Regulations & Criteria For Vendors         back to Quadrangle page
All participants must meet the following criteria and abide by the regulations set forth.

2008 Quadrangle Festival will be held Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th.

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Quadrangle Vendor Application

The Festival Committee reserves the right to select vendors.

1.  Makers of original handicrafts, educational exhibits, non-profit organizations, select entertainment, food and commercial vendors will be allowed to purchase space.
2.  Artists soliciting students or enrollees in classes will be classified as commercial vendors, even if they are not selling items during the Festival.
3.  Commercial vendors of new merchandise may be allowed to participate and will be charged $160.00 per space.  Included in this category are vendors of jewelry, toys, etc.  The Festival Committee will make the final determination as to whether a vendor will be classified as crafts or commercial.
4.  Educational exhibits will be reserved at the committee's discretion.  It is requested the exhibits provide an entertainment or participatory experience for the public.
5.  All art or  craft vendors and exhibitors will be expected to provide their own tables, chairs, and special equipment.  Areas of the festival are shaded in the morning (west side) and in the evening (east side).  You are urged to provide your own tent or canopy.
6.  All art or craft vendors are REQUESTED to stay the entire length of the show, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.  No vehicles may enter or leave the festival area during festival hours.
7.  Electrical service is available ($15.00 per space for art or craft vendors or $30.00 per space for commercial).  If needing electricity, please bring 200' (or more) HEAVY DUTY EXTENSION CORD.  No extension cords will be available to loan.
8.  No vendor will be accepted until fee is paid and application is signed and dated.  NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST  31, 2008.  Notice of acceptance/denial will be forwarded to applicant by September 10, 2008.
9.  Vendor parking is available on Front Street.  DO NOT PARK IN DESIGNATED 2-HOUR AREAS.  Restroom facilities will be provided.  An ice truck will be located near the exhibit areas for purchase only.
10.  Food Vendors MUST set up Friday evening, October 10, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.  Art and Craft vendors are ENCOURAGED to set up Friday evening, October 10, between 7:00 p.m. AND 9:00 p.m.  Vendors, whether setting up Friday night or Saturday morning, MUST check in at Discovery Place Children's Museum to get directions and tax envelopes.  Security will be provided both nights.  NO food, art, or craft vendor will be checked in before 6:00 AND 7:00 p.m. respectively, on Friday.
11.  Entertainment and food vendors must furnish proof of liability insurance, to be sent with application.  Food and entertainment vendors must have sufficient staff on duty.  Food vendors must comply with state regulations (Arkansas or Texas), including health cards.
12.  No face painting.
13.  Space assignments are made in the order they are received.
14.  NO REFUNDS!  NO REFUNDS!  NO REFUNDS!