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Event Vendor Application Form Template

Recruit quality vendors for festivals, markets, and events with a comprehensive application that captures business information, products, and booth requirements.

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What is a Event Vendor Application?

A vendor application form streamlines the recruitment and vetting of vendors for festivals, farmers markets, craft fairs, and other events. It collects business credentials and product information for curation.

This form captures booth requirements, electrical needs, and setup preferences to plan event layout and infrastructure. It also collects insurance confirmation for liability management.

Well-designed vendor applications attract professional vendors while providing information needed to curate a diverse, high-quality vendor mix.

Key Features

Business Profile

Company details and credentials for vetting

Product Information

Category and descriptions for event curation

Booth Requirements

Size, electricity, and equipment needs for planning

Insurance Verification

Liability coverage confirmation for risk management

Product Photos

Visual samples for quality assessment and promotion

Experience History

Previous events to gauge professionalism

Why Use This Template?

Quality Curation

Select vendors that enhance event experience

Efficient Planning

Booth requirements captured for layout and power planning

Risk Management

Insurance verification protects event organizers

Diverse Mix

Product categories enable balanced vendor selection

What's Included in This Template

Business Name

text

Vendor identification for contracts and signage

Product Category

select

Food, crafts, art, jewelry, etc. for mix balancing

Product Description

textarea

Detailed offerings for curation decisions

Booth Size

select

10x10, 10x20, etc. for layout planning

Electricity Needed

radio

Power requirements for infrastructure planning

Proof of Insurance

file

Liability coverage verification

Product Photos

file

Quality assessment and promotional materials

Perfect For

Farmers Markets

Local produce, prepared foods, and artisan goods vendors

Craft Fairs

Handmade goods, art, and boutique product vendors

Music Festivals

Food vendors, merchandise, and sponsor activations

Holiday Markets

Seasonal gift vendors and specialty products

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

What product categories should I list?

Common categories: Food/Beverage, Jewelry, Art, Clothing, Home Goods, Health/Beauty, Crafts, Services, Other. Customize based on your event focus.

Q

Should I charge an application fee?

Small application fees ($10-25) reduce frivolous applications. Alternatively, charge only booth fees upon acceptance. Be clear about refund policies.

Q

What insurance should vendors have?

Require general liability insurance ($1M typical minimum). Food vendors need additional food liability coverage. Request certificate of insurance naming your event.

Q

How do I prevent duplicate products?

Product photos and descriptions help identify overlap. Reserve right to limit vendors per category. Communicate exclusivity policies clearly in application.

Q

When should I open applications?

Open 3-6 months before event. Close applications 6-8 weeks before to allow selection, contracts, and layout planning. Send acceptance notices promptly.

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