VENDOR FAQ’S
WHAT IS URBAN STITCH?
Urban Stitch is an environment for Designers, artists, and vendors to showcase their work and products and sell to a mass market with in the Bay Area. We are creating a shopping event for all, and combining music, art, style and flare. We are creating an environment for all to enjoy.
Our objective is to appeal to a cross-section of patrons with a balance of products for men, women, and children. Design categories include Fashion, Music, Books, Art, and Beauty. Each exhibitor is chosen based on originality, professionalism, design sensibility, and overall quality workmanship, and industry potential that feature a range of established exhibitors to noteworthy up and comers. We continuously strive to create a balance in price-points and styles, to meet the market needs
WHAT CAN URBAN STITCH DO FOR ME AS A VENDOR?
Urban Stitch has a direct goal to provide each vendor with a maximum amount of exposure to various markets. Vendors have the opportunity to be creative in sharing their talents, products, and style to shoppers that are ready to buy.
As an additional environment created for networking, we will be promoting to potential industry leaders in search for new and upcoming trends, to help in cultivating long term opportunities for vendors as well.
WHAT ARE THE DETAILS FOR THE NEXT URBAN STITCH EVENT?
The next event will be on Sunday August 23rd, 2009 at Roe in San Francisco, CA. Vendors will be showcased on all three floors of Roe.
HOW MUCH?
• What are the price and dimensions of a booth?
Basic booth fees are as follows:
(Booth fees do NOT include display tables or cloth. Please advise below for additional rental needs)
Basic Option (a) 4ft deep x 8ft long space- $40
Extended Option (b) 4ft deep x 15ft long space- $60
• Additional rental needs? (Additional rentals are not required, but available if needed- MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE)
Price List:
o 4ft length x 30” wide Table: $15
o 6ft length x 30” wide Table: $15
o 8ft length x 30” wide Table: $20
o White cloth Rental: $20
o Garment Rack Rental: $25
o Receipt Book: $5
o Paypal Set up: $5
• What are my payment options?
Booth Registration must be paid by:
Check or Cashier’s check
Made Payable to- Urban Stitch and sent to:
633 Cleveland Street, Suite # 9, Oakland CA 94606
Or
Pay Pal (please contact us for pay pal account info)
• When is my payment due?
Deadlines:
Early Vendor Registration: July 31, 2009 (Early registration is recommended for additional marketing. All print flyers, and email blasts will have your logo, name and/or icon printed)
FINAL DEADLINE: August 7, 2009 (All applications must be confirmed and payments must be cleared prior to 8/07 to participate)
CAN I BRING MY OWN BOOTH DÉCOR?
**All vendors are welcome to decorate their booth space as needed. If you choose not to rent a table from Urban Stitch, you are welcome to bring your own. Any private tables and/or display products must fit within allotted booth space, and cannot exceed specified dimensions.
APPLICATION
• How do I apply for a booth?
1. Respond via email with all required information requested:
• Name of company
• All contact information
• Description of items
• Product photos/links
• Space needed
2. Once confirmed by Urban Stitch Management
• Complete Urban Stitch Registration and Space Rental Application
• Read Terms and Conditions Contract
• Sign and Date Contact
• Send in :
• contract
• application (apply all additional rental needs)
• payment
By deadlines listed (Early Reg. 7/31- Final Deadline 8/07)
• What are the deadlines for registration?
Early Vendor Registration: July 31, 2009
With early registration, each vendor who completes all application needs will have the opportunity to have their logo’s, name, and/or tag line added to all print in addition to viral marketing for additional advertisement. We will also provide hard copy print aids for you to distribute as needed as well! So, make sure you register early!
FINAL DEADLINE: August 7, 2009 (All applications must be confirmed and payments must be cleared prior to 8/07 to participate)
No applications will be accepted after final deadline. All confirmations, payments, and booth details must be completed at this time, to maintain organization and venue set-up
• What does urban stitch look for in a Vendor?
Design categories include:
• Fashion
• Art
• Beauty
Each exhibitor is chosen based on originality, professionalism, design sensibility, and overall quality workmanship. Established vendors who are looking to expand their market and share their style with the community.
HOW WILL PEOPLE KNOW I AM HERE?
• How does Urban Stitch market the shows?
➢ Email: Promotional blasts to database of 3000+
➢ Print: Ads in local, national, trade and consumer publications
➢ Online: Local event listings, blogs, local news outlets
➢ Radio: Scheduled Announcements
➢ Street: Flyers hand passed at select venues and events around the Bay Area
➢ P.R.: Local Print sponsorship
• How can I make sure my booth is represented on marketing print and emails?
Apply by Early Registration date: July 31, 2009
(Additional specific representation will be done through blog sites, email blasts, and Web)
BOOTH SET-UP
• What time do I need to arrive to set up?
Set-up times are from 9:00am- 11:30
We highly recommend that you take full advantage of the set-up time listed, as full set-up must be completed no later than 11:30am
Doors Open Promptly @ 12noon on Sunday August 23, 2009
• When does the breakdown begin?
Breakdown begins @ 5:00pm
We encourage vendors not to begin to take down their booths until after 5:30pm, as other participating vendors may choose to patronize as well. However, merchants are free to begin breakdown and removal beginning at 5:00pm. Doors will close for patrons promptly at 4:45pm
WHAT ELSE?
• What services and amenities are available on site?
• Dressing Rooms/ Restrooms
• Complimentary bottled water
• Drink Specials
• Rotating DJ’s
• Credit Card payment options for patrons through paypal (set-up can be done on the day of the event)
• Electric outlets if needed (based on availability and booth location)
• How else will Urban Stitch appeal to shoppers?
• Low entry fee for shoppers: $5
• Pamper Lounge for Patrons
• Food and Entertainment
• Great gift bags!
• Amazing Vendors!
HOW DO I APPLY TODAY?
Reply to: UrbanStitch@gmail.com with the following information: (PLEASE PUT YOUR COMPANY NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE)
• Name of company
• All contact information
• Description of items
• Product photos/links
• Space needed
