We're less connected than ever before, so we're bringing back real bonding, authentic connections, and genuine relationships with one of the most exciting events in Spring Hill. Locals I Know is a platform for discovering local businesses, culture, and entertainment. We are proud to bring you Makers, Music, and Machines, a quarterly festival showcasing local artisans, food trucks, musicians, small businesses, and custom cars presented by Family Car Wash.
Spectators
- Get one door prize ticket with every vendor purchase and win $100 Publix gift cards, food truck vouchers, and car wash vouchers.
- Door prizes are awarded every half hour.
- FREE admission or register to receive a tote bag, 3 door prize tickets, and event updates.
Market Day Making A Comeback Around Pasco
"Connecting the community is also the impetus behind the market/open mic/educational events held in Spring Hill by Locals I Know. A recent event at the VFW featured vendors such as baked goods “Crafted by Kiki,” candles and other goodies and crafts, as well as entertainment by local artists and a lot of schmoozing."
Food Trucks (Sold Out)
- Registration is FREE for businesses with a premium web page and $75 for businesses with a basic web page.
Vendors (No Food)
- Vendors must supply their tables, chairs, and tents (weights required).
- Door prize tickets will be given away with every purchase.
- Registration is FREE for businesses with a premium web page and $50 for businesses with a basic web page. Registration ends Sunday, September 10.
Custom Car Meet
- Park on the premises, show off your ride, and connect with automotive enthusiasts.
- FREE registration. Click "Register" on this page to get your ticket. A link to photos of your vehicle is required (interior, exterior, wheels, engine, trunk, etc.).
- Registration ends Sunday, September 10.
Musicians and DJs
Musicians must have two years of live performances, six released recordings, or three promotionally released music videos. DJs must have a minimum of three 1-hour sets on Mixcloud, SoundCloud, or a website mixing various musical styles and genres and photos of their setups. We provide the PA system; you provide your original music, instruments, and digital files. What's in for you?
- Musicians make $200-$400 per band member to perform original songs for 30 minutes.
- DJs make $400-$800.
- Registration ends Sunday, September 10.
Get Paid to Promote
Sponsorship Marketing
Sponsorships are the most powerful opportunity for brands to generate a return on investment, gain valuable insights, foster a positive reputation, generate leads, reach sales goals, boost visibility, showcase a service or product, gain a competitive advantage, interact with prospects, and establish authority. Reach up to 200,000 residents and track your ROI.
- Exhibition and merchandising booth – A 10'x10' space.
- Category exclusivity – The only business within its product or service category.
- Announcements – Hourly mentions.
- Signage – Brand visibility throughout the venue.
- Naming rights – Replace the name of the event series with your brand.
- Speaking opportunity – 5 minutes to address the audience.
- Distribution – Digital and direct mail coupons.
- Presence on the website – Business page and e-commerce to sell products and services.
- Promotions – Inserts in tote bags and coupon advertising on tickets and flyers.
- Hospitality – Free food and drinks.
- Contest – Exclusive contest/prize for all or a specific group of customers.
- Branded content – A sponsored video article with a call to action.
- Customer loyalty – Proof of purchase for a premium item and free parking (where applicable).
- Contra – Provide equipment, services, technology, expertise, or helpful personnel to the event's success in trade for part of the sponsorship fee.
FAQs
Why Do I Need a Member hip To Register?
Event organizers may review hundreds of potential applications. A Locals I Know membership helps organizers quickly evaluate your business on one page (localsiknow.com/businessname), increasing your chances of getting booked or accepted. A business or personal account allows members to access our products and features. Our goal is to build an online community.
What Are Your Vendor Policies?
- Vendors set up 2 hours before the gates open.
- The sale of firearms, ammo, weapons, drugs, cannabis-related products, and live animals is prohibited.
- Items sold inside booth areas must be in good taste.
- Vendors are required to stay the entire event duration. Vendors that leave early will be banned from participating in future events.
- Vendors are required to attend a vendor meeting at the music booth 30 minutes before the gates open.
- In the case of a cancellation, Basic members will be issued a refund to the credit card used to register.
- No-shows will be banned from participating in future events.
What Are Your Car Meet Policies?
- Show cars load in 1 hour before the gates open. Vehicle entry is prohibited after the gates open.
- Participants are required to stay the entire event duration. Cars that leave early will be banned from participating in future events.
- No-shows will be banned from participating in future events.
Refunds
- In the case of a cancellation due to adverse weather, dangerous situations, or other causes beyond reasonable control.
- Vendors with basic business listings will be issued refunds to the credit card used to purchase the ticket(s) via PayPal.
- Vendors with basic business listings that canceled before the "Cancel Before Date" will be issued a refund via PayPal.
How To Reach Us
Please use our Community Forum to post your issues, questions, suggestions, and feedback, or contact us at Locals I Know.
Family Car Wash has operated as a car wash for 42 years in Spring Hill, a small Florida suburb located approximately 40 miles north of Tampa. The car wash is a local staple where generations have worked, enjoyed, or both. They offer full-service car washes, ceramic coating, full ceramic tint, and more. The Zarrillos have been involved in the Family Car Wash since 2014 and became sole owners in October 2019.
Phone: (352) 688-6012