The Rainy Day Bazaar

The Rainy Day Bazaar is an annual fundraiser that has been hosted by the Coast Guard Spouses and Women's Association of Sitka since the 1980s! We plan to fill the whole building of Harrigan Centennial Hall with local artisan and food vendors along with our annual Silent Auction. All proceeds of the Silent Auction will go towards the CGSWA Sitka Community Scholarship and Non-profit Grant Program. Thank you for your interest in supporting CGSWA and through us, the greater Sitka community! 

Who can be a vendor?

We are seeking Alaskan artisan vendors, local merchants*, consultants*, organizations*, and food vendors. 75% of the event space will be held for local artisan/food vendors. Local merchants, consultants, and other established Sitka organizations are welcome but are asked to provide details on how their table will differ from their current location/items (special items/significant discounts...) to be considered. All vendors are required to be registered with the City of Sitka before the event. This year we will be allowing outdoor food vendors. All outdoor food vendors will have to register with the city at least 30 days prior to the event and pay all associated fees to the city. Due to space constraints, outdoor food vendors will be granted on a first come first serve basis once city paperwork and fees are successfully submitted and approved.

Vendor Registration

Full payment is due with your application to reserve your table(s). Vendors will receive an emailed receipt once their application has been processed. Table assignments and any further details regarding day-of placement and set-up will be sent one week before the event date. Full refunds will be given if the event is canceled for any reason. Priority is given to returning vendors that are in good standing with CGSWA and CGSWA members. All others will be on a first-come-first-serve basis and item description. 

Deadlines 

January 23 deadline for priority placement for returning vendors. February 20 deadline for regular application. Applications postmarked/submitted after February 20 will be charged an additional $10 per table. March 2 is the final deadline for applications.

Cancellations

Cancellations at any time before the event will result in a forfeit of the entire table fee amount and will go towards the CGSWA as a donation.

Provided

One (1) 8ft table and two (2) chairs will be provided per table reserved. Wifi will be available. Slate blue table skirts are provided upon request at checkout with a limited supply. Setup the evening before the event will be available. The event will be advertised through various outlets including newspaper ads, Facebook, community boards, and calendars. Vendors are also encouraged to advertise. 

Contact

sitkacgswa@gmail.com

Permits and Selling in the City of Sitka

Please make yourself aware of the requirements from the city to sell goods. It is your responsibility to comply with all city laws regarding the selling of goods. 
“Any person, firm, or business entity is required by law to register with the City Tax Office before making sales, rendering services, or making rentals within the City and Borough of Sitka. A City and Borough of Sitka Business Registration Form and sales tax deposit of $50.00 is required of anyone doing business in the City and Borough of Sitka. Each person engaged in business in the City and Borough of Sitka is subject to taxation under Section 4.09.010”

– Itinerant businesses are also included in this. Itinerant businesses are any and all persons temporarily engaging in the sale of any goods and services.

Outdoor food vendors will be required to register for a Special Use/Event Permit pursuant to SGC 6.20.010 D with the City and must be filled at least 30 days in advance and pay all associated fees. All registration for outdoor food vendors will be verified by CGSWA prior to the event and are granted on a first come, first serve basis.