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Vendors

 

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We at Star Events, LLC continuously strive to provide all of our participants with the most rewarding and pleasurable experience to ensure a positive outcome for all involved. We understand that it may be confusing as to which category you may be categorized under, so we have provided the following information to cease any confusion you may have. We encourage you to read through the following for a comprehensive understanding of our policies and to guarantee your correct placement in our stellar events.

Sponsors:
If you represent a company that would like space on the venue to promote your company or product, then you are a Sponsor, and our favorite by the way! ;) Sponsors get premium placement, logo inclusion and various other benefits. If you are interested in joining past sponsors like Coca Cola, Starbucks and the Chicago Cubs then click here.

Promotions:
If you are interested in promoting your company or product but do not want to be a sponsor, then a Promotions Vendor is the best thing for you. Promotions vendors also receive prime placement on the venue. If you are interested in being a Promotions Vendor click here.

Artisans:
If you make something incredible by hand then you are an artisan. Artisans are what make our events special. Artisans personally create, manufacture, and produce all items for sale. Some of our past artisans have made jewelry, paintings and photography. If you are interested in being a Artisan Vendor then click here.

Merchant:
If you would like to sell something that you did not make by hand then you are a Merchant Vendor. Merchant Vendors sell items created, manufactured and produced by someone other than the applicant. We love to include everyone at our events and we know that it can be difficult for merchant at other festivals. Examples of goods sold by Merchant Vendors are T-Shirts, Sunglasses and Perfume. If you are a Merchant Vendor and would like to participate, then please click here.

Non-Profit:
If you represent a group that would like a space on the venue and you want to bring awareness to a certain cause or issue and are not seeking or producing a profit or profits you are a non-profit. Non Profits really help us build communities for a better tomorrow. Non-Profit Vendors are registered 501(C) organization, local elected officials, or resident's council looking to showcase their services only. Selling products for a profit is not allowed if you are a Non-Profit Vendor. If you would like to be a Non-Profit Vendor please click here.

Food:
If you make delicious food and would like to sell it at an event then you are a Food Vendor. Food Vendors prepare food and beverages for onsite consumption. What is a festival without food vendors called, not successful!Some examples of food from previous events are hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, ice cream and snow cones. If you would like to sell food at an event please click here.

Questions: I'm sure we have answered it in our FAQ page. Click here!