VENDOR INFORMATION
Refunds & Promos:
- No refunds will be offered after MAY 28
- After MAY 28 we cannot guarantee you will be included in the advertising.
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.
- 1 spot = approx. 1 parking spot, or a 10x10 ft tent.
- Please do not request a location. All locations are considered equal.
FOOD & BEVERAGE (permits due to the Chamber 3 weeks prior):
- If you are serving/selling food outside (even if you are a permitted restaurant/food vendor), you must submit via email a Temporary Event Vendor Form and/or a Cottage Food Operator form
- All forms and permits are due to the Chamber a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the first day of Sidewalk Sales. Attached your forms in one email and SUBMIT HERE.
- Any questions about the permit can be directed to Mindy Chambrelli, Director of Health at Darien town hall. mchambrelli@darienct.gov
- There are NO fees associated with your permit, the Chamber is a non profit organization.
- The Darien Health Department Forms, Permits, Regulations & Fee Schedule | Darien, CT
TENT RENTALS (we do not provide tables, tents or chairs) :
- 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 13th at 203-249-2069 or email greene2484@optimum.net
- 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.
- Darien Commons one-day vendors: Your space is approx. 10x10' and you will be set up in the parking lot. There is no protection from sun or rain.
RULES:
- All vendors must be present from 10am - 5pm all 3 days, rain or shine, and cannot move locations without permission from the DCC, doing so will result in expulsion from the sales.
- One-day vendors can only set up in Darien Commons on Saturday.
- 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.
- 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 and therefore must pay the fee.
- Every SWS vendor is to provide their own trash can.
- All food and beverage vendors must obtain the proper permits and submit 2 weeks prior to SWS.
