Counterculture Festival 2024: Vendor Market Application
Thank you for your interest in participating in our second annual Counterculture Festival! 

This year, for the first time ever, we'll be offering a pop-up vendor market to showcase like-minded, wellness-focused businesses/products and service providers, as well as featuring individual, private pop-up shop spaces. 

In order to throughly review the high volume of applications we receive, all applicants must pay a $10 nonrefundable fee. After completing your application and thoroughly reviewing our FAQs below, please submit your payment via PayPal here or Venmo here. 

If your application fee is paid by someone other than you, please include the name/contact info. you provided for payment.

Applications submitted without payment will not be considered. 

2024 Counterculture Festival Details
  • Location: Camp North End, 1701 N. Graham St. Ste. 200, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
Event Time: 2-7 PM (Must be set up by 1 PM for VIP Doors)

                                                                                
*APPLICATION DEADLINE: Jan. 19, 2024*


VENDOR FAQs

What kind of businesses can participate in the 2024 Counterculture Festival Vendor Market? 
We will be featuring a curated selection of vendors that offer goods/products and services to support a healthy lifestyle/ individuals' mental & physical health. 

Both small businesses and larger companies (provided they're highly aligned with our brand goals and values) are invited to apply, however, we will prioritize small business vendors that offer unique goods that appeal to our primary customer base, branding/goals/values that align with CCC/CCCFest. An active social media presence/sharing your support for the festival on your pages is definitely a plus as well!  

Some example potential vendor categories we'll consider include: boutique fitness studios, sustainable, handcrafted products, artwork, massage/beauty treatment services, plant shops, pre-packaged/prepared foods from local restaurants (no cooking on site), bookstores, handmade crafts/jewelry, thrifted/vintage clothing/goods, etc.

Because this event is dedicated to providing a safe space for alcohol-free socializing, alcohol sales are not permitted, nor is alcohol permitted to be consumed while participating in the event as a vendor. 

Applications from MLMs will not be accepted. As required by the NCDOR, any business participating in selling one or more times a year in North Carolina is required to obtain a sales tax ID.

Is there a fee to apply to become a Wellness Market vendor? 
In order to throughly review the high volume of applications we receive, all applicants must pay a $10 nonrefundable fee via PayPal or Venmo to be processed. Submit payment via PayPal here or Venmo here. below.

If I am selected to be a Wellness Market vendor, how much will a booth cost?
Booths are available at varying price points, starting at $150. Pricing depending on business type, needs, booth size and location within the venue. 

How will I know if I'm accepted to be a 2024 vendor/what are next steps? 
If you are selected, our team will reach out to you directly via the email you provided on your application to confirm your preferred space type and provide additional information/important details for review.

Once your vendor space is agreed upon, you'll receive an invoice to pay your booth fee, along with a brief vendor agreement to sign.

When can I expect to hear back on the status of my application?
Space will be allocated on a rolling basis; please allow up to one week for our team to review your application. 

When will my vendor booth fee be due?
Both the vendor agreement and full both fee must be submitted within four days of acceptance (and/or within one week of the Festival) in order to hold your spot.

I am a beverage brand, but do not want to participate in the Tasting Exhibition. Can I apply to be a vendor in the market instead? If not, what are my options? 
Beverage brands are not eligible to participate in our Wellness Market, however they can sell products in three different ways. 

If you are a beverage brand interested in any of the below options, please contact us directly via our website contact form:  https://www.countercultureclub.org/contact-us

  • Option 1: Beverage Tasting Exhibitor — Counterculture Festival 2024 will once again feature a curated lineup of select nonalcoholic beverages that will provide complimentary 3 oz samples to our festival attendees. 

  • Option 2: Pop-Up Bottle Shop Vendor — In addition to our Wellness Market, festival attendees will also be able to shop in our new Nonalcoholic Pop-Up Bottle Shop and purchase the products they sample directly at the festival. This option is available for both our Beverage Tasting Exhibitors as well as other nonalcoholic beverage brands that are interested in being involved with the event, but are unable to provide tastings. 

  • Option 3: Private, Pop-Up Suite/Shop — This option is available to both beverage and non-beverage brands who would like a dedicated space to market their brand, interact with attendees in a more intimate, curated setting and/or sell products. While you're free to decorate your booth in a way that speaks to your brand identity, you will be required to submit a description of what you plan to do in your space for approval. These spaces are extremely limited, and some restrictions apply. 

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Company Name *
Business Type *
Contact First Name *
Contact Last Name *
Contact Email  *
Contact Phone Number *
Please select your business industry category: *
Business Location (City, State) *
Does your business have a physical storefront? If so, where? If not, where do you typically sell your goods and/or services?  *
Is your business registered with the NC Secretary of State? *
Have you partnered or conducted business with Counterculture Club/Counterculture Festival in the past?  *
Company Social Media Handle(s)  *
Company Website *
What type of vendor space are you interested in? *
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Please provide a brief description of the experience you'd offer as a vendor at Counterculture Festival 2024, including your first choice option (private suite or vendor market table).

Feel free to attach a photo and/or provide a written description of how you'd like to stage your booth, what products and/or services you'd like to market/sell, any requirements or specific items you'll be bringing for setup/display, whether or not you'll need access to electricity, etc.  *
In order to be accepted and officially confirmed as a Counterculture Festival vendor, I understand that I will be required to sign a vendor agreement and pay my vendor fee within five days of acceptance and/or within a week of the event. I understand that if I do not pay my vendor fee on time, Counterculture Festival reserves the right to offer my spot to another vendor.

If you accept these terms, please type "I UNDERSTAND" below.  *
In order to be considered as a potential vendor, I agree to pay a $10 application fee. I understand this fee is nonrefundable regardless of whether or not my application is accepted. Please type "I UNDERSTAND" below.  *
If you have any other questions, comments, ideas or feedback, please include them below or write to us directly via the contact form on our website (linked above). 
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