Annual Dog & Cat Fundraiser

 Why be a vendor at Spring Fling?

• Support a great cause

• Meet lots of friendly animal lovers

• Sell products and/or promote your business

• Have fun!

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Who should sign up for vending at Spring Fling?

• Local businesses with products to sell or services to promote that are in line with Unleashed, the Dog & Cat Store's general philosophies (i.e. positive dog handling, natural products, etc.)

• Open to all types of local businesses, not just pet-related! 

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Any special activities to highlight vendors?

• Yes! 

  • Vendors are encouraged to give coupons, prizes, certificates, and more for our HUGE doggie Easter Egg Hunt (free!)

  •  Vendors are also invited to be a part of our Raffles by giving an item for the prize baskets (free.)   

  • We also will be having a scavenger hunt this year highlighting our Premier Community sponsors. (The hunt will be a free event for participants at the event with prize incentives.)  

  • Premier Community Sponsors will be featured with logo placement on our event t-shirt.

• Each vendor is featured in a Spring Fling blog post shared on social media (community sponsors get more!)

  • Premier Community Sponsors will also have signage at the event and additional mentions from the stage.​

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How much does it cost to be a vendor in 2025 (prices subject to change annually)?

• $200 for a 10 x 10 space. 

  • Vendors are responsible for bringing own tent, tent weights, table, chairs, and anything else you might need.  

• Power hookups available for $30.  Please let us know if you need one.​

• Sponsorships are also available: 

  • Community Sponsor: For $500, receive a reserved lawn space with a tent, table, chairs, and power, if needed.  Community Sponsors also receive extra social media and event recognition and marketing. Limited sponsorships available. 

  • Premier Community Sponsor: For $1,000, get all the perks!  Includes logo on event T-Shirt & Scavenger Hunt (participants have to find your booth!)  Plus, we will provide you with a tent, a table, 2 chairs, and power if needed, in a premium, reserved lawn spot!  Plus, there will be extra social media posts, extra stage mentions, event signage, extra marketing and more!  Limited sponsorships available.

• ​Sponsorship of the Easter Egg Hunt and Raffle is free, and we invite anyone to give coupons, gift certificates, products, etc. for the Easter Eggs, Tote Bags, and Raffles.

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​​What if it rains?

• Bring a raincoat and a tent!  The event is rain or shine. 

  • A surprising number of people have showed up in past years despite downpours, and still had fun!  

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When do I set-up?

• Set up will be first come, first serve, starting at 8 am, and must be done by 11:45.  Break down does not start until the event ends at 6 pm, and vendors are not allowed to break down early (unless instructed to do so by an Unleashed staff member.) Further instructions will be sent closer to the event. 

• Koka Booth Amphitheatre is open to the public when there is not a private event, so you may be able to visit the site prior to the event to get an idea of what it looks like (check the Koka Booth website for more details.)  

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What are the limitations?

• We will limit the number of same or competing vendors.  

• As the host of this event is Unleashed, the Dog & Cat Store, and our customers expect a certain standard from us, we will only accept pet related goods and services that meet our standards and align with our philosophies. 

  • For trainers, boarders, etc. we support positive, non-aversive animal handling.   We recommend harnesses, treat training, clicker training, and do not support shock collars and other punitive training tools.   

  • For dog products, we require no wheat, corn, soy, byproducts, chemical or artificial ingredients.                          This applies to products for sale, as well as giveaways and handouts.  

  • For animal care professionals, we promote holistic and/or integrative care.  

  • Other limitations may apply.