BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION
MerchanDISE VENDORS
Applications for the 2023 Charles River Jazz Festival are closed. Thank you for your interest in joining us and hope to see you next year!
Why should you participate?
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You will have the opportunity to engage with the community, generate revenue and promote your products/services.
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You will have access to a diverse crowd of 5,000+ attendees from the New England area.
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You and your business will become apart of a tradition that champions local businesses and celebrates music and the diversity of the Boston Jazz community.
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Festival marketing, promotion and social media support.
2023 Rates
VENDOR RATES
Small Business: $100
Large Business: $200
DEADLINE: June 16, 2023
Small Business: Up to 5 years in operation; Up to 10 employees; Annual revenue up to $250k
Large Business: More than 5 years in operation; 10-50 employees; Annual revenue between $250k - $5M
Vendor Inclusions:
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10x10ft area/space
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The space does not include tents, tables or chairs.
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No electricity will be provided.
All applications must be received on or before June 16, 2023. For more information or if you have questions, please email us at vendors@bostonjazzfoundation.org.
All vendor applications will be reviewed and vetted before vendors are selected and finalized.
READ BEFORE YOU APPLY
VENDOR ASSIGNMENTS
Charles River Jazz Festival will determine and assign the location of vendors on festival grounds. Special request will not be considered, unless for health related reasons.
TENTS AND EQUIPMENT
Vendors are required to bring their own tents. Vendors are allowed one (1) 10x10 tent, two (2) 6-8 foot tables, and three (3) folding chairs.
WEATHER POLICY
The Charles River Jazz Festival is an outdoor music festival and will proceed rain or shine. By applying for this event vendors accept all risk associated with adverse weather conditions.
REFUND POLICY
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To receive a full refund, vendors are required to email crjfvendors@bostonjazzfoundation.org and cancel before noon (12:00 PM) on Friday June 30, 2023
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No refunds will be issued after the deadline of June 30, 2023.
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If the event is cancelled by force majeure, vendors may be given a credit to the next year's festival or receive a partial refund of 75% of their original payment.
ACCEPTED APPLICANTS
Accepted applicants will be asked to submit up to three (3) images of their work and a link to either a social media page or website for advertising purposes. Images can be sent in jpg, jpeg, or png format upon request. Square images are preferred though not required.
CRJF STATEMENT OF RIGHTS
The Charles River Jazz Festival producers, managers and promoters reserve the right to restrict or terminate any vendor’s activity or remove any product, which, in their opinion, is objectionable or inappropriate or is detrimental to the quality of the event as a whole. In the event of any restrictions or evictions, the Charles River Jazz Festival and its affiliates will not be liable for any refund of rental or other expenses. The Charles River Jazz Festival producers, managers and promoters reserve the right to remove, without refund or recourse, any exhibitor who misrepresents themself or their product. In addition, the producer reserves the right not to select vendors who may not be suitable for the market. The Charles River Jazz Festival reserves the right to amend or add to the applicable rules pertaining to and governing the Festival at any time during and before the operating season without notice. The interpretation of all the rules by the producers shall be final.