Juneteenth Racine

Dear Juneteenth Festival Vendor, On behalf of the Racine Juneteenth Planning Committee, thank you in advance for your interest in participating in the 51st Annual Racine Juneteenth Celebration. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme for our family-oriented event is “NIA – Purpose Within Our Community”. Juneteenth has become one of Racine’s must-attend community celebrations, and the success of this event is made possible through the support and participation of vendors like you. We are excited about your participation and look forward to another successful celebration. As we continue to grow this historic event, which attracts over 1,500 attendees each year. Please review the updated vendor guidelines included in this packet and consider registering early. The deadline for all vendor applications and fees is Friday, May 22, 2026, by 4 p.m. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email confirmation regarding your acceptance. Please note the following important details: • Vendor booth spaces for 2026 will measure 12’ x 12’. • A mandatory vendor meeting will be held at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center. The meeting date and time will be shared with approved vendors closer to the application deadline. Thank you again for your continued support of the Racine Juneteenth Celebration. We appreciate your partnership in helping us create a meaningful and enjoyable event for the entire community. Warm regards, Jaimie Kirkwood Director, Dr. John Bryant Community Center / Juneteenth Chair, City of Racine 2026 Juneteenth Celebration Vendor Rules & Agreement • Please be aware of the weather forecast and plan accordingly. Juneteenth is an outside event so be prepared for any weather. Tents, canopies, and pop- ups must be secured to withstand the weather. Juneteenth will not be cancelled due to rain. • The event begins at 12 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Vendors can begin setting up their booth at 6 a.m. All booths need to be completely set up by 10:30 a.m. and vehicles removed from the parking lot. No vehicles will be allowed in the parking lot or on the grounds after 11 a.m., unless approved. If any vehicle is left on the grounds, they will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The breaking down time begins at 7:30 p.m., vendors will stop selling and passing out information, no later than this time. Booths must remain open until the event closes. Leaving early creates disarray at the event; and vendors who leave early may not be asked to participate in the following years. • Vendors space is 12’ X 12’; vendors must bring their own tents, covering, tables, display stands, tablecloths, chairs, change/coins/bills, generators, and other items needed to successfully operate for the event. All items being exhibited/displayed MUST be contained in the booth space. No items, solicitation, or set-up shall take place outside the assigned booth space. Garage space will be offered on a lottery basis. • Booths must be neat, attractive, and well-maintained. You are responsible for setting up, maintaining, removing your own booth, and cleaning up your area which includes charcoal, grease, litter from site, etc. Vendors must bring trash bags and (if applicable) trash containers to set up near your area. Food/concessionaires are required to keep a neat, presentable booth always. Tables should be covered; empty boxes and trash will not be allowed around the booth. • It is suggested that all vendors and team members wear masks and practice social distancing, if the COVID-19 level is risky. • The City of Racine Health Department and/or Police Department have the right to close your booth if you do not have proper permitting. • The City of Racine Police Department reserves the right to escort vendors from the grounds if they are not in compliance with the Racine Juneteenth Celebration rules. • Please make sure your list of items is correctly reflected in your application. All listed items must be reviewed and approved. Food items require a specific permit from the City of Racine Health Department; it is your responsibility to get your permit. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION, if you do not have the permit from the City of Racine Health Department. • Racine Juneteenth Celebration will not allow anything to be sold with vulgar, offensive language, or gestures. This includes T-shirts, pictures, mugs, posters, audiotapes, etc. • All site assignments will be given out at the Juneteenth Vendor meeting. Vendors agree not to reassign, sublet, or share any part of its assigned space with any individual, organization, or group. • Any vendor who sublets or sells space will be removed from the grounds; all fees will be forfeited and will not be allowed to participate in future years. • Applications are subject to approval by the Juneteenth Planning Committee. The committee reserves the right to reject applications from concessionaires who have not followed the rules in prior years. Unacceptable behavior by vendor or anyone associated with vendor will not be tolerated and subject to a minimum one-year suspension from future celebrations. Your full compliance with the rules and regulations is expected. • The City of Racine, City of Racine PRCS, and Juneteenth Planning Committee are not responsible for any judgements, lawsuits, or any legal action brought against any vendor, regardless of the circumstances. • All vendors must pre-register and have the vendor application and fees paid in full to retrieve secured booth locations. This fee is non-refundable, no exceptions. • Electricity and Wi-Fi are not supplied for this event. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: 1. All locations will be assigned by The Juneteenth Planning Committee. While written location requests will be considered, placement will be at the sole discretion of the Juneteenth Planning Committee. Use of the celebration grounds is strictly limited to assigned locations. 2. No vendor shall: a. Attract attention to his/her booth by hawking or crying out. b. Sell or offer any unsanitary or spoiled food items. c. Allow any waste, garbage, or any other refuse to remain in or near his space after the closing hours of the event. d. Transport or display food without adequate protection against contamination. Delivery trucks and other equipment used for transportation and display should always be kept clean. e. Sell any alcoholic beverages, without approval. 3. All signs and displays must be of a professionally produced nature. Prices of items must be displayed. 4. It is the sole responsibility of each vendor to obtain the applicable and appropriate state and local licenses and permits as well as payment of taxes pertaining to their operation. Please note food vendors will be required to have an inspection of their food operations by the City of Racine Health Department prior to opening on event day – Saturday, June 13, 2026. City of Racine Health Department 730 Washington Ave., Racine, WI 53403 (262) 636-9203 or www.cityofracine.org

Dear Juneteenth Festival Vendor, On behalf of the Racine Juneteenth Planning Committee, thank you in advance for your interest in participating in the 51st Annual Racine Juneteenth Celebration. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme for our family-oriented event is “NIA – Purpose Within Our Community”. Juneteenth has become one of Racine’s must-attend community celebrations, and the success of this event is made possible through the support and participation of vendors like you. We are excited about your participation and look forward to another successful celebration. As we continue to grow this historic event, which attracts over 1,500 attendees each year. Please review the updated vendor guidelines included in this packet and consider registering early. The deadline for all vendor applications and fees is Friday, May 22, 2026, by 4 p.m. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email confirmation regarding your acceptance. Please note the following important details: • Vendor booth spaces for 2026 will measure 12’ x 12’. • A mandatory vendor meeting will be held at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center. The meeting date and time will be shared with approved vendors closer to the application deadline. Thank you again for your continued support of the Racine Juneteenth Celebration. We appreciate your partnership in helping us create a meaningful and enjoyable event for the entire community. Warm regards, Jaimie Kirkwood Director, Dr. John Bryant Community Center / Juneteenth Chair, City of Racine 2026 Juneteenth Celebration Vendor Rules & Agreement • Please be aware of the weather forecast and plan accordingly. Juneteenth is an outside event so be prepared for any weather. Tents, canopies, and pop- ups must be secured to withstand the weather. Juneteenth will not be cancelled due to rain. • The event begins at 12 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Vendors can begin setting up their booth at 6 a.m. All booths need to be completely set up by 10:30 a.m. and vehicles removed from the parking lot. No vehicles will be allowed in the parking lot or on the grounds after 11 a.m., unless approved. If any vehicle is left on the grounds, they will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The breaking down time begins at 7:30 p.m., vendors will stop selling and passing out information, no later than this time. Booths must remain open until the event closes. Leaving early creates disarray at the event; and vendors who leave early may not be asked to participate in the following years. • Vendors space is 12’ X 12’; vendors must bring their own tents, covering, tables, display stands, tablecloths, chairs, change/coins/bills, generators, and other items needed to successfully operate for the event. All items being exhibited/displayed MUST be contained in the booth space. No items, solicitation, or set-up shall take place outside the assigned booth space. Garage space will be offered on a lottery basis. • Booths must be neat, attractive, and well- maintained. You are responsible for setting up, maintaining, removing your own booth, and cleaning up your area which includes charcoal, grease, litter from site, etc. Vendors must bring trash bags and (if applicable) trash containers to set up near your area. Food/concessionaires are required to keep a neat, presentable booth always. Tables should be covered; empty boxes and trash will not be allowed around the booth. • It is suggested that all vendors and team members wear masks and practice social distancing, if the COVID-19 level is risky. • The City of Racine Health Department and/or Police Department have the right to close your booth if you do not have proper permitting. • The City of Racine Police Department reserves the right to escort vendors from the grounds if they are not in compliance with the Racine Juneteenth Celebration rules. • Please make sure your list of items is correctly reflected in your application. All listed items must be reviewed and approved. Food items require a specific permit from the City of Racine Health Department; it is your responsibility to get your permit. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION, if you do not have the permit from the City of Racine Health Department. • Racine Juneteenth Celebration will not allow anything to be sold with vulgar, offensive language, or gestures. This includes T-shirts, pictures, mugs, posters, audiotapes, etc. • All site assignments will be given out at the Juneteenth Vendor meeting. Vendors agree not to reassign, sublet, or share any part of its assigned space with any individual, organization, or group. • Any vendor who sublets or sells space will be removed from the grounds; all fees will be forfeited and will not be allowed to participate in future years. • Applications are subject to approval by the Juneteenth Planning Committee. The committee reserves the right to reject applications from concessionaires who have not followed the rules in prior years. Unacceptable behavior by vendor or anyone associated with vendor will not be tolerated and subject to a minimum one-year suspension from future celebrations. Your full compliance with the rules and regulations is expected. • The City of Racine, City of Racine PRCS, and Juneteenth Planning Committee are not responsible for any judgements, lawsuits, or any legal action brought against any vendor, regardless of the circumstances. • All vendors must pre-register and have the vendor application and fees paid in full to retrieve secured booth locations. This fee is non-refundable, no exceptions. • Electricity and Wi-Fi are not supplied for this event. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: 1. All locations will be assigned by The Juneteenth Planning Committee. While written location requests will be considered, placement will be at the sole discretion of the Juneteenth Planning Committee. Use of the celebration grounds is strictly limited to assigned locations. 2. No vendor shall: a. Attract attention to his/her booth by hawking or crying out. b. Sell or offer any unsanitary or spoiled food items. c. Allow any waste, garbage, or any other refuse to remain in or near his space after the closing hours of the event. d. Transport or display food without adequate protection against contamination. Delivery trucks and other equipment used for transportation and display should always be kept clean. e. Sell any alcoholic beverages, without approval. 3. All signs and displays must be of a professionally produced nature. Prices of items must be displayed. 4. It is the sole responsibility of each vendor to obtain the applicable and appropriate state and local licenses and permits as well as payment of taxes pertaining to their operation. Please note food vendors will be required to have an inspection of their food operations by the City of Racine Health Department prior to opening on event day – Saturday, June 13, 2026. City of Racine Health Department 730 Washington Ave. Racine, WI 53403 (262) 636-9203 or www.cityofracine.org