FERRY BUILDING — SAN FRANCISCO:

Booth Count: 50 | Foot Traffic: 1500-3000

Location: Back Plaza, between Ferry Terminals

March to October | Outdoors | 11-5p

Single Booth | 10’ x 10’ = $200
Double Booth | 10’ x 20’ = $375

November + December | Outdoors | 11-4p

Single Booth | 10’ x 10’ = $225
Double Booth | 10’ x 20’ = $425

FOURTH STREET — BERKELEY:

Booths: 50-75 | Foot Traffic: 1500-3000

Location: Lot Next to Rejuvenation, between Fourth St & Fifth St

March, May, July + September | Outdoors | 11-5p

Single Booth | 10' x 10' = $200
Double Booth | 10’ x 20’ = $375

November | Outdoors | 11-4p

Single Booth | 10' x 10' = $225
Double Booth | 10’ x 20’ = $425

*Food/Drink Applications available via EAT REAL FEST

HAYES VALLEY — SAN FRANCISCO:

Booths 100+ | Foot Traffic: 1500-3000

Location: *NEW* Hayes St (Octavia to Gough), Patricia’s Green (Fell to Hayes) + Linden St (Octavia to Gough)

April, June, August + October | Outdoors | 11-5p

Single Booth | Hayes Street | 10' x 10' = $375
Half Booth | Patricia’s Green | 6’ x 10’ = $325
Half Booth | Linden Street | 6’ x 10’ = $300

ST. GEORGE SPIRITS w/ FACTION BREWING — ALAMEDA

Booths: 50-75 | Foot Traffic: 2000-4000

Location: Back Patio Lots

March to October | Outdoors | 11-5p

Single Booth | 10’ x 10’ = $150
Double Booth | 10’ x 20’ = $275

November + December | Outdoors | 11-4p

Single Booth | 10’ x 10’ = $200
Double Booth | 10’ x 20’ = $375

*Food/Drink Applications available via EAT REAL FEST

STATE STREET — LOS ALTOS

Booths: 50 | Foot Traffic: 1500-3000

Location: State Street (2nd to 4th) + 3rd Street (Lot to Lot via Intersection)

March to October | Outdoors | 11-5p

Single Booth | State Street | 10' x 10' = $200
Single Booth | 3rd Street | 10’ x 10’ = $200

*Double Booths not allowed

PARTICIPANTS include Makers, Merchants, Crafters, Designers + Artists, as well as Non-Profit Organizations. Preference will be given to handmade, locally sourced, small batch, eco-friendly, conscious offerings and products. Mass manufactured and MLM companies will not be considered.

Carts/Trailers/Trucks = Email hello@headwestmarketplace.com for booth fee questions + availability.

ELIGIBILITY: All participation is by application-only, and must be accepted through the application process.

REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must have an active + accurate reflection of brand offerings via social media presence (i.e. Instagram, Facebook Page) as well as an e-commerce website (.com, Etsy, etc).

STANDARD MARKETPLACE BOOTHS: All are welcome to apply for a Standard Marketplace Booth. These booth spaces require an up-front booth fee payment with an application submission.

SHARED BOOTHS: Shared Booths are allowable, and applicants must submit applicant information for their own self-provided Shared Booth Partner during the application process. We do not match up applicants in Shared Booths. There is no need for each applicant to submit their own application, as only one application should be submitted and include the shared booth applicant’s information where requested.

NOTIFICATIONS: Applicants will receive decision notifications within 2-3 weeks of submission, or sooner.

FOOD/DRINK APPLICANTS: Applicants with food/drink offerings are only accepted at certain marketplaces. Interested food trucks and food booths must apply via EAT REAL FEST.

In efforts to become a more Clean + Green Marketplace, any food or drink MUST be served in/on eco-friendly, compostable bio-ware.

Eligible venues will require Temporary Food Facility permits and/or Health Department Licenses in which EAT REAL FEST will verify and manage.

The following venues are available for food/drink applicants:

FOURTH STREET | BERKELEY — APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE VIA EAT REAL FEST

ST. GEORGE SPIRITS | ALAMEDA — APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE VIA EAT REAL FEST

Those that identify as BIPOC, AAPI and/or LGBTQIA+, as well as Non-Profit Organizations are encouraged to apply for a no-cost Community Booth.

Community Booth recipients are based on Need, Journey, Impact + Contribution.

If granted, applicants will receive 1 Community Booth per year. If additional Participation is desired, no-cost Community Booth applicants can also apply for Standard Marketplace Booths. Visit the COMMUNITY BOOTH Page for more information.

BIPOC | Black, Indigenous, People of Color

AAPI | Asian-American, Pacific Islander

LGBTQIA+ | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual

Non-Profits | Any certified organization doing good in the community.

NOTIFICATIONS: Applicants will receive notifications only if selected as a recipient. These booth spaces are granted on a rolling basis, dependent upon space availability and have no deadline to apply - and no deadline for when to receive notification. Again, applicants should only expect to hear back if accepted — non-acceptance notifications will not be sent.

CA SELLERS PERMIT: It is required that all Participants hold a valid California state seller's permit required by state law. Only permanent permits will be accepted — no temporary permits allowed.

California Department of Tax & Fee Administration

Complete due diligence in researching this information is the responsibility of the applicant. California Seller’s Permits are free of charge — please be vigilant for scams requesting payment for this permit. All Participants are expected to accurately collect Sales Taxes based on the area in which they are selling and remit those monies to appropriate State, County, and Local Municipal tax boards through the CDTFA. See your State, County and Local tax boards for specific sales tax rates.

BUSINESS LICENSES: Accepted Participants are required to hold any applicable business licenses each venue’s City may require. It is your responsibility to do the research and hold any applicable licenses.

INSURANCE: Each Participant is responsible for any business or personal insurance necessary to cover their liability for all activities made and performed at HEAD WEST, to itself, event Patrons, other Participants and the Venue Partner. The Participant waives all responsibility and liability from HEAD WEST LLC + its Venue Partners/Property.

LIABILITY: HEAD WEST, its Owners and its Venue Partners will not be responsible for any damage or loss to the Participant property, injury to, or death of the participant or to the Participant's sales. The Participant holds themselves accountable for all risks involved including loss, damage, liability, or injury from any cause. Participant releases and waives any claims against HEAD WEST, its owners and its venue partners related to the previously mentioned statements.

WHAT TO BRING: Participants are REQUIRED to provide their own tables, displays and fixtures — only space is provided. Electricity is not provided unless requested and approved in advance.

CANOPY TENTS: Participants are REQUIRED to provide their own 10’x10’ canopy tent with minimum 10lb weights on each leg, totaling 40 lbs at all venues. Canvas tent tops MUST be white, no exceptions. We uphold this tent color policy in order to protect our Participants and Patrons from heat exposure/inclement weather, as well as minimize distractions pulling emphasis away from the goods being sold.

Custom-branded tents are allowed but must be approved prior to acceptance; please email hello@headwestmarketplace.com with photos for approval.

Canopy tent coverage is mandatory, as there will be no tents available day-of.

Same requirement applies for a 10’x20’ booth, unless you are a mobile cart/trailer Participant, where you must provide your own shelter/shade (i.e awning, umbrella).

Canopy tents are a safety requirement that all Participants must comply with. You will not be able to set up without a 10’x10’ canopy tent with a white tent top. See below for venue specific requirements and exceptions:

Hayes Valley — San Francisco:

HAYES STREET (between Octavia + Gough) 10’x10’ Booths — 10’x10’ Canopy Tents (w/ white top only) are required for all booth spaces.

All 10x10 Canopy Tents must be self provided.

LINDEN STREET (between Octavia + Gough) 6’x10’ Half Booths — Umbrellas (in white or beige only) are recommended. 5’x5’ or 5’x10’ Canopy Tents are also allowed in these spaces, w/ white top only.

10’x10’ Canopy Tents are NOT allowed in these spaces.

All 5’x5’ or 5’x10’ Canopy Tents + Umbrellas must be self provided.

These spaces will be on the sidewalk, meaning there will be a step up and step down to access the booth space (two levels) to allow emergency access clearance on Linden Street. Product fixtures can be placed at the edge of the sidewalk curb, with Patron foot-traffic walking up to shop and engage.

PATRICIA’S GREEN (between Fell + Hayes) 6’x10’ Half Booth — Umbrellas (in white or beige only) are recommended. 5’x5’ or 5’x10’ Canopy Tents are also allowed in these spaces, w/ white top only.

10’x10’ Canopy Tents are NOT allowed in these spaces.

All 5’x5’ or 5’x10’ Canopy Tents + Umbrellas must be self provided.

PACK IT IN/PACK IT OUT: Participants are committed to leaving their booth space cleaner than found.

BRAND SIGNAGE: In efforts to become a more eco-friendly + clean environment marketplace, Vinyl/PVC (polyvinyl chloride) signs are prohibited due to the high toxicity of the material + the earth impact of production. Custom, hand painted/handmade signage is highly recommended. If a Participant arrives with Vinyl/PVC signage, they will be asked to remove it.

SHOPPING BAGS/PACKAGING: Single-use plastic bags of any kind are not allowed for same reasons, only paper bags or purchased reusable bags. Single-use plastic packaging is highly discouraged.

REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES: Strive to create less landfill waste/recycle when possible; reuse water bottles for refills, take all trash upon leaving, no leaving oversized boxes or broken furniture (as this will result in a fine and banning from future marketplaces), and remember that a green planet is a happy planet.

ACCESS: All outdoor venues are kid + pet friendly, with ADA Accessible entrances and publicly maintained restrooms for use.

HEALTH + SAFETY MEASURES: While we may be out of a global pandemic, HEAD WEST is committed to following any and all federal, state and local ordinances as it relates to masking, physical distancing, hand sanitizing and other safe guards. As always, we will always look out for the best interests, health and well-being of our Team, Participants & Patrons. Additionally, Participants reserve the right to enforce their own rules within their given booth spaces (i.e. asking Patrons to wear a mask, distance, sanitizing, etc).

COVID-19 DISCLAIMER + WAIVER: As a Participant applicant, you have read and understood all HEAD WEST Rules and Regulations outlined, and agree to comply and adhere to them, in addition to certifying that the undersigned is the responsibility party for this application. I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the coordinating venue in which HEAD WEST operates well as their officers, directors, employees, and attorneys against any and all damages, liabilities, lawsuits, claimers and/or damages arising out of negligence, error, omission, intentional acts, or any other cause. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID–19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID–19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death.

By Participating or Patroning HEAD WEST, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure of COVID–19. You further acknowledge that HEAD WEST can not guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. You understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, HEAD WEST staff, HEAD WEST Participants, and HEAD WEST Patrons.

All outdoor marketplaces are held light rain or shine.

In cases of inclement weather, ensure you come prepared with canopy tent walls, tarps and other necessities to protect you, your shoppers and your product from the elements.

If a marketplace is cancelled in its entirety due to an emergency and/or safety issue, booth fees will be issued in the form of booth credits to be used in the current year, or otherwise specified.

To the best of our abilities, weather or emergency-related cancellations will happen by 5pm on Thursday via social media channels and email, prior to each marketplace.

HEAD WEST has and will always put the safety of its Participants and Patrons as priority.

See CANCELLATION POLICY below for further details.

BOOTH FEE PAYMENT: Upon submitting an application, please proceed to the ‘SHOPPING BAG’ icon to pay the required booth fee(s) upfront. All booth fees will be collected at time of application submission, with a decision notification given to the applicant approximately within 2-3 weeks or sooner.

DECISION NOTIFICATIONS: Participants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as there are limited booth spaces available during each marketplace date/venue. Applications are open on a rolling basis, with deadlines one week out to each marketplace date/venue, to provide the most accessibility to all. Once all booth spaces have been filled, applications will show as “reached capacity” on the APPLY page.

MARKETPLACE CANCELLATIONS: Any cancellations of a HEAD WEST Marketplace in its entirety, initiated by HEAD WEST, will result in a 100% booth credit offered for all booth fees paid (i.e. a $150 booth fee would result in a $150 booth credit). Booth credits may be used to apply for a future date/venue within the calendar year in which they are issued, unless otherwise specified.

BOOTH CREDITS: If a Participant is issued a booth credit checkout code for any reason, booth credits are non-transferable and must be used by the original Participant to which they are issued. Any abuse of the booth credit system is grounds for permanent ban from current participation and future applications.

APPLICANT CANCELLATIONS (Prior to receiving a decision notification): A $25 Cancellation Fee will be assessed to any Applicant-initiated cancellation after submission of the application + booth fee(s), but prior to receiving a decision notification.

PARTICIPANT CANCELLATIONS (Post acceptance notification): There are no refunds available once an application has been processed and accepted — but the accepted Participant can request a date/venue change for a fee. See date/venue changes below.

DATE/VENUE CHANGES: If you’d like to request a change of date/venue after an application acceptance notification is given, there is a $25 Change Fee per date/venue. The request must be received 1 week prior to the original marketplace date (i.e. if the original marketplace date is on Saturday, the request must be emailed, completed and payment confirmed by the Saturday prior).

Any cancellations within 1 week of the original marketplace date will forfeit any booth fees paid, which includes sudden illness, calendar conflicts, travel delays, etc.

For any other reasonings, please email hello@headwestmarketplace.com.

All booth credits must be used in the year in which they are issued, unless otherwise specified.

NON-ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS: Applicants that are not accepted into HEAD WEST will be given notification via email + will receive a full refund within 7 business days.

NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION/ADMIN FEE: HEAD WEST strives to continue to create space that is as affordable and accessible as possible. This includes NOT charging an application or administration fee on applications.

If a marketplace date/venue ‘Reaches Capacity’, you can submit your email for its waitlist (if available).

Should additional booth spaces become available, you’ll be notified to apply since you have signed up for the waitlist. These booth space applications are first come, first serve and do not guarantee acceptance as they are equally juried.

Participants + Patrons allow HEAD WEST and it's Venue Partners to publish photos from your social media/online presence + capture/film of your person and your booth day-of for promotion purposes only.

Email us at hello@headwestmarketplace.com

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