2. City of Greer Freedom Blast Food Vendor Application

   City of Greer Freedom Blast

   Saturday, June 24, 2023

   6:00pm-10:30pm

   
   

   ATTENTION!

   Before completing this application, you need the following items:
    

   1. Photos of your booth, cart, or food truck
    2. Proof of Insurance
    3. Proposed menu items and cost per item

   4. Proof of City of Greer Business License. Please contact Heather Towner at  htowner@cityofgreer.org or 864-968-7024   

   Thank you for your interest in vending opportunities. The City of Greer hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year in which we select food and non-profit vendors. The City of Greer is dedicated to the support of local vendors who offer local products and services.

   Food Vendor Opportunities

   • Vendors who participated in last years festival will be given automatic acceptance into current years festival.
   • Vendors must supply their own tent, tables, and chairs. 
   • Power is not available, and all vendors must be self-sufficient.
   • Priority is given to vendors serving authentic food specific to the event.
   • Duplicate products may be denied entry. In the case of duplicate items, the grading criteria is as follows: food authenticity, level of innovative products and menu items, City of Greer status, booth appearance, and value of products and services.
   • To better serve our community, the City of Greer requires all food vendors must operate in accordance with SC DHEC Regulation 61-25.
   • All food trucks must meet the 2018 International Fire Code section 319 and must be inspected yearly by City of Greer officials. To complete your inspection, please call Fire Marshal, Scott Keeley at 864-848-2169 or skeeley@cityofgreer.org

   
   

4. Business/Organization Name*
6. First Name*
7. Last Name*
9. Address*
11. Address*
13. City*
14. State*
15. Zip Code*
17. Phone Number*
18. Email Address*
19. Website*
21. Federal Tax ID#
25. Food Menu and Prices*

    All menu items and prices must be submitted to Events Division at time of application submittal. The City of Greer Events Division will review ALL menus to limit duplication among participating food vendors. Only the items submitted on the application may be sold unless approval is given by Events Division. Menu items must be kept to 8 items or less.

27. Booth Type*

    1. Tent
    2. Food Truck

    1. Food Trailer
    2. Push Cart

    1. Other
29. Booth Size*
33. Policies and Procedures
35. 1. I agree
37. GETTING ACCEPTED
    • Vendors who participate in previous years festival will be given first preference in current years festival.
    • Application, $350 vendor fee, and copy of insurance must be received no later than 5:00pm on April 28, 2023 to be considered.
    • Please mail vendor fee check to Greer City Hall, Attn: Events Division, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer SC 29651.
    • Applications will be reviewed and approved by the City of Greer Events Division. All decisions are at the discretion of the Events Staff.
    • All food vendors are required to show proof of City of Greer Business License. 
    • Completing application and purchase of business license does not guarantee acceptance into festival.
39. GENERAL INFORMATION
    • The City of Greer Freedom Blast is operated in accordance with the statutes of the City of Greer. The following are many of the important terms and conditions governing the leasing of facilities for the purpose of exhibiting and serving at Greer City Park. Please let us know if you have any questions once you have read over the information.

    • To be eligible for any City of Greer Events, vendors must acquire the following.
      • City of Greer Business License - htowner@cityofgreer.org or 864-968-7024
      • To better serve our community, the City of Greer requires all food vendors must operate in accordance with SC DHEC Regulation 61-25.
      • All food trucks must meet the 2018 International Fire Code section 319 and must be inspected yearly by City of Greer officials. To complete your inspection, please call Fire Marshal, Scott Keeley at 864-848-2169 or skeeley@cityofgreer.org

    $350.00 which includes one 12’x20’ space. POWER IS NOT PROVIDED. Vendors must supply own power. Tables, chairs, tents will NOT be provided Application, vendor agreement, vendor fee, copy of insurance, and picture of your set up due by Friday, April 28, 2023 by 5:00pm – 2022 vendors will be given preference in 2023. Refunds will not be given if you are accepted and cancel/no show.

    Make checks payable to: City of Greer. This check will only be deposited upon acceptance into the City of Greer Freedom Blast. Checks for applicants that are not accepted will be shredded immediately.

41. 1. I agree
43. INSURANCE
    • Vendors must supply the City of Greer with a certificate of general liability insurance listing the City of Greer as an additional insured for the event date. Any vendor not supplying this document will not be permitted to participate in the event. Coverage must be at least $1,000,000 general aggregate and $500,000 each occurrence.
45. 1. I agree
47. Event Set-up
    • Vehicle Access
      • Vendors can begin setting up and selling at 8am.
      • Vendors must be set up and ready to serve by 5:00pm.
      • All vehicles must be in place and removed from festival grounds by 4:00pm. All vehicles arriving after will be denied entry and no refunds will be given.
    • All food service trailers must be unhooked from tow vehicle and tow vehicle must be removed from festival. 
49. EVENT BREAK DOWN
    • Vehicle Access
      • A vehicle should NEVER be driven onto the grass or festival grounds until the Greer Police Department has officially opened the festival entrance to vehicles after the event has ended.
    • Clean-up
      • All lines must be cut off by 10pm.  Vendors must be cleaned up and off of the street by 12am.
      • Vendors must not breakdown prior to event ending. This will be taken into consideration for future events.
      • Vendors are responsible for leaving their area free of garbage and are responsible for cleanup of any spills. Failure to follow this policy will give the City of Greer the right to prohibit vendor from selling at any future events.
      • Vendors are responsible to use the proper tools (tarp/tub) to prevent vehicle oil from dripping onto grass.
51. 1. I agree
53. RAIN DATE/REFUND

    There is no rain date/location for the City of Greer Freedom Blast

55. 1. I agree
57. BEVERAGES/DRINKS

     •    The selling of beverages such as water, soda, and alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.

    Please include other types of beverages in the menu.

    PAPER PRODUCTS

    • Food Vendors must supply their own paper or plastic plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and utensils required for serving food to customers.
59. 1. I agree
61. MONEY HANDLING
    • All Vendors will get to keep 100% of all profits.
    • All vendors must be prepared to process payments independently (cash, credit/debit, Apple Pay, Venmo, ect.) and must pay relevant state and local taxes for the sale of merchandise during the event.
    • Vendors must provide their own cash boxes. Vendors are responsible for collecting and safeguarding all money. The City of Greer is not responsible for any lost or stolen money. 

63. TAXES

    • Vendors are responsible for complying with local and state tax regulations.  If accepted, vendors must submit a copy of their South Carolina Special Event Retail License for the event date. If you do not have a Retail License for this event, please contact the SC Department of Revenue at (864) 241-1200 or (800) 768-3676.
65. 1. I agree
67. BOOTH ITEMS LIABILITY
    • Items brought on site are done so at the sole risk of the vendor. The City of Greer is not responsible for any loss, damage, or destruction of personal property, equipment, and/or valuables.
69. 1. I agree
71. BEHAVIOR OF VENDORS
    • Behavior by vendors, their family members or employees that is disruptive, abusive or threatening towards other members, the public, or staff members is prohibited. Behavior that is verbally or physically abusive, dangerous, or disruptive to Event activities also will not be tolerated, and may result in immediate termination or the vendors selling rights. 
    • Vendor will be held responsible for any and all damage that occurs to City property either by vendor, staff of vendor, or vehicle of vendor.
    • Foul or offensive language will not be tolerated at the event. Repeated violation may result in suspension from any future events at the City of Greer.
    • No open alcoholic beverages or firearms may be brought onto state property. Vendors and the vendors’ associates are not permitted to be intoxicated on site.
    • Vendors may not sell or offer any products or literature deemed offensive, or which may incite violence, crime, or disorderly conduct, or promote political viewpoints.
    • Smoking will only be permitted in festival designated smoking areas. 
    • Vendors are responsible for their children and guests at all times.
    • Vendor animals may not be present at this event at any time.
    • NO HAWKING
73. 1. I agree

75. DHEC REGULATIONS

    Restaurants/Food Vendors must comply with all DHEC rules and guidelines for this event. To better serve our community, the City of Greer requires all food vendors must operate in accordance with SC DHEC regulation 61-25. 

    • WASTE WATER: Waste water containers must be used/provided by food vendors. Do not pour waste water down the storm drains or into flower beds.
    • Vendors and staff must use soap and flowing water to wash hands. Hand sanitizers can be used, but only as a secondary cleaning action. Use of disposable food handling gloves is recommended.
    • Vendors are asked to maintain their booth space clean and free of rubbish. Trash containers are available to dispose of trash.
    • Each Vendor is responsible for break down and cleaning his/her own site after event is complete. 
    • Any vendor with an open flame needs to have a 20 pound extinguisher on hand that has a current inspection sticker.
    • Any cooking done on site must be done under cover (example: Tent).

     

    ANY VENDOR WISHING TO COOK ON SITE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO BE PRESENT AT THE VENDOR AREA ON THE DATE OF THE EVENT. ANY VENDOR USING GREASE TO COOK ON SITE IS REPSONSIBLE FOR THE PURCHASE OF GREASE MATTS AND TARPS SPECIFIED BY PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR WITH THE CITY OF GREER TO COVER THE ENTIRE VENDOR AREA.

79. Vendor Agreement
    1. I, the undersigned, have read all of the above guidelines governing the Greer City Park and agree to adhere to the rules that are outlined within it.
    2. I agree that everyone working in my booth will also read and adhere to the guidelines.
    3. I understand that the Events Staff reserves the right to limit or discontinue the participation of a vendor at any time.
    4. The vendor(s) agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Greer and its agents and employees from any and all claims or lawsuits for damages or injuries of any kind or nature which occur as a result of or arising out of the use of city property by the vendor(s) and the guest of the vendor(s) pursuant to this agreement
81. 1. I agree
85. Booth Photo*
86. Proof of Insurance*
88. CIty of Greer Business License*
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90. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
91. Email address

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92. Submit

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