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The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) produces several free festivals celebrating Chicago's rich musical legacy. These include celebrations of House Music Festival, Blues Festival, Taste of Chicago, Jazz Festival and World Music Festival. These are held downtown at Millennium Park and Grant Park, and draw millions of people each year to Chicago. Creative entrepreneurs including artists, makers, labels, presenters, nonprofit organizations and other music supporters are invited to participate as official festival participants/vendors. 

DCASE will provide a 10 x 10 tent, table and 2 chairs.  Electricity may be available but vendors must bring own extension cords.  

Cost to participate: 
- $50 for anyone selling and/or for profit organizations
- No cost for non-profits with proof of 501c3 status

There is no cost to apply.  Participation fee will be invoiced after acceptance.  

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* 1. Please select which festival you are interested in:

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* 2. Business / Artist / Organization Name:

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* 3. Address:

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* 4. City, State Zip:

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* 5. Email address:

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* 6. Cell or Business Phone:

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* 7. In fifty words or less, please describe your business.

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* 8. Are you a nonprofit?  If yes, please email proof of 501c3 to Alisa.Baum@cityofchicago.org

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* 9. Will you be selling any products?

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* 10. Please select the types of products you will be selling.

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* 11. What is the price range of items that you are selling?

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* 12. Please provide a web link to images of the products you will be selling and/ or a link to your business or organization's website.

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* 13. REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must carry commercial liability insurance ($1 million) for protection against damages in the event an injury occurs at the Festival an injury is caused by the product(s) they sell at the Festival. Please be aware that some market sites require additional insurance and insured parties.

The City of Chicago will require each Vendor to sign a Vendor Agreement which includes: A Certificate of Insurance evidencing the aforementioned insurance minimums and the endorsement naming the City of Chicago and MB Real Estate as additional insured, a digital copy of the City’s “Economic Disclosure Statement” (EDS), and an Affidavit of Disclosure of Indebtedness to the City. Do not send any certificates of insurance at this time.

I will be able to meet these requirements:

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* 14. RULES

Vendors themselves must be present and provide adequate staffing for their space at all times during scheduled festival hours.

Accepted vendors may not transfer, re-assign or sublease their space.
Shared booths will not be allowed unless otherwise approved in writing by DCASE staff.

Vendors are required to arrive promptly and remain open for the full published hours of vending.  Late arrivals will result in a negative on-site evaluation and could result in booth closure and the loss of all booth rental fees.

Vendors must provide their own security. The Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events is not liable for lost, damaged or stolen merchandise. We encourage vendors to remove their work from the grounds each night.

Vendors may not consume alcohol at any time.

Failure to comply with the rules will result in booth closure and the loss of all booth rental fees, as applicable.

Vendors are responsible for their own sales tax. The sales tax rate in Chicago is 10.25% (subject to change). Forms will be emailed to all artists with their vendor acceptance packet. You should turn in sales tax monies within ten (10) days after the end of the show to the Illinois Department of Revenue. If you have questions, call (847) 294-4475.

I understand the vendor rules:

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* 15. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the images submitted for consideration are representative of my current original work to be exhibited. I have read and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. I agree that I will indemnify and hold harmless the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and its officers, staff, employees & agents, committees, all sponsors, and MB Real Estate from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damages or loss of property which I may have or which may impact me on account of my participation in the activities of the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. I agree and grant permission to the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events to use my name, business name, stories, images of myself and my works for event related advertising, publicity and promotional purposes. I further release and discharge any claim to payment for the use of any imagery of my likeness, artwork, or products. The City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events its officers, staff, employees, and agents will not assume liability for any act of God, natural disaster, exposure to adverse weather and conditions, damages, injuries or any legal authority, war insurrection, civil disobedience, criminal acts, or any cause above and beyond the control of the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the officers, agents, employees, staff, sponsors, and MB Real Estate.

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