Denver Grand BAZAAR
Vendor Logistics

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We are so excited for you to join us at Denver Grand BAZAAR on May 31st + June 1st!

Here you will find all of the details you need to know prior to your participation, including load-in instructions, marketing and promotional details, and vendor policies and requirements. Violation of policies may result in a fee or exclusion from events, so please review all of the information on this page carefully.

This vendor homepage will be the same for all Denver Grand BAZAAR-related announcements and links, including Vendor Assignments. Pro-tip: bookmark this page for quick reference!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to vending@gumpoppresents.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Basics

ADDRESS
16th Street Mall
Denver, CO
(See below for specific load-in streets based on your booth assignments. PLEASE know your booth assignment for load-in because this event stretches over 9 blocks.)

EVENT DATES + HOURS
Saturday, May 31 | 11AM - 6PM
Sunday, June 1 | 11AM - 6PM

WHAT TO BRING
You will need to bring everything to set up your shop: a tent, tables, décor, chairs, product, etc. The entire event is held outdoors, and tents are required. You must bring 50LB weights for each corner of your tent to secure them in case of wind. Please also be sure to bring ample water as it will be warm out and in direct sunlight!

ELECTRICITY
Electricity is not available for vendors. Please plan accordingly to bring a battery pack to charge your phone, etc. Please reach out to vending@gumpoppresents.com if your booth setup requires electricity. Lighting is not necessary for this event.

WIFI
There is no WiFi is available on the site. Please be prepared to accept sales in offline mode for credit card sales. Alternatively, you can use your cell phone as a hotspot.

BATHROOMS

If you need your booth watched for a bathroom break, look for Purple Kickoff T-Shirt people or text the vendor hotline. Purple T-shirts will be plentiful and are there to assist you

Block 4 - Skyline Beer Garden bathrooms
Block 6 - head to Skyline or Speed Climbing bathroom
Block 8 - Speed Climbing bathroom

PARKING
Park Central Parking Garage (1515 Arapahoe Street, entrance on Lawrence between 15th and 16th) will be free after 10am on 5/31 and 6/1. First come first serve, limited availability.

  • The Performing Arts Complex is offering $10 daily parking.

  • 1125 17th Street Garage is offering $3 daily parking. Instructions are below.

    • Promo code: 16STKOVENDOR25

    • INSTRUCTIONS: (assuming you are not already a Metropolis member - if you haven't previously used our platform, start by registering your vehicle and payment details @ app.metropolis.io)

      • Click the menu at the top left of the Metropolis homepage --> Click Promotions --> Enter code provided --> Select Claim --> all set!

Promo Code for Garage: Coming Soon! Please check back here next week.

WEATHER
Make sure you are prepared for the weather with a jacket, hat, sunscreen, and anything else you may need. Colorado weather can change from one minute to the next. Please be prepared to protect valuables in case of inclement weather including rain and wind. This event is Rain or Shine.

LOAD-OUT
 All vendors must completely break down overnight and set-up again on Sunday morning.

MARKETING + PROMOTION
https://www.16thstgrandbazaar.com/vendor-assets

Load-in Logistics

BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS
Booth Assignments can be found HERE. Please be sure to know your booth space prior to arrival so that you know which block to enter and exit from. To view booth assignments, click on that link and then click the drop-down arrow on the left next to “Vendor Directory”. Search your vendor name and click on it. Once you click on your vendor name, a box will show up with your correct vendor booth number.

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Booth assignments are subject to change, so please check in with a vendor coordinator during load-in to make sure you are in the right spot. We are all here for the same reason- to uplift and celebrate Colorado’s rich small business owners and their cultures. Please always treat our staff and fellow vendors with kindness and respect- it’s the Gum Pop way!

We understand that booth placement is important to the success of your market; however, you ultimately drive the success of your booth by having engaging and exciting items and set up, which draw the crowds to your booth space. Events such as this are made special by having a colorful and unique collection of vendors such as yourself!

LOAD-IN TIMES
Vendor Load-in will start at 8:30AM and all vendors must be set up by 10:30AM. NO cars can stay in the load-in area or event footprint past 10:15AM. Please note that vendors who arrive outside of their assigned load-in time will not be guaranteed access to drive up to their booth space. All vendors can load-in between 8:30AM-10:00AM but MUST come to the correct block based on their booth assignment.

Load-in Times | 8:30AM - 10:00AM

LOAD-IN LOCATIONS

Booths 1-21 (Block 4) | Enter at Curtis Street, Exit at Arapahoe Street

Booths 22-53 (Block 6)| Enter at Stout Street, Exit at Champa Street

Booths 54-82 (Block 8) | Enter at Welton Street, Exit at California Street

LOAD-IN INSTRUCTIONS
Please enter the site at your assigned block with the load-in directions below There will be staff on-site to direct you to your booth space; please check in with a Vendor Coordinator when you arrive as Booth Assignments are subject to change.

Once you have checked in, you'll be able to drive up to your booth space to unload your product; please pull in along the curb and completely unload your car with product at supplies, then proceed to park your vehicle before setting up. Do not set up your tent until your vehicle has been moved from the vendor area.

Please be aware of your surroundings and do not unload in the thoroughfare/driveway/other vendor spaces. Please remember to take deep breaths and be kind and courteous to your fellow vendors during the load-in process!

PARKING
Park Central Parking Garage (1515 Arapahoe Street, entrance on Lawrence between 15th and 16th) will be free after 10am on 5/31 and 6/1. First come first serve, limited availability.

  • The Performing Arts Complex is offering $10 daily parking.

  • 1125 17th Street Garage is offering $3 daily parking. Instructions are below.

    • Promo code: 16STKOVENDOR25

    • INSTRUCTIONS: (assuming the vendor is already a Metropolis member - if you haven't previously used this platform, start by registering your vehicle and payment details @ app.metropolis.io)

      • Click the menu at the top left of the Metropolis homepage --> Click Promotions --> Enter code provided --> Select Claim --> all set!

LOAD-OUT
All vendors must completely break down overnight and set-up again on Sunday morning.

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All Vendors: 10% of Sales Payments

All Vendors will be required to pay 10% of daily sales for this event. Percentage of sales must be reported by Monday, June 2nd via Marketspread.com. You will get a notification to report sales from Marketspread.com. Vendors must be current with the previous market fees before attending the next market. Gum Pop Presents reserves the right to add a $25 for each week that 10% of Sales remains unreported or the invoice remains unpaid.

Gum Pop Presents Contact Info

VENDING TEAM EMAIL
For questions and concerns regarding policies, scheduling, requests, etc., please reach out to vending@gumpoppresents.com.

VENDOR HOTLINE + ON-SITE CONTACT INFO
If you need to get in touch Friday through Sunday while the Gum Pop team is on-site at the event, please TEXT the Vendor Hotline # at (720) 445-6381 with your Vendor Name + Event + Inquiry. Please note that this hotline does not accept calls, but you may also call the hotline and leave a detailed voicemail so we can get back to you with a quick answer. The hotline is monitored Monday - Friday and on event days.

NEED TO GET IN TOUCH DURING THE EVENT?
We’re here to help! Please also utilize the Vendor Hotline for any other needs or issues during the event, such as brief coverage for restroom breaks or ordering lunch, trash management, or other urgent concerns. Pro tip: the hotline is the same for all Gum Pop Presents events, so we strongly suggest adding it to your contacts for quick use!

Vendor & Event Policies

LICENSES & HEALTH CODE
Each vendor is responsible for having the appropriate business and sales tax licenses for the jurisdiction of the event (city and state).

If you are serving food, follow the health code that regulates your particular product type. It is the vendor’s responsibility to be aware of and compliant with the licensing and health code requirements of their business and products.

Mobile food vendors and anyone that plans on handling or preparing food are required to have hot water at 100°F, soap, and paper towels or other drying devices at all times while food handling. Vendors who violate this requirement will be subject to a fine from the City of Denver.

VENDOR CONTRACTS
All vendors will be required to complete the 2025 Vendor Contract prior to their participation, and to upload Proof of Insurance. This contract is valid for all 2025 events and you only need to submit it once. You can review and complete the contract at the link below; this is also where you will upload your proof of insurance and sales tax licenses: https://www.gumpoppresents.com/vendorcontract

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are only eligible for a refund within 2 business days after registration payment has been completed. After the cancellation period, we cannot offer any refunds, only booth fee credits that can be used for a future event.

Cancellations made at least two weeks in advance are eligible for a booth fee credit or reschedule. Any cancellations made within two weeks of a market date may not eligible to receive a refund or future event credit.

All cancellations must be made by phone or email. Vendors who cancel less than 48 hours prior to a market will be charged an additional $25 late cancelation fee. In emergency situations (such as illness, death, or vehicle problems), the fees may be waived at the discretion of Gum Pop, and vendors should contact Gum Pop via email or Vendor Hotline: (720) 445-6381‬.

Vendors who are a no-call, no-show will be responsible for a $75 no-show cancellation fee, due the following week by Venmo or via digital invoice (Venmo: @GumPop). Vendors who violate this rule two (2) or more times will be placed on probation for the remainder of the agreement year. A third (3rd) cancellation of this nature can result in dismissal from the market. To cancel or make changes to your registration, or for questions regarding our policy or COVID-19 related cancellations, please email vending@gumpoppresents.com.

Please note that we are not able to monitor our inboxes while on-site at events. To ensure any weekend messages are received by the Vendor Coordinator, we ask that any last minute cancellations are made through the Vendor Hotline only.

WEATHER CANCELATION POLICY
All Gum Pop Presents events are Rain, Snow or Shine! With exceptions for cases of extreme or dangerous weather, the market will take place regardless of rain, heat or cold.

It is the authority of Gum Pop Presents to close a market early or open a market late due to severe or inclement weather. Gum Pop will make decisions to alter market times based on weather reports or market conditions. As Colorado weather is ever-changing, Gum Pop Presents will not make the call to cancel any market prior to the day-of. All vendors will be notified immediately in the event a market is delayed or cancelled.

Vendors are expected to participate in their scheduled market unless otherwise notified. Gum Pop Presents monitors the forecast closely on market days and will always make decisions based on what's best for both vendors and attendees. Should Gum Pop Presents cancel a market due to weather, all participating vendors on that scheduled date will receive a refund for their registration fee by the following Tuesday.

When rain chances are forecasted at 50% or higher during market hours per AccuWeather, vendors have the following options. Please note that in all cases, Gum Pop MUST be notified of your decision:

1) Prepare for the market as you always do and arrive at the site during scheduled load-in hours. Load-in may be delayed when there is rain in the forecast, but we will notify vendors in those instances. Management will advise on setup options when you arrive.

2) Vendors may opt out of the market, but will not receive a Vendor Credit and will be subject to the $25 Late Cancellation Fee. Vendors must notify Gum Pop via the Vendor Hotline. Vendors that do not notify Gum Pop of their cancelation will be charged a $75 No Show Fee.

Vendor Hotline: (720) 445-6381

TRASH & RECYCLING
We kindly request all vendors to please minimize any garbage and recycling created at your vendor booth. Upon load-out, please clean up your assigned booth space and return it to the state that it was given to you in. All trash/recycling/compost must be brought to the appropriate designated receptacles or carried out with you. Any vendor who leaves behind trash at their booth will be fined $50. We strive to set an excellent example for tidiness and appreciate your help with this!

LOAD-OUT
All vendors must completely break down overnight and set-up again on Sunday morning.

SALES TAX
You are responsible for charging and submitting the appropriate city and state sales tax.

INSURANCE
You will need proof of business insurance (event-specific or general liability) in order to vend at our events. Please add TBW Enterprises LLC, PO Box 3128, Greenwood Village CO 80155 as an additional insured on your policy. You can acquire per-event insurance HERE; get $10 off your ACT or FLIP policy with code GUMPOP10. You can use the links below to purchase coverage. Proof of insurance is required to be uploaded upon signing the Vendor Agreement. 

ACT Enrollment Link: https://app.actinsurance.com/events/2647
ACT policies cover artists, crafters, and tradesmen. 

FLIP Enrollment Link: https://www.fliprogram.com/events/2646
FLIP Policies cover food businesses.