Applications still open! Please read through our application requirements carefully. An application form is available at the bottom of the page.
Please note, due to the family atmosphere of our festival, we are unfortunately not accepting vendors of THC or hemp products. We appreciate your interest and support!
Please note that due to our maximum capacity for certain categories we are no longer accepting applications for the following: Chiropractic, Home Improvement, and Real Estate Companies.
If you fall under the categories above and wish to participate as a 2019 Sponsor, please contact Sara at Sara@cdbf.org for more information.
Please note, due to the family atmosphere of our festival, we are unfortunately not accepting vendors of THC or hemp products. We appreciate your interest and support!
Please note that due to our maximum capacity for certain categories we are no longer accepting applications for the following: Chiropractic, Home Improvement, and Real Estate Companies.
If you fall under the categories above and wish to participate as a 2019 Sponsor, please contact Sara at Sara@cdbf.org for more information.
Application Information & Requirements
The mission of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is to build bridges of awareness, knowledge and understanding between the diverse Asian Pacific American (APA) communities and the general public through cultural education, leadership development, and athletic competition.
An annual highlight for many visitors to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF) is the bustling Marketplace where people can buy a variety of Asian products that can’t be found at a local mall. Our Marketplace has prized items from Thailand, India, Philippines, Laos, Hawai’i, Vietnam, Japan and more.
Do you want to share your Asian goods and services with over 100,000 appreciative spectators over a summer weekend? Now’s your chance to apply.
An annual highlight for many visitors to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF) is the bustling Marketplace where people can buy a variety of Asian products that can’t be found at a local mall. Our Marketplace has prized items from Thailand, India, Philippines, Laos, Hawai’i, Vietnam, Japan and more.
Do you want to share your Asian goods and services with over 100,000 appreciative spectators over a summer weekend? Now’s your chance to apply.
2019 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Dates
Hours of Operation:
Saturday, July 27th, 10am - 7pm
Sunday, July 28th, 10am - 5pm
Vendor Area Setup
Friday, July 26, 4:00-8:30pm
Saturday, July 27, 7:30-9:00am
Vendor Area Tear Down
Sunday, July 28 5:30-8:30pm
Hours of Operation:
Saturday, July 27th, 10am - 7pm
Sunday, July 28th, 10am - 5pm
Vendor Area Setup
Friday, July 26, 4:00-8:30pm
Saturday, July 27, 7:30-9:00am
Vendor Area Tear Down
Sunday, July 28 5:30-8:30pm
BOOTH CATEGORIES & FEES
MARKETPLACE BOOTH
This category includes businesses/organizations selling goods/services and that represent Asian culture, modern and traditional. This also includes are organizations promoting and/or providing health information and free screenings. If you are a health organization you will be placed in the Wellness Village area of the marketplace.
FEES:
10’ x 10’ Space - $600
10’ x 20’ Space - $800
10’ x 30’ Space - $1000
10’ x 40’ Space - $1200
20’ x 20’ Space - $1400
NON-PROFIT BOOTH
Your business/organization must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You will need to provide a copy of your IRS Letter of Determination 501(c)(3) non-profit status when you submit your agreement if accepted.
FEES:
10’ x 10’ Space - $300
10’ x 20’ Space - $400
COMMUNITY BUSINESS BOOTH
This category applies to those selling products and services through independently owned/operated community businesses or consultants. The community business area has limited availability for companies selling non-Asian products/services.
FEES:
10’ x 10’ - $1200
LARGER BOOTHS
Please call or email for more information.
This category includes businesses/organizations selling goods/services and that represent Asian culture, modern and traditional. This also includes are organizations promoting and/or providing health information and free screenings. If you are a health organization you will be placed in the Wellness Village area of the marketplace.
FEES:
10’ x 10’ Space - $600
10’ x 20’ Space - $800
10’ x 30’ Space - $1000
10’ x 40’ Space - $1200
20’ x 20’ Space - $1400
NON-PROFIT BOOTH
Your business/organization must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You will need to provide a copy of your IRS Letter of Determination 501(c)(3) non-profit status when you submit your agreement if accepted.
FEES:
10’ x 10’ Space - $300
10’ x 20’ Space - $400
COMMUNITY BUSINESS BOOTH
This category applies to those selling products and services through independently owned/operated community businesses or consultants. The community business area has limited availability for companies selling non-Asian products/services.
FEES:
10’ x 10’ - $1200
LARGER BOOTHS
Please call or email for more information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ***FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019, 11:59 pm Mtn Time ***
Applications received after April 12, 2019 will be placed in on a waiting list for consideration as space becomes available.
Application Fee
$35 non-refundable. Separate from booth fee.
Damage Deposit
$50 (in check form) refundable after event – provided there is no trash or turf damage in your booth.
Electricity
If electrical is needed there is an additional cost of $100 per 20 amp/110 volts, and $200 per 220 volt service. No personal generators are allowed. Electrical order forms will be sent with agreements to those accepted. Payment required at time of agreement submission.
Vendor Responsibilities:
Application Process – It’s Simple:
Apply. Be Accepted. Receive Acceptance Packet. Fill Out Agreement and Forms & Pay Fees.
VENDOR CANCELLATION POLICY
The $35 application fee is non-refundable and is not applied to the total booth fee.
Cancellations after June 14, 2019 will receive a 100% refund minus a $50 cancellation fee.
Cancellations from June 15-30 will receive a 50% refund minus a $50 cancellation fee.
Cancellation July 1 or later will not be refunded.
CDBF Services:
CDBF’s goal is to provide a wide variety of Asian products and services to festival-goers and to provide a profitable and enjoyable experience to vendors. CDBF actively promotes and markets to an ethnically diverse and well-educated customer base. CDBF provides security, staff patrols and trash pick-up to maintain a clean, well-run, family oriented festival.
Exhibitor Selection Criteria:
The Selection Committee, will evaluate and select applicants to participate as vendors. Selection criteria is based on appropriateness to the festival mission, development of a diverse Marketplace, past history of festival participation and adherence to regulations set by the state, city and festival management.
Vendor Coordinator
E-mail: marketplace@cdbf.org
Phone: 303-953-7277
Dragon 5280: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
3000 Youngfield Street, Suite 350
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
www.cdbf.org
Email: info@cdbf.org
Office Phone: 303-953-7277
Applications received after April 12, 2019 will be placed in on a waiting list for consideration as space becomes available.
Application Fee
$35 non-refundable. Separate from booth fee.
Damage Deposit
$50 (in check form) refundable after event – provided there is no trash or turf damage in your booth.
Electricity
If electrical is needed there is an additional cost of $100 per 20 amp/110 volts, and $200 per 220 volt service. No personal generators are allowed. Electrical order forms will be sent with agreements to those accepted. Payment required at time of agreement submission.
Vendor Responsibilities:
- Vendors are responsible for set-up, operation, maintenance and tear down of their booth area.
- Vendors are responsible for providing all equipment INCLUDING tent (canopy with sides), tables, chairs, etc. Please be advised that Sloan’s Lake Park has a strict “No Staking” rule, so all tents (no matter what size) must be secured with weights (concrete weights, water barrels, sand bags, etc.). If you need to rent tents, sidewalls, tables, chairs or other equipment, CDBF will offer a suggested rental company in your acceptance packet.
- Vendors are expected to comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, and shall have all appropriate licenses, permits and other required documentation. You must have a City of Denver sales tax license if you are selling merchandise/goods.
- Vendor must obtain general liability insurance of no less than $1,000,000, naming the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival as additional insured. If your business/organization does not have insurance, CDBF can assist in finding insurance companies that can provide economical insurance for a weekend event.
- Subletting or booth sharing is not permitted without prior permission of CDBF.
Application Process – It’s Simple:
Apply. Be Accepted. Receive Acceptance Packet. Fill Out Agreement and Forms & Pay Fees.
- APPLY NOW – Pay the $35 non-refundable application fee and be considered for selection as a 2019 Marketplace Vendor.
- APRIL 12, 2019 – APPLICATION DEADLINE
- MAY 1, 2019 – Acceptance notifications will be emailed.
- MAY 10, 2019 – Vendor Acceptance Packets will be emailed. Packets will include vendor agreement, equipment rental form, electrical request form and other important info.
- JUNE 14, 2019 – Agreement, forms and booth fee deadline. Signed agreement, insurance documents, forms and fees must be submitted by this date.
VENDOR CANCELLATION POLICY
The $35 application fee is non-refundable and is not applied to the total booth fee.
Cancellations after June 14, 2019 will receive a 100% refund minus a $50 cancellation fee.
Cancellations from June 15-30 will receive a 50% refund minus a $50 cancellation fee.
Cancellation July 1 or later will not be refunded.
CDBF Services:
CDBF’s goal is to provide a wide variety of Asian products and services to festival-goers and to provide a profitable and enjoyable experience to vendors. CDBF actively promotes and markets to an ethnically diverse and well-educated customer base. CDBF provides security, staff patrols and trash pick-up to maintain a clean, well-run, family oriented festival.
Exhibitor Selection Criteria:
The Selection Committee, will evaluate and select applicants to participate as vendors. Selection criteria is based on appropriateness to the festival mission, development of a diverse Marketplace, past history of festival participation and adherence to regulations set by the state, city and festival management.
Vendor Coordinator
E-mail: marketplace@cdbf.org
Phone: 303-953-7277
Dragon 5280: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
3000 Youngfield Street, Suite 350
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215
www.cdbf.org
Email: info@cdbf.org
Office Phone: 303-953-7277
