Turkey & Tinsel Holiday Bazaar 2017 Vendor Application First United Methodist Church | United Methodist Women Show Date: Saturday, November 11, 2017 Show time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Application Deadline: October 14, 2017
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Company: __________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________ State: _____ Zip Code: ____________ Phone: ____________________ E-mail: _______________________________Website: ______________________________________ Please select categories which best represent items to be sold (select all that apply): o Art Photography o Purses o Children’s Toys o Books o Holiday Décor o Floral/Garden o Pet Accessories o Jewelry o Beauty/Health/Wellness o Shoes o Cookware o Candles o Home Décor o Gifts o Men’s Items o Sports Memorabilia o Monogramming o Gourmet Foods o Children’s Clothes/accessories o Other_____________________ o Women’s Items In fairness to all vendors, the number of vendors in each category is limited at the event planner’s discretion.
Booth Fees: Each 10 ft. wide booth is $60. Due to space limitations there will be a limit of 2 tables. Tables can be provided upon request and will be an additional charge of $10. Please list number of tables needed (0-2): _______
Payment Instructions: Please make checks or money orders payable to FUMCT. Booth: $60, includes one (1) boxed lunch; additional boxed lunches are $7.00. Optional tables: $10/each. The boxed lunches include sandwich; chips and cookie from Jason’s Deli. Indicate your choice and the quantity, if ordering the boxed lunch. ___Turkey on Wheat ____Turkey on White _____Ham on Wheat _____Ham on White Upon receipt of application and payment, you will receive confirmation via email. Please write your email address clearly so we can ensure you are notified. If you have questions about your application, please contact Jane Nichols at
[email protected] or call 205-7921334. Breaks: There will be light refreshments and drinks provided the day of the event for all Vendors. Turkey and Tinsel staff will be available to assist with booth during restroom breaks and lunch breaks.
VENDOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS By submitting this application, the company or persons identified on the application agrees to the provisions of this agreement by Vendor, including its owners, officers, employees, agents, representatives and independent contractors. Submission of application also indicates agreement with Terms and Conditions listed below. 1. Vendor Booth Space: All booths will be located in the Church Activity Center (CAC) and will be assigned on a first-come first-serve basis. Power sources are limited and unfortunately it cannot be guaranteed that you will have access to power. Vendors are not permitted to hang anything on walls (no tape, pins, etc.). If damage to First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa (FUMCT) property results within Vendor’s booth – damage to floor or wall, etc. – Vendor will be financially responsible to FUMCT for these damages. 2. Hours of Operation: Vendor move in/set-up will begin on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Merchandise brought in on November 10, 2017 will be secured in the CAC. If Saturday set-up is needed, please call Jane Nichols at 205-792-1334 to make special arrangements. The Turkey and Tinsel Bazaar hours are Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vendors should have booth appropriately staffed during this time. There will be FUMCT-UMW members available to assist with booths allowing vendors restroom and food breaks throughout the day. Breakdown of your booth space must be on Saturday after the event closes at 4:00 p.m. 3. Operation of Vendor Space: Vendor’s displays and advertising material shall not protrude into the aisles, into other assigned booths or otherwise interfere with the movement of visitors to the show. 4. Services Not Provided: The following services are not included and will not be provided: equipment, decoration, labor, carpenters, storage for materials, special lighting, gas, water supply, or other related services. Vendor must make all arrangements for these items and, vendor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Turkey and Tinsel and Tinsel Event Planner and First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa for any and all claims, losses, damages, injuries, or other charges that may occur from any such arrangements made by Vendor.
5. Insurance Not Provided: Vendor acknowledges Turkey and Tinsel Event Planner does not have or provide insurance against the loss of or damage to Vendor’s property at the show for any reason. Vendor assumes the sole responsibility to obtain insurance of any kind, including but not limited to insurance against property damage, personal injury, theft, vandalism, business interruption, or any other insurance it may need to cover any losses it may suffer at the Show. 6. Liability and Indemnification Waiver: Vendor agrees to comply with all fire and safety rules and regulations adopted by all applicable governmental authorities and the show. Vendor further agrees that it shall hold harmless and indemnify Turkey and Tinsel Event Planner from and against any loss, damage, expense or penalty arising from any action including any action based on strict liability or negligence, on account of personal injury or property, including its reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in connection therewith. 7. Assignment Prohibited: Vendor shall not share, lease, sublet, assign, offer for use, or otherwise convey any portion of its booth space to any individual, partnership, corporation, company, firm or entity without prior approval of the Turkey and Tinsel Event Planner. 8. Payment: Payment for Vendor’s space is due when application is submitted and should be mailed to First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa (FUMCT), Attn: UMW Turkey & Tinsel Bazaar, 800 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Application and fees must be submitted by October 14, 2017. If mailed, it must be postmarked by October 14, 2017. No Vendor shall be permitted to erect a booth without having made full remittance of space rental. There will be a $25 fee for any returned check. Vendor consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama in any action brought by Turkey and Tinsel Event Planner to collect amounts owed hereunder, and expressly waives any objection Vendor may have to the assertion of personal jurisdiction by such court. In any legal proceeding initiated by Turkey and Tinsel Event Planner to collect any sums owed by Vendor under this agreement, Event Planner shall be entitled, in addition t the principal amount owed, to any and all costs or expenses incurred in bringing such action, including its reasonable attorney’s fees. 9. Cancellation Policy: If Vendor is not able to attend the show, Vendor may be entitled to a refund based on the following policy. With a written cancellation request, Vendor is entitled to a full refund if request is received prior to October 31, 2017; credit for a future show will be granted for cancellations received after October 31, 2017. There is a $25 cancellation fee. 10. Payment of Taxes: Turkey and Tinsel Holiday Bazaar will not hold a business license for show. Thus, Vendor will be responsible for payment of all taxes to the city, county, and state. 11. Advertisement: Turkey and Tinsel Holiday Bazaar has created a Facebook page to advertise the event. We would love to advertise our vendors on this page. If you have a picture/logo that you could send electronically that could be placed on the Facebook page, please e-mail it to
[email protected]. 12. Questions: If there are any questions please feel free to contact
[email protected] or phone 205-792-1334.