Vendors

ArtsWells Vending Policies and Guidelines

Please read the following policy and guidelines.

FOR ARTISAN VENDORS

• We promote and celebrate human made art. No AI designed artwork or merchandise is to be sold in the Vendor Village.
• NO PETS are permitted on the grounds of the Vendor Village.
• No Styrofoam is permitted on site.  We highly recommend the use of compostable and recyclable containers.
• You can set up your booth as early as 12:00 (noon) on Thursday, June 25th.  You MUST be set up by Friday at 2:00pm.  No vehicles will be permitted entry to the site after that time.
• Waste collection will occur three times daily. ArtsWells works hard with our green team to divert waste from landfill. If you are looking for container options that gell will with our recycling system, please check out some of their awesome guides here -> https://www.conservationsociety.ca/waste-wise   
• Hours of operation are your choice, however we ask that you not pack up and leave before Sunday at 8:00pm.
• There will be a special campsite for vendors close to the festival grounds.  Vendors are permitted to sleep in their vending areas.
• The Festival will not take any responsibility for the security of your goods.
• Please respect private property and lawns.
• Vendors are not permitted on site unless payment & paperwork has been received.
• Vendors will not receive confirmation until full payment has been received.  All fees are non-refundable.  Cancellation after June 6th will be subject to a $50 fee.
• You must arrive with all the supplies you require.  We do not supply tents, garden hose, tables or chairs.  Please come equipped with your own garbage can and lid
• All vendors MUST submit proof of at least $1 million in liability insurance, and name Island Mountain Arts, Box 65, Wells, BC, V0K 2R0. on the insurance for the period you will be vending in Wells. 

FOR FOOD VENDORS

• IMA will provide meal vouchers to Festival artists for afternoon and evening meals, who will in turn present meal vouchers to food vendors. IMA will in turn reimburse this cost. 
• NO PETS are permitted on the grounds of the Vendor Village.
• No Styrofoam is permitted on site.  We highly recommend the use of compostable paper material and recyclable containers.
• You can set up your booth as early as 12:00 (noon) on Thursday, June 25th.  You MUST be set up by Friday at 2:00pm.  No vehicles will be permitted entry to the site after that time.
• Waste collection will occur three times daily. ArtsWells works hard with our green team to divert waste from landfill. If you are looking for container options that gell will with our recycling system, please check out some of their awesome guides here -> https://www.conservationsociety.ca/waste-wise  
• Hours of operation are your choice, however we ask that you not pack up and leave before Sunday at 8:00pm.
• Access to your food truck for restocking will be permitted between the hours of 7am to 9am.
• There will be a special campsite for vendors close to the festival grounds.  Vendors are permitted to sleep in their vending areas.
• The Festival will not take any responsibility for the security of your goods.
• Please respect private property and lawns.
• Vendors are not permitted on site unless payment & paperwork has been received.
• Vendors will not receive confirmation until full payment has been received.  All fees are non-refundable.  Cancellation after June 6th will be subject to a $50 fee.
• You must arrive with all the supplies you require.  We do not supply tents, garden hose, tables or chairs.  Please come equipped with your own garbage can and lid.
• You must have a fire extinguisher.  This is to be a minimum 2A 10BC rating.
• All vendors MUST submit proof of at least $1 million in liability insurance, and name Island Mountain Arts, Box 65, Wells, BC, V0K 2R0. on the insurance for the period you will be vending in Wells. 
• All food vendors MUST show proof of valid BC Temporary Food Concession Permit