High-Impact Brand Visibility
Premium Placement: Your booth will be located in a prime, high-traffic "anchor" location to ensure maximum foot traffic.
Multi-Channel Marketing: Your Large Logo will be featured prominently on:
Official Event Flyers & Banners.
The Hope For Homies Website.
Dedicated Social Media spotlight promotions.
Stage Recognition: Live verbal shout-outs from the main stage throughout the event.
Community Engagement
Swag & Giveaways: Opportunity to include your branded promotional materials or samples in our official Community Bags.
Activity Co-Hosting: The exclusive chance to sponsor or co-host a specific Youth, Healing, or Community Activity (e.g., the Kids' Zone or a Wellness Workshop).
Legacy Status: Permanent recognition as a Founding Partner of HopeFest 2026.
Professional Assets
Media Package: Receive high-resolution professional photography of your booth, team, and community interactions for your own marketing and post-event impact reports.
Why Your $1,500 Matters
Your Founding Partnership provides the "fuel" for our mission. This contribution covers the cost of essential services for dozens of families, ensuring that H.O.P.E. Fest remains 100% free for every youth and neighbor who walks through our gates.
You aren't just a vendor; you are an architect of community healing.
Required for Founding Partners
Logo Upload: High-resolution (Vector/PNG) for large-scale banner printing.
Activity Interest: Which area would you like to co-host? (Youth / Healing / Community).
Bag Insert Description: What item will you be providing for the 500+ Community Bags?
Founding Partner & Premium Vendor Package
Booth Details & Logistics
1. Space Allocation
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Standard Booth Size: All spaces are a standard 10’ x 10’ footprint.
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Placement: Booth assignments are made by vendor Partnership Level and at the discretion of Hope for Homies.
2. What’s Included (and What’s Not)
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Included: One (1) assigned 10’ x 10’ ground space.
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Not Included: Hope Fest does not provide tents, tables, chairs, or display hardware. Vendors must provide their own professional-grade setup.
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Signage: All signage must be professional and contained within your allotted 10’ footprint. No handwritten "cardboard" signs, please!
3. Tent Requirements & Safety
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Weights are Mandatory: For the safety of all guests, every tent leg must be secured with at least 25 lbs of weight (sandbags, water weights, or concrete weights).
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Fire Retardant: Tents must meet standard fire marshal codes (NFPA 701).
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4. Electricity & Power
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Access: Standard 110v/15-amp power TBD
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Cords: If you purchase power, you must bring your own 50ft heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cord and a surge protector. TBD
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Generators: Only "whisper-quiet" or "silent" inverter generators (under 60dB) are permitted. Loud construction-style generators will be asked to shut down.
5. Load-In & Strike Schedule
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Arrival: Vendor check-in begins at TBD. All vehicles must be moved to the designated vendor parking lot by TBD
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Active Hours: Booths must be fully staffed and operational from TBD
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Early Departure: To ensure guest safety, no vendor may dismantle their booth or bring a vehicle into the festival area before the official closing time.
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Application & Selection
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Approval: Submission of an application does not guarantee a spot. Hope Fest reserves the right to select vendors that best align with the event’s mission and variety.
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Exclusivity: Unless otherwise stated, Hope Fest does not offer category exclusivity (e.g., there may be multiple jewelry vendors).
2. Fees & Payments
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Non-Refundability: Booth fees are non-refundable after [Insert Date], including in the event of inclement weather (the "Rain or Shine" policy).
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Payment Deadline: Full payment must be received no later than 45 days before HOPE Fest, to secure the assigned booth space.
3. Setup & Logistics
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Check-in: Vendors must check in between TBD and TBD on the day of the event. Late arrivals may forfeit their space without a refund.
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Booth Boundaries: All signage, chairs, and merchandise must stay within the assigned [10x10] footprint.
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Breakdown: Vendors agree not to begin packing or dismantling their booth until the official close of the festival at TBD.
4. Safety & Compliance
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Fire & Safety: All tents must be properly weighted (no stakes if on pavement). Food vendors must have a certified fire extinguisher on-site.
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Permits: Vendors are responsible for obtaining all necessary local health department permits and state sales tax IDs.
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Power: Electricity is not provided unless requested and paid for in advance. Only "silent" generators are permitted.
5. Liability & Insurance
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Indemnification: The vendor agrees to hold Hope Fest, its staff, and the venue harmless from any claims of damage, loss, or injury.
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Property: Hope Fest is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged merchandise. We recommend vendors carry their own liability insurance.
6. Conduct & Cleanliness
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Trash: Vendors are responsible for disposing of their own trash in designated dumpsters. Booth spaces must be left in the condition they were found.
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Professionalism: We’re here for a good cause! Hope Fest reserves the right to ask any vendor to leave if their conduct or merchandise is deemed inappropriate for a family-friendly environment.
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