Lockport Main Street (LMS) in partnership with the Locks Heritage District, is pleased to present the 11th annual Locktoberfest, a community celebration of the fall harvest season on the Erie Canal. The market space for this celebration is scheduled for
Lockport Main Street will work with the City of Lockport and the Locks Heritage District Corporation to promote the event, as well as build a safe and engaging festival.
Please complete the following application by July 1st, 2024!
Fees:
Vendor Fee: $50
Rules and Regulations:
Vendors will be given a space number, instructions on unloading and loading, and parking, prior to the event.
All ready-to-eat food vendors must have a Niagara County Health Department temporary food permit in place BEFORE the event in order to serve.
Vendors must read and sign the Vendor Handbook agreement which is located in the Locktoberfest Vendor Handbook which will be sent out in your acceptance email.
There will be no vehicle parking in any of the Canal Street parking lots, as the area will be closed off after 8:30 am for safety reasons. Vendors will be asked to unload and then move their vehicles to a designated adjacent lot.
Please mail or email your application no later than August 31st, 2024 if you wish to participate. The committee reserves the right to reject any application based on the appropriateness of products as they fit into the intended image and goals of the event.
Your fee and any permits or remaining paperwork should be submitted AFTER you receive and acceptance letter.If you are signed up and cannot attend, please contact Grace Platt at 716-434-0212, or email at
LockportMarket@gmail.com no later than September 21st, 2024. Any cancellations after September 21 will forfeit their vendor fee.
If any persons will be vending on behalf of your business other than those listed on this application, please provide the names to Grace Platt prior to the event.
Vendors should be prepared to get themselves set up, torn down, and bring everything with them needed to conduct business for the day including: tents, tent weights (mandatory), chairs, tables, products, change/money, etc.
Set-up will begin at 7:00 am and all vendors should be completely set-up and ready to greet customers by 10:00 am sharp. If you are not set up by 10am you may be asked to leave and forfeit your vendor fee. Items for sale at the event must correspond to what is listed below. Be prepared to be scheduled to arrive as early as 7:00 am.
Your booth must always be manned, breakdown may not take place prior to 6:00 pm.
Vendors must give management ample time if they are unable to attend their scheduled market via email, text or call. The market management has the right to deny vendor future participation due to lack of attendance and/or lack of notice. The LMS management reserves the right to accept or deny any application at any time.
The event will take place rain or shine. No rain dates will be offered. The event will only be canceled in the event of severe or dangerous conditions. The organizers will contact vendors that morning if there is a need to cancel.
Participation is limited to legitimate farms and businesses as defined by New York State and Federal regulations. Farmers and Food Vendors must have proper permits as defined by the Niagara County Health Department.
A copy of a certificate of insurance naming Lockport Main Street (160 Washburn Street, Suite 1-202, Lockport, 14094) as additionally insured is required to participate in this event.
Acceptance or denial letters will be sent out beginning May 1st, 2024 for this event. Vendors participate in the event at their own risk. Individual insurance for all vendors is required naming Lockport Main Street Inc as additionally insured. Please contact Grace at lockportmarket@gmail.com for any questions!
