2021 FLOWERTOWN FESTIVAL
SUMMERVILLE, SC
October 8th, 9th and10th!
Guidelines to rent a vendor space
with private homeowner
Gina Britt
Gina Britt
611 South Main Street
Summerville, S.C. 29483
Phone-
843-860-1448
Email-
Ginabrittff@yahoo.com
Website-
www.
Flowertownfestivalsummerville.com
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Greetings Potential Vendor,
Welcome to my website!
I'll admit it's not a fancy site but I made it by myself approximately 13 years ago and its free with Weebly!
I hope you will find answers to every possible question you could have concerning the 51 vendor spaces I offer.
For over 14 years I have tried to keep my website up-to-date with the dates the annual event will take place.
I also include the contract I require each vendor to agree to with their legal signature.
The town of Summerville has allowed me to rent vendor spaces since 2006.
I have hosted various businesses. I have had vendors representing, Charleston Sweet grass, Chiropractors, Home made peanut butter and olive oil, jewelry, kids clothing, candles, realtors, political candidates, artist, home decor, boutiques, home made pens and pencils, wreaths, metal yard work, jewelry, art, golf carts, pet supplies, stained glass, cosmetics, pallet furniture, cbd oils, spas, toys, book authors, dog trainers and much much more!
Summerville, S.C. is known for it's annual outdoor Flowertown Festival. Each year, the Town estimates 250,000 people attend the 3 day arts and crafts and various businesses event! The host of festival is the Summerville YMCA.
The date of the annual festival traditionally coincides each year with Charleston's world renowned Cooper River/Ravenel Bridge Run where thousands of people from around the world participate! The 3 day weekend traditionally takes place around late March or early April. (Due to covid, the 2020 festival never took place and the 2021 event was postponed to October.)
In addition to the bridge run and Flowertown festival, many other events like weddindgs, graduations and smaller festivals are taking place.
With this being said, Summerville, Charleston and the surrounding communities are at a peek with visitors. Many hotels get booked full months in advance. Luckily, the exits for Summerville off I-26 known as 199-A and 199-B have increased the number hotels significantly. Most of them are 2 miles from the location of the Flowertown festival and my private property. Therefore, if you need a hotel, reserve it EARLY!
Parking before and during the festival can be tricky.
Luckily, my property is conviently located one block from two elementary schools and the high school football stadium. Many of my vendors choose to park in their parking lots when they are not in use and walk to my property.
Unfortunatley, many of my neighbors and my own families vehicles will be landlocked if we don't find a place to park them prior to the festival. The states right-of-way lines my property on the front and side. Many of us park our vehicles along the side.
SADLY, I CAN NOT OFFER PARKING OR TRAILER STORAGE!
The festival is known for the hundreds of Artist, craftsmen, non-profits and various businesses that set up to promote their business within the areas designated by the town! The YMCA is the official host but the Town of Summerville oversees the business licenses and guidelines for the event.
Throughout the years, many of my vendors begin networking and participate in other events together!
You are allowed to share a booth with my approval and once I receive a contract form all participating.
We love offering this opportunity to various businesses to experience this EXCELLENT ADVERTISING and selling event.
My property is located in the middle of the festival facing Highway 17-A (also known as 611 South Main Street and the corner of East South Sixth Street) and right beside the Children's Jubilee offering rides and games!
Many school and non-profit organizations are located diagonally across from my property. The YMCA Food vendors are located across the street facing my property. Other YMCA vendors are scattered throughout Azalea park and on both sides of South Main Street for approximately five blocks.
Summerville Business License: The Town of Summerville requires me and my vendors to obtain a business license each year. AFTER the Town issues my license, each of my vendors have to apply for the 3 day event license. However, if you already have an active Summerville business license then you won't need the 3 day event permit. The town requires me to turn in a copy of current Summerville business license with my "LIST OF VENDORS" every year! YOU MUST obtain the three day event license from the town or the officials will not allow you to set up on my property! (The 3 day license cost approx. $10 to $20) You can go on the Town Business License Department located at 200 South Main Street or call 843-871-6000 ONLY AFTER I get mine!
If you don't have a current town business license you must follow the following procedure.
Once you have paid me in full and I have given you a signed contract from me, I will add your name to the vendor list I submit to the town. They will need to see our signed contract in order to issue you a license.
I will personally pick up the completed license from the town on Wednesday before the event.
If you wish to complete this process via online or through mail, you must obtain a signed contract from me 1st and then make sure I have your name on my vendor list. The Town of Summerville will take credit cards online or via telephone if you email them your application no later than the Wednesday before event.
***The representatives from the town will verify all licenses 1st thing on Friday morning around 8:30am, the first day of festival. They will not allow you to set up until you show them your license. Neither will I!
The license must be posted at all times.
LIABILITY Insurance: Every Vendor MUST provide me and my insurance proof of liability insurance documentation covering all aspects of your business. If this is not confirmed in a written policy, I will not allow you to participate! You will not hold me, my family or our insurance liable for anything! If someone gets hurt by any activity concerning your booth, your insurance will cover any claim. (You may want to contact ACT, Ins. online. Many of my vendors use them because they have only charged $39.00 in years past) Telephone: 844-520-6991. Email: INFO@ACTINSURANCE.COM
South Carolina Retail License: You must have this to sell anything! You gotta pay Uncle Sam! The state representatives will come around to verify. (I believe a retail license cost $50.00 for South Carolina.) Contact SC.gov
You can use MyDORWAY online or by paper with the SCDOR-111 form .4
Welcome to my website!
I'll admit it's not a fancy site but I made it by myself approximately 13 years ago and its free with Weebly!
I hope you will find answers to every possible question you could have concerning the 51 vendor spaces I offer.
For over 14 years I have tried to keep my website up-to-date with the dates the annual event will take place.
I also include the contract I require each vendor to agree to with their legal signature.
The town of Summerville has allowed me to rent vendor spaces since 2006.
I have hosted various businesses. I have had vendors representing, Charleston Sweet grass, Chiropractors, Home made peanut butter and olive oil, jewelry, kids clothing, candles, realtors, political candidates, artist, home decor, boutiques, home made pens and pencils, wreaths, metal yard work, jewelry, art, golf carts, pet supplies, stained glass, cosmetics, pallet furniture, cbd oils, spas, toys, book authors, dog trainers and much much more!
Summerville, S.C. is known for it's annual outdoor Flowertown Festival. Each year, the Town estimates 250,000 people attend the 3 day arts and crafts and various businesses event! The host of festival is the Summerville YMCA.
The date of the annual festival traditionally coincides each year with Charleston's world renowned Cooper River/Ravenel Bridge Run where thousands of people from around the world participate! The 3 day weekend traditionally takes place around late March or early April. (Due to covid, the 2020 festival never took place and the 2021 event was postponed to October.)
In addition to the bridge run and Flowertown festival, many other events like weddindgs, graduations and smaller festivals are taking place.
With this being said, Summerville, Charleston and the surrounding communities are at a peek with visitors. Many hotels get booked full months in advance. Luckily, the exits for Summerville off I-26 known as 199-A and 199-B have increased the number hotels significantly. Most of them are 2 miles from the location of the Flowertown festival and my private property. Therefore, if you need a hotel, reserve it EARLY!
Parking before and during the festival can be tricky.
Luckily, my property is conviently located one block from two elementary schools and the high school football stadium. Many of my vendors choose to park in their parking lots when they are not in use and walk to my property.
Unfortunatley, many of my neighbors and my own families vehicles will be landlocked if we don't find a place to park them prior to the festival. The states right-of-way lines my property on the front and side. Many of us park our vehicles along the side.
SADLY, I CAN NOT OFFER PARKING OR TRAILER STORAGE!
The festival is known for the hundreds of Artist, craftsmen, non-profits and various businesses that set up to promote their business within the areas designated by the town! The YMCA is the official host but the Town of Summerville oversees the business licenses and guidelines for the event.
Throughout the years, many of my vendors begin networking and participate in other events together!
You are allowed to share a booth with my approval and once I receive a contract form all participating.
We love offering this opportunity to various businesses to experience this EXCELLENT ADVERTISING and selling event.
My property is located in the middle of the festival facing Highway 17-A (also known as 611 South Main Street and the corner of East South Sixth Street) and right beside the Children's Jubilee offering rides and games!
Many school and non-profit organizations are located diagonally across from my property. The YMCA Food vendors are located across the street facing my property. Other YMCA vendors are scattered throughout Azalea park and on both sides of South Main Street for approximately five blocks.
Summerville Business License: The Town of Summerville requires me and my vendors to obtain a business license each year. AFTER the Town issues my license, each of my vendors have to apply for the 3 day event license. However, if you already have an active Summerville business license then you won't need the 3 day event permit. The town requires me to turn in a copy of current Summerville business license with my "LIST OF VENDORS" every year! YOU MUST obtain the three day event license from the town or the officials will not allow you to set up on my property! (The 3 day license cost approx. $10 to $20) You can go on the Town Business License Department located at 200 South Main Street or call 843-871-6000 ONLY AFTER I get mine!
If you don't have a current town business license you must follow the following procedure.
Once you have paid me in full and I have given you a signed contract from me, I will add your name to the vendor list I submit to the town. They will need to see our signed contract in order to issue you a license.
I will personally pick up the completed license from the town on Wednesday before the event.
If you wish to complete this process via online or through mail, you must obtain a signed contract from me 1st and then make sure I have your name on my vendor list. The Town of Summerville will take credit cards online or via telephone if you email them your application no later than the Wednesday before event.
***The representatives from the town will verify all licenses 1st thing on Friday morning around 8:30am, the first day of festival. They will not allow you to set up until you show them your license. Neither will I!
The license must be posted at all times.
LIABILITY Insurance: Every Vendor MUST provide me and my insurance proof of liability insurance documentation covering all aspects of your business. If this is not confirmed in a written policy, I will not allow you to participate! You will not hold me, my family or our insurance liable for anything! If someone gets hurt by any activity concerning your booth, your insurance will cover any claim. (You may want to contact ACT, Ins. online. Many of my vendors use them because they have only charged $39.00 in years past) Telephone: 844-520-6991. Email: INFO@ACTINSURANCE.COM
South Carolina Retail License: You must have this to sell anything! You gotta pay Uncle Sam! The state representatives will come around to verify. (I believe a retail license cost $50.00 for South Carolina.) Contact SC.gov
You can use MyDORWAY online or by paper with the SCDOR-111 form .4
