2024 Craft & Conquer - Nov 29th - Food Truck/Food Vendor

Food Truck / Food Vendor Application - OUTDOOR @ Schererville Community Center(500 E. Joliet St. Schererville) 

🎉 Get Ready for the 4th Annual Craft and Conquer Craft Shows! 🎉 🛍️ Three Exciting Dates – Three Unique Experiences! 🛍️ 📅 Event Dates: 🖌️ Saturday, November 16th | ⏰ 9am-3pm 🎨 Saturday, November 23rd | ⏰ 9am-3pm 🎄 Friday, November 29th (Finale Event paired with our Grinchy Griswold Christmas & Schererville's Tree Lighting) | ⏰ 2pm-6pm 📍 Location: Schererville Community Center ✨ Join us for the 4th Annual Craft and Conquer Craft Shows, a three-part series that celebrates local artisans and small businesses! Originally created in 2020 to support small businesses during the pandemic, this event has grown into a cherished tradition that continues to uplift creators in our community. Let's come together once again to support these incredible makers and small businesses! 💪🧑‍🎨 🎨 Why You Should Attend: - Each show features a new mix of talented vendors and crafters 🖌️🛍️, offering one-of-a-kind handmade items perfect for holiday shopping! 🎁 - 75+ free raffles at every show 🎟️🎉 - Free admission and parking at all events 🅿️ - Delicious food trucks available on-site 🍔🍩 - Perfect for finding unique holiday gifts while supporting small businesses! 🎁✨ 🎄 Event Highlights: - November 16th: Kick off the holiday shopping season with a fantastic variety of crafters and artisans! - November 23rd: The fun continues with more unique handmade products and festive vibes 🎁. - November 29th: Our finale event, paired with the Grinchy Griswold Christmas and Schererville’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, brings a magical close to the series. Don't miss the festive holiday atmosphere as we light up the night! 🎄🎅 🌟 Support local, shop small, and celebrate the holiday season with us at Craft and Conquer! Whether you're looking for handmade treasures, holiday décor, or just want to enjoy the festive atmosphere, these shows have something for everyone! 🎨🎄🛍️ 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family and friends, and let's make this year’s Craft and Conquer Craft Shows the best yet!

2024 Food Vendor Application for Craft & Conquer Craft Show - NOV 29th

 

 

Fee:

• The vendor fee covers (1) outdoor food truck or food vendor space. Please note that electricity (110) is only available, water is not available.

Setup/Take Down Requirements: 

• Food vendors are required to be fully set up and operational for the entire duration of the event. 
  • Friday, November 29th - 2pm-6pm

Setup Time:

• Friday, November 29th - 10am-1:30pm

Rules and Regulations:

• Vendors may not attach decorations to any outside structure.
• Direct sales businesses are limited to one vendor per company, based on first-come, first-served registration.
• No vendor is permitted to sell guns, knives, or any items considered weapons.
• All merchandise and displays must remain within the designated booth area.
• Vendors must keep their assigned space clean and remove all trash at the end of the event.
• Soliciting other vendors or patrons for any purpose outside of your designated area is prohibited.
•  Vendors are required to participate for the entire duration of the event. Failure to comply may result in a one-year ban from future events with the Schererville Parks Department.
• Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel events due to insufficient registration. Registration is only complete with full payment and a signed contract.

Important Policies ("The Big No Nos"):
1. Leaving Early:  
Leaving the event before the official end time is not allowed. This disrupts the event for everyone involved. If an early departure is necessary, you must communicate with the Recreation Director (Josh) in advance.

2. Arriving Late: 
Vendors must be set up and ready for business by 8:30am. "Ready for business" means someone must be at the booth, and it should be open for customers.

3. Parking:  
Parking is limited. Food vendors are allotted (2) spaces onsite. All other vehicles must park at Redar Park. Unauthorized parking in restricted areas is not permitted.

4. Raffle Items:  
All crafters and vendors are required to donate a physical item for the event raffle (no coupons or gift cards). Food vendors are not required but are highly encouraged to contribute.

5. Respect:  
Kindness and respect are expected from all participants. Treat everyone and everything with courtesy. 

 

Sales Tax:

• Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting applicable sales tax.

Rules and Regulations:

• Applications will be reviewed individually by the Schererville Parks and Recreation team. Vendor space may be limited for businesses offering similar products. Not all applications may be accepted. Wholesalers, flea market products, or previously used merchandise will not be permitted. Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to decline applications that do not meet quality standards or are deemed inappropriate for the event.

Certificate of Insurance:
Food vendors must provide a certificate of insurance naming the Town of Schererville, the Schererville Parks and Recreation Board of Directors, and their agents as additional insured. The certificate is required one month prior to the event. A County Health Permit and a 10lb ABC fire extinguisher with a current certification tag must also be provided.

 

Waiver & Release of Claims:
By participating in the event, vendors assume full responsibility for any injuries, damage, or loss sustained during the event. Vendors agree to hold harmless the Schererville Parks and Recreation Department and its representatives from any claims arising out of participation in the event.  

By signing this application, vendors acknowledge that they have read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined above. Failure to comply may result in removal from the event with no refund.