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Vendor Terms & Conditions

By submitting an application to vend at Downtown Corpus Christi’s First Friday ArtWalk, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. These rules are in place to ensure a safe, professional, and family-friendly environment for all vendors, staff, and attendees.

Permitting & Eligibility

  1. Acceptance of this application allows vending within the approved Downtown Event footprint only.
  2. Setting up outside of this footprint is prohibited and requires a separate permit, background check, and insurance through the City of Corpus Christi Development Services Department. [Contact: 361-826-3240]
  3. A valid email address is required for application and communication.
  4. All vendors must provide a sales tax identification number.
  5. Individual distributor applications are not accepted.

Vendor Qualifications

  1. Vendors must have at least one active media presence (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, website, or eCommerce platform).
  2. Photos of merchandise are required at the time of application.

Booth Requirements & Display Guidelines

  1. Vendors must be 100% self-sustainable: bring your own tents, tables, chairs, staffing, setup/teardown support, and battery-powered lighting if needed.
  2. Maintain a clean, visually appealing presentation.
  3. Display clothing on racks or professionally presented displays.
  4. Avoid disorganized setups or laying items directly on the ground.
  5. Vendors are responsible for booth space cleanup.
  6. Booth space must be left clean and free of boxes, packing materials, etc.
  7. A $75 cleaning fee will be assessed for booth spaces requiring staff cleanup and/or trash removal.

Setup & Breakdown Schedule Compliance

  1. All vendors must strictly follow the official setup and breakdown schedule.
  2. Early setup is not permitted. Vendors setting up before 4:00 PM will receive one warning. Continued non-compliance will result in removal from future events.
  3. All sales MUST end at 10PM. Non-compliance will result in removal from future events.
  4. Vehicle access is prohibited from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM —no exceptions.
  5. All vendors must be fully broken down by 11:00 PM, as roads will reopen to traffic shortly after. Non-compliance will result in removal from future events.

Food Vendor Regulations

  1. All baked goods sold from tents must be prepackaged.
  2. On-site food preparation vendors must:
    1. Comply with all Health Department regulations and display valid permits.
    2. Meet applicable Fire Department safety standards (e.g., cooking equipment, fire extinguishers)
  3. Vendors are responsible for full compliance with local health and safety codes.
  4. Non-compliant vendors may be removed from the event.

Prohibited Items

  1. Drug-Related Products: No paraphernalia or products containing or referencing marijuana, hemp, CBD, delta-8, or any cannabis-derived substances.
  2. Sexually Explicit Content: No nudity, pornography, or materials intended for mature audiences.
  3. Violent or Offensive Content: No items with hate speech, discriminatory language, graphic violence, or controversial imagery.

Conduct Expectations

  1. All vendors must treat CCDMD staff, Curators, fellow vendors, and attendees with kindness, professionalism, and respect.
  2. Rude, aggressive, or unprofessional behavior (e.g., yelling, arguing, disrespect, etc.) is not permitted.
  3. Inappropriate conduct may result in immediate removal and disqualification from future participation.

Music Policy

  1. All music played must be clean and appropriate.
  2. Music with explicit lyrics or offensive language is strictly prohibited.
  3. Volume must not compete with event entertainment.

General Compliance

  1. The First Friday ArtWalk is a family-friendly event.
  2. Vendors are expected to adhere to all terms and operate in a manner that reflects positively on the community and event.
  3. Violations may result in immediate removal and exclusion from future events.

Weather

  1. DMD staff will monitor weather conditions throughout the week of First Friday ArtWalk.
  2. Any updates or alerts will be sent to vendors and the public via the email address on file and CCDMD social media channels.
  3. In the event of adverse or inclement weather resulting in cancellation prior to implementation of the Traffic Control Plan, vendor fees will be rolled over to the following month’s First Friday ArtWalk.
  4. Once the Traffic Control Plan is implemented, First Friday ArtWalk is considered active, and vendor fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  5. CCDMD may delay, suspend, or cancel the event due to severe weather (lightning, high winds, flooding, etc.)
    1. If lightning is detected within 10 miles, guests and vendors will be asked to take cover indoors for up to 30 minutes. If conditions improve, the event will resume as planned. If lightning continues, we will end the event early for everyone’s safety. No refunds or credits will be issued.

Vendor Cancellation Policy

  1. All vendor fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds or rollovers will be issued for cancellations or no-shows. Vendor fees directly contribute to the operating costs of First Friday ArtWalk, including event production, staffing, and logistics.
  2. The only exception to this policy applies if First Friday ArtWalk is fully canceled prior to the implementation of the Traffic Control Plan due to weather or an act of God; in such cases, further guidance will be provided.

For questions or clarification, please contact the CCDMD or event organizers.