Application Deadlines Applications Open to General Public: March 15th Early Bird Review Round Closes: April 15th *Early Bird Rates Apply Applicants Notified of Status on or before: May 1st 2nd Review Round Closes: June 15th *Standard Rates Apply Applicants Notified of Status on or before: July 1st 3rd and Final Review Round Closes: August 15th *Standard Rates Apply Applicants Notified of Status on or before: September 1st The 2024 Mush, Music & Mutts: NC’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival is a juried festival. Selected vendors are based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: - Our commitment to offer a diverse, quality assortment of food/craft, retail, and non-profit options. - Rotation of previous vendors with new vendors to allow someone new an opportunity to vend as well as new options for our festival patrons. - Previous history with us. Previous participation in the Mush, Music & Mutts: NC’s Liver Mush Festival does not guarantee a space for future festivals. *Please note: If you would like to represent more than one business, please complete a separate application for each business. We will do our best to place those businesses together based on our festival footprint. Approval and Payment Process: A $10 application fee will be charged at the time of your submission. Once an application is submitted, the Mush, Music & Mutts Vendor Committee will review the application and notify each applicant on or before May 1st (Early Bird Round), July 1st (Second Round), or September 1st (Third and final round) and send out via email the acceptance or denial of application. Booth placement is based on, but not limited to, the following: - Receipt of payment. - Previous history with us. - Our commitment to offering a quality assortment of options. - Variety of booth types. This festival is open to the public from 9 am - 4 pm. To ensure the best experience for the festival attendees, all vendors must be fully set up during those hours. Any vendor that arrives late or starts to break down early may be charged an additional fee and/or not be allowed to participate in the future. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Festival Team at info@nclivermushfestival.com or call 704-484-4750.