TERMS
Menu: Be sure to upload an itemized list of ALL the food and beverages you plan to sell, with menu prices. To ensure a variety, attempts will be made not to duplicate MAIN menu items. All vendors can offer fries, hot dogs and beverages. Menu must be pre-approved.
Hours of Operation: Saturday, October 25th, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, October 26th, 11 am to 5 pm
Set Up: Friday, October 24th, 9am-4pm (preferred) and Saturday, October 25th, 7:30-9:30am (special permission)
Booth Size and Fee:
(Up to)10 x 10 = $200 (Tent)
(Up to)10 x 15 = $300 (Truck Trailer or Tent)
(Up to)10 x 30 = $400 (Truck Trailer or Tent)
Over 10 x 30+ = $500 (Truck Trailer or Tent)
Booth Size: Please be accurate; the areas will be marked off accordingly.
Booth Deposit: Booth deposits are due upon approval of this application. Deposits are 50% of the total booth fee. Remaining amount will be collected 30 days prior to the festival date.
Health Dept.: Vendors are required to apply for their Temporary Food Establishment permit via https://redcap.health.tn.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=E78XLYAPXD Tennessee Department of Health guidelines will be sent to you prior to the festival. All payments are collected online prior to the event. Vendor must provide inspector proof of payment during morning inspection Saturday.
Supplies: Vendors must provide their own garbage cans/bags for disposal of waste accumulated during the preparation of food items. Vendors must provide their own extension cords, tables, chairs, and money change. We request that you please use only biodegradable packaging (no Styrofoam).
Vendors are not permitted to advertise or solicit sales except at their own booth.
Include a copy of your menu items with prices and a picture of your display with this application.
Insurance: All food vendors must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 liability coverage and name Rose Center Mountain Makins Festival as additional insured. Please submit proof of insurance with this application.
No refunds for cancellations.
Sales Tax: A list of our vendors will be sent to the TN Dept. of Revenue.
Electricity: Generators are not permitted. Vendor must provide all extension cords, heavy-duty type, please. If requested, ONE 110 outlet per booth (20 amps or 2400 watts) will be supplied. Please check your appliances for exact wattage and let us know how many amps you will need. Extra power may be requested but is limited. Please call first to confirm that we can provide the amount of power you need. Following are the charges for extra power:
IF AVAILABLE: Extra 20 amp outlet $20 One 30 amp breaker $30 One 50 amp breaker $50 (these have 3-prong plugs, vendor must provide adapter if necessary)
Admission Policy: A Mountian Makins button is your admission to the festival and must be worn at all times. Your button will be included in your check-in packet.
Preview Reception: Friday, October 24th from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. Indoor booths will exhibiting from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Indoor crafters are given one free meal ticket, one additional ticket may be purchased for $15. Any additional tickets are $40. Crafters will be given time to go through the food line before the public. Preview Party Reception features delicious food and live entertainment, this is an opportunity for the public to get first choice of your one of a kind pieces.
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.
