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FAIR INFORMATION

Contact Us

Email

Before the Fair, send us your questions and ideas via email at info@renegadecraft.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday.

At The Fair

During the Fair weekend, you can find the Renegade team at our Info Booth, located near the front of the venue.

There is no official check-in, but you’re always welcome to stop by to say hello, ask a question, share feedback, or meet the Renegade team.

We’ll also have complimentary snacks, water, enamel pins, and stickers available while supplies last.

Text or Call

Call or text our on-site team on the Rc Hotline during fair hours at 312-724-5205.

Your Onsite Crew

☺︎ Meet the rest of our team here

Venue + Directions

Venue:

Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion

See photos of our last fair here on our Flickr to get a better idea of the event!

Address:

2 Marina Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94123

Notes:

• The Fair will be open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days.
• This Fair is indoors with food trucks outdoors.
• Service animals are always welcome!
• Renegade or venue staff may open side doors throughout the building to improve airflow and help keep the space cool, so please plan accordingly.
• There will be several food and coffee options at the event, and two full bars. There are a couple of additional cafes at Fort Mason too. You are welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the fair.
• Please note that there may be other events happening in the area and you may encounter some congestion around these times:
  • Fort Mason Center Farmers’ Market, Sunday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Located in one of the front parking lots of Fort Mason.
• To support Renegade’s mission of empowering creative small businesses to succeed, there is a $5 suggested entry for attendees. With rising event production costs, this helps our community share in making Renegade possible, keeping artist fees accessible and our fairs sustainable. Thank you for understanding!

Venue Character

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion is a large pavilion located on a pier on the San Francisco Bay. High ceilings and large windows let in both beautiful natural light throughout the venue and a salty breeze from the Bay!

Accessibility

Renegade Craft is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to attend or participate, please contact us at info@renegadecraft.com in advance whenever possible so we can work with you.

• This event takes place primarily indoors on concrete floors, with food vendors and seating located outdoors.
• The mezzanine level features a full bar, bar-top seating, and beautiful views of the Bay. It is accessible by stairs or wheelchair lift. If you would like to use the wheelchair lift, please visit the Info Booth for assistance.
• Outdoor areas include paved walkways and gently sloped paths.
• Summer weather is typically mild, though outdoor areas may be sunny, breezy, or cool. We recommend dressing in layers.
• Service animals are always welcome!

BOOTH INFORMATION

Rentals + WiFi + Electricity

Rentals

Head here to reserve rental items, including tables, chairs and garment racks.

Rental orders are due by 9 a.m. Pacific time on October 12.

If you rented tables through Renegade, these will be placed in your booth for you. If you rented chairs or garment racks, you will need to pick them up from our Info Booth near the front of the venue.

WiFi

To purchase WiFi during the fair, open your WiFi settings on your device and select the network called Fort Mason WiFi. Once selected, a window should automatically pop up with instructions to purchase WiFi access. Follow the prompts to complete your purchase and connect.

Please note: Fort Mason’s WiFi network can be unstable or unreliable at times. We strongly recommend having a backup plan, such as a mobile hotspot through your cellular provider, running offline sales, and testing your setup ahead of time.

Electricity

If you requested access to electricity in your application, we will do our best to curate your booth near an outlet along the perimeter of the room. Please note that outlet access is intended for charging phones, tablets, card readers, and other low-power devices only.

If you need power for lighting, digital displays, signage, or similar equipment, we recommend bringing a portable power station or using battery-powered devices.

Extension cords, power strips, and daisy chaining (plugging multiple cords or strips into one another) are strictly prohibited! Fort Mason is a historic building, and daisy chaining poses a significant fire hazard. These restrictions are in place for the safety of all vendors, staff, and attendees.

Electricity Rentals

If you need electricity for cooking equipment, high-draw technology, or other substantial power needs, you must arrange service directly through Fort Mason Center’s electrical provider, Edlen.

Contact: Natalie Russie at nrussie@edlen.com

Subject Line: Renegade Craft November 14 + 15 – Your Business Name

When requesting a quote, please be prepared to provide:

• A list of all equipment requiring power
• The amperage and voltage requirements for each item
• The plug type for each item

Additional fees apply and must be paid directly to Edlen.

Booth Construction Requirements

Please carefully review these booth construction safety requirements. The Fire Marshal will inspect the event, and all participants must comply with the regulations below.

Construction Materials, Decor, and Furnishings

All materials and furnishings used in your booth must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be made from non-combustible materials.
• Be manufactured or professionally treated to be fire resistant in accordance with applicable fire safety standards.
• Meet the required flame spread and smoke density ratings listed below.

Fire-Treated Materials

If using wood or other combustible materials in your display, only properly fire-treated materials are permitted.

Fire-treated wood must be pressure-impregnated (pressure treated) with an approved fire-retardant treatment. This process forces the fire-retardant chemicals into the wood and is recognized under applicable building and fire codes.

Wood that has been treated with a surface-applied fire-retardant spray or coating is not permitted. Spray-on fire retardants are temporary surface treatments and do not meet the requirements for this venue.

If your materials have been professionally treated, documentation must:

• Show the date of treatment.
• Identify the type of treatment used.
• Include the name of the treating company.
• Include the Seal of the State of California Fire Marshal, when applicable.

Documentation must be attached to the treated material or displayed in your booth and available upon request.

Combustible Material Ratings

Materials with a flame spread rating of less than 225 and a smoke density rating of less than 450, as determined by ASTM E84 (Tunnel Test), comply with the applicable NFPA codes.

For additional information, refer to NFPA 701 and NFPA 101 Sections 10.3.1, 10.3.5, and 12.7.5.

All materials must have documentation demonstrating fire safety compliance. Materials without proper documentation may not be used.

Examples of Acceptable Materials

• Properly fire-treated (pressure-impregnated) wood with proper documentation
• Certified flame-resistant foam core board (PVC) only
• Poster paper and banners
• Decorative fabrics
• Drapes, curtains, hangings, and props (must be less than 4 ft. wide if suspended overhead)
• Metal or plastic

Unacceptable Materials

• Wood treated with fire-retardant spray or other surface-applied coatings
• Untreated wood
• Plywood less than ¼” thick
• Oil paper
• Tar paper
• Nylon
• Materials that cannot be flame treated
• Self-treated materials that do not meet the required fire safety standards

Additional Notes

• Tent frames and canopies are not permitted inside the venue.
• Storage containers may not be cardboard, wood, or other highly combustible materials. Metal or plastic containers are acceptable.
• If you use cardboard or wood to transport inventory, store those materials in your vehicle and retrieve items as needed.
• All empty cardboard boxes and crates must be broken down and removed from the site.
• If your booth is located along a wall, do not place items between your booth and the wall, and observe all designated safety lines.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for all artists, staff, and attendees.

Fire Safety Requirements (Strictly Enforced!)

All vendors must comply with venue and city fire codes. These are not Renegade rules. They are mandatory safety regulations enforced by the venue and the local Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal visits every Renegade Craft fair. They inspect booths throughout the event. If they find violations, they may give you an opportunity to fix the issue on the spot. If you cannot fix it immediately, you may be required to shut down operations. Unfortunately, this is completely out of Renegade’s control, and we cannot override Fire Marshal decisions.

Please review the following carefully and plan your booth setup accordingly:

• No generators inside the venue. This includes gasoline and diesel generators.
• No butane or propane. This includes portable stoves, torches, heaters, or any propane-fueled equipment.
• Sterno is allowed for approved food vendors where permitted by the venue.
• No canopies, canopy frames, or overhead drapery wider than 4 feet inside the venue. Standard pipe and drape is allowed if not hanging overhead.
• All doorways and aisles must be kept clear at all times. Do not block doors, emergency exits, or exit pathways with displays, racks, signage, boxes, or storage. All signage, racks, and displays must stay fully within your booth footprint.
• Extension cords, power strips, and daisy chaining (plugging multiple cords or strips into one another) are strictly prohibited! Fort Mason is a historic building, and daisy chaining poses a significant fire hazard.

Important Reminder

You are responsible for ensuring your booth meets these requirements. The Fire Marshal has full authority to shut down non-compliant booths. Please build your booth plan with these rules in mind to avoid disruptions during the event.

Booth Setup

Each 10′ × 10′ booth will be marked on the ground with chalk. Your booth footprint will depend on the booth size you selected on your application:

• Shared Booth: 5′ × 10′ (sharing an overall 10′ x 10′ space with another business)
• Full Booth: 10′ × 10′
• Double Booth: 10′ × 20′

Booth spaces are not separated by pipe and drape or walls, so please plan your display with your neighbors in mind. Keep your setup within your assigned footprint, and be mindful that the backs and sides of your display don’t block or interfere with neighboring booths.

Please note that you may only sell the products included in your application and approved through the jury process. If your collection includes outsourced items, only the products that you personally designed or handmade are permitted for sale at the Fair.

Booth Layout Planning Kit

Plan your booth setup before you arrive!

This downloadable kit includes to-scale templates of your 10′ x 10′ booth along with all available rental items (tables, racks, chairs, etc.). You can open the files in Adobe Illustrator for easiest use, or other similar design tools, and move items around to map out your layout in advance.

Shared Booths

If you signed up for a shared booth, you will receive your booth mate’s contact information after curation, around September 29.

Please get in touch with each other as soon as you are introduced to discuss your shared booth setup and rentals as needed before the rental deadline of October 12.

Of special note: This fair has some dedicated half booths, where those vendors won’t be paired with a boothmate. Dedicated half booth #’s are 2, 4, 5, 121, and 216.

Shared Booth Setups

Please note that shared booths most typically are oriented with the shortest side facing the aisle. Shared booths in San Francisco are 5′ wide x 10′ deep. Please work with your booth partner and plan accordingly so that shoppers can browse both of your setups. Read more on sharing a booth here.

Take a shot at our handy Booth Layout Planning Kit to plan out your space ahead of time!

Of special note: This fair has some dedicated half booths, where those vendors won’t be paired with a booth mate. Dedicated half booth #’s are 2, 4, 5, 121, and 216.

Booth Assignment + Roster + Map

Booth Number

Your Booth Assignment, the Roster, and Map will be posted after curation is complete, around September 29. Please keep an eye out for an email update from us!

If you requested a corner placement or dedicated half booth in your application, we’ll try our best to accommodate your request, however upgraded placements are not guaranteed. Dedicated half booth #’s are 2, 4, 5, 121, and 216.

If your booth is located along the perimeter wall, please do not put anything in the space between the white line and the wall, per fire code.

Roster

Click the tile for your business on the Fair Roster and make sure all looks great. Please reach out if you need any updates. Here you will find your:

• Booth Number
• Artist Profile
• Location
• Instagram Link

 

 

 

Download the Map!

AT THE FAIR

Loading In

Friday Early Load-In

We offer a 2-hour early load-in time on Friday between 2-4 p.m.

We strongly recommend taking advantage of Friday load-in to make Saturday morning a breeze. On Friday, all vendors must complete their set up and leave the venue by 4 p.m.

Saturday Morning Load-In

Load-in will be staggered in 2 groups between 8 and 9 a.m. on Saturday.

To help reduce lines and traffic congestion, we strongly recommend taking the closest parking space you can find and using a hand truck or cart to transport your items from your car to the venue. All vendors must enter through the front doors.

If you need to pull your car up to the front doors, each load-in group will have 30 minutes to unload on the venue apron, per the load-in groups designated below.

Driving down the pier along the sides of the Pavilion is strictly prohibited.

Sunday Morning Load-in

Load-in begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday for everybody.

Please note that there will be other events happening in the area on Sunday and you may encounter some congestion around these times:

• Fort Mason Center Farmers’ Market, Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Load-In Groups

Group 1 / 8:00-8:30 a.m.: Booths 21-76, 95-142, 161-202.

Group 2 / 8:30-9:00 a.m.: Booths 1-20, 77-94, 143-160, 203-217.

Food Trucks should plan to load in between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. both days. Placement on the apron is first come first serve.

Rentals

If you rented tables through Renegade, these will be placed in your booth for you. If you rented chairs or garment racks, you will need to pick them up from our Info Booth near the front of the venue.

Notes

• If you arrive earlier than your load-in time, you will not be permitted to enter the site. We are setting up and prepping for your arrival up to load in time and appreciate your patience!
• Please follow instructions from our load-in team, venue staff, and security.
• We will have a handful of hand trucks available for vendors to use for load-in and out. The hand trucks will be available on a first-come-first-served basis and will require a photo I.D. as collateral.
• Vendors are not permitted to spread out into empty booths outside of their assigned booth footprint. Please come see us at the Info Booth if you’d like to upgrade your booth size.
• Each 10’x10′ booth will be marked on the ground in chalk. There is no pipe or drape to divide each booth, so please plan accordingly. Be mindful of your setup to ensure the back and sides of your booth aren’t obtrusive to your booth neighbors.

Parking

Paid parking within the Fort Mason campus is available, but extremely limited, as their lots tend to fill quickly from all of the events they host on weekends. Please click here for information on parking and rates.

We strongly encourage vendors to carpool and utilize ride services when possible.

Overnight parking is not permitted at Fort Mason.

Overnight

The venue will be secured and closed overnight; however, we strongly encourage you to take anything valuable with you, such as cash and devices, for the night!

If you do choose to leave your displays, merchandise, etc., please note that anything you leave overnight is done so at your own risk.

Please be sure to properly close, seal, and wrap all food products before leaving for the evening to help protect them from insects and other pests.

Doors will open to vendors promptly at 8 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday, so please also keep this in mind when considering leaving anything overnight and not arriving by that time.

The venue and Renegade Craft Fair are not responsible for any damages or theft that may occur.

Loading Out

Breakdown begins at 5 p.m. Please don’t break down early unless it’s in case of an emergency. All vendors must complete breakdown and load out by 7 p.m.

Load-out will happen the same way as load-in. Help us make this a smooth and easy load-out by packing up your booth before bringing your car around.

Vendors are responsible for disposing of their own trash at the end of the night! Thank you for doing your part, we appreciate it!

Emergency Preparedness & Response

The safety of our exhibitors, attendees, staff, volunteers, and crew is our highest priority!

If an emergency occurs, stay calm, use your best judgment, prioritize your own safety, and follow the direction of venue officials and emergency responders if applicable. Follow venue-specific emergency procedures whenever they differ from our recommendations.

Before the Event

Please take a few minutes to prepare before the event begins:

• Have a communication plan with everyone working in your booth.
• Exchange phone numbers and consider starting a group text.
• Identify at least two emergency exits closest to your booth whenever possible.
• Familiarize yourself with the event map and designated assembly area.
• Designate a meeting location outside the venue in case your group becomes separated.

During an Emergency

• Stay calm and follow directions from Renegade Staff, Venue Staff, Event Security, and Emergency Responders.
• Prioritize your own safety and move away from danger when it is safe to do so.
• Help others only if you can do so without putting yourself at risk.
• Do not attempt to investigate, confront, or manage an emergency yourself.
• If you are instructed to evacuate, leave promptly and follow designated evacuation routes.
• If you cannot safely evacuate, move to the nearest secure location and follow instructions from venue staff or emergency responders.
• Do not return to an affected area until you are instructed that it is safe to do so.

After an Emergency

• Follow all instructions from Renegade Staff, Venue Staff, Event Security, and Emergency Responders.
• Do not return to an affected area until you are instructed that it is safe to do so.
• If you witnessed or were directly involved in an incident, provide relevant information to Renegade Staff or Emergency Responders if requested.

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

If an emergency requires evacuation of the site, please remain calm and follow directions from Renegade Staff, Venue Staff, Event Security, or Emergency Responders.

If an Evacuation Is Announced

If it is safe to do so:

• Shut down hazardous operations.
• Turn off equipment and extinguish any open flames.
• Secure your booth and merchandise if time and conditions allow.
• Take only essential personal items, such as cash, phones, tablets, medication, keys, and wallets.
• Leave large equipment, displays, and merchandise behind.
• Proceed to the nearest safe exit in an orderly manner.

Your safety comes first. Do not delay your evacuation to protect merchandise, displays, or other booth materials.

After Exiting the Site

• Go directly to the designated assembly area.
• Do not block roads, entrances, exits, or emergency access routes.
• Remain at the assembly area until further instructions are provided.
• Do not re-enter the site until Renegade Staff, Venue Staff, or Emergency Responders have confirmed it is safe to do so.

Emergency Assembly Areas

If the site is evacuated, proceed to the designated assembly area identified for the event.

• Primary Assembly Area: Fort Mason Center general parking areas.
• Alternate Assembly Area: Great Meadow (Upper Fort Mason), if accessible.
• If neither location is available, an alternate assembly area will be designated by Renegade Staff, Venue Staff, Event Security, or Emergency Responders.
• If these locations are not available, an alternate assembly area will be designated by Renegade Staff, Venue Staff, Event Security, or Emergency Responders.

FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Payments + Cancellations

We will send you an invoice to pay the booth fee after acceptance, on September 17. Booth fees are due by end of day on September 22. If payment is not received by end of the day on September 22, your spot may be forfeited and offered to another applicant. Thank you for your prompt payment!

Booth Sizes + Prices

5’x10′ Shared Booth – $400
10’x10′ Full Booth – $800
10’x20′ Double Booth – $2000
Vehicle – Fee determined by footprint
Food Truck – 15% of Gross Sales w/$200 minimum. Please report your sales to us ASAP after the event via email at info@renegadecraft.com

If you requested an upgraded corner placement and received one, we will send you an invoice around September 29 ($75 for a dedicated half booth, and corners are $50 for a shared booth, $100 for full booths, $150 for double booths).

Cancellations

In the event you must cancel your participation, please email info@renegadecraft.com to formally withdraw. Timely payment or cancellation is essential to keeping our operations running smoothly and allows us to quickly offer spots to waitlisted applicants. Thank you in advance!

If payment is not received by the due date on your booth fee invoice, or if you choose to cancel, your spot will be forfeited and the booth will be offered to another applicant. Once the booth fee is paid, it is non-refundable. If you cancel before or on the invoice due date we will cancel your invoice. If you cancel your participation after the invoice due date, we can not offer a refund.

Refunds + Credits

Events may occasionally be impacted by emergencies, weather, facility issues, public safety concerns, or other circumstances beyond Renegade’s control. Refunds or credits will not be issued due to operational modifications, evacuations, early closures, or event cancellations resulting from these conditions.

Due October 13: Food Vendor Requirements

If you’re selling anything ingestible, consumable, food or beverages, you must submit the following materials to participate.

Please email all required documents to info@renegadecraft.com no later than October 13.

Please note that vendors who do not submit the required materials by this deadline will not be permitted to participate, and their booth fee will be refunded.

Which Requirements Apply to You?

If ALL products will remain sealed in their original packaging and no sampling will occur: Submit Items 1-2 below.

If you will be opening, handling, preparing, serving, or sampling any food or beverage: Submit Items 1-4 below.

Item 1: Certificate of General Liability Insurance

Minimum Required Coverage: $2,000,000 per occurrence

Additional Insureds: Renegade Craft Fair, Inc. 205 North Michigan Ave., Suite 810, Chicago, IL 60601; FMC Pier 2 Sublessor, LLC; FMC Pier 2 Lessor, LP; FMC Projects, Inc.; Fort Mason Center; First Republic Bank; the United States Department of Interior; and the National Park Service, including its officers, officials, employees, attorneys, contractors, and agents.

Certificate Holder: Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94123

Item 2: Food Business License or Permit

Please provide one of the following:

• A copy of your health department permit to operate, or
• A seller’s permit indicating that your business is a licensed food establishment or food service provider

Item 3: Temporary Food Event (TFE) Application

Fill out a copy of the application here. Please be as thorough as possible when describing:

• A complete list of items you will sell
• A description of how each item will be prepared
• A description of how samples will be distributed. If you will be offering samples, please be as specific as possible. For example:
  • Pre-portioned in disposable cups
  • Served on crackers or other single-use items

Health inspectors generally prefer self-service sampling methods, where customers pick up their own samples rather than being served directly with tongs.

Item 4: Food Safety Manager Training Certificate

Please submit a current Food Safety Manager Training Certificate for the person in charge at the event. Your certified Food Safety Manager must be present at your booth throughout the event.

Please note: A Food Handler Certificate does not satisfy this requirement.

Food Trucks

Licensed food trucks must also:

• Complete and submit the Temporary Food Event (TFE) Application
• Display a current San Francisco Public Works Mobile Food Facility Permit while vending
• Submit a gross sales report within two (2) days following the event. An invoice will be issued after the event, and prompt payment is appreciated.

Important Notes

Food vendors are solely responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable health, safety, and permitting requirements. Renegade Craft cannot guarantee whether on-site inspections will occur.

Questions regarding compliance requirements may be directed to the Public Health Officer at (415) 561-4743.

Waste & Recycling

Fort Mason requires all vendors to use clear garbage bags to help staff properly separate compost, recycling, and landfill waste. Thank you for your cooperation!

Sustainability Suggestions

As a community of artists, makers, and small businesses, we care about creating events that are a little kinder to the environment. We know that not every suggestion will work for every business, but we appreciate any steps you can take.

Here are a few ideas to consider:

• Encourage your customers to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transportation when possible.
• Choose reusable booth décor instead of single-use items like balloons, confetti, or disposable table coverings.
• Support local businesses for printing, signage, and booth materials when you can.
• Use QR codes or reusable signs instead of printed handouts whenever possible.
• Reduce single-use items, including shopping bags, receipts, and disposable packaging.
• If you print materials, print only what you need, print double-sided, or use recycled-content paper.
• Use reusable or recyclable packaging when possible, and avoid individually wrapping products.
• Turn off lights and electrical equipment when they’re not in use.
• Recycle and dispose of waste properly by following the venue’s guidelines.
• Bring a reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the weekend.
• Donate or reuse leftover materials instead of throwing them away whenever possible.
• Leave your booth space clean and free of waste at the end of the event.

Thank you for helping us create events that are more sustainable for our community, our host cities, and the environment.

RESOURCES

Participation Agreement

Here is a link to the Participation Agreement that you electronically signed during the application process. We are excited to work together!

Spams + Scams

Please be aware that individuals and/or companies sometimes contact Renegade participants offering products or services that are not affiliated with or authorized by Renegade Craft.

Many of these solicitations are scams or misleading an association with our events. Even when a service is legitimate, we do not endorse these companies, and participation is never required.

Common examples include:

• Offers to sell attendee, exhibitor, or mailing lists
• Requests for application fees or booth fee payments
• Hotel discounts or travel deals claiming to be associated with Renegade
• Other unsolicited products, services, or promotional opportunities

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the Renegade Craft website. We will never request application or booth fee payments via cash, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, or similar payment methods. Booth fees are only collected through our official Quickbooks invoicing system following an acceptance email from the Renegade Craft team.

If you receive suspicious messages via email, Instagram, Facebook, or any other platform, we encourage you to report them through the appropriate channels.

Thank you for helping us keep our community informed and protected!

Survey

We’d love to hear about your experience after the Fair. Take our survey to let us know. You could win a free booth at an upcoming fair ✿