2009 Jazz Fest - Vendor Information
The City of Inkster, Inkster Downtown Development Authority, and the
Inkster Summerfest Committee will host the Inkster Summer Jazz Fest
during the weekend of July 11 - 12, 2009. The Summer Jazz Fest
will be held in downtown Inkster on Inkster Road just North of Michigan
Avenue in front of the old City Hall located at 2121 Inkster Road).
The Summer Jazz Fest is a weekend festival that offers something for
everyone: Attractions for the kids, jazz and gospel entertainment, food
and merchandise vendors, fireworks and much more.
If you would like to serve as a vendor during this event filled
weekend, please complete the enclosed vendor application. The fee
for returning merchandise vendors is $150.00 and $175.00 for first-time
vendors. The fee for returning food vendors is $200.00 and $250.00
for first-time vendors. This vendor application fee covers the entire two day
event and entitles you to set up your booth (tables and chairs are not
provided) and sell your goods at the festival. Booth spaces are
approximately 10 feet by 10 feet. A three-sided tent is required
by all vendors. Tent requirements are available upon request. No
electrical outlets will be provided. All sales receipts
remain with the vendor.
All city permits will be waived for participating registered vendors.
However, food vendors are required to obtain a permit from the Wayne
County Health Department. Please contact the Health Department by
calling (734)727-7000 or at the following location:
Health Administration Building
33030 Van Born
Wayne, MI 48184.
Additionally, food vendors must pass an inspection from the Wayne
County Health Department before food products can be sold.
All vendor fees must be paid prior to July 11, 2009. Forward
checks or money orders made payable to the City of Inkster to the
following:
City of Inkster - Summer Jazz Fest
26215 Trowbridge
Inkster, MI 48141
Attn: M. Jeannie Fields
Payments may also be made at Inkster City Hall. The application
deadline is June 26, 2009.
Limited vendor space is available. Questions may be directed to
Carolyn Taylor at (313)563-4232, ext. 238 or Tia Wells (734)925-2016.
If applicable, proof of your food vendor's license must be
prominently displayed at your booth prior to the start of the Summer
Jazz Fest. Food vendors must be on-site by 9:00am daily and
merchandise vendors must be on-site by 10:00 am daily.
Certificates of Insurance must be provided to the City prior to the
event. We look forward to your participation.
