Vendor Terms, Waiver, and Agreement
Submitting this application is a request to participate at the 2026 Family Fun Fest & Chili Cook-Off and does not guarantee a reserved spot. This application will be taken into consideration and a Festival Representative will contact you in writing with approval or non-approval status. No contact or response wil be a non-approved application. All participating Vendors agree to the following terms:
1. Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement
The vendor assumes full responsibility for any risk, damage, or injury arising from their participation in the event. CoastLife Credit Union, Kleberg County, City of Kingsville, the FOCUS Foundation, event organizers, sponsors, staff, and volunteers will not provide insurance coverage or accept liability for any personal injury, loss, theft, damage, or other incidents involving the vendor, their staff, equipment, or merchandise. The vendor hereby waives, releases, and discharges the above-mentioned parties from any and all claims or liabilities arising from their participation, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless said parties from any resulting damages, legal fees, or claims brought by third parties.
2. Prohibited Items
To maintain the quality, integrity, and family-friendly nature of the event:
The sale of deemed items such as, but not limited to: CBD or Smoke Shop items, political items, garage sale items, used goods, or secondhand merchandise is strictly prohibited.
Only new, handmade, or commercially produced items in clean and sellable condition will be allowed. Violation of this policy may result in the removal of specific items and/or vendor dismissal from the event without refund.
Cooking inside the Expo Center is prohibited.
3. Item Approval and Vendor Conduct
The FOCUS Foundation and CoastLife Credit Union reserve the right to approve or deny any merchandise, product, or service to be displayed or sold at the event. They also reserve the right to cancel a booth or remove any items or activities deemed, in their sole discretion:
• Inconsistent with the quality or values of the event,
• Inappropriate for a family-friendly audience, or
• In conflict with CoastLife Credit Union’s brand, mission, or services.
4. Food, Beverages, or edible items
Consumable items are not allowed to be sold inside festival grounds unless Kleberg County valid permits are attained, along with insurance requirements.
5. I grant CoastLife Credit Union permission to use photographs, video, and/or audio recordings taken of me during the event for promotional and marketing purposes, without compensation.
Vendor Acknowledgment:
By submitting, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to abide by the terms outlined above.