Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Vendor Jury topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Village Fest board upholds 75% handcrafted rule, approves several vendors and tables one
Summary
The Palm Springs Village Fest Board approved multiple vendor applications June 23 after juried reviews, reminded applicants that 75% of merchandise must be handcrafted by the seller, and requested one vendor return with more evidence of original work.
The Village Fest Board on June 23 approved several vendor applications while reaffirming its long-standing requirement that at least 75% of items sold in the arts-and-crafts category be handcrafted by the seller.
Ariana Dorff, who identified herself as the proprietor of the Lemonade Stand and said the family-run business is based in Palm Desert, described freshly pressed and muddled lemonades, locally sourced fruit purees and biodegradable cups. "We make specialty lemonades, homemade purees, syrups, and everything is made to order fresh," Dorff said. The board voted to accept the Lemonade Stand as a vendor.
A vendor operating as Hicks Selps & Company, who said he makes beard oils, balms, soaps and candles in a home workshop, answered questions about hot-process soap temperatures and ingredient sourcing. After the board heard about his production methods and saw samples, members approved the application.
Artist and jeweler Christina Sole9vi presented patina jewelry and paintings with prices ranging from about $110 to $300, and the board approved her for Village Fest after members asked about materials and unique designs.
Mustafa, a custom-apparel vendor who operates a kiosk in Palm Desert and brought sample shirts, said he plans to sell original Palm Springs designs and eventually to produce on-site heat-pressed shirts. Board members said the portfolio shown at the meeting did not clearly demonstrate the required 75% handcrafted content and moved to table his application so he can return with examples of his original designs.
A vendor who presented textiles and sewn goods with materials sourced from Ecuador explained (through a translator) that the family brings fabric from Ecuador but sews and assembles the finished pieces locally. Board members examined photos of the process and agreed to permit the vendor to continue on the condition that the seller demonstrate at least 75% handmade work at the booth; the motion to re-jury with that condition passed.
Board members and staff repeatedly emphasized the 75% handcrafted rule and told prospective vendors to show the production process when asked. The board’s actions Tuesday were a mix of approvals, one tabling for further review and conditional acceptance tied to the 75% requirement. The village board said staff will monitor booths during events to confirm compliance.
The board announced no further action required on other agenda items and adjourned after confirming the next meeting date.
