Catfish Opener

I hereby affirm that I have been well advised and thoroughly informed of the inherent hazards and policies of the event. I know that by participating in the Spring Market, I am exposing myself to certain known and unknown liabilities in my direct and indirect actions with the public and invitees of this event. I also understand that if I choose to hire help for the event, that I am directly responsible for their actions or injury. I hereby personally assume all risks associated with my voluntary participation in this event for any harm, injury or damage that may befall me or any employee or temporary help, as a result of my participation, whether foreseen or unforeseen.

I understand and agree that neither Padre Dam Municipal Water District nor Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve in the town of Santee and the state of California, its employees, volunteers and/or directors and officers may be held liable in any way for any occurrence in connection with my participation in the Spring Market event that may result in theft, injury, death, or other damages to me or my family, heirs, or assigns, and in consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with said event for any harm, injury, or damage that may befall me, including all risks connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen; and further to save and hold harmless said event and persons from any claim by me, or my family, estate, heirs, or assigns arising out of my participation in this event.

I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this affirmation and release, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parents or guardians; that I understand the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital; and that I have signed this document of my own free will.

It is my intention by this instrument affirmed by my signature below to exempt and release Padre Dam Municipal Water District and Santee Lakes, its employees, volunteers, directors and officers from all liability whatsoever for personally injury, employer’s liability and workers’ compensation, property damage or wrongful death arising out of or in the course of my participation in this event.

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS AFFIRMATION AND RELEASE BY READING IT BEFORE I SIGN IT.

VENDOR PARKING PASSES:

• Vendors will be issued one parking pass.
• Vendor Parking will be located in our Customer Service Parking lot.
• Once your items are unloaded into your booth space, you MUST move your vehicle to Vendor Parking.

SET-UP:

• Canopies are required. Booth space is 10’x10′.
• Maximum size of all canopies are 10’x10′. Any canopy larger than 10’x10′ will not be allowed.
• Booth setup may begin as early as 6:30 AM on Saturday, May 2nd, ending at 9:30 AM, at which time all vehicles must be removed to the vendor parking area.
• Booth site designation is determined by Event Management and no alteration to the site designation will be tolerated.

HOUSEKEEPING:

• Housekeeping of the exhibit areas and its immediate vicinity will be the responsibility of the vendor.
• At the end of the event, your area must be left as you found it – pristine and clean.

ELECTRICITY:

• Electricity will be available to a very limited number of booths for $25 on a first-come first-served basis.
• No electrical generators will be allowed.

Please check below if you would or would not like power. Electricity: YOU NEED to PROVIDE a 25 foot 12 gauge minimum extension cord with ground. You will be provided with one dedicated 120 volt outlet. All electrical components are subject to inspection and must meet all national and local electrical codes.

TO THE VENDOR

Failure to comply with all regulations may result in your application not being considered for future Santee Lakes events and your eviction from the 2026 event. The decision of the Spring Market committee is final.