Participants Info & Application:

3 Info & Fees

Application

Step 3: Commercial Vendor Categories (3)

About these categories

There are three Commercial Vendor Categories, #4, #5 and #6, defined below.

Goods or services offered may not be competitive with any existing member business of the Solano Avenue Merchants Association, producers of the Solano Avenue Stroll.

Category 04 - Art Activity

hands-on-activity such as martial artists, face painters, henna artists and/or any "other" art/craft projects including but not limited to the "non-tangible" such as palm or tarot card reading, psychics, spiritual healing and more.

Martial Artists -- we realize that you will need a little extra space for mats; if it is “excessive”we may have to charge an additional fee. Please indicate the amount of mat-space you are requesting on your application. Groups that need "scheduled" displays/presentations and/or will require the use of amplified sound should also fill-out an "Entertainers" application. Contact us for details.
With your application: We require a copy of your
- Sellers Permit (see Basic Info)
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
- Incomplete applications will be returned to sender without additional contact. Re-submissions must be accepted by application deadlines. There will be absolutely no exceptions. All applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Category 05 - Activity

Commercial activities such as inflatables, mechanical rides, petting zoos, slides, etc.

With your application -- We require a copy of your
- Insurance Policy (see Basic Info)
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
- Incomplete applications will be returned to sender without additional contact. Re-submissions must be accepted by application deadlines. There will be absolutely no exceptions. All applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Category 06 - Sales and Service

Commercial sales or services.

With your application: We require a copy of your
- Sellers Permit(see Basic Info)
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
- Incomplete applications will be returned to sender without additional contact. Re-submissions must be accepted by application deadlines. There will be absolutely no exceptions. All applications must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Day of Event Info

Please do not contact Solano Avenue merchants directly for issues of any kind.
Booths:
- Only one booth per organization, business, or craftsperson. No sharing
- We provide “real estate,” empty space only, no rentals
- Most spaces are 10 x 10 foot (except for food booths.)
- Booths go in [empty] parking spaces with the back of the booths against the curb.
- You provide all that you will need: chairs, booth, sunscreen, hats or shade, garbage can. It is your responsibility to make your booth both environmentally and physically safe.
Electricity:
- Locations are mainly in Albany and up a 12' pole. The SAA cannot help you access it.
- Bring your own ladder & cords. We recommend your extension cords be 50 feet or more.
- Do not use duct tape on the poles, but please tape cords across sidewalks.
Set-up:
- There is no specific check in site.
- 7-9:30 am - You may drive your vehicle in/out.
- 9:30 am - All vehicles must be off Solano.
- Please DRIVE CAREFULLY and replace barricades if you move them.
- DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS, wheelchair ramps or fire hydrants.
- Please respect the residents and business owners on the street.
- Set booth in the parking strip on Solano Avenue, back to the curb according to the map.
- 10 am - Booths open.
- There are no parking passes or special parking areas for vendors or festival attendees. Use legal parking spots only.
Event duration: Booths open at 10, close at 6. You may do business during the parade. We request that you to stay open the entire length of the event (10am-6PM).
Shut down:
- 6 pm - All sales must stop.
- 6-6:30 pm- Pack up
- 6:30 pm - You may bring your vehicle onto Solano to load up.
- We realize some of you may take longer. Please do not block the traffic lanes.
Event Staff: Each 3-block area has a “Block Captain” to help with any problems. They will be wearing fluorescent “safety” vests that read "SOLANO STROLL" on the breast and back. They and the police are in communication with the event headquarters.
Keep literature distribution and clipboard activity behind your table.
You may not give away food or drink unless you register as a food booth.
No music or amplification in booths. All entertainers must apply using the Entertainers Application.
Firecrackers, "snap- pop" type products, silly string, alcohol, and Styrofoam are not allowed.
Strict cigarette smoking laws are in place in both the City of Albany and Berkeley.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Never Call 911 from a cell phone at the Solano Stroll: Albany Police/Fire/Medical: 510.525.7300 / Berkeley Police/Fire/Medical 510.981.5911
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Fees

(Fees adjusted in 2004 and 2010)

Commercial Vendor**	Fees	Deadline	Late: July 2-July 15
04 - Art Activity	$160	July 1	$240
05 - Activity	$335	July 1	$500
06 - Sales/Services/Info	$360	July 1	$530

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