SPURS & SPIRITS
Vendor Application
Thank you for your interest in vending at this event. We regret to inform you that it has been cancelled for 2023.
Event Hours:
10am - 8pm Saturday Headliner to end at 8pm, Patrons will be swept out at 8:30pm so there may be a bump in sales after Headliner finishes set.
VENDORS ARE EXPECTED TO KEEP BOOTHS OPEN DURING OPERATIONAL HOURS. PLEASE FIND VENDOR COORDINATOR TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IF EARLY DEPARTURE IS NEEDED.
Vendor application process;
Applications received will be reviewed by the Vendor Coordinator, Fair Coordinator and in some cases will be sent for committee review with the members of the Stang Productions LLC events team. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Acceptances
You will be notified by email of your acceptance or denial. The acceptance email will list your total fees due and an Invoice or Check request will be sent to you (If Applicable).  A deposit in the amount of $25 is due upon application, and will be refunded if not accepted. This deposit will be credited toward booth fee if accepted.
Booth prices:
Merchant 10 x 10 $125
Merchant 10 x 20 $250
Service Artisan 10 x 10 $125
Payments
Food vendors (By invite only) will be charged a minimum vs gross percentage. This varies vendor by vendor.
All payments are due at the time of application. For special requests reach out to [email protected]
Setup & General Policy
Electricity is limited and reserved for concessionaires and merchants who cannot operate without it. Please reach out to [email protected] for a request for access to electricity with your completed merchant application. *Please ensure that you can light your booth after dark*Â Battery powered lighting is your friend if outdoors.
You are responsible for your own setup and tear down; Stang Productions does not provide volunteers to assist with setup and/or tear down. Please have enough assistance to facilitate a quick setup and tear down. Children (under age 13) may not be left unattended at your booth.
- Stang does not have the ability to make or provide change, so please plan accordingly.
- Health Department regulations state that vendors may not sell food/beverages or give away any food/beverage samples at your booth without a Health Permit. If you plan on selling prepared foods you must contact us at [email protected]
- No illegal narcotic substances are allowed on the site. Anyone with such substances in their possession will be reported to the proper authorities. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Alcohol maybe purchased from an approved vendor inside the fairgrounds and must be consumed within the fairgrounds. Alcohol will ONLY be sold to age appropriate individuals only after providing valid identification. Please drink responsibly. Drunken, unruly or dangerous behavior will result in expulsion from the fair.
- Vendors are responsible for their own Seller Permit and Sales Tax liabilities.
- Per the Fire Marshall, all vendors must have a minimum of one fire extinguisher per 100 square feet (10x10 space) at their booth.
Vendors are not permitted to sell or display any type of drug paraphernalia, overtly sexual items, or items that are illegal for sale in California or anything that might remotely be perceived as such. The Vendor Coordinator or Fair Coordinator reserves the right to have the Vendor remove items from the booth that are in conflict with these rules, or are not listed on the original application.
Setup Information
Friday SETUPÂ hours: October 20th starting at 9 am and closing at 10:00 pm
Saturday SETUPÂ hours: Starting at 6 am and running until 8:45am (We open at 10 with mandatory notes at 9am)
TEAR DOWN:Â Tear downs must be completed by 10 am Sunday Morning.
There will be guidance signs posted from the main street's, and guides ready to lead you to your spot.
The Amador County fairgrounds requires camping to be charged, if you are camping. It is $35/ night for a 4-person tent in the designated area, and $45/night for a trailer/RV (hook ups not guaranteed as there are only 11 hook up spots).
You may pay cash or Card on Arrival or contact us at ([email protected]) before the faire. We have an Eventbrite prepayment option as well.
Parking
All vehicles are to be parked on day of event in designated participant parking at 9:15 am. No Exceptions. No drive on's until notice given by official staff.
- When driving on faire site please drive extremely slow to avoid damaging landscaping, grass or other venue property.
- You will be responsible for paying any damages to the venue. We encourage you to hold an event insurance policy. Cheap and instant policies can be found online. If using "an all online insurance policy" please bear in mind that these are bare bone policies and may or may not cover you in the event of an "incident" please do your research on the insurance you purchase.
- You will be allowed to drive on site on Friday all day, Saturday morning, and after faire closing.
Please keep your vehicle’s time on site to a minimum. If you have no reason to drive on, please park off site and walk on. If you will be arriving early or need extra time, please notify the Fair Coordinator in writing we will do our best to accommodate. No vehicles allowed on site during faire hours.
Gate-List & Pets
Wristbands will be issued to all participants individually at check-in based on your submitted gate list. EVERYONE is required to wear a wristband and MUST BE WORN ON YOUR WRIST AT ALL TIMES. It is not acceptable for your wristband to be carried in a pouch, pocket, etc. Anyone on site after hours who is not wearing a wristband on their wrist will be asked to leave the fairgrounds. Carry photo ID with you at all times. Vendors are required to wear a wristband at all times during the duration of the faire.
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed. Service animals are allowed (by law!) but they must be restrained at all times and the owner is responsible for their clean up. If your pet is deemed unruly or dangerous by faire personnel, it may be refused access and/or will be required to leave.
- Wristbands and Gate-list: You are allotted two wristbands for a 10x10. A 10x20 permits your four wristbands. More names may be added to your gate-list at a rate of $18 a wristband. Gatelists are due 14 days from the start of the event, gatelists received after this deadline will result in an additional fee of $18 per head.
- Failure to adhere to these rules may result in expulsion and/or forfeiture of fees, at the discretion of the Faire Coordinator. All rules are subject to change, at any time, at the discretion of the Faire Coordinator. In cases of conflict, all decisions of the Faire Coordinator, and/or Faire Board are final. By submitting an online application you agree to abide by all rules put forth by Stang Productions LLC, and all events produced by and us and participated in by you.
Assumption Of Your Risks
We, Stang Productions LLC, are not responsible for stolen goods, rowdy patrons, extreme weather, injury, or any other general liability occurrence's that may happen to you, or your affiliates. All Stang Productions LLC events are "At your own risk" and by applying to one of our events, you agree to participate and hold harmless "Stang Productions LLC and all affiliates, officers, and directors" of damages to you or your affiliates.
Vendors are responsible for making their own change. Stang Productions, LLC is not responsible for breaking large bills into change for vendors. Please make arrangements for change prior to the event.
Deadlines
All Applications must be finalized within 6 days of the event.
Cancellation's are generally not refunded, unless the event is cancelled by an "Act Of God". All sales are final. You may reach out to [email protected] with your reason for cancellation and we may consider your request, however, no guarantees will be made.
Finally
By applying and paying, you agree to all of the above terms. You have three days from the date of deposit to request a refund if you do not agree to this contract, after these three days this contract is legally bounded and you agree and will be held to all of its terms.
Furthermore, please make sure all trash is removed from your booth and placed in the dumpsters. All boxes MUST be broken down before placed in the dumpsters or they will fill to capacity too quickly.
Thank you, and we look forward to working with you.
