Application for Commercial Vendors

Applications are due by August 1

Late application will be accepted upon space availability and are subject to a $25 late fee.

This application is for sale of items that are ordered from another company for re-sale and not made by the applicant. This includes buy-sell gourmet food items made by others, health products, imported handmade items and antiques. Items may be bought and re-sold under this application. All sellers must have a California Resale License and a City License. License numbers must be on file by October 20. The city requires a temporary city license if you do not have one. If you are a gourmet foods vendor, you will need a permit from the Health Department. The temporary city license fee is $20.00; the health fee is $65.00.

Booth rents are:

Lobby
Ballroom
Small Booth.…....$350 12’ x 10’…..$415
Medium Booth....$520 12’ x 12’…..$500
Large Booth .…...$695

12’ x 13’…..$540

  12’ x 16’…..$666

 

 

 

 

 

 

The price of each booth includes 3 name badges, 2 buffet tickets for the VIB party Friday night, discount coupons which can be copied for your customers, 2 tables and 2 chairs. All tables must be skirted. Tables skirts may be rented from the Convention Center. Electricity is available at a cost of $35, but must be requested in advance as it is available in only certain locations. If electricity is not requested in advance, the Convention Center assesses an additional $10 charge on the day of set up.

The three day show is held at the Visalia Convention Center at 303 E. Acequia Street which provides over 44,000 square feet of space for over 220 booths. Show hours are:

 Friday, November 7—5:00pm to 9:00pm

Very Important Buyers Night

Saturday, November 8—9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 9—9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A completed application form, photographs of your booth and products, and/or work samples or catalogues and a $50.00 check for deposit must be submitted by August 1. The deposit will be returned if your application is not accepted. Upon acceptance, a contract will be sent to you to be signed and returned with any remaining balance due. All fees must be paid by August 1, or within 15 days of acceptance into the show. Booths may be shared, but the names of all the artisans and crafters must be listed and must be present in the booth.

Click here to print an application.

Click here for Contract Terms and Conditions.

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