RULES
AND REGULATIONS
1. Show
hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibitors may set up Saturday morning
beginning at 6:00 a.m.
2. Notification
of booth space assignments will be made 2 weeks prior to the festival.
3. ALL BOOTHS must remain open and set up for
the full duration of the festival. Booth break down can begin at 5:00 p.m. Early
breakdown will result in disqualification from any future festivals. Absolutely NO vehicles will be allowed on
Range Ave. prior to 5:00 p.m. You must be finished picking up by 6:00
p.m. The street will reopen to traffic at that time. If you cannot finish by
that time, move your merchandise to the sidewalk to finish.
4. Please
drive to your assigned booth space to unload your merchandise. Do not block street while setting up. Unload your merchandise to the sidewalk area
and then move your vehicle. This will
allow for an easier flow of traffic on the main street. After unloading, all vendors must move their
vehicles off of Range Ave. to surrounding parking areas.
5. Booth
spaces will be 10' X 10'. Vendors must stay within the markings. If you use a
tent or canopy, you MUST
secure it with weights to prevent it from blowing over in case of high winds or
inclement weather.
6. Each
vendor will be responsible for his own tables, chairs, extension cords and
props. Electrical cords should be taped
down with duct tape.
7. This
is an outdoor event. Please come prepared for all weather situations. It is
recommended that you have a canopy - this is to protect you from the sun and
heat. No refunds are given due to weather. If extreme inclement weather is
forecast, the festival may be delayed 24 hrs.
8. This
is a family oriented festival for spectators of all ages and exhibited work
must be in keeping with this atmosphere. The committee reserves the right to
remove work that violates any of the festival rules.
9. The
festival, its officials and directors, or any officials connected with this
event cannot be held liable in any way for damage or loss to work or injury to
persons participating. All reasonable care will be exercised.
10. Food
and beverage booths will be available. No
alcoholic beverages are allowed. **NOsales or freebeverages will be allowed by regular vendors. Sales of food and beverages are allowed by
food vendors only!!
11. Once
applications are accepted, no refunds will be made. Applications are
non-transferable.
12. You are
responsible for collecting and remitting 9.5% sales tax (5.5% to the parish and
4% to the state). Sales tax forms will be distributed the day of the festival.
Your business name and Tax ID# must be included on the application (if
applicable).
13. Please
place all trash from your booth area on the street curb prior to leaving the
festival. Please do not leave any trash (tie-wraps, boxes, etc.) on the
street.
14. If you
have any questions, problems, etc., ask any shop owner to contact the festival
chairman or co-chairman.
