VENDOR POLICIES AND CONTRACT INFORMATION

• This is a rain or shine event. Vendors are encouraged to come prepared.
• Early-bird booth fee pricing is offered with a fixed expiration date. After the expiration date, all applicants pay full price.
• Once confirmed, no booth fee refunds will be given at any time.
• Vendor spaces are approximately 10x10 ft. It is an outdoor event, and, as such, we must negotiate spaces around trees, structures and features. Advantage is always given to vendors when working around any natural features.
• All booths are the same size (10 ft x 10 ft). One vendor can purchase more than one booth.
• Two vendors making/selling different items cannot share one booth.
• Two vendors may share a booth, only if there is a single business name representing them, and a single entry made for their booth / products in the program guide, and in all promotional materials.
• Vendors are expected to supply ALL of their own display equipment and materials. This includes tents, canopies, tables, chairs and other display units.
• Per ordinance, any tents or canopies used for the boutique may NOT exceed 10x10 ft. in size. Vendors must identify their intent to use a canopy/tent on their application.
• Electricity is available on an extremely limited basis for an additional $5 charge. Please request electricity on your application.
• Booth assignments will be made by the Unique Boutique coordinator. Returning alumni will be given consideration to preferences, whenever possible.
• Set-up time begins at 8 a.m. The Boutique opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. Vendors are expected to remain at their booth for the entire duration of the Boutique, with no early closings allowed. The vendor is expected to remove all display items and equipment by the move-out time limit.
• Vendor's booths are expected to be artfully organized and well-maintained. No clutter or packing boxes should be visible after set-up, therefore we recommend tables be covered to the ground to provide adequate storage of materials.
• Booth evaluations are conducted by committee members during set-up. Items on display must appear as described in writing on the application and as illustrated in photos submitted with application
• Vendors attempting to sell items different than those listed on the application will be asked to remove them or may be required to leave the show.
• The exhibit space may be relocated if the Unique Boutique Coordinator decides this is necessary.
• In the event the exhibit area cannot be occupied or the show must be shut down for safety reasons, the Unique Boutique Committee will not be responsible for loss of business, profits or damage to vendor's property and no booth fee refunds will be given.
• Vendors are encouraged to donate an item from their product line to support our raffle.
• Vendors are encouraged to participate in the "featured vendor" program in conjunction with our homeowners.
• The Arlington Hts. Garden Club Garden Walk/Unique Boutique Committee shall obtain permits and liability insurance as required by the Village of Arlington Heights for the presentation of and participation in this event.
• The vendor agrees to abide by all rules and regulations adopted by the Arlington Heights Garden Club, the Garden Walk/Unique Boutique Committee and the Arlington Heights Park District as presented in this document and the "Opportunity to Present" letter sent to you with the application form. The UB Vendor Coordinator shall have the final discretion in adopting any rule or regulation deemed necessary prior to, during and after the show.