September 14-15, 2024- I LIKE IT HOT! FESTIVAL ~ 24th ANNUAL

I Like it HOT! Festival ~ 24th Annual

Est. Attendance: 5000

Location: Largo Event Center - 6340 126th Ave., Largo, FL 33773

Date: September 14-15, 2024 Time: Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sun 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Load in: Friday, 3-5:00 PM or Saturday, 7-9:00 AM Load out: Sunday, 5:00 PM

Applicant Info: Spicy Food, Sauces, Salsas and other specialty food type vendors will take priority. Applications must include three (3) photos of work or items for sale and one (1) photo of booth set up. Applications will be reviewed by committee. Applying for an event does not guarantee acceptance. Confirmation or rejection of acceptance will be sent via e-mail and will not be given over the phone without prior written confirmation. A waiting list will be established in case of cancellation. Alternates will be made from the wait list at the discretion of the committee.

*Applications must be paid at the time of submission. Booth fees are refundable in the event your application is not accepted.

Food/Beverage Vendor Space Size: spaces are sold by linear foot. Enter the total space you'll need when opened and fully operational, then reclculate to determine your fee.

Exhibitor spaces are sold in 10’ x 10’ increments. Please make arrangements for your display to fit within your purchased/assigned space.

Indoor Space is LIMITED: (Non-Cooking) Enter in Vendor Notes: “Indoor Space Requested; I authorize SIK Promotions, Inc. to process the Additional $50 charge”

Apply Online NOW and *SAVE $50 when you apply by 8/1/24.

Application Fee: N/A

Artist/Crafter: $235 (Items must be made by applicant)

Fair Trade/Import: $285

Resale/Retail: $285

Commercial/Corporate: $600 and up

Charities/Non-Profits: $235 (Children’s Charities FREE with proof of 501(c)(3) status.)

Mainline Food Vendors*: $28.50 per linear foot – be sure to enter the correct length from tongue to bumper when fully operational (Limited Availability) Electricity is NOT available at this venue.

Single Item Food Vendors*: $23.50 per linear foot - be sure to enter the correct length from tongue to bumper when fully operational (Limited Availability) Electricity is NOT available at this venue.

Food/Beverage Vendor Space Size: spaces are sold by linear foot. Enter the total space you'll need when opened and fully operational, then reclculate to determine your fee.     * Mainline and Single Item Food Vendor Applications must include complete menu with prices, copy of mobile vending permit or license. Once approved, vendors must submit a certificate of insurance naming the Largo Event Center and SIK Promotions, Inc. each as additional insured.

Performers: All applications must be received with a press kit via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please note, SIK Promotions events are considered family-friendly and vulgar language, violence, nudity, alcohol, and/or drug use are prohibited at any of our events. SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE FOR PERFORMANCE.

*Please note:

*Vendor applications must be paid in full in order to be considered “received”.

* Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

*Once Approved, there are no refunds for Cancellation, Illness or any other reason.

*In the event an application is declined, booth fees will be refunded.