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Parks, Arts & Recreation

events@auburnwa.gov

253-931-3043

HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor for the Trunk-or-Treat portion of Auburn’s Halloween Harvest Festival. There is a fee for most participants. Payment can be made after submission of application AND approval through the Parks Office. If approved, you will receive an email with payment instructions.

Trunk-or-Treat vendor deadline is October 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Applications that are received after that will be considered on a space available basis.

RULES OF PARTICIPATION (REQUIRED)

  • The Event will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 1-5pm at Les Gove Park.
  • Your booth/trunk must be staffed from 1-5 p.m. No early departures.
  • Booth set-up will be held for all participants from 12-1 p.m. Complete event information and set-up instructions will be emailed the week before the event.
  • The City of Auburn provides one 12’ x 12’ space. Participating organizations must supply their own materials including tables, chairs, canopies, signs, “trunk”, etc. and are responsible for all set-up and take-down.
  • Electricity is NOT available.  If you’re bringing your own source of temporary power, you’re required to obtain a L&I Permit and schedule your inspection.  Please contact L&I directly (a minimum of 10 working days prior to the event) at 206-835-1000.
  • All participating organizations are required to provide trick-or-treat giveaways, i.e. candy, stickers, etc. We recommend having enough supplies and handouts for 2,000 children. (The primary audience is kids ages 2-10.)

By checking this box, you agree to the RULES OF PARTICIPATION terms above.

VENDOR INFORMATION

Organization Address

Have you participated before?

TRUNK PARTICIPANT DEFINITIONS AND FEES

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

INSURANCE – The City does not maintain insurance that will respond to claims against the applicant arising out of the use of the booth by the applicant, its members, or those attending the event. Depending on the type of event you are planning, and the activity and risk level of your group, you may be required to obtain bodily injury and property damages liability insurance in accordance with City policy, name the City as an additional insured on the policy, and be responsible for obtaining said insurance. After reviewing this application, the City will determine whether you must obtain liability insurance.

RELEASE – The Applicant is fully aware that there are special dangers and risks inherent in this activity, including, but not limited to, serious physical injury, death or other harmful consequences, that may arise directly or indirectly from participation in this activity and harm the Applicant listed above or its individual members. Being informed of these risks and in consideration of being allowed to participate, The Applicant assumes all risk of injury, damage, and harm to any member arising from participation. The Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officials, employees, volunteers, and agents from all causes of action, claims, and fees arising from its participation, except those arising from the City’s sole negligence, and waive any right of recovery against the City for personal injury, death or other consequences occurring from participation in this activity. As the submitter of this application, I agree that I have authority to enter into this agreement for the Applicant. As the submitter of this application, I also agree I have read and agree to the conditions outlined in the “Selection Criteria and Booth Information”.

By checking this box, you agree to the ASSUMPTION OF RISK terms above.

Trunk-or-Treat vendor deadline is October 8, 2025 at 5 PM. Applications received after that will be considered on a space available basis.

This event is held rain or shine. Vendor placement and activities will be determined the week-of the event, dependent on weather.

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