UNOCCUPIED BOOTH SPACE AND REFUNDS:
If Exhibitor fails to occupy rented space the day of the show by 9:00 am or fails to comply in any other respect with the terms of this agreement, event organization shall have the right to use such space. No refunds will be made if space or portion of space is not used.
POSTPONEMENT OR CANCELLATION:
North Bay Artisan Showcase & Faire shall not be liable for any damages or expenses incurred by Exhibitors in the event rented space cannot be occupied, the festival is delayed, interrupted, or not held as scheduled for any reason beyond the reasonable control. Rising Stars Music Showcase may retain so much of the amount paid by Exhibitors as is deemed necessary to defray expenses already incurred by Rising Stars Music Showcase. The balance, if any, will be equitably refunded to the exhibitor.
FACILITY RESTRICTIONS:
1. Parking in loading areas is permitted for loading and unloading only. Violators will be towed at their expense.
2. Holes may not be drilled, cored, or punched in the building and damage must not be made to lawns, plants etc.
3. No adhesive backed items may be affixed in any way to walls, windows, columns, ceiling, or furniture on property. Decorations, sign, banners, etc. may not be taped, nailed, tacked, stapled or otherwise fastened to walls, doors, painted surfaces, furniture or columns. Exhibitors may not apply paint, lacquer, adhesive or any other coating to building walls.
4. Exhibitors are liable for damage caused by them, their employees, agents, or representatives, to the building, grounds, and other Exhibitor’s property.
5. Helium balloons are permitted only if they are securely tethered. Exhibitors will be responsible for all expenses for retrieval of balloons, should it become necessary.
6. No animals are permitted on the grounds with the exception of those approved for exhibits and those providing aid to handicapped persons.
7. Combustion engines, propane tanks and any other flammable items, such as decorative materials, are subject to Venue and Fire Marshal restrictions.
EXCLUSIONS FROM EVENT:
Organizer retains the sole right to determine if Exhibitor meets the criteria for inclusion in the event. Organizer shall have the right to exclude Artists or Products and Services which it, in its sole discretion, considers unsuitable or not in keeping with the character of our event. Organizer reserves the right to restrict the operation of or evict completely any Vendor who is determined to be objectionable.
To give each vendor the best opportunity to raise funds, there will be no duplication of booth activities. For example, Hot Dogs may only be served by one vendor. Activities are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Exhibits using sound systems must be arranged so as not to disturb adjacent exhibitors and their patrons nor cause the areas to be blocked. This is a music show and as such, sound must be kept to a minimum in order to not interfere with the performances. Distribution of circulars, flyers, advertisements, coupons, etc. must be done within the confines of the Exhibitor’s rented space.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
All Booth renters will herein be referred to as “Exhibitor” and will hereby agree to be bound by the policies and procedures of the event.. Exhibitor further agrees to adhere to and be bound by all applicable fire, utility, and building codes and regulations of the Venue. This agreement contains terms and conditions agreed on by the parties hereto, and no other agreements, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this agreement, shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. If any Exhibitor is ejected for violation of these policies or procedures, no return of rent shall be made.
DEADLINE:
Complete payment, signed contract shall be received no later than August 31st, 2019. Failure to make payment constitutes breech of contract and shall result in termination of the agreement.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. During show hours, all exhibit spaces must be staffed. Exhibitors may not move out until 4:00pm.
2, It is the responsibility of Exhibitors to abide by California Health requirements and to obtain all city, county, state or federal licenses, inspections, or permits required by law that are necessary for the operation of their exhibits.
FOOD VENDORS MUST OBTAIN COUNTY PERMITS FOR FOOD SERVICE
Organizer will have an event permit on file with Mendocino County. Those wishing to serve food must file their own permit under Rising Stars with the county and be subject to inspections in order to serve food. Food Permit Books will be provided to those wishing to serve food.
North Bay Artisan Showcase & Faire purchases food for staff members from food vendors at the event. Staff members will present food vendors with a food card. These cards may not be used past the limit and are only for staff use. We will reimburse food vendors fully for all staff meal purchases.
3. Requested Location: Organizers
will attempt to locate your booth to your preference, but no guarantees can be made
CANCELLATION AND REFUND:
If an exhibitor notifies Organizer in writing of cancellation of agreement after he has been assigned space, and such notification is received 3 weeks before the event, Organizer shall retain half of the booth fee and return the remaining half. Within 2 weeks of the event start date, the Exhibitor forfeits any refund whatsoever. Monies retained by organizer in the event of cancellation are liquidated damages by Exhibitor.
Cancellation letter can be sent to:
North Bay Artisan Showcase & Faire
Attn: Event Cancellation
109 Canyon Drive
Ukiah, CA 95482
SPACE SHARING AND DISPLAY POLICIES:
Exhibitors may assign or share their allotted spaces with other Exhibitors with the consent of Event Organziers
ALL ARTISTS/VENDORS MUST BE APPROVED.
AGREEMENT OF NON-LIABILITY and INDEMNIFICATION
A. THE UNDERSIGNED agrees that in consideration of Rising Stars Music , Ukiah Main Street Program, its Agents & sponsors allowing the undersigned to come upon the premises of the Alex R Thomas Plaza (hereinafter called “Plaza”) for the purposes of conducting thereon a promotional event, the undersigned hereby agrees that neither Rising Stars Music, its Agents & sponsors, nor any other party who has an ownership interest, shall be liable to the undersigned for any damage to persons or property or loss of life caused by any act or omission of the aforementioned parties which occurs during the time (arising fro any act or omission that occurs during the time) the undersigned is upon the premises of the Plaza. The undersigned further acknowledges and agrees that no property of the undersigned shall be at any time deemed to be in the care, custody or control of any of the above-mentioned parties other than the undersigned.
B. THE UNDERSIGNED further agrees that it will indemnify and save harmless Rising Stars Music, Ukiah Main Street Program, its Agents & sponsors and any other party who has an ownership interest, from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability and expense in connection with the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage occurring on or about the Plaza during the period in which the undersigned is participating in this event. In case Rising Stars Music, its Agents & sponsors or any other party who has an ownership interest, including the Plaza shall be made a party to any litigation commenced against the undersigned, the undersigned shall protect and hold harmless Rising Stars Music, its Agents & sponsors and any other party who has an ownership interest, and shall pay ALL costs, expenses and reasonable attorney fees incurred in connection with such litigation.
