VENDOR INFORMATION
PARTICIPATION FEES:
- $275 - 3-day member rate. Location: downtown Darien (Corbin District, Post Road, Old Kings Market)
- $525 - 3-day non-member rate. Location: downtown Darien (Corbin District, Post Road, Old Kings Market)
- $200 - 3-day non profit rate. Location: downtown Darien (Corbin District, Post Road, Old Kings Market)
- Free - Youth (14-22): Saturday only at Bankwell Darien. See specific details below.
- NEW: $150 - 1-day rate for any business/organization. Location: Darien Commons, Saturday, July 12th only.
- Darien Commons tenants may set up 1, 2 or all 3 days at your store location. If you want to be in down town Darien, please choose the "General Registration" link.
- If any visiting vendor would like to set up in Darien Commons on all 3 days, and is not a Darien Commons tenant, please let us know here.
- 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 & BEVERAGE (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 Vendor Form (no fees are associated) and a Cottage Food Operator form and submit to the Health Dept. at Town Hall: mchambrelli@darienct.gov. Permits are due two weeks prior to the event.
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The Darien Health Department has a new Temporary Event Application and Guide. You can also access the new application here: Forms, Permits, Regulations & Fee Schedule | Darien, CT
- New applications are available in-person in Town Hall in room #109 or
- By clicking the link provided to download the fillable PDF.
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 - 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.
