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Food Vending
GUIDELINES
The Downtown Holiday Market is produced in partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement District (DC BID) and Diverse Markets Management (DMM). It will operate the 2 ½ weeks before Christmas.
DATES: Friday, December 7th, 2007 through Sunday, December 23rd. 17 Consecutive Days.
EVENT HOURS: Advertised hours for the Market will be from 12 Noon-8pm each day.
LOCATION: The wide sidewalk of F Street, between 7th and 8th Streets NW, in front of the Smithsonian Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture. Directly across the street are Gallery Place Metro, the Verizon Center, and the bustling 7th Street Gallery Place corridor. Opposite the Market is Hotel Monaco and the Spy Museum.
VENDORS: This will be a select high quality gift market complimented by a diverse array of specialty foods. Products of interest include: artisan desserts, soups, prepared foods, hot and cold beverages, and other fine goods. All food vendors MUST have proper DC food handlers certification and tax ID.
SPACES: Tents are provided for all spaces. 10x10’s have 3 walls, and are closable. These spaces are for prepared foods and vendors with fuel needs. 8’x8’s are all corner spaces with 2 selling sides and no walls. These spaces are suitable for specialty food items not requiring fuel. Ground covering and electricity is provided. The Holiday Market does NOT provide tables, chairs, extension cords, or lighting beyond a single general ambient light per booth.
All space provisions include:
· Sheltered tent structures
· Ground covering protection
· Electricity provided for you to light your booth.
You must provide your own:
· Lights
· Tables and chairs
· Heavy duty extension cords
· Display lighting (basic overhead light will be provided)
FEES: A non-refundable application fee of $25 is due with the application. 10x10 spaces are $125 per day. 8x8 spaces are $75 per day. Request space size and number of participating days on application. Space fees are due upon acceptance. Do not send space fee with application.
Prepayment is necessary to participate in the Market. A signed application is a commitment to participate in the Holiday Market. Only payments of accepted vendors will be processed. There are no refunds after November 15th or for non-attendance. A $50 fee will be applied for dishonored checks.
LOADING: A loading area will be available at the curbside of the Market. Load-in hours are 10am-11:00am. Load-out hours are 8pm to 9pm. You are required to be set up by 11:30am. You must be fully packed prior to load-out to accommodate other vehicles in the loading area. Vendors in 10x10 spaces participating for all days can maintain a permanent space and leave materials overnight.
PARKING: Space fees include free parking nearby. You will receive a voucher each day for you to park in the City Center parking lot (the old convention center site) at 9th and H St.
CONTACT: Apply online, download an application, and get additional information on our website: www.diversemarkets.net.
For further questions and requests:
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202.543.3370
Mail payments and applications to:
Diverse Markets Management
29 Kings Court, SE
Washington, DC 20003
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