IB Sun & Sea Festival

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Vendor Application Request

Vendor registration is now open for the 2019 Sun and Sea Festival. Please register, submit all required documents and pay by May 7th to take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing. All posted pricing is based on one 10 x 10 space.

Please note that Handmade booths cannot have articles purchased from a retailer or other party. You may also send any questions or inquiries to vendors@sunandseafestival.com. 

Non-ProfitHandmadeCommercialPre-Packaged
Food		Open Food
and Trucks
APPLY AND PAY
BY: MAY 7TH		$100$160$555$555$680
APPLY AND PAY BY:
MAY 08 – JUNE 23RD		$100$160$600$600$725
APPLY AND PAY BY:
JUNE 24 – JULY 10TH		$100$200$650$675$800
  • Thank you for your interest in participating as a vendor at the 2019 Sun & Sea Festival. We look forward to having you be part of this fantastic event! Vendors are part of the Festival for Saturday, July 13 only. Please take a moment to read and fill out this application in full. Once you have submitted your completed application, we will contact you about your approval and provide a link to make your payment. Early Bird applicants will benefit from a lower booth fee and if you are a returning vendor you may request your spot from last year or place a hold on another spot. We will make every effort to accommodate specific requests. Those who apply and pay closer to the event date will have fewer location options. If you have any questions, please email us at: vendors@sunandseafestival.com;
  • Please list a name and number that will be available during the day of the event
  • EIN/SSN (Required) We are unable to obtain a Special Event Permit with the City of Imperial Beach without a valid EIN or SSN.
  • Please note: If your business is required to have a State of California Sellers Permit (FREE at www.boe.ca.gov) an additional location permit with the address "10 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 is required. Sales and use taxes in Imperial Beach are 7%, one of the lowest in the State of California.

  • Offering Information

  • Please list ALL items and upload photos if possible.

  • PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS:

    1) ONLY product and menu items listed here will be allowed at your booth. Any changes or additions must be discussed and approved with the Vendor Coordinator 14 days prior to the event.

    2) The Sun & Sea Festival will not provide power or access to power. All of your booth operations must be self-contained, including providing your on power source, water, etc. In order to provide the best experience possible for our Festival guests, we require that, should you bring a generator, that it be a “whisper”, or quiet generator. If you have any questions on where you might rent this type of generator, contact the Vendor Coordinators at vendors@sunandseafestival.com for rental company information.

    3) I understand that I must be self-contained. I understand that it is my responsibility to keep my booth area cleaned and all trash must be picked up throughout the day and prior to departure. Should the Festival staff be required to clean my booth area after I have departed, I may be charged a cleaning deposit fee in the following years that I am involved with this Festival.

  • Food Vendors Only - please know what type of permit is required for your booth operations!

  • Exactly as it appears on your TFF Permit
  • Exactly as it appears on your TFF Permit
  • Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, bmp.

  • Insurance Information

  • You must be able to provide a certificate of insurance with the “additional insured” parties listed below. Please send to your insurance agent first thing and return to the Vendor email as soon as possible. (Form below)

    City of Imperial Beach
    825 Imperial Beach Blvd.
    Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    Unified Port of San Diego
    1400 Tidelands Ave.
    National City, CA 91950

    Sun & Sea Festival
    c/o Nakawatase & Kaminsky, CPAs
    923 Seacoast Dr.
    Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    You may also click on the link at the bottom of the page to download a sample letter to provide to your insurance agent.
  • Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, bmp.
  • Disclaimer and Signature
    By clicking the SUBMIT button below:

    1) I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application is approved for the Sun & Sea Festival on July 13th, 2019, I understand that false or misleading information on my application may result in the forfeiture of space and fee for the event.

    2) I understand that the Sun & Sea Festival will be held rain or shine and there will be no refunds due to inclement weather.

    3) Spaces are ONLY available and assigned to PAID applicants. Upon your approval, you will be sent a secured payment link and additional details.

    4) Vehicle must be unloaded, booth items in location and car removed by 7:30am. Booths may be set up on Friday evening or Saturday morning. If you choose to unload on Friday evening, you are responsible for securing your items. The Sun & Sea Festival is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Please click here for Insurance Sample Letter

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