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An Annual Benefit to Help Homeless Veterans in New Jersey

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Vets Summer Fest

2024

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To celebrate Operation Chillout’s 25th year of service, we are inviting a variety of vendors to join our event with discounted fees. A basic outdoor space is now a $25 donation! Please note the new date of September 28th.

Vasa Park will be providing hot food and a cash bar for VSF25. We have some food trucks/vendor spaces as well. (Returning food trucks will be given priority.)

You will be notified by email if your application has been accepted.

2025 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

Vendor Information
Company or Organization Name*
Contact Name*
Please indicate if any description applies to your business:
- Veteran-Owned
- Donates a percentage of profits to any veteran charity
- Offers discounts to veterans or active military
Email*
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Booth Selection
Vendors Select Your Space:*
- $25 - Outdoor Location - 10x10 Space - NO ELECTRIC
- $50 - Outdoor Location - 10x10 Pavillion - NO ELECTRIC
- $50 - Indoor Air Conditioned - 10x10 Space
- $75 - Food Truck
- $0 - 10x10 Space NON-PROFIT
Registration Fees are donated to Operation Chillout. Indoor vendor spaces are available in Viking Hall. The space is air conditioned. Pavilion space is not available this year. For Outdoor Spaces - Pop-Up Tents are suggested – Bring your own tent and tools for setting up, Staple guns, tape, tents, tables, chairs, etc. VSF and Vasa Park personnel will not set up vendor tents and or transport any vendor displays and supplies to your location.
Payment Options*
Please select how you would like to pay.
- Pay Online via PayPal
- Pay by check
- Non-Profit Group (No Charge)
Total
$0.00
How to Pay by Paypal
After submitting your information you will be redirected to PayPal. Please make your deposit there. You do not need to create a PayPal account to make your deposit (under "Choose a way to pay" select "Pay with a debit or credit card"). PayPal accepts all major credit cards and debit cards.
VENDOR ITEMS
You are only allowed to sell the items that are approved from your application. The Vendor Committee will notify you, and list your approved items in your official contract. The VETS SUMMER FEST Vendor Committee reserves the right to limit the activities presented and merchandise sold. For example: bats, swords, guns, knives, drugs, water guns and any inflatable items are not to be sold or otherwise distributed.
List the items you wish to sell:*
One item per line. Click the + icon on the right hand side to add more lines.
Any Additional Requests or Notes:
Feel free to make specific suggestions on how we can better promote this event or provide contact information for additional vendors. Thank you!
Required Waiver
(By signing this agreement, you agree to all the conditions below.)
- I have read and agree to the terms provided on this website.
- I will not hold Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ or VETS SUMMER FEST/OPERATION CHILLOUT responsible for personal injuries or loss and/or damage to personal property connected to this event.
- I understand this is a Rain or Shine Event and NO REFUNDS will be issued.
- I understand that Vasa Park does not allow dogs to enter, with the exception of trained service animals with certification documents presented to park staff.
- I understand that my information may be given to other organizations that have vendor opportunities that support homeless veterans.
Electronic Signature (type your name)
By printing your name here, you agree that the name above is recognized as your authorized signature.
PLEASE NOTE:
* You must be contacted by Vets Summer Fest to be an approved vendor.
*Even if you submit this form and pay does not automatically guarantee a spot as a vendor.
* If you are not approved, you will be refunded the full amount paid.

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Hello 2025 Vendors. Here are your instructions for the day of the event:

Setup times:

1. You can setup your location with your tables & tents in advance – on Friday morning (9/26/25) from 9AM-12PM) or Saturday evening (9/27/25) from 2pm to 6:30pm. PLEASE NOTE Vets Summer Fest and Vasa Park are not responsible for your booth or its contents. We suggest you do not leave anything valuable at your location overnight.

2. Or Sunday, 9/28/25 from 8AM to 10AM. ALL Vendors MUST be in place and setup with “ALL” vehicles out of vendor area by 10:00AM. If you come after 10:00AM then you will have to carry your merchandise/displays into the park.

Event Information: – Date/ Time:Sunday, September 28, 2025, 11:00AM-7:00PM
Rain or Shine (NO REFUNDS)
Location: VASA Park, 1 Wolfe Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Once you arrive at the park, you will be greeted by the Vendor Committee and directed to your vendor location.
For outdoor vendors – Pop-Up Tents are allowed and suggested – Bring your own tools for setting up, Staple guns, tape, tents, tables, chairs, etc.
VSF and Vasa Park personnel will not set up vendor tents and or transport any vendor displays and supplies to your location.

NO VEHICLES can be on the festival grounds during the event – We have been advised by our local police department that this is for safety purposes.
Booth cleanup is the sole responsibility of the vendor. Dumpsters located at the front and rear of the grounds.
Vendor Parking – All vehicles must park in the Vendor Parking Area or General Parking Area.
NO VENDORS WILL BREAKDOWN before 4PM. We encourage all vendors to stay for the entire event to maximize their profit. We have live music playing right until 7pm (or later). Stay enjoy the fun!
If you choose to breakdown at 4pm then you must bring your vehicle to the Vendor Parking area and load your items there.

VENDORS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

A Brilliant Solution	Hackettstown Elks Lodge 2331	Pet Valu
A Touch of Glass and Then Some	Handmade Doll Clothing by Y	Ping Wang Puppets
Abilities on Northwest NJ	Hempworx	Pisano Enterprises
Abstract Expressions	Hippocampus Designs by Beatriz Novak	Rollin With Our Hoagies
All Veterans Memorial	Home Depot	Scentsy
Amanda’s Creations and Charmingly Unique	Hope 1 Van	Songbird Jewels
American Legion Post 164	Iron Angel Leather	Sons of Liberty Survival Outfitters LLC
Autism Speaks	It’s a Wrap Designs	Sonya LaTorre Art
Birds and Ivy	Joe Survival	SSgt Joseph D’Augustine Memorial Fund
Clear Captions	John Lee Artwork	Sue’s House of Fudge
Coldwell Banker	Kim O’Hara Designs	Sweet Concessions
Colorful Glass	KNS Creations	Talullah’s Treasure – Paparazzi
ColorStreet Nails	Lakeside Creations	Tastefully Simple
Columbiettes Women Auxilary	Linda’s Crafts	Terri Palmer Signs
Country Flare Design	LuLaRoe	The Feel Better Seeded Pad
Dawn A. Young Massage Therapist	Magical Vacation Planner	The German Shepherd Rescue of NJ
Defcon Sauces, LLC	Maison de Cathou	The Hot Dog House
doTERRA Essential Oils	Mary Kay Cosmetics	The Land Conservancy of NJ
Elarah Parties	Michele’s Bistro	The MEXI Boys
Feet N Beyond of NJ	Milk & Honey Handmade Market	The Mobile Cigar Lounge
Fitness Coaching LLC	Minuteman Limo and Car Service	Thirty-One Gifts
Frankie and Kim	Mission 22	Touchstone Jewelry
Fulton Bank of NJ	Morris County Veterans Services	Usborne Books and More
Garfield Elks Lodge #2267	Navigating Hope	Vasa Park Ladies Auxilary
Geppetto Creations	NJ Falun Dafa Association	Village Family Chiropractic
German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of NJ	NJ Relay & CapTel	Warrior Strong
Girl Scout Troop 96086	Operation Jersey Cares	World Vision USA
Goldie’s Airbrush Tattoo Entertainment	Origami Owl	Zella Bella’s Gaggle of Giggles
Good 4 You LLC	Pampered Chef

We want you to know that we do really appreciate your participation to make this a very special event. It is for a very important cause and our primary fundraising event of the year, so your free will donation would also be greatly appreciated. Be sure to invite family and friends!

For Information Contact – [email protected]

What is Vets Summer Fest?

Vets Summer Fest is an annual event that supports Operation Chillout, an all-volunteer outreach dedicated to ending to the crisis of homelessness for veterans across the states of NJ/PA/RI. It features live music, a craft show, car show, a kids zone, bike run and food.

To celebrate Operation Chillout’s 25th year of service, we are inviting a variety of vendors to join our event with discounted fees. A basic outdoor space is now a $25 donation! Please note the new date of September 28th.

Vasa Park will be providing hot food and a cash bar for VSF25. We have some food trucks/vendor spaces as well. (Returning food trucks will be given priority.)

You will be notified by email if your application has been accepted.

2025 ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

Vendor Information

Booth Selection

How to Pay by Paypal

VENDOR ITEMS

Required Waiver

Hello 2025 Vendors. Here are your instructions for the day of the event:

VENDORS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS