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The North Carolina Seafood Festival October 6-8, 2023
Food Vendor Application*
Non-Refundable Application Processing Fee $50.00
*Please note Pre-Packaged food vendors require a NCSF ARTISAN APPLICATION. Food vendors are defined as booths in which food is prepared or assembled and is subject to Health Department safe handling requirements.
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Welcome to the 37th Annual NC Seafood Festival Application Process!
The North Carolina Seafood Festival (NCSF) has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Seafood Division (NCDA) and Carteret Catch to promote the Crystal Coast’s greatest asset: North Carolina harvested seafood. The overwhelming public demand for locally caught seafood goes hand in hand with the “Eat Local” movement which people are embracing and seeking more natural, local products. People want to know what, and from where, they are eating. The NCSF is dedicated to educating the public on what seafood is available in North Carolina waters and offering full support to our economy vital commercial fishing fleet.
Vendors selling North Carolina harvested seafood will be given the following considerations:
- First consideration on booth acceptance and placement.
- A "Fresh. Local. Got to be NC Seafood" bow banner displayed at your booth.
- NCSF social media will do spotlight features on those vendors displaying the flag in the run up to and during festival weekend and will promote the fresh seafood flags in general which in return will draw more people to your booth.
- Your booth will be highlighted in the print tabloid and marked on all festival maps which will be delivered to local residents, businesses and available to the visiting public at our Information Booth and through the NCSF app.
If vendors agree to sell North Carolina harvested seafood, purchases must be validated with the NCSF office by forwarding a copy of the invoice or purchase order no later than September 15
th for inclusion in the tabloid publishing. After the September 15
th deadline, all other perks still apply.
We are working with area wholesalers and fishermen to help all vendors find the product desired at a reasonable price. A vetted list of these providers is attached and will also be included in your vendor packet but further negotiations will be between the provider and NCSF vendor. Vendors may also purchase directly from local fishermen provided they are licensed to sell to the public. In order to be allowed to fly a “Fresh.Local.” flag, you must purchase ample supply of this product to reasonably cover sales for three days. If you have questions, please contact the NCSF Office at 252‑726‑6273 or via email at vendor@ncseafoodfestival.org.
We have no objection to vendors offering a wholesaler display space within your booth for the provider’s sign and/or business information if this will help vendors negotiate a satisfactory price.
Application Process
Your application will not be considered by the Vendor Committee unless fee, tax or registration number, and all other requested materials are included with the application. Payments by credit card are subject to 3% processing fee plus local and state taxes.
Online applications are received immediately and reviewed upon receipt. If you prefer to pay by check, please return to the Vendor page, print out the posted pdf Vender Application form to fill out by hand and mail with your check made out to NC Seafood Festival. The
application fee must be paid by separate check—do not include any booth fees.
If you are a returning vendor and want to include your booth fees, they must be on a separate check from the application fee. There is a $35 fee for all returned checks.
REFUNDS: FORCE MAJEURE
Vendors will not hold the Festival participants, directors, volunteers, employees, Town of Morehead City, or Festival sponsors responsible for claims, losses, fees, damages or expense. The Festival will not refund fees due to inclement weather, pandemics, government action, strikes, terrorism acts, or other matters beyond its control, including but not limited to cancellation of the festival due to a direct result of a natural or unforeseen disaster which renders the festival unable to continue, whether for safety or monetary purposes.
If accepted, you will be notified by the Festival office via email from address vendor@ncseafoodfestival.org. Please make sure this address is added to your contacts for acceptance. You will be given (10) working days from date of notice to make payment in full for your requested number of booth spaces plus any electrical set-up and insurance coverage requested. Booth costs are non-refundable.
Please Read the Vendor Policies & Regulations, Town of Morehead City Fire Department Requirements and the Carteret County Health Department TPE Permit Requirements. By submitting this application you are signifying your agreement that you have read and fully understood these policies and will abide by all stated rules and satisfy all requirements should you be accepted as vendor for the 37th Annual NC Seafood Festival, 2023 or risk being denied set‑up or being removed from the Festival grounds with no refunds given.
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