Mexican food vendors and restaurants, a shopping area filled with authentic merchandise and of course, a kids area with games, small rides and activities. On Sunday, an El Grito Celebration rounds out this festival experience., This all makes for a truly huge and joyous celebration, backed by the City and by a festival committee that reads like a who’s who of important Mexican Chicagoans.

Grito Fest Chicago , located at Butler Field  2024 RULES & REGULATIONSContract Cancellation: Chicago Running Special Events Management, LLC (hereinafter “CRSEM LLC”, dba- Special Events Management) reserves the right to cancel a contract at any time for the good of the festival, by its sole discretion or by the direction of the Mexican American Chamber of Commerce dba Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  (aka “Host 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 within your booth space.Laws: Drilling or securing on the park property is not permitted to secure your tent or equipment.  Violators will be subject to a $500 Chicago Park District fine and or space cancellation at the event. You are directly responsible for any violations and or fines due to your staking or securing into the park property. The sale of any THC based products is strictly prohibitedAll CBD and Delta 8 businesses must apply as a sponsor of the event For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact  Laura Wilke laura@chicagoevents.com at 773-584-6669 or Norine Smyth at (312) 799-0354 nsmyth@chicagoevents.comSet-up and Tear-down: Each participant is responsible for setup, take down and clean-up of his/her booth space. Vehicles must remain on the park paved paths or other authorized areas. Failure to do so will cause you to be responsible for any and all damage resulting from your failure. Vehicle or dolly access to park property is only for setup drop off prior to the event, and tear down once the festival closes and security has deemed the park safe to enter park property. Unless otherwise noted, parking is not provided to any participating vendor.  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, to the same condition as it was received.No Show Policy: Participants who have not checked-in by 12:00 PM Saturday, September 14th, 2024 will be considered a “no-show.” No Show participants/artist will NOT be eligible for refunds and your 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 Mexican American Chamber of Commerce dba Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce , Grito 916 ,LLC , CRSEM, LLC - dba 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,Civic Organization or food booth), 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. It is strictly prohibited to store items across or adjacent to your booth. We reserve the right to relocate participating vendors when necessary, even after a space has been assigned – based upon approval of the festival committee. CRSEM LLC , Grito 916 LLC or The Mexican American Chamber of Commerce dba Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce(The Host Committee).While the event does provide overnight security, we are not responsible for any loss or damage to exhibitors equipment, or any of its contents. We highly recommend removing all items of value off the premises each evening.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.