Below you will find our general vendor information, as well as, a LINK to an application for you to submit if you are interested in being a VENDOR at the CHICAGO CARIBBEAN JERKFEST.

We do limit vending of similar items, so submit your application quickly. 

 Here's what we're looking for:  

      •  24 food/beverage vendors

•  24 arts/crafts vendors

Attendance numbers

Our first "Chitown JerkFest" is expected to draw 5000+ people in total.  If you know the Caribbean culture, then you know that we will have an incredibly attractive line-up for the JerkFest, and we are optimistic that we will meet or exceed our 2008 total.

General Vendor Space Information

The CHICAGO CARIBBEAN JERKFEST dates and hours for 2008 are as follows:

Vendor Schedule and Location

Vendor booths will be located at key areas of the festival area. Vendor space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

7:00 am                                   Check-in

7:00 am – 10:00 am                Set-up

10:00 am – 10:00 pm              Exhibits Open

Criteria for Exhibiting     All applications must include the following:

·   Application completed in its entirety, including company name and items to be sold

·   Illinois Business Tax Number

·   Copy of Peddler’s License

·   Payment in full by May 1^st - 2008

. Food and Beverage Providers

Food and beverage applicants must also include copies of the following with their application:

·        Health Inspection Report

·        Sanitation Certificate

·        Certificate of Insurance - A Certificate of Insurance for $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, naming the City of Chicago and the Chicago Caribbean JerkFest as an Additional Insured, must be attached to the application. The Certificate Holder is the City of Chicago c/o Department of Revenue, City Hall, Room 107, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602

·        Food Handler’s Permit or Temporary Food License or proof of pending license (licensed kitchens only)

Each vendor space is limited to an area as assigned on a first come-first served basis. Placement of vendors in the designated vendor areas is at the sole discretion of Chicago Caribbean JerkFest staff.

Vendors are responsible for constructing, furnishing, lighting, maintaining and removing their booth materials, leftovers and trash. Vendor booths must have:

•  An attractive, professional, well-maintained appearance

•  Professional looking signage - no neon or flashing lights

•  Three sides and a protective wind and rain resistant roof

Vendors will be allowed to bring their vehicle near the grounds, near the vendor area for check-in, setup and take down. However, vendors MUST park their vehicles away from this area for the duration of the festival.

All vendors must provide their own fire extinguisher and tie-downs for any propane tanks.

Vendors should prepare for any type of weather, this JerkFest will take place whether rain or shine.

Electric:

Vendors will need to furnish their own interior and exterior lighting. All electrical equipment, including power strips and extension cords, must be grounded and rated for outdoor use. Vendors should bring electrical tape with them to waterproof connections

Product Restrictions:

No carry-in alcohol of any kind is allowed on the festival grounds. The Chicago Caribbean JerkFest will be the sole purveyors of alcoholic beverages – beer and wine – and Chicago Caribbean JerkFest logo merchandise at the festival. Vendors should adjust their product lines accordingly.

Sanitation:

Food booths should dispose of all slop and grease in appropriate containers. This type of waste is deemed hazardous, and therefore we ask that you DO NOT dump any of it in the regular trash containers. Vendors found dumping waste on the ground will be shut down immediately for the remainder of the event. Vendors are responsible for disposing of this waste themselves in an appropriate way. Dumpsters will be on site for the disposal of ordinary, non-hazardous trash.

How to apply

To apply for a Vendor space at the festival, vendors should complete the Festival Vendor Application, include all required support material and a cashier's check/money order for the appropriate space category and mail it to the address below.

DEADLINE FOR VENDOR APPLICATIONS:  MAY 1, 2008

           Make & Mail payments to:
               C.A.M.A./JerkFest

7547 N. Rogers Avenue

     Chicago, IL 60626

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If you are a  interested in reserving a spot at the festival, please contact us at vendor@chitownjerkfest.com or click on the links below for a vendor application.

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