Terms and Conditions – Craft Tents & Artisan Alley –

CRAFT TENTS & ARTISAN ALLEY TERMS & CONDITIONS

Effective Date: June 11, 2026
Last Updated: June 11, 2026
Previous Edition: June 28, 2025

Participation in the Morden Corn & Apple Festival (“Festival”) constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. The Festival is operated by The Morden Corn and Apple Festival Inc. (“Festival Organizers”).

1. RESERVATION FEE & APPLICATION PROCESS

Reservation fees paid will hold a space in the following year’s Festival until May 31 of the following year, provided that a new application is submitted and all requirements are met.

A reservation fee only reserves participation eligibility and does not guarantee acceptance, the same booth location, booth size, or specific placement from previous years.

All vendors must complete and submit a new application annually. Applications received after capacity has been reached will automatically be placed on a waitlist.

The Craft Tents & Artisan Alley Committee reserves the right to approve, decline, or remove any applicant or vendor at its sole discretion.

Booth assignments are determined solely by the Festival and may be changed at any time due to operational, sponsorship, safety, electrical, water, accessibility, weather, or other logistical requirements.

2. SELECTION CRITERIA

Vendor selection is at the sole discretion of the Festival organizers.

Applications may be evaluated based on, but not limited to:

• Product uniqueness
• Quality of workmanship
• Variety and balance of products within the marketplace
• Suitability for a family-oriented festival
• Previous participation history and compliance with Festival policies

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

3. SUBLETTING

4. PAYMENT OF FEES

All booth fees must be paid in full no later than May 31.

Failure to pay by this deadline may result in forfeiture of booth space, deposits paid, and reservation privileges.

Vendors accepted within two (2) months of the Festival must pay all fees immediately upon acceptance.

Late payments may only be accepted at the sole discretion of Festival organizers.

Returned or declined payments may result in cancellation of participation.

5. PRODUCTS & SALES RESTRICTIONS

Only original, personally handmade, artisan-created, or otherwise approved products may be displayed or sold within Craft Tents and Artisan Alley.

Festival organizers retain final authority regarding product eligibility.

The following are strictly prohibited:

• Weapons of any kind, including knives.
• Drug paraphernalia or products associated with illegal substances.
• Counterfeit or copyright-infringing merchandise.
• Items deemed offensive, discriminatory, unsafe, or unsuitable for a family event.
• Sale of popped corn, candy apples, cotton candy, carnival rides, or any
• products specifically reserved by the Festival.

Festival organizers reserve the right to require immediate removal of any unapproved product.

6. SET-UP, OPERATION & TEAR-DOWN

Booths must be set up between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Friday of the Festival weekend unless otherwise approved.

Late arrival arrangements must be approved by Festival organizers no less than seventy-two (72) hours before the Festival.

All booths must be fully operational during all Festival operating hours.

Festival Hours:

• Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Festival organizers reserve the right to adjust operating hours.

Vendors shall remain open for the entire Festival, rain or shine.

Early departure, late opening, unattended booths, or failure to operate for the entire Festival may result in a penalty of $150 per occurrence and may affect future participation.

Booths must be removed no later than 5:30 p.m. Sunday unless otherwise directed.

No vendor may begin dismantling prior to Festival closing without written authorization.

7. BOOTH REQUIREMENTS & SAFETY

All displays, inventory, signage, and structures must remain entirely within the vendor’s assigned space.

No staking, drilling, nailing, anchoring, or penetration into streets, sidewalks, or Festival property is permitted.

All tents, canopies, and structures must be adequately weighted and secured at all times.

Festival organizers reserve the right to require additional safety measures or to close any booth deemed unsafe.

The Festival assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wind, weather, theft, vandalism, or other circumstances.

8. GARBAGE & CLEANLINESS

Vendors are responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly booth area throughout the Festival.

All garbage must be disposed of in designated dumpsters only.

Public waste containers are reserved exclusively for attendee use and shall not be used by vendors.

Failure to maintain cleanliness may result in fines, removal from the Festival, or denial of future participation.

9. COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK & PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

Use, reproduction, or sale of merchandise displaying the Morden Corn & Apple Festival name, logo, trademarks, or branding is prohibited without prior written authorization.

Vendors warrant that all products sold comply with applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Festival from any claims related to intellectual property infringement.

By participating, vendors grant the Festival permission to photograph, record, and use images of their booth, products, business name, logos, and representatives for promotional purposes without compensation.

Any promotional materials, photographs, or information voluntarily submitted to the Festival may be used indefinitely for Festival marketing purposes.

10. SMOKING, ALCOHOL & PETS

Smoking, vaping, cannabis consumption, and the use of e-cigarettes are prohibited inside Craft Tents.

Alcohol consumption by vendors during operating hours is prohibited.

Pets are discouraged within Craft Tents and Artisan Alley. Service animals are exempt.

11. CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

All reservation fees and deposits are non-refundable.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations occurring within two (2) months of the Festival date, regardless of reason.

Vendor cancellations made more than two (2) months before the Festival may be considered for a partial refund at the sole discretion of Festival organizers.

Once a vendor has been accepted and assigned booth space, all fees become non-refundable within sixty (60) days of the Festival.

Failure to attend the Festival does not entitle a vendor to a refund.

Refunds, if any, are issued solely at the discretion of Festival organizers and are not guaranteed.

12. INSURANCE, LIABILITY & IDEMNIFICATION

All vendors participate entirely at their own risk.

Vendors are solely responsible for any loss, theft, damage, injury, or liability arising from their participation.

Vendors are strongly encouraged to carry a minimum of $2,000,000 Commercial General Liability insurance coverage.

The Morden Corn & Apple Festival, Corn and Apple Inc., volunteers, sponsors, committee members, employees, contractors, and the City of Morden shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, theft, business interruption, or expense incurred by vendors.

Vendors agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Morden Corn & Apple Festival, Corn and Apple Inc., the City of Morden, sponsors, volunteers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from the vendor’s participation.

13. ELECTRICAL / HYDRO SERVICES

Electrical service is provided by True North Electric or another designated contractor.

Neither the Festival nor the electrical provider guarantees uninterrupted electrical service.

Vendors requiring power are responsible for ensuring all equipment is CSA-approved and in safe operating condition.

The Festival assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from electrical interruptions, fluctuations, or outages.

14. HEALTH, SAFETY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

15. FORCE MAJEURE

The Festival shall not be liable for cancellation, postponement, interruption, or modification of the event due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to severe weather, fire, flood, pandemic, public health emergency, labour disputes, governmental orders, terrorism, civil unrest, utility failures, or acts of God.

If the Festival is cancelled, postponed, shortened, or interrupted due to circumstances beyond the Festival’s control, refunds shall be issued only at the sole discretion of Festival organizers.

16. REMOVAL FROM FESTIVAL

Festival organizers reserve the right to immediately remove any vendor, booth, employee, representative, or product that violates these Terms and Conditions, poses a safety concern, behaves in an inappropriate manner, or is deemed detrimental to the Festival.

Removal from the Festival shall not entitle the vendor to any refund.

17. CONDUCT

Vendors, employees, and representatives must conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.

Harassment, abusive behaviour, intoxication, discrimination, or threatening conduct toward staff, volunteers, vendors, or attendees will not be tolerated and may result in immediate removal without refund.

18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

All decisions made by Festival organizers are final.

Any disputes arising from participation in the Festival shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Manitoba.

Participation in the Festival constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

Festival organizers reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Vendors will be notified of any material changes.

IMPORTANT: Vendors are responsible for ensuring that all individuals working or attending their booth have access to and understand these Terms and Conditions throughout the Festival weekend.