2020 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
Application Information & Requirements

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.
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Do you want to share your Asian goods and services with over 100,000 appreciative spectators over a summer weekend? Now is your chance to apply!

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!​

​FEES AND TIMELINES

APPLICATION TIMELINE
Dec 1 - Jan 31: Early Bird Applications Open. Discounted booth pricing.
Jan 31 - May 1: Standard Vendor Applications Open. Regular booth pricing.
​Notice of Acceptance: Rolling. Email Notification.

First or Full Payment Due: At time of application.
Second Payment / Complete Payment Due: By May 1, 2020.
All Required Forms Due: By May 1, 2020.

FESTIVAL TIMELINE
Set Up / Load-In
Friday, July 24, 4:00-8:30pm
Saturday, July 25, 7:30-9:00am

Booth Hours of Operation
Saturday, July 25th, 10am-7pm
Sunday, July 26th, 10am-5pm

Tear Down
Sunday, July 26, 5:30-8:30pm

Booth Fee Refund Timeline
10 days after notice of acceptance & Before May 1, 2020: Full refund
After May 1, 2020: 50% refund
After June 1, 2020: No refunds available
Application and processing fees are not refundable.

VENDOR FEES
Vendor Fees Application Fee - $35 required to submit application. Waived for 501(c)3 non-profits.
Booth Fee - Based on booth size and category. Details below.
Payment options - One time full payment or two half payments.
Damage Deposit - $50. Charged if there is damage or trash left at booth space.
(Optional) Electricity Fees - Charged based on voltage and amount of electricity if used. 
Must bring your own extension cords. Generators provided by event. No personal generators.
$100 - 20 amp/110 volts, $200 - 220 volt

Please note: We will not charge you a booth fee unless you are accepted as a vendor.

BOOTH SIZES AND CATEGORIES

MARKETPLACE BOOTH
Businesses/organizations with goods/services that represent Asian culture, modern and traditional. Includes organizations providing FREE health screenings that do not generate sign-ups or payment for your business. 

Standard - Must submit application and final payment by May 1, 2020.
10’ x 10’ Space - $675
10’ x 20’ Space - $900
10’ x 30’ Space - $1100  
10’ x 40’ Space - $1300  
20’ x 20’ Space - $1500 

Corner Booth Space - Must submit application and final payment by May 1, 2020.
10’ x 10’ Space - $1000
10’ x 20’ Space - $1500

NON-PROFIT BOOTH
501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. You will need to provide your EIN/tax-exempt number.

Standard - Must submit application and final payment by May 1, 2020.
10’ x 10’ Space - $300
10’ x 20’ Space - $400
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COMMUNITY BUSINESS BOOTH
Independently owned/operated community businesses or consultants selling products/services not specific to Asian culture. A discount is provided for booths providing an activity relevant to the cultural and creative environment of the festival. Activity will be approved by Vendor Coordinator.
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Standard - Must submit application and final payment by May 1, 2020.
10’ x 10’ Space providing an activity relevant to the cultural and creative environment of the festival- $1300
10’ x 10’ Space without relevant activity/engagement - $1650

Corner Booth Space - Must submit application and final payment by May 1, 2020.
10’ x 10’ Space - $2000
10’ x 20’ Space - $2500

Larger Community Business Booth Spaces: Please contact us for more information.

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. Booths that stake will lose their damage deposit.
• 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.
• If damage is left by your booth, you will be charged by August 1 - either through your card or your damage deposit check. If no damage is left, we will not charge you and any damage deposit checks will be voided.

CONTACT INFO
Vendor Coordinator: Andrea Furness
marketplace@cdbf.org

PLEASE SEND CHECKS TO
Dragon 5280: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
3000 Youngfield Street, Suite 350
Wheat Ridge, CO 80215