Sponge Docks June Craft Art Festival ~ 27th Season
Location: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, 735 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Dates: Saturday, June 19, 2027: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday, June 20, 2027: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
*Overnight Security Provided
Load in: Saturday, 6:00 AM Load out: Sunday, 5:30 PM
Apply Online
*SAVE $50 when you submit payment before May 18, 2027.
Application Fee (non-refundable): $25.00
Applicant Requirements & Review
Applications must include three (3) photos of your work or items for sale and one (1) photo of your outdoor booth setup.
Applications will be reviewed by committee. Applying for an event does not guarantee acceptance. Confirmation or rejection will be sent by email and will not be provided by phone without prior written confirmation.
A waiting list will be established in case of cancellations. Alternates will be selected from the waiting list at the discretion of the committee.
Space Sizes & Setup Notes
Standard Exhibitor Space: 10’ x 10’
You must plan for your full display to fit within your purchased or assigned space.
20’ Deep Space (limited availability): 10’ frontage x 20’ depth Add $200 to your booth fee. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When submitting your application, enter the following in the “Notes Here” section: “20’ DEEP requested; SIK Promotions, Inc. is authorized to process $200 to the card on file.”
Food Vendor Spaces: Sold by linear foot. Enter the total space you will need when opened and fully operational, then recalculate to determine your fee.
Vendor Categories & Fees
Artist/Crafter: $350 — items must be handmade
Fair Trade/Import: $500 — by invitation only
Please email photos of the products you wish to sell to suzfest@gmail.com. Space is limited to four vendors.
Resale/Retail: $500 — by invitation only Please email photos of the products you wish to sell to [suzfest@gmail.com](mailto:suzfest@gmail.com). Space is limited to four vendors.
Commercial/Corporate: $1,500 and up — by invitation only Please email the services you wish to provide to [suzfest@gmail.com](mailto:suzfest@gmail.com). Space is limited to four separate services.
Charities/Non-Profits: $350 — proof of 501(c)(3) status required
Food Vendors
Mainline Food Vendors: $52.50 per linear foot — 10’ minimum Single Item Food Vendors: $42.50 per linear foot — 10’ minimum
Food Vendor Requirements: All food vendor applications must include a complete menu with prices and a license or permit to sell food in the State of Florida.
Once pre-approved, food vendors must provide three separate certificates of additional insured for the City of Tarpon Springs, the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association, and SIK Promotions, Inc.
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy
Effective June 15, 2024: A $50 cancellation fee applies to every canceled booking. All cancellations must be made in writing via email.
30+ days before setup date (choose one):
- Refund of the booth fee excluding 8% processing fees, minus a $50 administrative fee. Application fees are non-refundable, or
- Show credit toward a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event. The credit must be redeemed within one calendar year from the date of the original application.
8–29 days before setup 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 the original application.
7 days or less: No refunds or credits will be available.
Redeeming Show Credit: Apply to an available future SIK Promotions, Inc. event 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 an event, it is considered redeemed in full and is non-transferable. You will be notified by email if there is a remaining balance due.
Multiple Cancellations: If you book and cancel twice within a calendar year, your fees will become non-refundable, and no credit will be offered for future events.
Vendor Insurance: Vendors are encouraged to purchase event cancellation insurance to protect their investment in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Event Cancellation Policy
Events are rain or shine. We will not cancel a show because of inclement weather unless state, city, or local officials determine that cancellation is necessary for public safety.
If an event is canceled by officials for any reason, exhibitors will be notified by email and offered show credit toward a future SIK Promotions, Inc. event.
No credits or refunds will be issued when a show is affected by forces of nature beyond our control while the event is taking place.
