Vendor Application

Pre-registration is required and must be postmarked no later than June 1. Vending operation is two days, July 3rd & 4th.

Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Store-fronts are 20 feet across and greater than 20 feet deep with some exceptions considered. RV hookup is not available.

No vending fee is required. The Independence Day Celebration will return eighty (80) percent of gross sales for commercial vendors and ninety (90) percent of gross sales for non-profit groups within 7-days of event.

The Independence Day Celebration will sell tickets in $1.00 increments. Vendors are required to take these tickets only – CASH SALES ARE NOT PERMITTED. Vendors are also required to create menus for public display showing appropriate incremental ticket values.

Vendor Information

Trailers/booths, whose wiring are not in compliance with the National Electrical Code or are otherwise deemed unsafe due to deterioration, grounding, etc., will not be supplied electricity. 120v, 20 amps and 220v, 50/30 amp receptacles are available; however the 220v is on a limited basis. 100 foot electrical cords are recommended & only one per appliance is required where amperage is 10 or higher. Power strips should not be used.

List your needs by number of outlets:

Electric is free.

Ice is sold at $3.50 per 21 lbs bag.

Questions? Contact Jon Holland, food@indytel.com or 319-361-3126.

Waiver of Liability (must be accepted to enter)

In consideration of the Independence Day Celebration Commitee accepting this application, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the City of Independence, the Independence Celebrations Committee, Inc., and the Independence Day Celebration Commitee their agents, successors, and assigns for any and all injuries suffered. Further, I hereby grant full permission to the Independence Celebrations Committee, Inc. and or their authorized agents to use any photographs, videotapes, recordings or any other record on this event for any legitimate purpose.

I agree to abide by all rules set out by Independence Celebration Committee, Inc.


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