Booth space is 10×10 only. Maximum space is 12×12. All vendors must supply their own covered canopy, tables, chairs, etc. Music is allowed in tented area as long as it doesn’t disrupt other vendors and event entertainment. No electricity provided. Generators are allowed and we recommend electric. No generators can be refilled with liquids once depleted. All 10×10 spaces are first come first serve. No products depicting nudity or pornography are allowed. If seen, you will be told to remove those items and/or leave the event with no refund of fees.

All applications are first come first serve. All fees paid or submitted will be returned if NOT approved as a vendor. Space is only confirmed with payment and vendor confirmation letter received from Opening Doors Silicon Valley event coordinator.

NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON. If you pay the space fee and health department TFF permit and cannot make the event for any reason, there will be no refunds.

You have been made aware that rain will cancel the event due to safety concerns. No refund if this occurs.

Volunteers will be present to direct vendors to their assigned area for set-up beginning 4 hours prior to the event start time (9am). For safety reasons, vendors who arrive after the start of the event (1pm) will forfeit assigned booth location and no refunds offered. All vendors must be completely set up 1 hour prior to the event start (12pm) and remain set up and in place until event ends (8pm). Fire and health department inspection usually occurs at noon.

To prevent accident or injury, no vendor may leave early prior to 8pm.

There will be drive-up opportunities for food vendors only. Please unload promptly and move vehicle to local street parking. No food vendor vehicles will be allowed to remain on event grounds

Vendors will be allowed to display company banners and signage to identify their business. Vendors will be able to sell merchandise through their selected payment systems and are responsible for reporting sales tax and for any compliance issues such as a business license or worker’s compensation insurance, if required.

Opening Doors Silicon Valley will provide no insurance or coverage to vendors. Any insurance must be placed and paid by the exhibitor. By submitting this application I hereby relieve Opening Doors Silicon Valley and its personnel and contractors, City of San Jose, The County of Santa Clara, and volunteers for any responsibility of the safekeeping of vendor property or for any injuries that may occur to me or my personnel while at this event.

There will be no refunds. If, for any reason, it becomes impossible to hold the event, vendors understand this agreement is terminated and will waive any and all claims for damages. Refunds will not be made due to cancellation by exhibitor. In the event of cancellation for reasons out of organizer’s control (i.e., extreme weather, government health orders, etc.), refunds will not be issued.

Vendors may distribute flyers, business cards, coupons, menus or other material to patrons within their vendor booth area. Social media posting is encouraged.

Opening Doors Silicon Valley reserves the right to charge additional fees for damage, clean-up and/or dismiss a vendor with no refund of advance payments from failures to comply with any of the policies and procedures outlined in this application/agreement,

Participants are asked to always conduct themselves in a professional and
tasteful manner. Failure to do so may result in being asked to leave the event with no refund of fees.