Vendor Application
Rebate: Applicants who sign up by June 10, 2024, and who comply with all requirements will receive a $50 rebate at the end of the event.
Eligibility: The Knights of Columbus Chili Cook Off and Car Show is open to arts & crafts, commercial vendors and non-profit organizations. No food vendor devices/machines are allowed, NO food products may be sold. All work and exhibits must be appropriate for family viewing.
In consideration of inclusion as a participant in the Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-off, each participant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Knights of Columbus, Saint Rose of Lima, including without limitation its subdivisions, affiliated entities and its members and volunteers, from and against any liability for injury, loss or damage to persons or property, and from and against any claims that participant or any third party may have in connection with participant’s attendance.
Vendor Information & Rules
Overview: This one-day event has an estimated attendance of 3-5,000 people. The event is publicized through Radio, Newspapers, Posters, Flyers, and online media.
Hours: Open to the public from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM All exhibitors must be set up by 9:30 A.M. Exhibits must stay open until 4:00 PM! Exhibitors may check-in and start setting up at 6 AM!!!
Eligibility: The Knights of Columbus Chili Cook Off and Car Show is open to arts & crafts, commercial vendors and non-profit organizations. No food vendor devices/machines allowed, NO food products may be sold. All work and exhibits must be appropriate for family viewing. One vendor per booth. Application and payment “does not guarantee acceptance” into the event. Acceptance of your application does not guarantee exclusivity. The Knights reserve the right to limit the number of applications for any type of product or service and reserve the right to change or substitute spaces. All entrants should have a Simi Valley Business Tax Certificate. Application is at: https://simivalley.hdlgov.com/docs/BL-APP-SIMIVALLEY.pdf
Space Sizes: Exhibitor booth space is 10′ x 10′. Booths must conform to this size restriction on all sides and not infringe onto walkways or neighboring booth spaces. Applicant is responsible for constructing the booth and providing tables and chairs. Anchoring canopies is mandatory, we recommend sand bags. Canopies must have legs/poles that are 90 degrees vertical. Vendors can bring their own canopy, tables, chairs or rent.
Booth Staffing: Two people per Vendor booth will be admitted for free when the vendor is setting up and may stay to assist with sales. All others must pay admission fee.
Confirmation: Confirmation of acceptance will be by call, text or email. Space will be assigned the day you arrive at the event. Once you have been accepted, there will be NO REFUNDS for any reason including, but not limited to, inclement weather, acts of God, or restrictions by governmental agencies.
Parking: Follow the instructions by the event’s personnel for check-in, unloading, and parking. Vendor vehicle’s will be allowed to drive up to their assigned booth space to unload and must be immediately removed to vendor parking at Royal High School before booth set-up. Volunteers will be monitoring unloading areas to keep open accessibility to all participating vendors. Please remember to be courteous. No onsite parking will be permitted!
Parking Site: Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Clean-up: At 4:00 PM, exhibitors are required to clean their booth areas and dispose of trash in bins. Failure to do so will cause elimination from participation in next year’s event.