1. Application: Filling out this application is not a guarantee that you will have a space at this event; there is limited space and we will approve vendors as payments come in.
2. Setup: Vendors will set up starting at 8:30am the morning of. Do not expect to enter the building prior to 8:30am.
3. Tables and chairs: All vendors will be provided with one chair. If you selected "Half an 8ft table" your table will be provided for you, and you will be sharing that table with another vendor. If you selected "Bring Your own Table", you will be bringing your own table. Be sure to double check your selection, as we cannot change it once vendor spaces sell out. Tablecloths are NOT provided for 8ft tables.
5. Display: Authors can dress their tables however they wish as long as it is all age appropriate and not disruptive to foot traffic or your neighbors. You may NOT attach anything to a wall or other part of the event space; everything must be freestanding. You may not put displays in front of your table.
6. Break down: Do not break your table down prior to 4pm. This is unprofessional and discouraging to any shoppers in the event space. If you have a prior engagement and require to leave early, please alert us beforehand.
9. Liability: Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association and its volunteers will not be held responsible for any liability, lost, stolen, or damaged merchandise or any injury incurred during the event.
10. Conduct: Vendors will exhibit a professional manner during the event. CAPA does not condone harassment, discrimination, or misconduct of any kind.
12. Refunds and Cancellations: Cancellations must be made in writing to ctauthorsandpublishers@gmail.com. Vendor fees are refundable upon BOTH of the following conditions: 1. The refund is requested prior to 2 weeks before the event, and 2. We are able to fill your table space.
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ALL vendors must be in possession of a CT Sales & Use Tax Permit. If you do not have one, you cannot participate. This is a legal requirement by the State of Connecticut for selling goods in person. For more information, check the
State's website.