Sponge Docks Craft Art Festival ~
Location: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, 735 Dodecanese Blvd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Dates:
Saturday, January 10 10:00 am – 7:00 pm &
Sunday, January 11 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
*Overnight Security Provided
Load in: Saturday, 6:00 am Load out: Sunday, 5:30 pm
Apply Online
Application Fee (non-refundable): $25.00
Applicant Requirements & Review
Applications must include three (3) photos of the work/items for sale and one (1) photo of your outdoor booth setup. All applications are reviewed by our committee. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Acceptance or rejection will be sent by email. Status will not be provided by phone without prior written confirmation. A waitlist may be established, and alternates may be selected at the committee’s discretion.
Space Sizes & Setup Notes
Standard Exhibitor Space: 10’ x 10’
You must plan for your full display to fit within your purchased/assigned space.
20’ Deep Space (limited availability): 10’ frontage x 20’ depth
Add $200 to your booth fee (first come, first served). When submitting your application, enter the following in the “Notes Here” section:
“20’ DEEP requested; SIK Promotions, Inc. is authorized to process $200 to the card on file”
Food Vendor Spaces: sold by linear foot
Enter the total length you need when fully operational to calculate your fee.
Vendor Categories & Fees
Artist/Crafter (handmade only): $325
Fair Trade/Import (invitation only): $425
Resale/Retail (invitation only): $425
Commercial/Corporate (invitation only): $1,000 and up
Charities/Non-Profits: $325 — proof of 501(c)(3) required
Food Vendors
Mainline Food Vendors: $42.50 per linear foot
Single Item Food Vendors: $32.50 per linear foot (10’ minimum)
Food Vendor Requirements: All food vendor applications must include a complete menu with prices and a Florida license/permit to sell food.
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy
Effective June 15, 2024: A $50 cancellation fee applies to every canceled booking. All cancellations must be made in writing via email.
30+ days before setup date (choose one):
- Refund of booth fee excluding 8% processing fees, minus $50 administrative fee (application fees are non-refundable), or
- Show credit toward a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event (must be used within one calendar year)
8–29 days before setup date: No refunds. Show credit may be available (must be used within one calendar year).
7 days or less: No refunds or credits.
Redeeming Show Credit: Apply to a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event within one calendar year of your original application. Enter your show credit date in the “Notes Here” section when applying. Once applied, credit is considered redeemed in full and is non-transferable. You will be notified by email if a balance is due.
Multiple Cancellations: If you book and cancel twice within a calendar year, fees become non-refundable and no future credit will be offered.
Insurance Recommendation: Vendors are encouraged to purchase event cancellation insurance to protect their investment.
Event Cancellation Policy
Events are rain or shine. We will not cancel for inclement weather unless state, city, or local officials determine cancellation is necessary for safety.
If an event is canceled by officials for any reason, exhibitors will be notified by email and offered show credit toward a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event. No credits or refunds will be issued if the event is impacted by forces of nature beyond our control while the event is in progress.
