Rock’n Riverwalk
Rock’n Riverwalk is downtown Stuart’s signature concert series presented by Stuart Main Street in joint-partnership with the Historic Stuart Downtown Business Association.
Rock’n Riverwalk offers free, family-friendly live music every Sunday, all year round from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on a scenic waterfront stage on the St. Lucie River. The event showcases a diverse range of musical genres, including rock, blues, country, R&B, and reggae, contributing to Stuart’s vibrant live music scene enhancing the Downtown’s atmosphere.
The schedule of musical acts is published by the quarter (3-months) and visitors are advised to check the Rock’n Riverwalk Facebook page or website.
In addition to live music, the event features local vendors, supporting the local community and attracting 1,000s of weekly visitors to the historic downtown area, which boasts over 60 locally-owned shops, restaurants, and galleries in a charming Old Florida setting.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their children, pets, family, and friends to enjoy the performances. For convenient parking, a free Sailfish Shuttle is available from Osceola, Sailfish, or Kiwanis Park.
Rock’n Riverwalk is funded through generous sponsors, attendee donations, and additional live music events that benefit Rock’n Riverwalk, allowing it to remain free to the public.
Application Information:
- Applications are only accepted via our website and will NOT be accepted at the event during event hours. There are no paper applications available.
- All applicants may be subject to a background check.
- Applications are reviewed by the Executive Director of Stuart Main Street and will be reviewed with a committee for approval or rejection within one month of receipt.
- Stuart Main Street’s Promo Committee reserves the right to limit products and number of vendors to meet the current needs of the event as a whole.
- All Vendors must have approval before attending and setting up at Rock’n Riverwalk.
- Our priority is to offer a variety of goods and services not already offered in our Historic Downtown shops, and highlight local entrepreneurs and businesses.
- All vendors must have a valid and up to date state issued business license, local tax-receipt, and carry general liability insurance.
- Vendor spaces are assigned a space. Vendors may not pick their spot.
Fees
- Quarterly commitment is required in-season (October-March). Vendors are expected to be at Rock’n Riverwalk each week.
- Payment is requested in advance each month. Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted.
- Rent is $150/month per 10×10 space for those committed to the quarter, and payment is required a month in advance, prior to setup. Rent is collected the last Sunday of the Month prior.
- We do not accept “weekly” vendors unless to fill a space temporarily.
- We do reserve one space for nonprofits or service based businesses that we rotate each week. It is free for nonprofits and $100 for service based businesses (businesses wishing to market their business such as lawyers, insurance agents, health & wellness, etc.).
- There are three forms of payment. Cash, Check, Credit Card. If paying by credit card, a card authorization form is required on file for scheduled auto-pay. Credit Cards will incur a 3.4% processing fee.
- The event is outdoors. Vendors are expected to be prepared for all kinds of weather. No rain dates are scheduled, and no refunds will be issued.
- All payments are non-refundable. No credits will be issued for absences.
- Late payments will be billed a $25 late fee.
VENDOR CONSIDERATION:
- Needs of the Market with a strong concentration from our communities’ specific requests, wants and desires
- Space and Availability at the Market
- Directives and requests from the Stuart Main Street and the City of Stuart
- A product or service that aligns with the vision of Market on Main
- Priority is given to farmers and produce vendors
- Priority is given to niche or unique vendors
- A product or service that promotes sustainability, health, and wellness
- A product or service that is produced locally or sourced locally
- An understanding of the Stuart Main Street mission
- An understanding of Market on Main’s mission, and their Rules, Regulations, Policies and Expectations
- An understanding of the City of Stuart’s Plastics ordinance
- Vendor’s knowledge of their own product or service and their ability to communicate and promote it
- Timeliness of Application submission
- Complete Application with required and all necessary documents, licenses, certifications, insurances, etc.
- Vendor’s positive history in other markets or events, may or may not include attendance, setup, payments and/or adhering to policies and procedures.
- Vendor’s positive previous history with Market on Main
- Strong customer following and social media presence
- Accept all forms of payment. Vendors are required to accept Credit Cards as payment from customers.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following, if applicable to your business, must be submitted with your application.
- Insurance: All vendors are required to carry Commercial Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in commercial liability, and must supply the following COIs (Certificate of Liability) with their applications:
- One COI naming ‘Stuart Main Street’ as additionally insured. 201 S.W. Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL. 34994
- Three references
- State issued Business License
- Local Sales Tax Receipt
- Additional Licenses, Permits, etc. Check your requirements.
- Acknowledgement of the City of Stuart “Plastics” ordinance
IF APPLICABLE
- On-Site Food Vendors: We require all Food Vendors to be fully permitted by the State of Florida.
- Mobile Catering or Liquor License
- Organic Certification from United States Department of Agriculture
- Nursery License
- Understanding & Compliance with Florida Cottage Food Law
APPLY NOW
When your application is submitted, you will receive confirmation via email. Your application will be reviewed by the Executive Director of Stuart Main Street. If the Committee has approved your application, our Executive Director will contact you via email.
Please note that your application will stay on file for one year. All vendors must have prior approval before attending our event. If approved, vendor understands that they cannot add or change product offerings without approval from the Executive Director.
Phone: 772–286-2848 · PO BOX 3035, Stuart, FL 34995
Stuart Main Street is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations are tax-deductible.