Authors Application
About the event
About the application
The Authors Corner is a popular feature of the festival where authors present their publised books for sale at the festival. There are 10 - 12 spots available, depending on the table size you need. The deadline is approaching, so please get your application in as soon as possible.
Terms & Conditions
Check In: Saturday Morning 8:00 am - 9:30am in Rose Center's front lobby
Set Up: Author's Corner is in Prater Hall
Festival Hours: Saturday, October 28, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, October 29, 11am - 5pm
Admission Policy: a Mountian Makins button is your admission to the festival and must be work at all times. Your button will be included in your check-in packet.
Exhibitor Space: Authors will be offered a six-foot table for $20 or half of a six-foot table for $10.
Space is limited so those with multiple books will be given priority on the full tables. One chair will be provided to each author.
Commission: 15% of total sales befor tax (not to exceed $175). A form will be provided in your check-in packet.
A Rose Center representative will collect the money on Sunday afternoon.
Preview Reception: Friday, October 27th from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. Featuring delicious food and live entertainment, this is an opportunity to get first choice of the artist's one of a kind pieces. Tickets are $35 each and must be purchased in advance.
Sales Tax: You are responsible for collecting and paying sales tax to the TN Dept of Revenue. If you have a TN Sales Tax Number, include the number with your contract. If you do not, a Special Event Tax Form will be provided in your check-in packet.
Security: A security gaurd is on duty at night, however, Rose Center and Mountain Makins are not responsible for any damage or loss of property.
Smoking Policy: Absolutley NO SMOKING in the building during the festival weekend.
Hospitality Lounge: Saturday morning 8:00am - 9:30am; Sunday morning 9:00am - 10:30am Complimentary coffee, juice, and goodies will be available in the Prater Hall kitchen.
Authors must provide their own money change.
Author's tables must be manned at all times.
Thank you for your participation!
Prices
| 6 foot table | $20.00 | These tables are limited in number and based on a first come - first served basis. |
| 3 foot table | $10.00 | |
| Preview Party | $35.00 |
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
- Gender
- Birthday
- Address
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- What size table do you prefer?
- Please list the books you will be bringing with you for sale.
- Please upload your biography and photo.
- What is your website? Please include social media platforms here.
- Do you have a preference of where you would like to be positioned in the festival? Please specify.
