Somerville Celebration 2023 ARTS & CRAFTS VENDOR APPLICATION-$20.00

Booth assignments will be made at the discretion of the Arts & Crafts Committee. Booth locations will be assigned in order of receipt of applications, pending jury review of photos.  The committee will make every effort to honor past booth location requests for returning vendors from previous years.FEE: Booth fees must accompany your application. If you are requesting a booth around the courthouse square and adjacent corners, please enclose one check for $20. If the bank returns your check, you will be charged an additional $30.00 handling fee. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO Burleson County Chamber of Commerce
Mail to:  Burleson County Chamber of Commerce301 N. Main St., Caldwell, Texas 77836  

Join us for the 3rd Annual Downtown Somerville Celebration and Somerville's 110th Birthday! We will have music, free pumpkin patch, games, shopping, classic cars and more! The Somerville Museum will be open so come out for a day filled with FREE family fun! We are so excited to announce that we have added the music of Ricky Montijo!!!

 EXHIBITION RULES  Welcome to the Annual Margarita Fest! Thank you for choosing to be a vendor at the Annual Margarita Fest! Please help us to maintain the integrity of this show by closely examining these rules as they apply both to your work and to your conduct on the festival grounds.
 
1.     All artists must send a photo of their work and a check for the booth fee along with their application. This is a juried show and all entries are reviewed.
 
2.     No refunds will be made for cancellation or removal for cause. A confirmed reservation from the Margarita Fest is a commitment to show.
 
3.     All artists must show and sell day of event from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
 
4.     A Standards Committee composed of various Board Members will view all displays. The Standards Committee shall have the right to remove any work or vendor that violate any of the rules of the Margarita Fest Arts & Crafts Show or any ordinance or law of either the City of Caldwell, Burleson County, the State of Texas or United States of America.
 
5.     Booth sizes are approximately 10' by 10'. All Exhibitors are required to stay within the booth area they are assigned. Exhibitors are not allowed to encroach or block any sidewalk or walkway in the festival area.  Exhibitors must provide their own display equipment. It is recommended that Exhibitors bring a canopy or tent that can set on an asphalt street surface. No electricity or water hook-ups are available for Arts & Crafts Exhibitors.
 
6.     NO FIREWORKS of any kind allowed on the festival grounds.
 
7.  Vendor vehicles are not allowed in area after unloading. Please move to the assigned Arts and Crafts Vendor parking lot or side streets.
 
8.  Sales tax collection and payment will be exhibitor’s responsibility. Sales Tax permit must be posted and plainly visible in your booth at all times. It is a state law that you report your sales tax collected on this day. Please include Sales Tax permit number on your entry application.  The State Comptroller’s office will be present the day of sales and will be checking each booth individually for sales tax permits. If you have not paid or are behind in sales taxes the Comptroller’s office will not allow you to set up at our festival.
 
9. ARTIST RELEASE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT I hereby make application to become an exhibitor in the MARGARITA FEST ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW. I have read and understand the rules that have been established by the Margarita Fest Arts & Crafts Committee and I further agree to abide by the rules and regulations as enumerated herein and as maybe set forth in the future. Furthermore, I hereby release and forever discharge the Margarita Fest from any responsibility or liability for loss, claims, damages, theft, injury, or accident. It is further agreed that this applicant shall maintain his/her space, merchandise, activities, and business practices in compliance with the laws of the State of Texas and the City Ordinances of Caldwell and Burleson County. Applicant understands that any violation of or non-compliance with same may result in immediate expulsion of Applicant and his/her exhibit from the festival.