Application

Commercial Booth Application 2024

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Deadline: Sep 09, 2024 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Nov 02, 2024 10:00 am - Nov 03, 2024 5:00 pm (EDT)
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Wilson, North Carolina
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$45 - $875

About the event

The 20th year of the annual North Carolina Whirligig Festival will be held on Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3, 2024. The event started as a way to celebrate what was unique to Wilson, NC - the innovative and whimsical folk art whirligigs created by Vollis Simpson. At the heart of the festival is a park containing 30 of his original giant metal structures that spin in the wind. The festival is the largest event in Wilson, 8 blocks of fun, that includes home-made arts and crafts, food vendors, non-profit agencies and sponsors. Entertainment is provided on several stages with live music, a free kids zone, a kids performance stage, strolling artists and art demonstrations. The NC Whirligig Festival averages about 55,000+ visitors attend over the 2-day festival weekend in historic downtown Wilson. The festival is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and is held each year the first full weekend in November.
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About the application

Welcome to the North Carolina Whirligig Festival! Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions.
 
Fees: $25 Application fee + Booth Fee
All vendors pay the same application fee, which is charged immediately. Booth fees vary depending on category and activity. Booth fees are charged upon approval. 
 
We have 3 commercial vendor categories:
 
  1. Commercial Vendors -  ($850 booth fee) - Any business with a store front, physical location or regional and national level operation will be considered as a commercial vendor. A festival booth is a great way to connect with customers in a friendly environment. Businesses can have face-to-face interactions and demonstrate products and services.
2.  Home-based businesses - ($300 booth fee) -  these vendors do not have a store front, sales are made from home or portables trailers and/or mobile stores.
 
3. Pre-Packaged Food Vendors - ($175 booth fee) - with pre-packaged items such as candy, nuts, jelly/jams, salsa, bakery items, etc... food is not prepared on site and ready for sale in sealed packaging. 
 
Applications for 2024 are electronic only - no paper needed. 
 
This is an electronic agreement and by applying for the booth, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. By submitting the application you are confirming that you have read the NCWF Vendor policies and agree to abide by them as stated in the guidelines below. 
 

Terms & Conditions

Refer to the NC Whirligig Festival Vendor Booth Policies and Guidelines.

Prices

Application fees $25 Non-refundable There is a $25 non-refundable application fee which is charged upon application.
Commerical vendor $850 Non-refundable Single booth space is 15 feet wide and 10 feet deep. This is for the use of a 10x10 ft tent. The extra space on the left and right are to provide storage between vendors. Your tent may not extend beyond 10 feet deep - this is set by fire code standards. If you need a wider booth, you may purchase a double or triple space as they are available.
Homebased business $300 Non-refundable Single booth space is 15 feet wide and 10 feet deep. This is for the use of a 10x10 ft tent. The extra space on the left and right are to provide storage between vendors. Your tent may not extend beyond 10 feet deep - this is set by fire code standards. If you need a wider booth, you may purchase a double or triple space as they are available.
Pre-Packaged Food Vendor $175 Non-refundable Pre-Packaged foods are prepared before the festival, no cooking on site. This can include items such as candies, jellies, jams, salsas, sauces, etc...
Double Booth space $150 Non-refundable This is an additional fee added to your booth fee for extra space. The double booth space is 10 ft deep and 30 ft wide. This provided two single booth spaces side-by-side for larger displays. A limited number of double booth spaces are available.
Triple Booth space $225 Non-refundable This is an additional fee added to your booth fee for extra space. The triple booth space is the largest booth space allowed. The space is 10 ft deep and 45 feet wide. This is 3-single booth spaces side-by-side. We offer a limited number of triple booth spaces.
Commercial - Electrical Outlet (115v/15 amp - household outlet) $20 Non-refundable Refer to the Electrical Outlet PDF. Your plug must match the outlet style. We do not adjust - bring your own adapter. Approximately half of the vendor booth spaces have ONE electrical outlet available. Vendors requesting electricity are strategically placed to provide utilities and a variety of vendors within each block of the festival. Electrical requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
Water access $20 Non-refundable Access to water is limited and typically reserved for food vendors. However, requests will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Water access will at a corner fire hydrant. Vendors should bring 100 ft hose to reach booth.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Have you been a vendor with the Whirligig Festival before?
  • List 2-3 recent festivals or events in which you have partcipated:
  • Please provide a description of your business, items or services for sale and price range.
  • Insurance
  • NC Sales Tax ID Number
  • How did you learn about the NC Whirligig Festival?
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 5
  • Upload a minimum of 5 photos: (2) of your vendor booth and (3 or more) of the items or services that will be for sale in your booth.
Commercial Booth Application 2024
Commercial Booth Application 2024
NC Whirligig Festival 2024