The annual Tryon Resort Christmas Market will be hosted November 25-27, 2022, featuring local and regionally-made gifts and products from across the Carolinas. The Christmas Market will be located in the Legends Plaza area of TIEC, in the Unique Boutique and General Store parking lots immediately surrounding the entrance to the venue from public parking lots. Guest admission to the Christmas Market to shop the vendors is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required to enter the market to shop, and vendors are responsible for their own tents.

More information still to come for vendor opportunities throughout the 2022 Winterfest event (November 25, 2022-January 5, 2023). If you are interested in pop-up and long-term opportunities at Winterfest, email Jillian at jgreene@tryon.com. More information to come!

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EVENT DATE

Christmas Market at Tryon Resort: November 25-27, 2022

APPLICATION DATES

Application opens: July 22, 2022

Application closes: October 1, 2022 or earlier depending on accepted applications and space available.

SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE OR AVAILABLE SPACE.

Merchant Vendor Application: click here

DEADLINES

Payment and Certificates of Insurance deadline for all approved vendors: November 1, 2022

Venue Check-In: November 25, 2022 

PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR VENDING BOOTH

Upon acceptance to the market, payment will be collected via the ETIX platform.

INSURANCE

Tryon International Equestrian Center requires you to purchase and provide a valid certificate of insurance policy with a $1,000,000 minimum coverage naming Tryon International Equestrian Center, and Tryon Show Grounds, LLC as additionally insured. {Tryon International Equestrian Center 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756} Failure to provide a valid certificate of insurance by November 1, 2022 will result in the release of your booth.

• $1,000,000 binder
• Product Liability $1,000,000

All vendors will be required to have a current liability insurance policy during their lease. Proof of insurance must be provided by November 1. Email COI to vendors@tryon.com.

OPERATIONAL HOURS

On event days, vendors are expected to be open, staffed, and ready for business with the posted hours below.

Friday, November 25, 2022: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday, November 26, 2022:  11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday, November 27, 2022: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

MERCHANT VENDOR FEES

Space rental fee as listed below (Vendor to provide their own tent and all accessories)

• 10×10 Space $250
• 10×20 Space $500
• 10×30 Space $750

POWER NEEDS FOR CHRISTMAS MARKET:

You are welcome to bring your own generator to the event. If you do not have a generator, we have power available to you. You must indicate on the form and/or reach out to us before the event if you wish to utilize this service.

20 amp:  free

30/50: $200

WIFI:

Tryon International Equestrian Center will have Wi-Fi available for vendors but have an alternate source available if the free network goes down.

VENDOR CHECK IN:

There will be signs directing you to the location, as well as a map sent closer to the event.

VENDOR PLACEMENT

Tryon International Equestrian Center will assign booth locations for each vendor. Vendors will receive exact location assignments on-site.

PAYMENT FOR SERVICE:

Food vendors can accept cash and credit cards from patrons. It is the vendors responsibility to provide the necessary equipment to collect payment via credit card. It is also the vendors responsibility to provide the change back to patrons.

FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENT

Each vendor will be required to have within the booth space a minimum of a state certified 5 lb. ABC fire extinguisher.

ALCOHOL

Vendors are NOT allowed to sell, give away or consume alcoholic beverages while working their booth. If you are found operating your booth space while consuming alcohol or while intoxicated, it is grounds for immediate dismissal.

BOOTH OPERATIONS GUIDELINES

Vendors are responsible for providing push carts/hand trucks for moving supplies on-site.

Vendors must restrict all activities to their booth space.

There will be overnight security Wednesday thru Sunday. Fixtures and materials left overnight at the vendors’ risk.

Vendors are responsible for a clean booth area, free of debris.

Vendors should furnish enough change for their sales transactions.

Vendors are responsible for providing their own tables and chairs needed for their booth.

CLEAN UP AND REORGANIZATION

There will be one entrance for Vendors to use for clean up and reorganization of their booths.

You are required to use carts or dollies for restocking supplies to your booth.

Removal of your booth and its contents must be completed after the event no later than Sunday, November 27, 2021.

You are responsible for the cleanliness of your vending location during the Market and following the end of the Market. All vendors must clean their footprint from trash.

Guidelines: 

​​No conduct that would be considered distasteful or unlawful by Tryon International Equestrian Center will not be tolerated and could cause the immediate termination of this agreement/contract.

Tryon International Equestrian Center  is not responsible for any lost or stolen product, merchandise, equipment, and/or but not limited to personal belongings.

Tryon International Equestrian Center reserves the right to revoke any vendor space and further remove any person from the TIEC venue if it determines that such revocation and/or removal is in the best interest of the general public and/or the TIEC staff. Tryon International Equestrian Center reserves the right to add or amend any rules and regulations at any time.

Tryon International Equestrina Center shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance arising from causes beyond Tryon International Equestrina Center reasonable control, including, without limitation, weather, acts of God, fire, flood, terrorism, strikes, failure of suppliers or subcontractors to substantially meet its performance obligations under this agreement.