TO BE A JUNETEENTH PARTICIPANT:
WAYS TO SUBMIT JUNETEENTH APPLICATIONS:
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN FULL AT TIME OF PURCHASE. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances. There is a $50 charge for checks returned non-sufficient funds (NSF).
OBTAIN THE REQUIRED INSURANCE - REQUIRED FOR ALL VENDORSTo be participant at Vallejo Juneteenth all vendors and exhibitors must purchase one-day insurance coverage or provide a Certificate of Insurance BASED ON THE BELOW CATEGORIES. Failure to provide insurance will result in an incomplete application until confirmation of insurance is received. Submit Proof of Insurance with required coverage levels for the day of the event no later than May 15, 2025.
OBTAIN A TEMPORARY BUSINESS LICENSE - THE CITY OF VALLEJO REQUIRES ALL VENDORS WHO SELL MERCHANDISE OR FOOD TO PROVIDE A BUSINESS LICENSE.
To apply, go to the City of Vallejo website vallejo.hdlgov.com to purchase a 30-day temporary license. Select Apply, then Begin, then Business Type. Scroll down to Vendor-Temporary, then for Location, select Outside and complete the application. The cost is approximately $30. You will receive the amount after approval. For technical issues, call the City of Vallejo Business Support Center at (707) 302-6074.------------------------------------------------------------
CATEGORY 1 - FOOD*, INFORMATION/NONPROFIT (No sales), and MERCHANDISE vendors/exhibitors may purchase insurance coverage through AAFRC by going to our website at www.vallejojuneteenth.com.PURCHASING INSURANCE - Vendors/Exhibitors may purchase insurance through AAFRC by going to www.vallejojuneteenth.com. Click on the insurance link and follow instructions. After you input your information, you will receive an instant quote. If you select this insurance, you may pay with your bank account or credit card OR you may provide a Certificate of Insurance for one day liability coverage from your insurance provider. (See NOTE and required insurance coverage levels A & B above). SUBMTTING CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE - Please contact your insurance agent or risk manager and add one-day liability coverage to your existing policy in the amounts shown below in A with the additional insureds and Certificate Holder as shown in B. When you receive your Certificate of Insurance, please email it to aafrc@vallejojuneteenth.com AND Loretta Gaddies, lhgaddies67@gmail.com.CATEGORY 2 - HEALTH, MEDICAL and EDUCATION EXHIBITORS must provide a Certificate of Insurance showing proof of current, valid, general and aggregate insurance as stated below in A & B.CATEGORY 3 –PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, e.g., HAIR CUTTING OR BRAIDING, etc., COSMETOLOGY, DENTISTRY, MASSAGE, NAILS, MEDICAL PROCEDURES, etc., must provide their own insurance as stated below in A & B.NOTE – If you are providing a Certificate of Insurance, please contact your insurance agent or risk manager and add one-day liability coverage to your existing policy in the amounts shown below in A with the additional insureds and Certificate Holder as shown in B. When you receive your Certificate of Insurance, please email it to aafrc@vallejojuneteenth.com AND Loretta Gaddies, lhgaddies67@gmail.comA. A Certificate of Insurance for the day of the event (June 21, 2025) showing liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 (one million dollars) general liability and $2,000,000 (two million dollars) general aggregate.B. Submit a complete copy of the additional endorsement page naming additional insureds as follows: the City of Vallejo, their directors, employees and/or agents; AND African American Family Reunion Committee. NOTE – The Certificate Holder is the City of Vallejo, 555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590.For insurance questions contact: Angela Jones, aafrc@vallejojuneteenth.com
VENDOR/EXHIBITOR RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS AGREEMENT
Sign in begins at 7:30 am.
All vendors and exhibitors must provide their own pop-up canopy, tables and chairs.
Upon arrival, report to the information table to check in and receive your assigned space assignment. The Juneteenth Committee will assign spaces based primarily on the vendor or exhibitor category.
All vendors and exhibitors are required to be completely set up and ready to greet visitors by 10:45 a.m. No vehicles are allowed to drive on the grass or concrete walkway (area between the water and the grass) from 10:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. The event officially starts at 11 a.m. to allow time for visitors to browse among the vendors and exhibitors. The entertainment program begins at noon.
Vendor/exhibitor responsibilities include decorations, set-up, dismantling and clean-up of the assigned 10 X 10 space. The Juneteenth Committee does not assist set-up or dismantling of exhibits and does not provide tools or supplies.
Each vendor space is exclusive and may not be shared with another vendor or exhibitor.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be sold or consumed in the park.
*Vendors and exhibitors that require electricity must bring their own properly grounded, quiet generator which must be placed a safe distance from other vendors and visitors. Use of heat of any type must be accompanied by a fire extinguisher.
Potable water is available on-site.
Vendors or exhibitors that have not completed an application or paid for a space will not be allowed to participate in the event. Unauthorized vendors or exhibitors will be instructed to close down immediately.
Soliciting by anyone who has not paid for a vendor or exhibitor space is not permitted in the venue. Report solicitors to any Juneteenth associate or any security officer.
The Juneteenth Committee is not responsible for missing, stolen or damaged items. Vendors and exhibitors should affix identification labels to all display items, such as hangers, stands, racks, etc.
The Juneteenth event ends at 5 p.m. We request all vendors and exhibitors to stay for the duration of the event. Everyone must be completely packed up and off the park lawn and sidewalks by 6 p.m.