Sidewalk Sales

Participation Fees for all 3 days (required), rain or shine, 10-5pm:

• Full DCC Members: $275
• SWS Member-only fee: $525
• Non Profits Members: $200
• Youth (14-21): 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.

Food & Beverages (includes packaged food and samples):

• If you are serving 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.

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
• *****Not all vendor spaces fit Norwalk Tent's 10x10' tents. If you miss the 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 .***** 
• 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.
• Only registered participants are covered by these permits, the town will not allow outside sales by stores or other vendors who decide to take part without going through the registration process. dcc is required by Darien police and Darien planning & zoning to shut down any non-complying SWS vendor.
• 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.
•  The Darien Chamber of Commerce provides all permissions, permits and promotions (except for food, click for form here).
• If you are selling or handing out food, you must submit a permit to the health department at Darien Town Hall.

YOUTH:

By registering for one of the sixteen available youth spots you are confirming attendance for Saturday, July 13th. 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. If you are under 14 and need a parent, or have a partner(s), please contact the Chamber at execdirector@darienctchamber.com.