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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS LICENSE
AGREEMENT
License Preparation Date: July 28, 2026
Organization: Rebecca Thoennissen,
Driftwood Dream Market
Address: 5910 Silver Oak Drive
City/State/Zip Code: Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Name of Event: Driftwood Dreams Market —
Endless Summer
Load -In Date/Time: Saturday, August 29,
2026, at 6:00 am
License Duration: Saturday, August 28, 2026
Contact Name: Rebecca Thoennissen
Phone: 772 924-9121
E -Mail: driftwooddreamsmarket@gmail.com
Expected Attendance: 1,000 — 2,499
Load -Out Date/Time: Saturday, August 29, 2026, at
7:00 pm
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Indian River County (the "County') is the owner of certain property known as the Indian River
County Fairgrounds, located in Indian River County, Florida, (the "Fairgrounds"); and
WHEREAS, the County has the authority to issue and/or execute, and Rebecca Thoennissen, Driftwood
Dream Market (the "Applicant") desires the issuance and/or execution of, a permit/agreement for the
utilization of the Fairgrounds, which Applicant has inspected and hereby acknowledges to be sufficient for
its intended purpose and/or use contemplated hereunder; and
WHEREAS, Applicant warrants to the County that it is qualified and authorized to do business in the State
of Florida and Indian River County, Florida and has or will obtain and maintain the proper certification,
licensure, insurance, permits and all other requirements pursuant to federal, state and local laws, statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations necessary to conduct any and all activities contemplated herein, and to
satisfactorily perform its obligations as herein required; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant acknowledges that the use of the Fairgrounds is subject to and expressly
conditioned by section 205.04 (Permits) and section 205.09 (Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages
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at designated recreational facilities), of the Indian River County Code of Ordinances, if applicable at the
time of the License Duration, which are hereby incorporated by reference when applicable;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the use of the Fairgrounds and other valuable
consideration, the legal sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by both parties, and of the mutual
covenants herein contained, the parties, as indicated by their authorized representatives' signatures
below, hereby agree to the terms and conditions set forth herein:
A. PARK, PREMISES & EVENT SCHEDULE:
This Indian River County Fairgrounds License Agreement ("License Agreement") applies to all
events for the use of the Fairgrounds. The areas, personnel and facilities of the Fairgrounds
which Applicant may apply for a permit, license, or use hereunder are more particularly
described in Exhibit A (the "Premises"), which Applicant acknowledges to be sufficient, as is,
for its intended purpose and/or use contemplated hereunder.
Applicant may use and have access to the Premises for a period, commencing at 6:00 am on
August 29, 2026 to 7:00 pm on August 29, 2926, ("License Duration"), which License Duration
shall include Event set-up, removal and clean-up. Where the Applicant requires usage after
the stipulated time, Applicant is required to pay additional charges including but not limited to
standard hourly/daily rates and any overage fees as set forth in the Fairgrounds Fee Schedule
attached as Exhibit B ("Fee Schedule").
B. AUTHORIZED USE, TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. The Premises are to be used by Applicant for the Driftwood Dreams Market— Endless Summer,
a market for small business.
(a) The Event may include the following activities: Sale of goods by small business.
(b) The hours of the Event shall be: 9:00 am — 6:00 pm
(c) The Event shall be used for no other purpose whatsoever, unless prior written approval
is requested in writing by Applicant and given by the County which approval shall be
subject to availability but not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed so long
as such request is submitted at least 90 days prior to the beginning of the License
Duration. Such change may result in a modification of the insurance requirements set
forth in B. 17.
Applicant agrees to pay to the County as rent, costs, expenses and taxes for the use of the
Premises the following sums:
(a) Rental fee will be $2,280.00 plus any additional charges imposed at the request of the
Applicant to be reconciled at the end of License Duration, based on the calculations on
the attached Fee Schedule. A minimum of TWENTY-FIVE percent (25%) of the entire
rental fee, $570.00 ("Event Deposit") is due upon execution of this License Agreement.
The balance of the rental fee set forth above and any remaining payments, including any
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expenses, charges or other fees described in this License Agreement shall be due thirty
(30) days prior to the Event. Any incidental charges or fees not included in this
Agreement at the time of execution shall be due within five (5) business days of the
conclusion of the Event as described in B.1.b.
(b) A Damage Deposit of $500.00 shall be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the Event.
The Damage Deposit shall be applied against the fees, costs, expenses, charges and/or
delinquent payments described herein, and against any costs of repair or replacement
of damages to the Fairgrounds that directly or indirectly result from the Event, whether
caused by Applicant or Applicant's employees, invitees, licensees, contractors,
assignees, contestants, exhibitors or performers, or others on the Premises at
Applicant's direction or invitation. The County's use of the Damage Deposit or any other
sum described herein shall in no way constitute a waiver of any other right the County
may have at law or equity. The Damage Deposit, to the extent unused, shall be returned
to Applicant within thirty (30) business days following the Event.
(c) Total: $2,780.00
3. The Applicant shall provide to the County information as to the total ticket sales at 30, 15, 7 and
3 days prior to the Event. The County reserves the right to cap ticket sales depending on the
capacity of the Premises and the Fairgrounds or because of law enforcement, sanitation, traffic
control or due to other public safety issues.
4. Applicant shall be financially responsible for all charges for all materials, personnel, services and
equipment that the county furnishes for the Event. Applicant shall also be financially
responsible for all charges for all materials, personnel, services and equipment that are
provided by non -county agencies associated with this Event (i.e., stagehands, sound/light
companies, ushers).
5. This License Agreement is not a permit. As set forth in sections 205.04 (Permits) and 205.09
(Sale and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages at Designated Recreational Facilities), of the
Indian River County Code of Ordinances, the Applicant must obtain the necessary fairgrounds
use permit and alcohol permit, which collectively require the Applicant to timely obtain
approvals of plans, including but not limited to, adequate sanitation facilities and sewage
disposal, parking facilities, transportation of patrons, adequate medical facilities, adequate
security and traffic control. Applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated with such
facilities and services.
6. The County shall have the right, after coordination with the Applicant's authorized
representative, to determine in its sole discretion the level of County staff necessary to service
the facilities during the License Duration. Applicant shall be responsible for all additional costs
for County staff and Applicant may request additional staff as needed.
7. Applicant's failure to make any of the payments required hereunder in a timely manner shall
constitute a material breach and shall result in the immediate termination of this License
Agreement. All fees, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, attorney's fees, incurred
by the County in the collection of any payment due hereunder shall be reimbursed by Applicant.
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8. Applicant (including all artists, performers, entertainers, sound technicians, employees, and
subcontractors of Applicant, and any other participating in the production of the Event)
shall comply and ensure compliance with the following during the Event:
(a) The hours of event production and sound checks utilizing amplified sound in the
Fairgrounds are restricted to:
i. Sunday thru Thursdays from 10:00am-6:00pm with a minimum of one thirty (30)
minute intermission.
ii. Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-10:59pm with a minimum of one thirty (30)
minute intermission.
(b) The starting hours listed above may be adjusted to begin earlier upon approval of the
County.
(c) The location and arrangement of the stages and sounds systems shall be in accordance
with the Stage Configuration Map as detailed by Applicant and approved by the County.
The preliminary Stage Configuration Map and a Site Plan shall be provided to the County
thirty (30) days prior to the Event and a final Stage Configuration Map and Site Plan no
less than fifteen (15) days prior to the Event.
(d) Sound attenuation blankets or sound walls may be required to be erected at the rear of
any temporary stages. Such temporary stage installations shall be installed in such a
manner so as to minimize the noise impact on surrounding residential properties.
(e) Applicant shall obtain stage inspection, documentation and certification in accordance
with industry standard. Applicant shall provide copies of documentation reflecting
certification within 24 hours of Event. Applicant shall also allow the County to inspect the
stage construction. Such inspection shall occur no later than 24 hours prior to the Event.
Any cost associated by the County's inspection shall be at the sole cost of the County. The
County shall make inspector(s) available at a mutually agreeable time. Failure to timely
inspect the Stage by the County shall not preclude Applicant from proceeding with the
Event.
Undisclosed or unpermitted activities or hours shall be cause for this License Agreement to be
voidable by the County at any time during the License Duration. Undisclosed and unpermitted
activities shall be subject to cancellation of the Event, and Applicant shall be subject to damages,
penalties and other legal and equitable remedies including, but not limited to full payment
under this License Agreement.
10. Applicant shall not assign this License Agreement or any rights hereunder or sublet the Premises
without the express prior written consent of the Assistant County Administrator or his/her
designee.
11. In the event that the Premises or any other portion of the Fairgrounds are not vacated and
cleaned by Applicant at the end of the License Duration, the County is hereby authorized to
remove from the Premises or any other portion of the Fairgrounds, at the expense of Applicant,
all goods, wares, merchandise and property of any and all kinds and descriptions placed or
permitted therein by Applicant and which may be then occupying the same, and County shall
not be liable for any damage or loss to such goods, wares, merchandise or other property which
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may be sustained either by reason of such removal or of the place to which it may be removed.
Applicant hereby expressly releases County from any and all such claims for damages of
whatsoever kind or nature and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold County harmless at
Applicant's expense as to any claims for damages by third parties having interests in such goods,
wares, merchandise and property, including costs and attorney's fees.
12. Applicant shall: (i) use and occupy the Premises in a safe and careful manner, including but not
limited to properly covering any and all power cords; (ii) comply with all federal, state and local
laws, statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances; (iii) use the Premises solely for the purposes
provided above; (iv) not permit the Premises, or any part thereof, to be used for any unlawful
purpose or in any manner that may result in or cause harm and/or damage to persons or
property; (v) not post or exhibit or allow to be posted or exhibited signs, advertisements, show -
bills, lithographs, posters or cards of any description inside or in front of, or on any part of the
Premises, except with the prior written consent of County, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed; and (vi) deliver to the County the Premises in
as good a condition and repair, including all necessary trash or waste removal, as the same shall
be found at the beginning of the License Duration. Additionally, Applicant:
(a) assumes all costs arising from the use of patented, trademarked or copyrighted materials,
equipment, devices, processes, or dramatic rights used on or incorporated in the conduct
of the Event. Applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold County harmless at Applicant's
expense from all suits, actions, proceedings, damages, costs and expenses in law or
equity, including attorney's fees, for or on account of any patented, trademarked or
copyrighted materials, equipment, devices, processes or dramatic rights furnished or
used by Applicant or its employees, invitees, licensees, contractors, assignees,
performers, contestants and exhibitors, in connection herewith.
(b) shall not alter landscaping, fencing or any permanent structure nor shall there be any
obstruction to ingress and egress to and from the Premises without the express written
consent by the County.
(c) acknowledges that the County shall have the sole right to collect and have the custody
of articles left at the Premises by persons attending any Event given or held on the
Premises, and Applicant or any person in Applicant's employ shall not collect or
interfere with the collection or custody of such articles.
(d) acknowledges that the County reserves the right to eject any persons reasonably deemed
violent or otherwise dangerous to health, safety and welfare.
(e) acknowledges that the County may immediately terminate the Event if the National
Weather Service issues a severe weather warning, or imminent severe weather
conditions develop in the area indicating a risk to public safety, or a state of emergency
has been declared. Applicant hereby waives any rights and all claims for damages against
the County that may result from the exercise of the rights reserved herein.
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(f) represents and warrants to the County that Applicant's employees, invitees, licensees,
contractors, assignees, contestants, exhibitors and performers by their speech, song,
music, conduct or manner will not violate or incite others to violate any statute, law,
ordinance, rule, regulation or order of any federal, state, municipal or other governmental
authority.
13. The County and its officers, agents and employees engaged in the operation and maintenance
of the Premises reserve the right to enter upon and to have free access to the Premises at any
and all times, which reservation is hereby acknowledged and agreed to by Applicant.
14. Applicant releases and forfeits any right of action against the County or its members, officials,
employees and agents from any liabilities, claims for damages, losses, and costs which arise out
of or in connection with the Event and to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnifies,
defends and saves the County and County's members, officials, officers, employees and agents
harmless (1) against all liability, claims for damages, and suits for or by reason of any injury to
any person, including death, and damage to any property for every cause in any way connected
with the Event irrespective of negligence, actual or claimed, upon the part of the County, its
agents and employees, except where caused by the willful and wanton acts of County officials,
officers, employees and agents, and (2) from all expenses incurred by the County for police
protection, fire protection and emergency medical services, restoration and clean up, sanitation
and maintenance costs and expenses that are required to preserve public order and protect
public health, welfare and safety on the Premises of the Event.
15. At least 30 days prior to the License Duration, the Applicant shall, without limiting Applicant's
liability submit certificates of insurance naming "Indian River County, FL" as additional insured
and shall:
Procure and maintain at Applicant's sole expense, insurance of the types, coverages and
amounts not less than stated below:
Schedule
Limits
Commercial General Liability — No more restrictive than $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Combined
ISO Form CG0001 (including property damage, personal Single Limit
injury, products/ comp. ops. agg., premises,
operations, and blanket contractual liability, and host
liquor liability)
(The County and County's members, officials, officers, employees and agents, shall be named as
additional insureds under all of the above Commercial General Liability coverage).
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In the event the use of motor vehicles is an integral part of the Event (unless a separate ordinance is
specifically applicable to the automobiles):
Automobile Liability (all automobiles -owned, hired or $500,000 Combined Single Limit
non -owned)
In the event the Applicant hires employees for the Event or is otherwise required to carry workers'
compensation insurance, the Applicant will provide evidence of workers' compensation insurance or
exemption as required by Florida Workers Compensation Law as defined in Chapter 440, Florida
Statutes. Applicant will assume responsibility for Applicant's discretion in confirming that all of the
Applicant's contractors or subcontractors engaged in work for the Event have the appropriate
workers' compensation coverage. Such evidence will include evidence of workers' compensation
benefits and employer's liability insurance for the following minimum limits of coverage:
Workers Compensation
Including coverage for any appropriate Federal Acts
(e.g. Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act,
33 USC §§ 901-952, and the Jones Act, 46 USC §§ 688 et
seq.) where activities include liability exposures for
events or occurrences covered by Federal statutes.
Employer's Liability
Florida Statutory Coverage
$100,000 Each Accident
$500,000 Disease Policy Limit
$100,000 Each Employee/Disease
In the event that any services or activities of a professional nature are provided, and Risk
Management determines the coverage is necessary, pursuant to (k) below:
Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) $1,000,000 Each Occurrence/Claim
In the event that children will be supervised in connection with the Event and Risk Management
determines the coverage is necessary, pursuant to (k) below:
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Sexual Molestation Liability
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence/Claim
In the event alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, will be served, sold, consumed or
otherwise allowed at the Event, the entity serving or selling the alcoholic beverages must have the
following coverage:
Liquor Liability
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit
(b) Participants — Except as set forth below, the Applicant shall assume all responsibility for
Applicant's discretion in obtaining, if any, insurance from the Event's contributing
participants and subcontractors (such as caterers, vendors, production companies,
entertainers, sponsors) in the types and amounts necessary to adequately protect the
County and the County's members, officials, officers, employees and agents.
(c) Primary and Non -Contributory — The Applicant's insurance will apply on a primary basis and
will not require contribution from any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County.
(d) Deductibles — The deductibles of the insurance policies applicable to the Event shall be
deemed customary and the responsibility of the Applicant and any named insureds.
(e) Additional Insured — The Applicant's insurance, except workers' compensation and any
additional coverages where it is unavailable, will name the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County and County's members, officials, officers, employees and agents, as
additional insureds under all insurance coverages required for the Event.
(f) Reporting Provision —The Applicant's insurance shall be provided on an occurrence form. In
the event that coverage is only available on a claims made form, the Applicant shall agree to
maintain an extended reporting coverage for a minimum of two years past the expiration of
the annual policy term.
(g) Duration — Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Applicant's liabilities intended to
be covered by the insurance coverage(s) required under this section shall survive and not be
terminated, reduced or otherwise limited by any expiration or termination of particular
policies for insurance coverages.
(h) Sovereign Entities — State and federal agencies eligible for sovereign immunity may submit
a statement of self-insurance for liability as allowed by the applicable state or federal
statute. Such statement will be acceptable in place of insurance requirements defined
herein.
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(i) Financial Responsibility — Applicant shall obtain insurance by an insurer holding a current
certificate of authority pursuant to Chapter 624, Florida Statutes, or a company that is
declared as an approved Surplus Lines carrier under Chapter 626, Florida Statutes. Such
insurance shall be written by an insurer with an A.M. Best Rating of A -VII or better. Applicant
must maintain continuation of the required insurance throughout the Event, which includes
load -in, setup, tear down, and load -out.
(j) Evidence of Financial Responsibility — Applicant must provide a certificate of insurance to
the County's Risk Manager, demonstrating the maintenance of the required insurance
including the additional insured endorsement 30 days prior to the Event Date. Upon written
request, the Applicant shall make its insurance policies and endorsements available to the
County's Risk Manager. The County's Risk Manager shall approve the Applicant's insurance
if it complies with this License Agreement's requirements, including, if any, additional
insurance coverages deemed necessary by the Risk Manager. No material alteration or
cancellation, including expiration and non -renewal of Applicant's insurance, shall be
effective until 30 days after receipt of written notice by the County from the Applicant or
the Applicant's insurance company.
(k) Discretionary Authority — Depending upon the nature of any aspect of any event and its
accompanying exposures and liabilities, the County may, at its sole option, require additional
insurance coverages not listed above, in amounts responsive to those liabilities, which may
or may not require that the County also be named as an additional insured.
(1) Applicant is required to immediately notify the County of any incident, accident, occurrences
and/or claims made in connection with the Event.
16. Applicants seeking a permit for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages per section
205.09 of the Indian River County Code of Ordinances shall submit the purveyor's name no
less than 45 days prior to the Event to the County. At least 30 days prior to the Event, the
Applicant shall submit copies of the alcohol vendor's required state alcoholic beverage
licenses and insurance certificate in accordance with Section B. 17 to the County.
17. If default occurs on the part of the Applicant in fulfillment of any of the terms, covenants or
conditions, including the timely submittal of all documents set forth in Section B, of this License
Agreement, the County may terminate this License Agreement and decline to issue any and all
permits necessary for the Event. In such case, the rent, taxes, fees, deposits and any other
charges hereunder, whether accruing before or after such termination, shall be considered
part of and inclusive of the County's damages resulting from Applicant's default. Applicant's
default hereunder shall be considered a default of any and all agreements by and between
Applicant and the County, and any amounts due Applicant under its other agreements with
the County may be used by the County to remedy Applicant's defaults hereunder. Any remedy
granted in this License Agreement to County shall be in addition to all other remedies available
to County in law or equity, and not exclusive of such remedies.
18. In the event that the Applicant cancels all or any time or portion of the Premises reserved for
the Event, the County must receive written notice. Applicants may be entitled to a refund
according to the following schedule:
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(a) Cancellation prior to 180 days from the first date of License Duration will receive a
refund equal to 85% of the Event Deposit collected under Section B.2.(a).
(b) Cancellation between 90-180 days of the first date of License Duration will receive a
refund equal to 50% of the Event Deposit collected under Section B.2.(a).
(c) Cancellation less than 90 days of the first date of License Duration will forfeit the Event
Deposit collected under Section B.2.(a).
19. In addition to any other charges set forth in the Fee Schedule, the Applicant shall pay a $250
administrative fee for each modification or addendum to the License Agreement.
20. In the event that the Premises or any part thereof, or adjacent premises required for access
thereto, should be so damaged or destroyed by fire or other cause, without the fault of Applicant,
as to prevent the use of the Premises for the Event, then this License Agreement shall terminate.
In such event, the County shall be paid for all items of expense incurred by it under this License
Agreement and any rental accrued prior to such destruction or damages, but Applicant shall be
relieved of paying rent accruing thereafter. For purposes of this paragraph, causes or events not
within Applicant's control shall include, without limitation, acts of God, floods, earthquakes,
hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters, acts of public enemies, riots or civil disturbances,
sabotage, strikes and restraints imposed by order of a governmental agency or court. Causes or
events within Applicant's control, and thus not falling within this Section 12, shall include, without
limitation, Applicant's financial inability to perform or comply with the terms and conditions
hereof, economic hardship, a featured act's failure or refusal to perform or appear, and
misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance by any of Applicant's directors, officers, employees,
contractors, or agents.
21. Applicant acknowledges receipt of and agrees to comply with the Fairground's Rules and
Regulations which are attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference.
22. Applicant assumes all risks of damages to and loss by theft or otherwise of the furniture,
appliances or other property of Applicant or Applicant's employees, invitees, licensees,
contractors, assignees, performers, exhibitors, contestants and those otherwise contracting
with Applicant, and Applicant hereby expressly releases and discharges County from any and all
liability for any such loss and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold County harmless from all
claims and actions for damages as to such losses, including attorney's fees.
23. County and Applicant retain all television, film, recording and licensing rights as to any Event
that takes place in or on the Premises, provided such is permitted within the Artist Contract.
County will coordinate such recordings with Applicant's marketing representative. In the event
of artist recording restrictions, Applicant shall request the right to allow the County to take
generic production and still photographs of the Event.
24. Unless excused by impracticability or impossibility of performance or other lawful contractual
defense, any attraction, act, or person contracted to appear during the Event as an entertainer
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shall appear at the published time or within one hour thereafter. Applicant shall not advertise
or permit any advertising that a particular performer will appear for the Event until after a
contract for the performer's appearance has been executed and a copy thereof has been
provided to the County; otherwise, the County may terminate this License Agreement and
cancel the Event.
25. No exception or waiver of any provision of this License Agreement shall be effective unless in
writing signed by the Assistant County Administrator. No such waiver shall be held to waive
the same provision on a subsequent occasion or be construed to constitute a waiver of any
other provision of this License Agreement. This License Agreement contains the entire
agreement between the parties, unless modified or amended by a subsequent written
agreement executed by the parties. This License Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Florida, and venue for the resolution of disputes hereunder shall be in a court of
law in Indian River County, Florida.
26. At least 30 days prior to the Event Date, Applicant shall submit proof of application for a "Special
Events & Tent Sales Inspection Permit" from the Indian River County Fire Prevention Bureau
pursuant to Florida Fire Prevention Code: NFPA 1, Chapter 25, NFPA 101 & 102 and IRC
Ordinance Section 208.11.
27. All of the Applicant's subcontractors shall have all of the necessary local, state and federal
licenses for the services provided at the Event.
28. All deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday shall be accelerated to the prior business day.
29. Any notice, request, instruction, demand, consent or other communication required or
permitted to be given under this License Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given in
writing and delivered by email or US Mail, Certified — Return Receipt Requested, to the
following:
Wayne Berger, Fairgrounds Venue Manager
Indian River County
Parks Division
550077 th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32967
Email: wberger@indianriver.gov
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Applicant:
Rebecca Thoennissen
Driftwood Dreams Market
5910 Silver Oak Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Email: driftwooddreamsmarket@gmail.com
30. Applicant acknowledges that the County makes no guarantees to Applicant, express or implied,
as to any pecuniary gain that Applicant may have intended to result from the Event.
31. The recitals and WHEREAS clauses are true, accurate and correct and are hereby incorporated
herein by this reference.
32. Services Provided by the County:
(a) County reserves the right to determine the adequacy of outside services procured by the
Application under Section B as a condition of the Permit.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, by and through their authorized representatives' signatures
below, do hereby execute this License Agreement on this 28 day of
August , 2026
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Exhibit A
Indian River County Fairgrounds
Event Quote
Driftwood Dreams Market- Endless Summer
August 29, 2026
Acreage
Rate/Day # of Days
Total
0 - 5 Acres
$180.00 1
$180.00
6 - 10 Acres
$200.00
$0.00
11 - 40 Acres
$600.00
$0.00
41+ Acres
$900.00
$0.00
Acreage Total
I
1 1 $180.00
Facility Rentals
I Rate/Hourl # of Hours Total
Total
Fleetwood Expo Center
1 $150.00 13 1 $1,950.001
1
Times: Set-up, event and break -down on 8-29 from 6:00 am til 7:00 pm
Facility Rentals Total
$0.00
Entertainment Building
$100.00
$0.00
$1,950.00
Facility Daily Rentals
Rate/Day # of Days
Total
Expo Open Air Pavilion
$550.00
$0.00
Agricultural Pavilion
$450.00
$0.00
Entertainment Building
$100.00
$0.00
Cook Shed (Concession Building)
$100.00
$0.00
Facility Daily Rental Totals
I I I
I i $0.00
Ammenities Rental (per event)
Rate Quantity
Total
Chairs
$0.50
$0.00
Hoses/Sprinklers
$20.00
$0.00
Internet access
$100.00
$0.00
Light Carts
$125.00
$0.00
Light Carts additional days
$50.00
$0.00
Small Stage
$75.00
$0.00
Stage Risers
$25.00
$0.00
Tables
$10.00
$0.00
Tent (10'x20')
$200.00
$0.00
Ammenities Rental Total
1
$0.00
Ammenities Rental (per day)
Rate Quantity
# of days Total
Bleachers Large (1st day)
$400.00
$0.00
Bleachers Large (Additional days)
$100.00
$0.00
Bleachers Small (1st day)
$90.00
$0.00
Bleachers Small (Additional days)
$25.00
$0.00
Fire Extinguisher
$10.00
$0.00
Golf Carts
$100.00
$0.00
Midway Electricity (per panel)
$100.00
$0.00
Stage Large (1st Day)
$700.00
$0.00
Stage Large (Additional Days)
$200.00
$0.00
Ammenities Rentals (per day) Total
1
1 $0.00
Marquee Advertisement
Rate # of weeks
Total
Marquee (1st week)
$100.00 1
$100.00
Marquee (each additional week)
$50.00 1
$50.00
Marquee (per day)
$20.00
$0.00
Marquee Advertising Total
$150.00
=acility Exclusive Use Fee (per day) Rate # of Days Total
Per Day Rate $200.00 $0.00
Facility Exclusive Use Fee Total $0.0(
alcohol Permit Fee I Ratel # of Days I Total
Per Day Rate 1 $400.001 1 $0.00
Alcohol Permit Fee Total I I I 1 $0.0(
Subtotal
$2,280.00
Cleaning Fee (if applicable)
Damage Deposit
$500.00
Total
$2,780.00
25% Deposit
1 $570.00
Date Quote was updated: 07/16/26 Quote provided by: Wayne Berger
Quotes are valid for 15 days. A 25% desposit is required to secure any dates.
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Exhibit C
Indian River County
Parks Division
Fairgrounds Rules & Regulations
General Fairgrounds Rules
Scheduling is conducted on a first-come, first -serve basis for open dates. Reservation
dates may only be secured and guaranteed with a minimum 25% Deposit Fee and fully
executed Agreement. Staff reserves the option to issue a placeholder deposit Agreement
("Placeholder Agreement") in lieu of a fully executed Agreement which will secure the date
pending a due diligence review. Placeholder Agreements shall automatically expire 6
months prior to the scheduled event date and the reservation forfeited unless the Applicant
enters into an Agreement.
2. Permits for groups composed of minors will be issued only to adults who accept
responsibility for supervising them throughout the period of the permit.
3. Security Plan:
a. Festival events shall present a security plan to the Indian River County Sheriff's
Office Division of Law Enforcement. Approval and sign off by the Division shall be a
condition precedent of the issuance of the Permit/License Agreement.
b. Assigned law enforcement officials must have arresting authority in Indian River
County, i.e. IRCSO, FHP etc.
c. The County will determine in its sole discretion the level of security of sworn law
enforcement and emergency services personnel.
d. Evidence of IRSO law enforcement scheduling shall be provided to the County 30
days prior to the Event by means of a paid receipt to the IRSO. The County will
provide Applicant with the order form for IRSO.
4. All indoor cooking is strictly prohibited. Outdoor cooking, grilling, etc. shall be approved in
advance by the Fairgrounds Management Staff.
5. Deposits:
a. All buildings and facilities shall be left in the same condition they were received in. A
cleaning fee shall be deducted from the damage deposit to cover the cost of
cleaning/restoring the facilities to their original condition.
i. All decorations must be approved prior to installation and removed
completely at the conclusion of the event.
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The Agriculture Expo Building should be left in a broom swept condition
with any wet areas mopped and all garbage left in designated location.
b. A damage deposit of no less than $500, refundable upon inspection of the property, is
required for every event. Deposits may be increased in the sole discretion of the
County dependent upon number of attendees and events.
Festivals require a damage deposit of no less than $2500.
6. Any signage visible from the road in any county right of way requires a permit from the Code
Enforcement Division prior to placement.
No animals are allowed unless assisting the handicapped or the event is an animal related
event. Animals are allowed in the RV area but must be on a leash (<6') or in a carrier at all
times.
8. Alcoholic is strictly prohibited except through the issuance of an Alcohol permit issued by the
Parks Division.
9. Under no circumstances shall any person remove any equipment or other items from the
premises.
10. Facilities shall be restored to their original condition and all activities ceased by at the time
referenced in the Agreement. For each quarter hour after the applicant will be charged a fee
of $50.00 per quarter hour.
11. Control of all lights, thermostats and other equipment, and the locking and unlocking of doors
is the responsibility of the Fairgrounds Management Staff. Staff should be notified of any
special needs of the Applicant.
12. Applicant agrees to hold Indian River County, FL harmless from any and all claims for damages
to persons or property resulting from their use of any facility.
13. Applicant agrees to accept facilities "as is." Applicant acknowledges responsibility for conduct
of each member / guest attending event. Applicants conduct all events at their own risk. All
attendees must abide by County policies.
14. All RVs are required to park in the designated RV area. There will be no parking of RVs in or
around other facilities without prior approval of the Fairgrounds Management Staff. All RVs
will be required to pay the daily fee for the campsite hook-up.
15. Insurance requirements shall be determined at the sole discretion of the County Risk
Manager. Certificates of insurance designating "Indian River County, FL" as additional insured
shall be presented to the County no less than 30 days prior to the event.
16. All activities shall be subject to inspection by Indian River County Offices of Fire Prevention,
Health Department, Sheriff's Office, Risk Management, Traffic Control, Solid Waste Disposal
District and Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
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RV Campground Rules
1. RV sites are not open to the public.
2. RV sites are used only during scheduled events. Only participants of the events may use the
RV sites.
3. Alcohol is strictly prohibited within the Campground.
4. Animals are not allowed in Campground unless permitted by Fairgrounds Management Staff.
5. Showers are to be used by registered guests only.
6. Only one (1) hook-up is allowed per site.
7. Backflow preventers are required on all water connections at all times.
8. Proper sewer connections are required at all times.
9. Applicant is responsible for collecting all fees from participants of their event.
10. Fairgrounds Management Staff will count each morning and will confirm count with the Applicant daily.
11. Fees are $20.00 per site plus 11 % tax for a total of $22.20 each for full hookup.
12. Fees are $15.00 plus 11 % tax for a total of $16.65 each for all dry camping. Reconciled
camping fees will be collected within 3 days of the conclusion of the event.
13. A separate check for camping fees is required.
14. Early arrival and late departure for events must be coordinate thru the Fairgrounds
Management Staff at 772-589-9223 and camping fees will be collected separately.
15. Reservations are not accepted for campsites.
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