Utah Pride Festival 2010

All vendors must agree to abide by all rules in order to participate.

• Vendor will agree to abide by a non-discrimination policy that provides that all merchandise and services are available to all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
• You indemnify and hold harmless the Utah Pride Center against any and all liabilities that may arise as a result of your participation in and conduct at the Utah Pride Festival.
• Will attend a MANDATORY vendor orientation for move-in/out details and packet. Vendor orientation is on May 22 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. and again on May 24 at 6 p.m.
• Will not drive on grass or sidewalks and abide by move-in/out instructions.
• Jumping the security fence or opening an unauthorized access is strictly prohibited.
• Load-In will be completed during your assigned periods and completed no later than one hour prior to opening.
• Booth open on Saturday, June 6th from 4 pm - 8 pm or later.
• Booth open on Sunday, June 7th from 11am - 7 pm.
• Will abide by all festival guidelines.
• Will sell only approved items described above on this application.
• Will not sell or handout beverages of any kind, including water.
• Understand that vendors will be allowed to bring one cooler onto the festival grounds and can be filled with ice. The Utah Pride Festival will provide each vendor with a case of bottled water during the check-in process. No other outside beverages or food of any kind (with the exception of serving infants or to meet the needs of a documented medical condition) will be allowed on the festival grounds.
• Understand that all deposits/fees are non-refundable.
• All displays/merchandise must be within the 10 x 10 or 10 x 20 rented space.
• Distribution of handbills/fliers or solicitation outside of rented space is prohibited.
• Music of any kind will not be allowed to be heard from beyond the rented booth space.
• Generators are not allowed in any vendor booths. Vendors that require power for the operation of their booth may request to be placed in the 'hot zone' and purchase power for an additional fee.
• Will not attempt to access any power source without prepayment and approval.
• Your area will be free of all trash and recyclables by the end of the day, and these items will be placed in proper receptacles.
• Understand that any vehicles left on festival grounds beyond the 45 minute allotted time on an assigned/required parking pass will result in vehicle towing and applicable fees.
• You are responsible for calculating and reporting to the IRS and Utah Tax Commission.
• You will furnish all equipment, inventory, supplies and personnel for your booth, except as specifically ordered on your application.
• Vendor understands that the breaking of any of these vendor participation rules may be grounds for immediate expulsion and that all fees are 100% non-refundable.
• Vendor agrees to pay a $100 fine for the breaking of any/each vendor participation rule.

The Utah Pride Center and the Utah Pride Festival reserve the right to reject any application of, or prohibit participation by any exhibitor, vendor, entertainer, volunteer and/or parade entry, in whole or in part, including, but not limited to, any person, organization, article, conduct, printed matter, catalogue, or souvenir, that in its sole and absolute opinion, is not suitable to and in keeping with the character and guidelines of the Utah Pride Festival.

VENDOR TICKET PROCEDURES

All vendors must agree to abide by all ticket procedures to participate.

• All vendor staff members must have a ticket to enter the festival grounds.
• Vendor tickets will be distributed at vendor orientation prior to the festival.
• Up to four (4) Saturday festival tickets will be provide with your booth purchase.
• Up to eight (8) Sunday festival tickets will be provided with your booth purchase.
• Tickets are not available for exchange or swapping (Saturday vs Sunday Tickets).
• Each vendor is responsible for the distribution of tickets to their staff members.
• Additional festival tickets will be available for purchase if needed.

VENDOR SET-UP / STRIKE PROCEDURES

All vendors must agree to abide by all set-up / strike procedures to participate.

• At vendor orientation each vendor will be allowed to sign up for an assigned move-in shift.
• Each vendor may request one vehicle pass to be used during their 45 minute move-in shift.
• All vendor vehicles must be removed from the festival grounds by 45 minutes past the hour.
• Vehicles left unattended, without an approved dashboard parking pass, or past the allotted 45 minute move-in period will be towed at the owner's expense.
• Exhibitors who do not arrive within their assigned shift may not be allowed to temporarily bring a vehicle into the festival grounds.
• Any/all vehicle access within the festival grounds is strictly limited to the paved roads. Driving on grass, sidewalks or any unapproved surface is grounds for immediate expulsion.
• All motorized vehicles must be removed from the festival grounds not later than 2:45 pm.
• Vehicles may not re-enter the festival grounds until the end of the festival, after 7:30 pm on Sunday or whenever the site manager gives the all clear and after all pedestrians have been safely evacuated from the park.
• Saturday move-in hours 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.
• Saturday strike hours after 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
• Sunday move-in hours 8:00 am - 9:00 am.
• Sunday strike hours after 7:00 pm, vehicles will not be allowed access until after 7:30 pm.

FOOD VENDOR FESTIVAL PLUGS FOR ACCESS TO POWER SOURCE

Food vendors without these standard festival plugs will require the rental of a converter plug.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

1. For IMMEDIATE answers to additional questions, please review the Vendor FAQs.
2. For PROMPT answers to questions not answered by the Vendor FAQs, you may email Michael at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
3. You may also call the Utah Pride Center during business hours and ask for Michael at 801-539-8800, ext 12. He will answer/return calls as soon a possible. Please include a phone number you will be readily available at so that we can efficiently return your call if needed.