Vendors

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VENDORS

FGRA welcomes vendors and organizations of all kinds to participate in the vendor fair at the Sunshine Stampede rodeo, held at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds on April 5-6, 2008.

The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds offers a prime vendor location. The central walking path from the main gate to the arena passes through the vendor area, offering all vendors easy access to the event guests. Vendor locations are set up on a well groomed, grass-covered lawn that is to either side of the central walking path. Also mixed in with the vendor area is the daytime entertainment tent. During the 2007 rodeo, event guests piled up 5 deep around the tent to watch the entertainment.

FGRA offers two sizes of vending spaces – single spaces (10x10) and double spaces (10x20). Vendors may bring their own canopies, tables, and chairs. Tables and chairs may be rented through FGRA. Canopies are not available for rent. Additionally, a limited amount of electricity is available for rent. Rates for vendor spaces, tables, chairs, and electricity are detailed below.

Regular Booth Rates1

  • Single: $325.00
  • Double: $425.00
  • Not-for-Profit3: $75.00
  • Table and 2 Chairs: $15.00
  • Electric Hookup4: $35.00
  1. Fees do not include table skirting or tents.
  2. Not-for-profit rates are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations. Proof of 501(c)(3) status is required.
  3. Electric hookups are limited.

FGRA is conscious of equal opportunity vending; therefore, reserves the right to limit the number of like vendors. Vendors are encouraged to submit their application promptly to receive priority placement. Placement is determined by date of accepted application, which requires a fully completed application, full payment, and a review of items for sale or organization focus.

At this time we will not be accepting any additional vendor applications for:

  • Hats and hat accessories

FGRA Vending Etiquette

FGRA takes great pride in welcoming attendees from all walks of life to enjoy our event. In that spirit, we request that vendor items not be of a sexually explicit nature. FGRA reserves the right to require items of this nature be removed from any vendor area. Thank you in advance for respecting this request. Vendors may submit photos of any items to FGRA for approval prior to arrival.

 

 

Additional Vending Details

  • The following items are prohibited: food, beverages, tobacco products, firearms, and sexually explicit materials or items.
  • Novelty items are permitted with prior approval. IGRA, rodeo, or other gay themed items are permitted.
  • Vendor load-in is Friday, April 4, 2008 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
  • Vendor area is fenced, but is outdoors and not covered.
  • Nighttime security is provided by FGRA. Vendor acknowledges that FGRA assumes no responsibility for the security of vendor inventory/merchandise for the duration of the rodeo event, including nighttime hours.
  • Vendors are required to show access pass for entry into the vendor area. Security personnel will deny entry should no pass be shown. For every single vendor or not-for-profit space reserved, two (2) passes will be issued. For every double vendor space reserved, four (4) passes will be issued.
  • All vendor vehicles must be removed from the vendor area prior to the spectator gates being opened. No vendor vehicle will be allowed back into the vendor area until all spectators have vacated the facility.
  • Land-based telephone service is not available. Cellular service is not guaranteed.
  • The preferred hotels are located within 5 miles of the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Visit the Rodeo Hotels page to book your room(s).

Download our Vendor Application.

Checks should be made payable to FGRA.  Visa/MasterCard are accepted.

Send an email to our for more information.