The District Events Vendor Information

Here you will find a complete listing and full description of available vending opportunities for District events during the year 2011.  To avoid duplication of items, spaces will be limited.  

Single Item Food Vendors are those who provide only one specialty item for sale i.e.: popcorn, kettle corn, roasted peanuts, Italian ice.  Strolling Vendors are those merchants who do not need a booth space.  Demonstrators are vendors that produce or create something on-site for a customer such as caricature artists, palm readers, or face painters. Craft Vendors provide handmade items or flea market type items for sale. (**If you are not clear if you are a Merchandise Vendor or Craft Vendor, please contact the Events Coordinator.)

All vendors must supply their own tents.  Food vendors will be provided with a 10’ x 15’ space only.  Additional space may be available for a fee.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor at a District event, please fill out this vendor interest form. If you are a new vendor, a vendor reference form will also need to be completed.
 

 

Memorial Day
Monday. May 30, 2011

The Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium is a 46 year-old Quad Cities tradition.  Over 500 bicyclists come from across the nation to compete.  This event is a Memorial Day outing for the entire family.

• FOOD REQUIREMENTS: All food types will be considered.
• MERCHANDISE REQUIREMENTS: Bicycle oriented merchandise or merchandise focused on fitness & health are preferred but all will be considered.
• FESTIVAL HOURS: Monday 8:00AM -  6:00PM       
• ATTENDANCE: Expected 10,000 – free to the public
• BOOTH SIZE: All booth spaces are 10’ x 10’, additional space may be available. This festival can house trailers, but trailers must provide their own generators, no 220v outlets are available.
• COST: Food Vendors - $300, Single Item Food Vendor - $200, Merchandise Vendors - $125, Strolling Vendors - $100, Craft Vendor - $35.  An additional fee may be assessed for extra space beyond 10’ x 15’.

Friday, June 10, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011

2011 will mark the 19th year for Gumbo Ya Ya. Gumbo Ya Ya is a celebration of the culture, traditions, food and spirit of New Orleans.   Cajun and zydeco music will be provided on two stages, street performers, children’s mask making, and bead tosses create a true Mardi Gras celebration.  In order to be considered, food items and merchandise must adhere to the theme; New Orleans style food and items that you’d find in the French Quarter Marketplace. 

• FOOD REQUIREMENTS:  Cajun, Creole and New Orleans style is highly recommended. Offerings may include gumbo jumbalaya, seafood, crawfish, beignets, pralines, po'boys, king cakes, dirty rice, etoufee, boudin, Cajun, Creole or New Orleans inspired dishes.
• MERCHANDISE REQUIREMENTS: Green, gold, and purple are the colors of Mardi Gras.  Preferred offerings include French Quarter Marketplace and New Orleans inspired merchandise t-shirts, masks, beads, voodoo dolls, spices and cookbooks.   Palm readers and caricature artists, street performers, and jugglers, are all encouraged to apply. 
• FESTIVAL HOURS: 5:00PM - 12:30AM Friday and 4:00PM - 12:30AM Saturday
• ATTENDANCE: Expected 10,000 – admission is charged.
• BOOTH SIZE: All booth spaces are 10’ x 15’, additional space may be available. This festival can house a limited number of trailers but vendor must be able to operate without a trailer.
• COST: Food Vendors - $550, Single Item Food Vendor - $200, Merchandise Vendors - $275, Strolling Vendors - $175, Demonstrators - $100.  An additional fee may be assessed for extra space beyond 10’ x 15’.

 

Friday, August 12, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Since 1992, Ya Maka My Weekend has featured Caribbean culture with ethnic foods, live reggae and Caribbean music, palm trees and sand, sand, sand.

• FOOD REQUIREMENTS:  Caribbean.  Foods may include jerk, tropical fruits, seafood, rice & peas, vegetarian dishes, escovich and Blue Mountain coffee.
• MERCHANDISE REQUIREMENTS:  Caribbean.  May include island isnpired items – such as colorful clothing and tye dyes, woodcarvings, jewelry, and baskets – as found in an open-air marketplace.
• FESTIVAL HOURS: 5:00PM - 12:30AM Friday and Noon to 12:30AM Saturday
• ATTENDANCE: Expected 10,000 – admission is charged.
• BOOTH SIZE: All booth spaces are 10’ x 15’, additional space may be available. This festival can house a limited number of trailers but vendor must be able to operate without a trailer.
• COST: Food Vendors - $550, Single Item Food Vendor - $200, Merchandise Vendors - $275, Strolling Vendors - $175, Demonstrators - $100.  An additional fee may be assessed for extra space beyond 10’ x 15’.

Rock Island Grand Prix

• FOOD REQUIREMENTS: All food types will be considered.
• MERCHANDISE REQUIREMENTS: Racing related merchandise - go-karts, race cars, NASCAR.
• FESTIVAL HOURS: 8:30AM – 6:00PM Saturday & Sunday
• ATTENDANCE: Expected 15,000 – free to the public
• BOOTH SIZE: All booth spaces are 10’ x 15’, additional space may be available. This festival can house a limited number of trailers but vendor must be able to operate without a trailer.
• COST: Food Vendors - $300, Single Item Food Vendor - $200, Merchandise Vendors - $150, Strolling Vendors - $100, Demonstrators - $100, Craft Vendor - $35.  An additional fee may be assessed for extra space beyond 10’ x 15’.