APPLICATION/AGREEMENT
You will be provided with a 10′ x 10′ space. If you need a bigger space, then please make sure you indicate this on the application. If there is a specific location you would like or would not like to be, please also mark this on the application. We will do our very best to accommodate your request. Materials cannot extend beyond the assigned space. Vendors may not conduct sales outside of their designated area (no walking around with your goods!!).
Only one vendor is permitted per space, no sharing.
Make sure your space will be lit sufficiently. We highly recommend LED lights.
Vendors need to provide their own tent, tables, chairs, displays, extension cords (if power is ordered), etc. The canopy must fit within the space provided by the event and be able to withstand the weather conditions. The vendor is responsible for any damage caused and space must always be staffed. We recommend bringing four (4) 25 lb. weights for your tent in cases where it’s windy.
Tents must be labeled fire resistant. It is required that all vendors have an ABC fire extinguisher (per the City Fire Marshall and the State). It is mandatory that all food vendors have adequate fire extinguishing equipment (ABC & K) with current certification tags. New extinguishers do not come with the certification! Class K extinguishers are required for booths if fryers are used. This is also per the City Fire Marshall and the State.
SPACE ASSIGNMENTS
Space is limited, and all spaces will be assigned when the street layout is completed, usually the Monday before the event. You will receive an email with your space location and set-up instructions after the layout. The event sponsor can make no guarantee of location. Similar vendors may be accepted; however, every effort will be made to keep a reasonable distance between vendors selling similar items. Sales will be restricted to those items listed on your approved application. The sale of firearms, alcohol, obscene materials, stolen merchandise, illegal paraphernalia or other items that are unlawful or not pre-approved by the event sponsor, are forbidden.
Payment
The Tarpon Springs Merchants Association makes it easy for vendors to be part of our vibrant First Friday events with a simple, online vendor application. You’ll be able to select the dates you’d like to participate and showcase your business to our lively community and visitors. Once your application is reviewed and approved, a member of our team will send you a secure payment link for the next upcoming First Friday. You’ll also have the option to pay for additional future events at that time if you’d like — but that’s completely up to you. We look forward to welcoming you to First Friday!