Important confirmed vendor updates
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IN ITS ENTIRETY
Thank you once again for confirming your vendor space at our 14th Annual OUT in the Park at Cooper River!
Your support allows our committee to host another successful Southern New Jersey lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and allies PRIDE celebration! And we THANK YOU so much for your contribution to helping spread pride across the Garden State.
Come out and be surrounded by FAMILY, FRIENDS, CHILDREN, and UNITE.
BRING YOUR BLANKETS, TENTS, GAMES, CHAIRS, AND TABLES.
Below are some updates regarding leading up to and the day of pride:
When?
Sunday, September 10, 2023, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
VENDOR CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 10:00 AM. Please feel free to arrive earlier to reserve your space in the vendor check-in line.
Where?
This event is located at Cooper River Airport Drive* picnic site on North Park Drive.
*formerly known as the Victims of Terrorism site.
GPS users: Use address 7001 N. Park Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ (this is the business address of Standard Merchandising which is directly across the street of our location).
Where is My Vendor Space?
Vendor spaces are NOT pre-assigned and first come, first serve.
Vendors must set up in TWO (2) horizontal rows in the space size provided per your vendor agreement.
Vendors who exceed the given space will be charged an additional fee.
Loading/Unloading - Where Can I Park My Car?
Depending on when you arrive, the distance between your vendor space and your car is literally curbside!
Absolutely NO cars, motorcycles, quads, etc. are permitted on any grass area.
Our volunteers CAN NOT assist you with loading and unloading your items.
We recommend bringing a hand truck and extra help for heavy lifting.
Where Can I Park My Food Truck?
We will have reserved parking spaces for our food truck vendors. Food trucks are parked curbside to the event.
Absolutely NO food trucks are permitted on any grass area.
Do I Need to Bring My Own Table and Chair?
Yes! Bring bug spray and sunscreen too!
Bring a tent too! No tents larger than 10x10.
Table and chair reservations must be made in advance. Equipment registration closes on COB on September 7, 2022. Last-minute requests will be subject to an additional fee.
How Many People Do You Think Will Be At This Event?
We anticipate a minimum of 2,500 people to attend this year's event, not including daily car and foot traffic at the park.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend This Event?
Nothing. Nada. Zero. Zilch. Zippo. Free!
What If It Rains?
Don't even think the "R" word! Please remember that this event is rain or shine.
We do not have a rain date.
Should inclement weather occur on the day of pride, we will send a blast email to all confirmed vendors advising if the event will continue.
We will also update our official website JerseyGayPride.com, and Facebook Event Page.
Unfortunately, should inclement weather occur, we will not refund any registration fees paid.
We will offer multi-media advertising in exchange for your vendor space.
This offer is NOT available in exchange for no-show vendors.
Please, NO CALLS. We have very limited volunteer staff.
Do I need to purchase event insurance?
Maybe. Are you selling food, gas propane, or mobile/moving equipment?
Event insurance only applies to vendors who serve food or physical amusement and need to acquire event insurance named Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders, County of Camden.
Please get in touch with the permits department directly for more information www.camdencounty.com.
Will there be photography?
Yes! There will professional and social photography and videology throughout the entire event.
Is There a Phone Number to Call?
Yes; however we strongly recommend communicating by email.
Please NO CALLS. We have very limited volunteer staff.
Calls will be very limited on the day of the event.
My Question Isn't Listed Here, Now What?
Contact us! We will do our utmost to respond swiftly and accommodate your needs.