FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION

Please note that access to electrical power is very limited.
Seattle Municipal Code requires food vendors to use compostable food packaging.

Dates & Deadlines

Vendor Fees & Payment

Application Fee:
$40 (Non-refundable)

Booth Fees:
You will be invoiced for your booth fee upon acceptance with full payment due no later than May 5th.

Artist/Creator Booth Fees:
10 x 10’ Booth: $330
10 x 10' Corner booth: $440

Emerging Artist:
6' Table: $0

Food Booth Fees :
10’ x 10’ Food Booth: $550
Double Booth: $1,100
Food Truck on Alki Ave: $500

Trade Show License Fee:
(If you do not have a City of Seattle Business License): $33

Cancellations:
Any vendor cancellations after acceptance shall be subject to a 15% cancellation/refund fee. NO refunds will be given after June 1st.

Parks and Recreation Fee:
Seattle Parks and Recreation requires an additional fee per booth - $30 or 10% of gross sales (whichever is greater). This fee is required for any sales on Seattle Parks and Recreation property. Your fee MUST be paid to the Fair Treasurer before packing up your booth at the conclusion of the Fair. Our Park Use and Special Event Permits require that the Alki Art Fair collect this money and remit it to Seattle Parks and Recreation; it is NOT retained by the Fair.

WA & Seattle Business License Requirements

IMPORTANT: Washington State and Seattle Business License Requirements:

You will be asked to enter your City of Seattle Business License number in the vendor application.

Leaving the Seattle Business License section blank or inserting an incorrect number will result in you being charged to use the Art Fair's Tradeshow License if accepted into the Fair.
If you do not have a City of Seattle Business License the Tradeshow License will cover you for the duration of the event (which you will be invoiced for with your booth fee).
A Seattle Business License may be obtained HERE.

A Washington State Business UBI (Unified Business ID) is also required.

BEFORE submitting your application, please ensure that you have verified your UBI. Applications with missing or incorrect business license numbers may be rejected with no application refund.
If you need to obtain a temporary Washington State UBI, you can contact the Washington State Department of Revenue. There is no charge for a temporary Washington State UBI and you can apply for one HERE.
Each vendor is expected to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding merchandise and sales taxes.

Artist & Makers Jury Criteria

The Alki Art Fair is a juried event, and we review each application carefully and thoughtfully. Our goal is to curate a diverse group of works and offerings based on the criteria below:

Locally Made. You reside or craft the majority of your work locally, in the greater PNW area.
Hand-Made or Designed. Your work is designed and/or handmade by you, or in collaboration with another artist. If you outsource your work in any way, please elaborate in your application.
Originality. Your work is original, well-conceived and distinct.
Quality. Your works are well-crafted, durable and made with high-quality materials and techniques.
Presentation. Your booth or presentation is thoughtfully designed and on par with your offerings.

Prepackaged food will be reviewed/juried as food vendors rather than art vendors. If accepted to the Fair, prepackaged food vendors will be asked to pay the food booth fee as well as comply with the standard health requirements relating to the manufacturing and sale of food.

Emerging Artist Criteria & Info

Emerging Artists are artists currently developing their unique style and artistic voice, by providing an opportunity to participate in a professional art fair in a large tent with their own 6’ table space, shared with other emerging artists.

This special category is intended for artists with little or no experience in exhibiting and selling their work at an art fair. You are NOT an emerging artist if you have previously participated in the Alki Art Fair or are clearly an experienced and frequently shown artist.

There will be a total of 10 artists selected through a competitive jury process identical to that used for the established artists. If accepted as an emerging artist, you will not pay a table fee but will still be required to have a City of Seattle Business License or pay a $33 trade show license fee. Additionally you will also be required to have a Washington State Universal Business Identifier (UBI). The Alki Art Fair will help walk you through the process to obtain both of these items.

If you have questions, please email info@alkiartfair.org

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Business Name(Required)

Please enter it exactly as it it, or how it will be listed, on your City of Seattle Business License.

Business Name You Want Listed on the Alki Art Fair Website(Required)

If accepted as a vendor for the Fair, we will display your business on our website, alkiartfair.org.

Vendor Name(Required)

First Last

City of Seattle Business License Number(Required)

A City of Seattle Business License is required for all businesses operating within the city. If you do not have a Seattle Business License and need a Trade Show License, please indicate it below. The Alki Art Fair will obtain a Trade Show License for you at the cost of $33 per vendor if you are accepted into the event. This charge will appear on your final invoice.

I do not have a City of Seattle Business License and need a tradeshow license.

I have a City of Seattle Business License and have provided the number below.

Current City of Seattle Business License Number

Washington State Unified Business Identifier (UBI) Number(Required)

The UBI is a 9-digit number issued by Washington State. If you do not have a UBI, you can get one at https://dor.wa.gov/open-business/business-types/temporary-businesses. **There is no charge for a temporary WA business license.**

City of Seattle Fire Permit Number(Required)

If you do not have one, please enter "Do Not Have" or "Exempt".

City of Seattle Health Permit Number(Required)

If you do not have one, please enter "Do Not Have" or "Exempt".

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Website

Facebook

Please copy and paste the URL directly from Facebook.

Instagram

Please copy and paste the URL directly from Instagram.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Please provide photos of your food booth and its offerings that you intend to sell at the fair. JPG/JPEG and PDF files are preferred. Be sure to include the name of your business in the file names of the photos. The Alki Art Fair may also review your website and social accounts for other photo options for promotional purposes.

Food Booth or Truck Photo(Required)

(PLEASE RENAME YOUR PHOTO BEFORE UPLOADING. EXAMPLE: BusinessName_Booth.jpg)

Accepted file types: jpeg, jpg, pdf, Max. file size: 3 MB.

Example Menu(Required)

(PLEASE RENAME YOUR PHOTO BEFORE UPLOADING. EXAMPLE: BusinessName_Menu.jpg)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, pdf, Max. file size: 3 MB.

Price Range(Required)

Please share your price range of goods and offerings.

BOOTH PREFERENCES

Please indicate the type of booth you desire if accepted:(Required)

Standard Booth (10x10'): $550

Double Booth (20x10'): $1100

Food Truck on Alki Ave: $550

Location Preference

Please let us know if you have a location preference (i.e. in the grass or on the seawall, near the Alki Bathhouse or on the far end of the Fair promenade). If accepted into the Fair, we will try our best to accommodate your request, but it is not guaranteed.

Electrical Power Needs(Required)

May require an additional fee.

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

Please read carefully below before agreeing to our terms and conditions regarding your application and participation in the Alki Art Fair. You will be asked to submit your electronic signature at the bottom of the agreement.

Business License. Applicants have verified that their City of Seattle Business License number and/or Washington State UBI submitted above are correct and valid.

Photos. The Alki Art Fair reserves the right to use any submitted photos of booths and their products in future advertising and promotional activities.

Liability. The Alki Art Fair will not be responsible for any loss or damage to a vendor’s property, injury to, or death of the vendor (or its employees, representatives, and contractors), or vendor sales. Vendor expressly assumes all risks of loss, damage, liability, injury, or destruction resulting from any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to acts or omissions by Vendor, the Fair, or acts of nature, and hereby releases and waives any claims against the Alki Art Fair (and its employees, representatives, and contractors) related to such loss, damage, liability, injury, and/or destruction.

Insurance. Applicants must have appropriate insurance at the time of the Alki Art Fair to cover liability for the types of activities they will conduct at the Fair. Food vendors MUST provide a Certificate of Insurance, naming the City of Seattle and the Alki Art Fair as additionally insured before setting up. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Payment. If accepted into the Alki Art Fair, applicants will receive an invoice for the above selected booth fee on or around 4/4/25 and, if applicable, a Trade Show License Fee. Applicants are required to pay invoices by 5/5/25; otherwise their spot may be offered to a vendor on the waitlist.

Seattle Parks and Recreation 10% Fee. Seattle Parks and Recreation requires an additional fee per booth: $30 or 10% of gross sales (whichever is greater). This fee is required for any sales on Seattle Parks and Recreation property. Each applicant must pay this fee to the Fair Treasurer before the conclusion of the Fair.

Cancellations. The Alki Art Fair will proceed regardless of the weather. Any applicant who cancels prior to June 1st will receive a refund (minus a 15% service fee).

City of Seattle Parks User Agreement. All applicants are required to read and agree to Parks User Agreement.

Participation Agreement Acknowledgement(Required)

By checking the box below and by submitting this application, I agree to the terms and conditions outlined above in the Participation Agreement.

I agree to the terms and conditions.First Choice

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Non-refundable Application Fee(Required)

Price:

PayPal Email Address(Required)

Is the email address on your PayPal account the same as the email address you provided above under Business Information?

Yes

Current PayPal Email Address (if you checked "No" above)

If the email for your PayPal account differs from the contact email you listed above, please provide the email address associated with your PayPal account.

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