Here you will find a complete listing and full description of available vending opportunities for District events during the year 2009. To avoid duplication of items, spaces will be limited.
- Strolling vendors are those merchants who do not need a booth space.
- Demonstrators are vendors that produce or create something on-site for a customer such as caricature artists, palm readers, or face painters.
All vendors must supply their own tents. Food vendors will be provided with a 10’ x 10’ space only. Additional space may be available for a fee.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at a District event, please fill out this vendor interest form. If you are a new vendor, a vendor reference form will also need to be completed.
Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium
Monday, May 31, 2010 - Memorial Day
The Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium is a 44 year-old Quad Cities tradition. Over 500 bicyclists come from across the nation to compete. This event is a Memorial Day outing for the entire family.
- FOOD REQUIREMENTS: All food types will be considered.
- MERCHANDISE REQUIREMENTS: Bicycle oriented merchandise or merchandise focused on fitness & health
- FESTIVAL HOURS: Monday 8AM - 6PM
- ATTENDANCE: Expected 10,000 – free to the public
- BOOTH SIZE: All booth spaces are 10’ x 10’, additional space may be available. This festival can house trailers, but trailers must provide their own generators, no 220v outlets are available.
- COST: Food vendors - $300, Merchandise Vendors - $125, Strolling vendors $100
Gumbo Ya Ya - Mardi Gras in The District
Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12, 2010
2010 marks the 17th year for Gumbo Ya Ya. Gumbo Ya Ya is a celebration of the culture, traditions, food and spirit of New Orleans. Cajun and zydeco music will be provided on two stages, street performers, children’s mask making, and bead tosses create a true Mardi Gras celebration. In order to be considered, food items and merchandise must adhere to the theme; New Orleans style food and items that you’d find in the French Quarter Marketplace.
- FOOD REQUIREMENTS: Cajun, Creole and New Orleans style is highly recommended. Offerings may include gumbo jumbalaya, seafood, crawfish, beignets, pralines, po'boys, king cakes, dirty rice, etoufee, boudin, Cajun, Creole or New Orleans inspired dishes.
- MERCHANDISE REQUIREMENTS: Green, gold, and purple are the colors of Mardi Gras. Preferred offerings include French Quarter Marketplace and New Orleans inspired merchandise t-shirts, masks, beads, voodoo dolls, spices and cookbooks. Palm readers and caricature artists, street performers, and jugglers, are all encouraged to apply.
- FESTIVAL HOURS: 5PM - 12:30AM Friday and 4PM - 12:30AM Saturday
- ATTENDANCE: Expected 10,000 – admission is charged
- BOOTH SIZE: All booth spaces are 10’ x 10’, additional space may be available. This festival cannot house trailers – vendor must be able to operate without a trailer.
- COST: Food Vendors $550, Merchandise Vendors $275, Strolling Vendors $175, Demonstrators $100. An additional fee may be assessed for extra space beyond 10’ x 10’
Ya Maka My Weekend
Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14, 2010
Since 1992, Ya Maka My Weekend has featured Caribbean culture with ethnic foods, live reggae and Caribbean inspired music, palm trees and sand, sand, sand.
- FOOD REQUIREMENTS: Caribbean. Foods may include jerk, tropical fruits, seafood, rice & peas, vegetarian dishes, escovich and Blue Mountain coffee
- MERCHANDISE REQUIREMENTS: Caribbean. May include island isnpired items – such as colorful clothing and tye dyes, woodcarvings, jewelry, and baskets – as found in an open-air marketplace
- FESTIVAL HOURS: 5PM - 12:30AM Friday and Noon to 12:30AM Saturday
- ATTENDANCE: Expected 10,000 – admission is charged
- BOOTH SIZE: All booth spaces are 10’ x 10’, additional space may be available. This festival cannot house trailers – vendor must be able to operate without a trailer.
- COST: Food Vendors $550, Merchandise Vendors $275, Strolling Vendors $175, Demonstrators $100. An additional fee may be assessed for extra space beyond 10’ x 10’
Rock Island Grand Prix
Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5, 2010 - Labor Day Weekend
This year marks the 16th Anniversary of the Rock Island Grand Prix. Professional go karts race through the streets of downtown Rock Island. Practice and qualifying takes place Saturday and 15 races are held Sunday. This is the world’s largest street race. Vendors who have strolling sales people are encouraged.
- FOOD REQUIREMENTS: All food types will be considered.
- MERCHANDISE REQUIREMENTS: Racing related merchandise - go-karts, race cars, NASCAR
- FESTIVAL HOURS: 8:30AM – 6PM Saturday & Sunday
- ATTENDANCE: Expected 15,000 – free to the public
- BOOTH SIZE: All booth spaces are 10’ x 10’, additional space may be available. This festival can house trailers.
- COST: Food Vendors $300, Merchandise Vendors $150, Strolling Vendors $100, Demonstrators $100, Arts & Crafts $100