Vendor / Exhibitor Rules and Regulations

Booth Information

• Vendors will be assigned a specific numbered location.
• Power and water are not available on the festival site.
• Gas powered generators are not permitted.
• Vendors must completely contain all information, sales displays, signs, etc., within their designated space.
• Personal sound systems in booths are prohibited unless all emitted sound is contained to the individual booth. All entertainment and amplified audio will be limited to the two festival stages and authorized buskers.
• Vendors/Exhibitors may not change booth space without express permission of the event organizer.
• Vendors may purchase multiple adjacent spaces if desired.
• Political candidates and parties are welcome, but all information, signs, and activities must be completely contained within their designated booth space.
• Vendors may not sell or give away food products or drinks unless they are an authorized food vendor or a Merchant member of WEBA with festival organizer permission.

Tents & Equipment

• Vendors will need to provide their own tables, tents, and chairs.
• All vendors must have a tent. Rain or shine the event will go on, and you will be thankful for your tent either way.
• Tents may be no bigger than 10’ x 10’.
• Tents must be self-supporting and include weights to prevent it from toppling in the event of a wind gust.
• Spikes in the asphalt are expressly forbidden.

Community Standards

• The 12th Street Fest New West is a community event. All booths must be appropriate for the general public.
• There will be no “Adult Only” areas, nor will such displays be allowed.
• No drug paraphernalia or pro-drug literature will be allowed.

Regulations & Alcohol/Drugs

• All vendors must comply with all City of New Westminster and BC regulations.
• Alcohol may be purchased and consumed at The Thirsty Duck Public House or Wild Thyme, both licensed establishments.
• No drugs or alcohol may be consumed at any other location within the festival site.
• Vendors or Exhibitors who violate these provisions will be immediately dismissed from the festival site and no refund given.