Feast of The Three Saints
20 Common St, Lawrence, MA
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at The Feast of The Three Saints. Many vendors participate in our Feast each year – offering our visitors an array of mouth watering foods, desserts, confections and beverages as well as a wonderful selection of souvenirs, jewelry, artwork, crafts, toys and novelties.
The information provided below will enable us to determine whether there is appropriate space for your vending area as well as determine the amount of applicable fees and permits that may be required. Please Review the VENDOR GUIDELINES section for more information and regulations.
All vendors are asked to submit the following information for review – All potential vendors will be contacted by a member of the Committee upon review of your application. Please be advised that submitting this form does not guarantee you vending space. A member of the Committee will notify you if your space has been approved and reserved. If you require immediate attention please email vendor@threesaintsfeast.org
Feast of The Three Saints Vendor Form
Please answer all the following questions
Vendors Rules & Regulations
EVENT HOURS & VENDOR SET-UP/BREAKDOWN
Vendors are issued a permit (Friday to Sunday). You may begin to set-up your vending space at your assigned location beginning at 8:00am on Friday afternoon prior to the start of the Feast, (unless otherwise notified) and must be open for business no later than 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Festival hours:
Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m
Sunday: Noon to 10 p.m.
You may not begin assembling your vending space until after your vehicle has been removed from the street. No Parking will be allowed within the festival area or at street intersections that serve as entrances to the feast during the weekend. This will be strictly enforced. Violators will be towed.
PERMITTING & RESPONSIBILITY
Three Saints, Inc. reserves the right to determine those applicants most suitable for vending space within The Feast of the Three Saints.
All vendors are responsible for obtaining appropriate permits from the City of Lawrence and its agencies. The vendor shall assume all responsibility for compliance with local, city, state and federal safety, fire, health, and other ordinances, regulations and laws regarding installation of and operation of equipment, displays, structures and exhibit materials. All regulations listed in the City of Lawrence Public Works Department Application are applied by Three Saints, Inc. and are strictly enforced.
Three Saints, Inc. reserves the right to remove items and merchandise that were not listed and approved in the submitted application and permit. Three Saints, Inc. shall have the authority to deem proper all items including but not limited to clothing, accessories, artwork, music and services that are to be available at vending locations. No offensive or demeaning items including but not limited to clothing, artwork, paraphernalia, music or services is allowed. No items or articles bearing the image or wording of “Three Saints, Inc.” , The images of Saint Alfio, Saint Filadelfo and Saint Cirino or “The Feast of The Three Saints” may not be sold at the Festival. “Feast of The Three Saints” and/or " images of the Three Saints" are a registered service mark.
The vendor agrees not to assign, sublet, or apportion space, or any part thereof allotted to him. No vendor will be permitted to display or sell his products or services outside the confines of his assigned vending space.
LIABILITY & INDEMNITY
The Vendor (participant) hereby accepts and will comply with these Terms and Conditions and Vendor Instructions and also agrees to indemnify Three Saints, Inc. and the City of Lawrence and, each of them, and by accepting the terms of this application and setting up a vending stand at the Feast, you agree to save Three Saints, Inc. and the City of Lawrence and each of them harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, proceedings, actions, responsibilities, demands, judgments and executions which arise from or are in connection with the possession, use, occupation, management, maintenance or control of the Vendor’s stand(s) premises or any portion thereof or the sidewalks and/or streets abutting same.
Three Saints, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or claim arising from acts or omissions of the Vendor (participant), its agents and/or employees’ in connection with any work the Vendor is permitted to do hereunder in the Feast of the Three Saints. Further, participant shall defend and indemnify Three Saints, Inc, and the City of Lawrence for the negligence, fault, misconduct and liabilities caused by participants, its agents and/or employees should said negligence, fault and/or misconduct lead to the filing of a claim or legal action.
No refunds will be issued in case of inclement weather, acts of nature or restrictions by governmental agencies to cancel or alter the event once it is scheduled over which Three Saints, Inc. has no control.
ELECTRICAL
Electrical service needs will be discussed during the application process Please ask the Feast Committee at time of application. LED lights are preferred.
CLEAN UP – DISMANTLING
Vendors are required to keep their vending space clean and sanitary at all times.
• Vendors using oil or grease causing foods are required to use an absorbent floor covering under fryer and grills, so as not to leave vending location unsafe. All used oil containers MUST have covers on them to be disposed of.
• Vendors selling clams or setting up a raw bar: DO NOT over stuff your garbage bags, use a canvas or burlap bag to dispose of your shells.
• Three Saints, Inc. requires that all used oil be taken with you at time of strike and may not be left behind. If it is deemed that you have left used oil behind, in doing so may affect your application process to return the following year and will be charged a disposal fee.
• It is required that vendors have an operable commercial grade fire extinguisher at their vending location.
• All vendors must sweep out their vending location each night and dispose of garbage properly so the Feast cleaning personnel may appropriately clean the streets. It is recommended that each food/beverage vendor use a cleaning agent at vending location to lessen the odors during the weekend.
• Dismantling is permitted only after festival closing on Sunday evening. Three Saints, Inc. reserves the right, with no liability whatsoever for damage, spoilage, or loss, to dismantle, disconnect, dispose of, store and clear from the Feast area any display materials, goods, property, or merchandise of a vendor who has failed to dismantle & remove their location by 1:00 AM Monday following the end of the festival.
NOISE & COURTESY
Exhibits which include the operation of musical instruments, radios, public address systems, or any noise-making machine must be operated so that the noise resulting there from will not annoy or disturb adjacent exhibitors and their patrons. The Saint Alfio Society shall have the authority to deem proper any music or audible sound at any vending location. You are a guest in Lawrence, please be considerate of our neighbors.
Permitting Process:
City of Lawrence Permitting Process: