Everglades Seafood Festival 2025
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Everglades City, FL 34139
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About This Event
Vendor and Sponsor Opportunities at the Everglades Seafood Festival 2025
Event Overview:
Join us at the Everglades Seafood Festival 2025, a premier event showcasing the best in seafood, music, and local culture. Held in the picturesque setting of Everglades City, this festival attracts thousands of visitors eager to experience delicious seafood, vibrant entertainment, and unique artisan products.
Vendor Opportunities:
Food Vendors: Perfect for those looking to share their culinary talents with a large, hungry audience. From seafood delicacies to sweet treats, there's a spot for everyone.
Craft and Artisan Vendors: Showcase your handmade goods to an enthusiastic crowd. The festival is a great platform for artisans, craftsmen, and boutique retailers.
Business Exhibitors: Promote your products or services to a diverse and engaged audience. This is an excellent opportunity for local businesses to gain visibility and connect with potential customers.
Sponsor Opportunities:
Enjoy top-tier exposure with your logo featured prominently on all festival materials, VIP access, and the opportunity to address the audience during the event.
Why Participate?
High Visibility: Connect with thousands of attendees and enhance your brand's presence in the community.
Networking Opportunities: Engage with other businesses, vendors, and customers in a lively, community-focused environment.
Support Local Culture: Be a part of an event that celebrates and sustains the rich heritage and culinary traditions of the Everglades region.
Event Schedule
Participating Partners
Previous Year Total Exhibitors, Vendors and Sponsors: 250
Event Terms and Cancellation Policy
No Refund Policy: All fees are non-refundable. Failure to comply with any of the rules will result in the termination of the agreement without a refund. Additionally, no-shows will result in no refunds.
Insurance: Vendors must provide a $1,000,000 liability insurance certificate, naming the Florida Stone Crabber's Association dba Everglades Seafood Festival as additional insured.
Operation Hours: Vendors must operate only during festival hours and are responsible for timely check-in, setup, and breakdown.
Assigned Area: Vendors must use only their designated space and ensure no leaks or safety hazards.
Approved Items: Only pre-approved items on the application menu can be sold. Seafood vendors must serve only Gulf of Mexico seafood.
Vehicle Restrictions: No vehicles are allowed in vendor sites or festival grounds during open hours.
On-site Advertising: Only signs attached to the booth are allowed.
Cleanliness: Vendors must keep their area clean and leave it as found.
Cooperation: Vendors must cooperate with the festival board and follow all rules to avoid termination without refund.
Food Vendor Specific Rules:
Seafood Source: Only wild-caught Gulf seafood is allowed.
Menu Submission: Submit an intended festival menu, including one kid-friendly item.
Safety Compliance: Meet all state food safety requirements and possess the necessary permits.
Fire Extinguishers: Have a working ABC fire extinguisher, and if frying, a class K extinguisher.
No Drink Sales: Drink sales are prohibited.
Power Supply: Only quiet generators are permitted; electrical circuits are available for $150.
Health Department Certificate: Purchase a health certificate and prepare for inspection on February 7, 2025.
Contact:
For licensing queries, contact Health Inspector William Ferry at (239) 887-9241.