Commercial vendor terms

  • I understand and accept: No weapons or weapon-like items may be sold including guns, knives, bow & arrows, swords, sling-shots
  • I understand and accept: that no counterfeit items will be sold.
  • I understand and accept:NORTH CAROLINA TAX NUMBER: You MUST have a receipt from a Revenue Office in North Carolina or Merchants Certificate of Registration. Apply at a NC Revenue Office near your home. Application will not be accepted without an NC Sales Tax Number. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Arts and crafts terms

  • I understand and accept: ALL CRAFT PRODUCTS MUST HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE EXHIBITOR / APPLICANT*I understand and accept: No weapons or weapon-like items may be sold including guns, knives, bow & arrows, swords, sling-shots
  • I understand and accept: Products must have meaningful and substantial value added to the basic raw materials(s) by the exhibitor / applicant to be considered an acceptable art or craft item for display.
  • I understand and accept: Resale of an outside-party-produced product by means of slight enhancement, modification, embellishment, or arrangement is prohibited.
  • I understand and accept: that no counterfeit items will be sold.
  • I understand and accept:NORTH CAROLINA TAX NUMBER: You MUST have a receipt from a Revenue Office in North Carolina or Merchants Certificate of Registration. Apply at a NC Revenue Office near your home. Application will not be accepted without a NC Sales Tax Number. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Food Vendor Terms

  • I understand & accept by checking the box that: BOOTH SETUP: Cannot move into location or setup before 3PM Friday. You must be operational by 8:30AM Saturday to allow inspection. Water Street and all streets connected to Front Street will be closed to regular traffic after 6PM on Friday. No vehicles on Water Street after 9:00AM Saturday.
  • I understand & accept by checking the box that: HOURS OF OPERATION: Saturday from 9AM to 10PM, and Sunday from 10AM to 5PM. No food can be served until the Health Department has issued your permit. Closing will be at 5PM on Sunday, No food can be sold after 5PM. No vehicles are allowed on Water St. before 6:00PM on Sunday.
  • I understand & accept by checking the box that: Spaces are provided for the exclusive use of the applicant and only for the sale of food on your approved menu. No prices are to be changed during the festival. Booths cannot be moved during the weekend without express permission of the Riverfest committee.
  • I understand & accept by checking the box that: All refuse (trash, grease, and gray water) must be disposed of in properly designated areas. All gray water must be strained of food, grease and other items before disposal into the barrel. Nothing (including ice) can be disposed of in the street or storm drains. Failure to comply with this rule will result in immediate revocation of the concession permit and closure of your food booth.
  • I understand & accept by checking the box that: Sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages by food vendors or their employees during the festival hours is prohibited.
  • I understand & accept by checking the box that: Remove any valuables at closing time on all days. The Riverfest committee and Old Riverfest Celebrations Inc. are not liable for any damages, injuries or loss to any person or goods from any cause whatsoever and cannot be held responsible for any claims arising out of or in connection with the use of space during the festival.
  • I understand & accept by checking the box that: Your accepted application and approved temporary food stand permit attests to your ability and inclination to comply and to operate a concession booth at Riverfest. Failure to comply with all application and permit rules may result in the vendor being shut down and not being accepted at future Riverfest celebrations. In the event of such closing, there will be no refunds.
  • I understand that I will accept food vouchers from the Riverfest workers and be reimbursed for the face value of the voucher at the end of the festival
  • I certify that I have not applied to or attended Riverfest under a different business name in the last 10 years