VENDOR INFORMATION
Participation Fees for all 3 days (required), rain or shine, 10-5pm:
- Chamber Members: $275
- Non-Chamber Members: $525
- Non Profits Members: $200
- Youth (14-22): Free, Saturday only. See specific details below.
- No refunds will be offered after JUNE 1
- After JUNE 1 we cannot guarantee you will be included in the advertising.
- 1 spot = approx. 1 parking spot, or a 10x10 ft tent.
- Please do not request a location. All locations are considered equal.
Tips for Success:
- Prior to the event, we encourage you to promote your location on your social media and communication platforms as well. Tag us!
- Order your tent asap, the 10x10s sell out and the larger tents will not fit in your space (see below).
- Non retailers: having something to hand out, raffle or sell is attractive. Don't forget your permits if needed.
Food & Beverages (includes packaged food and samples):
- If you are serving/selling food outside (even if you are a permitted restaurant/food vendor), you must submit a Temporary Event - Food Service Permit (no fees are associated) and a Cottage Food Operator form and submit to the Health Dept. at Town Hall: mchambrelli@darienct.gov
TENT RENTALS (no guarantees for last minute requests):
- Order tables/chairs/tents directly from Norwalk Tent, mention Darien Chamber for a discount! Youth, this will all be provided for you.
- Ask for Thomasena by June 15th at 203-249-2069 or email greene2484@optimum.net
- If you miss the tent deadline, there is no guarantee A) you will get a tent, they sell out and B) the tent you want will fit your assigned spot. Some spots are smaller than 10x10'.
- Delivery and pickup no cost. Set up of tents will take place the Wednesday before sales.
- Full payment due prior to set up. Arrange with Norwalk Tent directly.
- You may use your own tent. Please don't go larger than 8x8'.
- A tent is highly recommended for sun and rain protection.
RULES:
- All vendors must be present from 10am to 5pm all 3 days.
- The Chamber obtains town permits, ensuring that parking regulations, zoning restrictions and restrictions against obstructing the sidewalk are not enforced during the sidewalk sales. The Chamber ensures the event, and our liability insurance only covers pre-registered participants.
- You are not allowed to change or arrange locations without prior consent, in doing so will result in expulsion from the sales.
- A participating business is only allowed to promote that same business from the outside of their location or tent. If another business is promoted outside, that business will have to pay the full participation fee.
- Only the DCC can give permission for any company, non-profit or individual to exhibit or be involved in Sidewalk Sales.
- In the week before and on the days of the Darien Sidewalk Sales, the wording “Sidewalk Sales” can only be used by paying participants. If a merchant uses this terminology in any signage outside or inside their Darien location, (whether a Chamber member or not) implies participation in this town-wide event coordinated by the Chamber and therefore must pay the fee.
- Every SWS merchant is to provide a trash can outside at their shopping area and placement based on availability. No requests to supply you a trach can please.
YOUTH:
By registering for one of the sixteen available youth spots you are confirming attendance for Saturday. Failure to cancel your reservation within one week of the event if you cannot attend will result in forfeiting any participation rights for the following year. It's important to note that these spots are in high demand, and your absence prevents another individual from participating.
You are registering for one space, with one chair. If you are under 14 and need a parent, or have a partner(s), please contact the Chamber at execdirector@darienctchamber.com.
