VENDOR INFORMATION
Downtown South Bend events attract thousands of guests annually, bringing people together and creating a vibrant atmosphere. Come be a part of the action!
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VENDOR GUIDELINES
DTSB accepts both nonprofit and for-profit vendors at First Fridays and the Summer Film Series. Fees vary based on vendor type. See application for details.
Applications for Art Beat artists will be open March through May and can be found here. If you're interested in having a booth at any other DTSB event not listed above, email Kylie Carter at kcarter@downtownsouthbend.com for more information.
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REQUIREMENTS
Vendors will need to provide their own tents, tables, chairs and tent weights. Food vendors will need to fill out a temporary food permit with the St. Joseph County Health Department, which can be found here.
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LOCATION/SETUP/PARKING INFO
Vendors will be assigned a 10x10 space unless they indicate a different size is needed. Vendors will be emailed their event location, setup and parking info by the Tuesday prior to the event.
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DEADLINES & PAYMENT
Vendor applications are due one week prior to the event, with the exception of food vendors, who will need to apply at least two weeks prior to the event. Payment needs to be made by 5 pm the Monday prior to the event in order to receive a space. Payment can be made online prior to the event at this link .
ELECTRICITY
Electricity is available in certain locations and can be purchased for an additional $20. Vendors must supply their own extension cord.
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ADDITIONAL DISCLAIMERS
DTSB (Downtown South Bend, Inc.) reserves the right to limit the number of vendors with similar products/services, and accept/deny any vendor. Nonprofit vendors are encouraged to have a value-add or activity that corresponds with the theme. DTSB will not be held responsible for any damages, theft or injury to any person or persons attending, buying or selling at events. DTSB discourages vendors from distributing messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith, support for a candidate or political party.
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CONTACT
For additional information contact Kylie Carter at kcarter@downtownsouthbend.com or 574-968-7293.
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*Corporate businesses wishing to have an onsite presence at these signature events marked with an * need to be an event sponsor to do so. CLICK HERE for event sponsorship information.
Please note one vendor fee only covers one event. If you plan on attending multiple you must pay multiple vendor fees to match the number of events you want to attend.