You are just a few steps away from applying to the 41^st Annual National Shrimp Festival as a Food vendor.  But, there are several important items to be aware of as you decide to apply to the Festival.

Application Process - Complete application in its entirety & have it postmarked no later than May 15, 2012.

Payment - Include separate check/payment for each fee:

• Application Fee $15 – nonrefundable, will be deposited upon receipt
• Booth, Utility Fee & Health Permit (see application) – will be deposited after June 1, 2012 if accepted

Insufficient Funds Procedure – In the event a check is returned, the vendor will be assessed a $25.00 NSF fee.  Full payment is due within 10 business days of such occurrence.  In any case, a second returned check will result in automatic dismissal from Festival.

Image Requirements – Each vendor must submit an image of your booth display.  Photo becomes the property of the Annual National Shrimp Festival and will NOT be returned.  The Annual National Shrimp Festival reserves the right to use any artist’s images for promotional purposes without further notice.

Menu – Each vendor must submit a menu of items with prices listed.

Booth Set-Up Information – Each vendor must submit a diagram of food prep area and an electrical load plan.

Business Licenses – All accepted vendors are required to obtain the following business license:

• City of Gulf Shores
• Baldwin County

IMPORTANT: If accepted as a food vendor, you are required to provide a certificate of insurance listing a one million dollar liability insurance policy naming the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce as an additional insured for the festival dates October 11-14, 2012.

Rules & Regulations – All vendors must follow the Festival Rules & Regulations, included in the package downloadable from this page.