It is understood and agreed that the vendor applicant assumes all of the risk to persons and property which may be connected with the use of the product, the use of the premises of which the product is sold, and that the Sinkland Farms will have no liability for personal injuries or property damage or both suffered by any person or persons in connection with such use.

The vendor applicant hereby releases Sinkland Farms from all such liability, and agrees to indemnify Sinkland Farms, its officers, agents, employees, and owners and to hold it and them harmless from any loss (including attorney’s fees and court costs) from any and all claims by any person or persons for damage or injury arising from the use of such premises.

• Reservation form and fee (can pay online) is due by August 30 for Sinkland Farms Wine Festival. You may schedule either day or both days. We encourage full-weekend attendance to maximize your sales and provide a consistent experience for attendees.
• Submit a copy of your ABC Remote License to [email protected] by September 6 after we send you our Banquet License number.
• A certificate of insurance naming Sinkland Farms as additionally insured must be provided in advance.
• Each vendor must communicate through email to [email protected] prior to and during the festival seasons. We may not be available by phone.
• Upon receipt of your registration and fee we will add your winery name and list of wines to our website and announcements. We will advertise you as a vendor on our website and social media with appropriately 35,000 followers, and expect you to do the same on your social outlets.
• Wineries give Sinkland Farms permission to use winery name and logo in festival marketing materials and social media.
• Load in/set-up will begin at 8:00am. All vendors must be in place and vehicles moved to the winery parking area by 10:30am. Wineries may come on Friday to set up their tent and leave. Due to our attendance and attractions you will NOT be able to leave your personal vehicle at your tent for the safety of you, your goods and our guests.
• Wineries will set up in the beautiful rustic wedding barn, and Sinkland Farms will provide a table and two chairs for display. Vendors may purchase more than one space each day. Please bring table cloth/draping, ice, spit jar, and signage. We do not provide electricity or ice.
• WiFi is NOT provided. If accepting credit cards for purchases, please bring manual or wireless credit card machines. Wineries should come prepared with Mobile HotSpot access.
• Wineries may sell merchandise at the festival.
• Wineries must operate from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Last pour will be at 4:45 pm. Last purchase/all sales must conclude by 5:00pm. For the safety of our attendees, no wineries or other vendors will be allowed to bring vehicles into the festival area before 5:30pm to pack up their booths. Please remember that ABC only allows a 2oz pour.
• Each winery will receive a maximum of 4 complimentary full-festival wine-tasting tickets and souvenir wine
cups for staff (21+) working your booth. Additional staff may receive non wine-tasting access. All winery staff must
check in at Vendor Check-in prior to their shift to obtain tasting tickets. Staff names must be provided by September 20.
• Volunteers will not be available at the festival to staff booths for vendors during the day. Please arrange to have another person watch your property when taking breaks or leaving the booth during the day.
• You will be responsible for removing your own trash. We have a dumpster on site for your use.
• The space reservation fee is non-refundable, but you do have a Purchase Protection option.
• Sinkland Farms is not responsible for items left after hours.
• Vendors must comply with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and codes. You are responsible for meeting the COVID requirements as mandated by Virginia and the CDC at the time of the festival. PLEASE bring HAND SANITIZER for guests to use at your booth.
• Vendors must employ the highest standards for neatness, cleanliness and sanitation. You are responsible for keeping your area presentable to the public.
• By submitting your application you agree to follow all farm rules and policies as stated on the website.

Guests may make a personal choice on wearing masks. Hand sanitizer stations will be available in multiple locations on the property. The beauty of Sinkland Farms is that most of our activities will be outside and our facilities are open air.
We are committed to the health and safety of our employees and customers. The safety of our team members and our customers is of the utmost importance, and we will continuously work to do whatever we can to offer a clean, safe, healthy, and positive experience for all. Thank you for trusting us!