Vendor Rules and Regulations:

• All food vendors must comply with all County  Temporary Food Service Permit requirement and NC “Rules Governing the Sanitation of Food Service Establishments” requiring food service operators at festivals and special events to obtain a “Permit to Operate” from the local health department before starting operation.
• Vendors are not granted exclusivity on any products unless specified in writing by Hola Carolina.
• Each vendor also has full responsibility of workers while at the festival. Vendors assume liability for any claims or damages resulting from their booth/fixtures.
• Vendor agrees to set-up and sell only in the assigned booth space. Any set-up outside the allotted space will incur an additional booth space fee.
• The booth space must operate all hours of the Festival and vendor may not leave prior to close of the festival. Roaming the site or selling from multiple locations within the festival site is not permitted and could result in removal from the event. No early breakdown.
• No Vendor may sell items that promote hate or violence to individuals or groups. Items must be in keeping with the values of Hola Carolina and we reserve the right to ask a vendor to not sell or display certain items.
• All people attending this event, by their presence, may be photographed, videotaped, or broadcasted and, waive any claim related to the use of their image for promotional purposes.
• Festival staff shall have full power in the interpretation and enforcement of all policies contained in this agreement and may make additional policies as necessary for the proper conduct of the Festival.

Inclement Weather:
Festivals and events will take place rain or shine. The event may be shortened, suspended, or concluded in the event of severe weather. These public safety measures are in place to provide a safe environment for all and your cooperation is appreciated.

No Guarantee of Results:
While we are confident that Hola Carolina festivals and events presents ample opportunity for vendors, Hola Carolina does not warrant or guarantee any particular results from vending at our festivals and events nor does it guarantee any particular number of attendees during the event.

Payment Details:
Sorry, NO Refunds for any reason. Event is a Rain or Shine Festival.

Security and Liability:
Hola Carolina provides general grounds security throughout the event but is not responsible for damage to, loss, or theft of property belonging to an exhibitor, his agent, employees, business invitees, visitors, or guests. Each exhibitor shall carry its own appropriate insurance.

All exhibitors shall at all times protect, indemnify, save and hold Hola Carolina and/or any person, organization or corporation for whom Hola Carolina contracts with foregoing harmless against and from any and all losses, costs (including attorneys’ fees), damage, liability, or expense arising from or out of or by reason of any accident or bodily injury of other occurrence to any person or persons, including the exhibitor, its agents, employees, and business invitees, which arises from or out of or by reason of said exhibitor’s occupancy and of the exhibition premises or a part thereof.

The decision of Hola Carolina shall be accepted as final in any disagreement between vendors or in the decision to remove from the show without refund any exhibitor or his/her representative performing an act or practice which, in the opinion of Hola Carolina is objectionable. All matters not covered in this agreement are subject to the decision of Hola Carolina. If legal action must be taken, vendors will incur all legal fees.