Repair Cafe Algarve
PT

Exhibitor Terms & Conditions

Regulations and guidelines for participating as an Exhibitor at Repair Café Algarve.

1. General Information

Repair Café Algarve is a festival dedicated to community repair, sustainability, and circular economy, organized by the non-profit association BENFAZER.

  • Location: Armazém da Antiga Oficina do Carnaval — Loulé, Algarve.
  • Dates & Hours: 28 & 29 March 2026, from 10:00 to 20:00.
  • Objective: Fostering the repair of objects, systems, and habits, uniting creative innovation and mutual collaboration to tackle waste and build a regenerative future.
  • Exhibitor: Entity or individual with an allocated booth to showcase their circular and repair solutions.

2. Priority Sectors

We prioritize exhibitors active in the following circular fields:

Alimentação
Casa
Ciência
Digital
Energia
Horta
Mobilidade
Moda
Reparação
Segunda Mão

3. Exhibitor Commitment

1. The Exhibitor commits to promoting environmental sustainability and practical knowledge sharing.

2. All waste generated during activities must be segregated and deposited into designated recycling stations.

3. The sale of newly manufactured goods unrelated to repair or not produced from upcycled/reclaimed materials is strictly prohibited.

4. The Exhibitor must rigorously adhere to the opening schedule defined by the Organization.

5. The booth must remain active and staffed throughout public opening hours.

6. In the unexpected event of an inability to remain on site, the Exhibitor must notify the organization immediately.

4. Zero-Plastic Policy

As with all BENFAZER initiatives, Repair Café Algarve is a Zero-Plastic event. Single-use plastics are strictly barred. All packaging and consumable supplies must be 100% reusable or compostable.

5. Logistics & Assembly

1. Loading and unloading may only take place during designated setup and breakdown hours.

2. Motor vehicles are strictly barred from entering the interior exhibition hall.

3. BENFAZER provides general surveillance throughout the event period, but accepts no responsibility for private loss or theft.

6. Food & Catering at the Venue

1. At Repair Café Algarve, all food catering on site is strictly vegetarian and plant-based, proven to carry the lowest environmental footprint and highest animal ethics.

2. Any exhibitor (stands, stalls, taverns, or food trucks) preparing or offering meals must serve strictly 100% plant-based products, free of any animal derivatives.

3. No contrary visual or written advertising may be displayed.

4. The sale or distribution of glass bottles is not permitted.

5. All tableware and cutlery must be durable and reusable, or certified compostable.

7. Internal Currency & Payments

1. To stimulate circulation within the fair, the Organization created the Repair Café Algarve Voucher — a temporary internal token distributed to crew, volunteers, artists, and speakers.

2. In addition to Euros, all food and drink exhibitors are required to accept these vouchers as legal tender on site.

3. Exhibitors must store collected vouchers and hand them to the Secretariat at the close of each day.

4. Reimbursement of validated voucher totals will be settled by bank transfer within 30 days following the event upon presentation of the corresponding invoice.

8. Spaces and Donations

1. Upon application approval, final confirmation is contingent upon the transfer of a solidarity donation to BENFAZER.

2. Contribution rates for both days combined:

Space Typology Donation (2 days)
Wooden stall 250cm
electricity access included		 50€
Open Space 3m x 3m (9 m2)
open footprint with electricity access		 75€
Open Space 3m x 6m (18 m2)
open footprint with electricity access		 150€
Food Station 3m x 5m for on-site cooking
(with electricity, hot water, sink & counter)		 200€
Food Truck Dedicated Bay
(with power hook-up)		 25€ /linear m

9. Donation Exemption

Donation exemptions are exclusively reserved for Non-Profit Entities that contribute an approved hands-on workshop, demonstration, or lecture to the official fair agenda.

10. Applications

Exhibitor applications are submitted through repaircafealgarve.pt. Upon approval, payment details are issued and must be settled within 3 calendar days.

11. Disclaimer

BENFAZER bears no liability for damaged equipment or external utilities fluctuations, and does not guarantee specific commercial returns to exhibitors.

12. Cancellations & Refunds

  • Notice 60+ days prior to fair: 80% donation refund.
  • Notice between 30 and 59 days: 20% donation refund.
  • Notice under 30 days: no refund.

13. Non-Compliance

Breach of any of the rules above entitles the Organization to immediately terminate the exhibitor's participation without refund and restrict participation in future BENFAZER events.

For any queries, please reach out to the organization at: email@repaircafealgarve.pt