September 13-14, 2025 - SPONGE DOCKS ART CRAFT FESTIVAL
Sponge Docks Art Craft Festival ~
Location: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, 735 Dodecanese Blvd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Dates: Saturday, September 13 10:00 am – 6:00 pm &
Sunday, September 14 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
*Overnight Security Provided
Load in: Saturday, 6:00 am Load out: Sunday, 5:30 pm
Applicant Info: Applications must include three (3) photos of work or items for sale and one (1) photo of outdoor booth set up. Applications will be reviewed by committee. Applying for an event does not guarantee acceptance. Confirmation or rejection of acceptance will be sent via e-mail and will not be given over the phone without prior written confirmation. A waiting list will be established in case of cancellation. Alternates will be made from the wait list at the discretion of the committee.
Space Sizes:
- Exhibitor Spaces are 10’x10’ – You must plan for your display to fit within your purchased/assigned space.
- 20’ DEEP Space: (Limited Availability) 10’ frontage and 20’ deep spaces may be available and are $200 additional. First come, first serve. When submitting your application ENTER in the “Notes Here” section - “20’ DEEP requested; SIK Promotions, Inc. is authorized to process $200 to the card on file”
- FOOD VENDOR spaces are sold by linear foot. Enter the total space you'll need when opened and fully operational, then recalculate to determine your fee.
Apply Online *Save $50 when you apply by 8/1/2025
Application Fee: $25.00
Artist/Crafter: $325 (Items must be handmade)
Fair Trade/Import: $425 BY INVITATION ONLY - Please email photos of the products you wish to sell to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Space is limited.)
Resale/Retail: $425 BY INVITATION ONLY - Please email photos of the products you wish to sell to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Space is limited.)
Commercial/Corporate: $1000 and up - BY INVITATION ONLY - Please email the services you wish to provide to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Space is limited.)
Charities/Non-Profits: $325 with proof of 501c3
Mainline Food Vendors*: $42.50 per linear foot
Single Item Food Vendors*: $32.50 per linear foot (10’ minimum)
* All Food vendor applications must INCLUDE a complete menu with prices and license or permit to sell food in the State of Florida. Once pre-approved, food vendors must provide 3 separate certificates of additional insured for the City of Tarpon Springs, the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association and SIK Promotions, Inc.
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy
NOTE: New Cancellation Policy as of June 15, 2024 - there will be a $50.00 cancellation fee for every canceled booking. *All cancellations must be made in writing via email.
30 days or more: If you cancel 30 days or more from the event set up date you will be offered 2 options:
- Booth fee refund excluding the 8% processing fees PLUS a $50 administrative fee. Application fees are non-refundable.
- Show credit may be offered for a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event and must be redeemed within one calendar year from the date of your original application.
8 - 29 Days: If you cancel 8-29 days from the event set up date, no refunds will be offered. Show credit may be available for a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event and must be redeemed within one calendar year from the date of your original application.
7 Days or less: If you cancel 7 days or less from the event set up date, no refunds or credits will be available.
Redeeming show credit: You must apply to a future SIK Promotions, Inc. show available within one calendar year from the date of your original application. Enter your show credit date in the “Notes Here” section and submit your application. Once a credit is applied to the event it is considered redeemed in full and is non-transferable. You will be notified via email if there is a balance due.
If you book and cancel twice within a calendar year, your fees will be non-refundable, and no credit will be offered for any future events.
Vendor Insurance: Vendors are encouraged to purchase event cancellation insurance to protect their investment in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Event Cancellation Policy
We will not cancel a show for inclement weather unless informed by state, city or local officials that it will be in the best interest of safety for all.
If an event is canceled by officials for any reason, exhibitors will be notified via email and offered show credit towards a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event.
All events are rain or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued if the show is affected by forces of nature beyond our control during the event taking place.
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