Downtown Holiday Market 2007

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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 7^th, 2007 through Sunday, December 23^rd. 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 7^th and 8^th Streets NW, in front of the Smithsonian Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture. Directly across the street are Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro, the Verizon Center, and the bustling 7^th Street Gallery Place corridor. Opposite the Market is Hotel Monaco, the Spy Museum and several upscale restaurants.

VENDORS: This will be a select high quality gift market intended to feature a diverse display of unique exhibitors. Products of interest include: high quality art, craft, textiles, prepared food and beverage, and other appropriate seasonal gift items. DMM reserves the right to restrict or reject any exhibitor with products deemed unsuitable. Pictures of product will be required for application acceptance. A separate application and fee structure applies for food vendors.

SPACES: There are 40 booth spaces. Tents are provided for all spaces. Spaces are either 10'x10' or 8'x8' corner units. 10'x10's have one front, 3 walls, tall ceilings and are closable overnight. 8x8's are all corner spaces with 2 selling sides, no walls and unclosed overnight. 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 $90 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.

A signed application is a commitment to participate in the Holiday Market. There are no refunds after November 15^th 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 9^th and H St.

SALES TAX: Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting and reporting DC sales tax and must have a DC sales tax number. The current tax rate is 5.75%.

CONTACT: Apply online, download an application, and get additional information on our website: www.diversemarkets.net.

For further questions and requests: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 202.543.3370

Mail payments and applications to:

Diverse Markets Management

29 Kings Court, SE

Washington, DC 20003