Regulations & Criteria For Vendors
All participants must meet the following criteria and
abide by the regulations set forth.
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Quadrangle
Vendor Application
The
Festival Committee reserves the right to select vendors.
1.
Makers of original handicrafts, educational exhibits, non-profit organizations, select entertainment, food and commercial vendors will be allowed to purchase space.
2. Artists
soliciting students or enrollees in classes will be
classified as commercial vendors, even if they are not selling items during the
Festival.
3.
Commercial vendors of new merchandise may be allowed to participate and
will be charged $160.00 per space. Included in this category are vendors
of jewelry, toys, etc. The Festival Committee will make the final
determination as to whether a vendor will be classified as crafts or commercial.
4. Educational exhibits will be reserved at the
committee's discretion.
It is requested the exhibits provide an entertainment or participatory
experience for the public.
5. All art
or craft vendors and exhibitors will be
expected to provide their own tables, chairs, and special equipment. Areas
of the festival are shaded in the morning (west side) and in the evening (east
side). You are urged to provide your own tent or canopy.
6. All art
or craft vendors are REQUESTED
to stay the entire length of the show, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday
and 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. No vehicles may enter or
leave the festival area during festival hours.
7. Electrical service is available ($15.00 per space for
art or craft vendors or $30.00 per space for commercial). If
needing electricity, please bring 200' (or more) HEAVY DUTY EXTENSION
CORD. No extension cords will be available to loan.
8. No vendor will be accepted until
fee is paid and application is signed
and dated. NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 31, 2004. Notice of
acceptance/denial will be forwarded to applicant by August 10, 2004.
9.
Vendor parking is available on Front Street. DO NOT PARK IN
DESIGNATED 2-HOUR AREAS. Restroom facilities will be provided. An
ice truck will be located near the exhibit areas for purchase only.
10. Food Vendors MUST set up Friday evening, September
9, between 6:00 and
8:00 p.m. Art and Craft vendors are ENCOURAGED to set up Friday
evening, September 9, between 7:00 p.m. AND 9:00 p.m. Vendors, whether
setting up Friday night or Saturday morning, MUST check in at the Discovery
Place Children's Museum to get directions and tax envelopes. Security will be
provided both nights. NO food, art, or craft vendor will be checked
in before 6:00 AND 7:00 p.m. respectively, on Friday.
11.
Entertainment and food vendors must furnish proof of liability
insurance, to be sent with application. Food and entertainment vendors
must have sufficient staff on duty. Food vendors must comply with state
regulations (Arkansas or Texas), including health cards.
12. No
face painting.
13. Space assignments are made in the order they are received.
14. NO REFUNDS! NO REFUNDS! NO REFUNDS!
For more
information for Quadrangle Festival 2005 contact TMS at (903)793-4831, or
P.O. Box 2343, Texarkana, TX-AR, 75504.
Email address: imcdowell@cableone.net
[Quadrangle
Vendor Application]
