The 38th Annual Mushroom Festival

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2023 Craft Vendor Application 38th Mushroom Festival

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2023 Mushroom Festival Food Vendor Application

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Interested in applying to the event:

4 active applications

2023 Mushroom Festival Food Vendor Application

Deadline: Jul 31, 2023

DESCRIPTION

The 38th Mushroom Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th, 2023 in downtown Kennett Square, PA. Festival hours are from 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10AM – 4PM on Sunday. This is an outdoor street festival and will be held rain or shine. Food vendor booths will be placed on State Street in Historic Downtown Kennett Square.

OUR MISSION:

The Mission of the Mushroom Festival is to promote the mushroom, educate consumers about the health benefits of mushrooms and to promote tourism in Southern Chester County, all while financially supporting local and regional charities through a grant process.

Special Note:

Accepted vendors will not be allowed to use the name “Mushroom Festival” or any of the Mushroom Festival logos on their products.

ELIGIBILITY

• Food vendors with Mushroom items are given priority.

SET UP

• Included with the vendor set up packet, which will be emailed August 19, 2023, each vendor is assigned a check in location, spaces, and a set up time to prevent congestion on the festival streets. Food vendors will have a set up time of 5:00 am on Saturday morning. Plan accordingly. Vendors who arrive late should be aware that the festival streets are closed, to all vehicles, at 8:30 am on Saturday and 8:30 am on Sunday. If vendors arrive after the streets are closed to vehicular traffic, vendors must park outside festival grounds and carry/cart materials to their assigned space. Upon arrival to the festival area, vendors will be asked their vendor space number and check in location. Vendors then will be directed to the vendor space location. Be prepared to unload all materials/supplies onto the sidewalk to set up the vendor space.

• Vendors will be asked to park their vehicles off festival

grounds once all materials are unloaded. Please do not begin setting up until your vehicle is moved. Vendors then

return to their vendor space to continue set up of their vendor space.

• Vendors are to be prepared to have their exhibit ready for public viewing/shopping: Saturday, September 9, 9:00 am; Sunday, September 10, at 9:00 am.

I. FOOD VENDOR HOURS

The Mushroom Festival staff is on duty three hours early on Sunday to allow adequate set-up time and restock time for food vendors. The festival will run rain or shine. If severe weather persists, the Festival may close for a short period of time and then reopen.

II. BOOTHS AND RESTRICTIONS

A. Space Size: 10’ x 10’. All food vendors are expected to run their entire operation within the space provided. If any vendor exceeds the space provided they will be asked to move within the defined area assigned. NOTE: Only one food vendor per booth will be allowed.

B. Booth: Vendors MUST provide an appropriately decorated booth from which to conduct food and beverage sales. Booth sizes should not exceed the provided space. The height of the booth (including banners and displays) should not extend more than 15’ from the ground to the top of the booth. A booth may consist of banquet type tables, with side tables to create a horseshoe effect. Tables must have coverings (whether paper or cloth) to the ground all the way around. Table coverings should be decorated and festive, with décor appropriate to the food served. Menu boards listing food items are strongly suggested.

C. Tents: CANOPIES ARE REQUIRED and must be supplied by the vendor. Vendors will need to provide all materials/equipment for set-up (tables, chairs, backdrops, etc.). ALL CANOPIES MUST BE SECURED AND WEIGHTED DOWN WITH A MINIMUM OF 40lb WEIGHTS ON ALL FOUR CORNERS. The canopy should be secure enough to withstand a small thunderstorm.

PLEASE NOTE: Sidewalks are to remain clear behind your vendor space during Mushroom Festival hours. Open spaces are built in to the layout of our festival for safety reasons. Vendors who expand into the open spaces, beyond what was requested, paid for, and approved by the committee, will be charged for the extra space occupied, and denied future participation in future Mushroom Festivals. Pictures will be taken to document the breach of space and billed accordingly.

D. Power/Electricity: Food vendors have the option to purchase electricity for $75 for the weekend. We offer 20 amp, 110-volt circuit. WE DO NOT HAVE 220 AMP ACCESS. Electrical needs for storage, preparation and operation must be listed on the Food Vendor Application. 110 volt, GFI (Ground Fault Interrupters) receptacles are utilized on site. Vendors must be able to use GFI receptacles. Extension cords ARE NOT available from the Mushroom Festival. Only heavy-duty, outdoor, UL listed extension cords may be used.

E. Propane/Grills: The use of gas/propane is permitted. Food Vendors using grills MUST provide a means for smoke abatement.

F. Water: Water is limited on Festival grounds. We strongly suggest bringing your own. However, if you are in need, please let us know. Vendors need to provide their own food grade hoses and containers, which meet health code requirements.

G. Fire extinguishers: Fire extinguishers are required and will be inspected by a member of the Kennett Fire Company on Saturday morning before opening. All food vendors who cook with propane or an electrical hook-up will have a 5 lb., Multipurpose, ABC, or BC fire extinguisher readily available. The fire extinguisher must be inspected and tagged within the past year. If you are not in possession of a fire extinguisher at any time during festival, your booth will cease operations until one is in your booth.

III. FOOD, MENU & PRICING

A. Health Department permit: Food vendors must apply for a temporary food permit through the Chester County Health Department, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 288, West Chester, PA 19380-0990 Phone 69.344.6225 No refunds will be given due to failure to comply with Health Department codes.

B. Menu: Any changes in menu options must be provided in writing, and approved by, the Festival Committee. Due to the potential for duplication, not all menu items will be selected. We want to ensure that every food vendor has the highest potential for success. Vendors may only sell items agreed on by the Mushroom Festival. Below are the detailed guidelines, keep in mind, all menu items must be approved. Photographs of actual booths and food are required. Past vendors are not exempt.

Please retain this statement of understanding for your records.

Vendors will be limited to a specified menu list submitted with food application and agreed to by the Mushroom Festival. The sale of breaded mushrooms, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, and funnel cakes will not be permitted unless prior approval has been given by the Mushroom Festival Committee. Basically, you can not add these items to your menu last minute.

IV. LOGISTICS

Set Up: Vendors are responsible for providing their own setup (i.e. tables, extension cords, chairs and tents). Since the Event will be held as scheduled, regardless of weather, vendors should come prepared to protect themselves against the elements (i.e. sun, rain, wind, etc.). Forty pounds of sand (minimum) for each corner or comparable are mandatory to anchor tents, canopies, etc.

No open flames such as candles, lanterns, kerosene or gas fired heaters and cooking equipment are permitted near or under combustible materials (i.e. canopies).

Hot surfaces from cooking and heating appliances, such as grills, hot plates and coffee makers, must be blocked so that the public is protected from physical contact with these appliances.

· Exit door and aisles in the tent must be unobstructed to the vendors during festival hours.

· Deep fryers must have splash covers.

· No frayed wires or overloaded extension cords are permitted.

B. Parking: Parking is not allowed in the Festival area. Vendors are requested to park on side streets which do not have NO PARKING signs placed by the police department. Additionally, box trucks or trailers should not encroach corners and remain 15 feet from the corner of any intersection.

C. Trash: Several large trash receptacles will be provided by the Mushroom Festival at key locations throughout the Festival area. Vendors are responsible for placing their trash in dumpsters located on the Festival grounds and not in public trash cans. Food vendors are responsible for removing any, and all trash from their areas each night and at the conclusion of the Festival. Those that do not adhere to this regulation and leave trash in their respective areas are subject to a $100 cleaning fee (deposit sent with initial payment).

D. Grease/Waste Water: Vendors are not allowed to dump grease or wastewater on the street or in sewer drains at any time. Vendors should have containers to manage their disposal and removal of grease. Wastewater ONLY containers will be made available by the Mushroom Festival and located near the booth spaces. Food vendors are required to have ground covering placed underneath all booths using grease to prevent spillage onto the street. Violators risk their clean up deposit.

V. FINANCES

A. Booth Fees: Refer to Food Vendor Application

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

A certificate of insurance must be sent with your application. The certificate must have the dates of the festival, shown below. Coverage can not be less than $1,000,000. The certificate must also name us, The Mushroom Festival, PO Box 1000, Kennett Square, PA 19348 as additionally insured. Again, the certificate must be sent with your application or we will consider your application incomplete.

SECURITY

Overnight security will be provided. Each vendor is responsible for securing their own vendor space.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

1. In signing the application agreement, vendors must understand that all items to be sold must be disclosed during the application process. If items are brought in and sold which haven’t been approved, festival staff will ask to have said items to be removed. Noncompliance will result in your removal from future festivals.

2. Vendor space fees are non-refundable upon acceptance into the festival.

3. Check or credit card number must be included with your application. Applications will not be processed without payment in full.

4. This is an outdoor, two-day street festival and vendor space spaces may not be completely level.

5. Vendors also understand that setup times are firm. Any change needed for set up times must be communicated when set up information is received. If vendor arrives late, vendor will need to cart supplies to their space as they may not be able to pull a car up to the vendor space unless determined to be safe by The Mushroom Festival staff.

6. Vendors are responsible for safe storage containment

and full value of all materials.

7. Electricity is available for some vendor space locations for an additional fee of $75. Please plan to bring 50’ to 100’ of heavy duty extension cord to connect to your outlet.

8. The Mushroom Festival is not responsible for safe keeping, loss or damage of any merchandise.

9. Vendors are not permitted to bring alcohol or pets, except service animals, into the festival area.

9. Vendors may not sublet any portion of their space to another vendor.

10. All returned checks are subject to a $50 fee.

12. The Mushroom Festival is not responsible for any items lost or damaged.

Please keep the Rules and Regulations for future reference.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Mushroom Festival events will continue rain or shine. Events may need to be delayed due to weather. However, we attempt not to cancel whenever possible. In the event of severe weather, excessive rain or flooding, including thunder and lightning, events will stop or be delayed. In those extreme cases, please be cautious and take cover. Vendors are to be fully prepared to protect against adverse conditions, such as rain, wind, sun, heat, etc. If severe weather conditions persist, i.e., thunderstorm or lightning, the Festival will temporarily close down and then reopen. Vehicles will not be allowed in the Festival area during cloudbursts - please be prepared to protect your merchandise. Vendors are expected to reopen their vendor spaces as soon as possible once the weather has cleared and the Festival reopens. No refunds will be issued for inclement weather. All spaces are located on the street. Drainage from rain can occur. If you have tubs, cardboard boxes, etc., please consider placing merchandise on wooden pallets to keep your merchandise dry.

Please email applications to:

The Mushroom Festival

Attn: Vendor Chair

PO Box 1000

Kennett Square, PA 19348

Email: mushroomvendors@gmail.com

All notifications of acceptance and space assignments will be emailed by August 19, 2023.

Early Discount Deadline – Application must be

received by May 15, 2023. After this date, cost is $1000.

Application Deadline is July 31, 2023 or until spaces are filled.

STAFF CONTACT

Rhonda Sarver, Vendor Chair

The Mushroom Festival

(302)399-1116

Email: mushroomvendors@gmail.com

2023 Craft Vendor Application 38th Mushroom Festival

Deadline: Jul 31, 2023

DESCRIPTION

The 38th Mushroom Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th, 2023 in downtown Kennett Square, PA. Festival hours are from 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10AM – 4 PM on Sunday. This is an outdoor street festival and will be held rain or shine. Craft vendor booths will be placed on State Street in Historic Downtown Kennett Square.

OUR MISSION:

ELIGIBILITY

• Vendors with Mushroom items are given priority.

• Vendors are selected from submitted photographs. Prior vendors are no longer exempt. Only work representative of that submitted to be juried may be exhibited. Vendors may not sell other non-related items that were not judged. Violators will be removed from the festival.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All application materials must be post received by: July 31, 2023, for consideration.

• Application and pictures will be juried so the best quality

of vendors will be accepted with preference given to those who offer mushroom related items. PRIOR VENDORS ARE NOT EXEMPT and must submit pictures.

. Quality and original work are highly recommended. Select each category in which you wish to be juried, please submit 4 recent photographs of your work and display.

• Upon acceptance into the festival, an acceptance letter will be emailed. The decision of the committee is final. All notifications of space assignment will be emailed no later than August 20, 2023.

Special Note:

Accepted vendors will not be allowed to use the name “Mushroom Festival” or any of the Mushroom Festival logos on their products.

• Vendor spaces are 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep, CANOPIES ARE REQUIRED and must be supplied by the vendor. Vendors will need to provide all materials/equipment for set-up (tables, chairs, backdrops, etc.). ALL CANOPIES MUST BE SECURED AND WEIGHTED DOWN WITH A MINIMUM OF 40lb WEIGHTS ON ALL FOUR CORNERS. The canopy should be secure enough to withstand a small thunderstorm.

• During Sunday’s breakdown (at 4pm), vendors may not be able to park their vehicle right next to their vendor space. Every attempt is made so vendors can get as close as they can to their vendor space to load their vehicle. A handcart is recommended to assist vendors.

SET UP

• Included with the vendor acceptance letter, each vendor is assigned a check in location, spaces, and a set up time are provided to prevent congestion on the festival streets. There are additional festival vehicles and vendors arriving for set up at the same time as the craft vendors. Vendors who arrive late should be aware that the festival streets are closed, to all vehicles, at 8:30 am on Saturday and 8:30 am on Sunday. If vendors arrive after the streets are closed to vehicular traffic, vendors must park outside festival grounds and carry/cart materials to their assigned space. Upon arrival to the festival area, vendors will be asked their vendor space number and check in location. Vendors then will be directed to their vendor space location. Be prepared to unload all materials/supplies onto the sidewalk, park your vehicle, then return to set up your vendor space.

• Vendors will be asked to park their vehicles off festival

grounds once all materials are unloaded. Please do not begin setting up until your vehicle is moved. Vendors then

return to their vendor space to continue set up of their vendor space.

• Vendors are to be prepared to have their exhibit ready for public viewing/shopping: Saturday, September 10, 10:00 am; Sunday, September 11, at 10:00 am.

PARKING

Parking is not allowed in the Festival area. Vendors are requested to park on side streets which do not have NO PARKING signs placed by the police department. Additionally, box trucks or trailers should not encroach corners and remain 15 feet from the corner of any intersection

SECURITY

Overnight security will be provided. Each vendor is responsible for securing their own vendor space.

CORNER SPACE

Corner Vendor space (an additional $75 fee, not included with vendor space fee). Corner vendor spaces are not on specified street corners or intersections. They are the standard definition of a corner in the craft industry. A corner is considered TWO EXPOSED SIDES which would be open front and one open side. There are no guarantees on receiving a corner vendor space as these vendor spaces are limited.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Mushroom Festival events will continue rain or shine. Events may need to be delayed due to weather. However, we attempt not to cancel whenever possible. In the event of severe weather, excessive rain or flooding, including thunder and lightning, events will stop or be delayed. In those extreme cases, please be cautious and take cover. Vendors are to be fully prepared to protect against adverse conditions, such as rain, wind, sun, heat, etc. If severe weather conditions persist, i.e., thunderstorm/lightning, the Festival will temporarily close down and then reopen. Vehicles will not be allowed in the Festival area during cloudbursts - please be prepared to protect your merchandise. Vendors are expected to reopen their vendor spaces as soon as possible once the weather has cleared and the Festival reopens. No refunds will be issued for inclement weather. All spaces are located on the street. Drainage from rain can occur. If you have tubs, cardboard boxes, etc., please consider placing merchandise on wooden pallets to keep your merchandise dry.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

1. In signing the application agreement, vendors must understand that all items to be sold must be disclosed during the jury process. If items are brought in which haven’t been juried, festival staff will ask to have said items to be removed. Noncompliance will result in your removal from future festivals.

2. Vendor space fees are non-refundable upon acceptance into the festival.

3. Check or credit card number must be included with your application. Applications will not be processed without payment in full if you are selected.

4. This is an outdoor, two-day street festival and vendor space spaces may not be completely level.

6. Vendors are responsible for safe storage containment

and full value of all materials.

7. Electricity is available for some vendor space locations for an additional fee of $75. Please plan to bring 50’ to 100’ of heavy duty extension cord to connect to your outlet.

8. The Mushroom Festival is not responsible for safe keeping, loss or damage of any merchandise.

9. Vendors are not permitted to bring alcohol or pets, except service animals, into the festival area.

10. Vendors may not sublet any portion of their space to another vendor.

11. Open flames are not permitted.

10. All returned checks are subject to a $50 fee.

11. The Mushroom Festival is not responsible for any items lost or damaged.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Application completed in full and legible. Remember to select your category or categories to correctly define your merchandise being sold.

2. Four (4) photographs labeled with your name and address and one photo must be representative of your vendor space/ display.

3. Check or credit card number must be included with your application. All returned checks are subject to a $50 service fee.

Please keep the Rules and Regulations for future reference.

Please mail applications to:

The Mushroom Festival

Attn: Vendor Chair

PO Box 1000

Kennett Square, PA 19348

Email: mushroomvendors@gmail.com

All notifications of acceptance and space assignments will be emailed by August 20, 2023.

Early Discount Deadline – Application must be received by May 15, 2023. After May 15, 2023, space fee will be $400.

Application Deadline is July 31, 2023 or until spaces are filled.

STAFF CONTACT

Rhonda Sarver, Vendor Chair

The Mushroom Festival

(302)399-1116

Promotional Application 38th Mushroom Festival

Deadline: Aug 01, 2023

DESCRIPTION

The 37th Mushroom Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th, 2023 in downtown Kennett Square, PA. Festival hours are from 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10AM – 4 PM on Sunday. This is an outdoor street festival and will be held rain or shine.

OUR MISSION:

WHAT IS PROMOTIONAL VENDOR?

Promotional Vendors are those who market their product, business or services only and are not selling an item at the Festival. Regular Promotional Vendor spaces are located on the side streets in one of our Business Expo areas. Premium Promotional Vendor spaces are available along State Street. These spaces are limited. Apply early for best placement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All application materials must be post received by: August 1, 2023, for consideration.

Promotional Vendor Fees:

10’x10’ Promotional Space on side streets: $700

10’x10’ Promotional Space on State Street: $2000

Special Note:

Accepted vendors will not be allowed to use the name “Mushroom Festival” or any of the Mushroom Festival logos on their products.

• During Sunday’s breakdown (at 5pm), vendors may not be able to park their vehicle right next to their vendor space. Every attempt is made so vendors can get as close as they can to their vendor space to load their vehicle. A handcart is recommended to assist vendors.

SET UP

• Included with the vendor acceptance letter, each vendor is assigned a check in location, spaces, and a set up time to prevent congestion on the festival streets. There are additional festival vehicles and vendors arriving for set up at the same time as the craft vendors. Vendors who arrive late should be aware that the festival streets are closed, to all vehicles, at 8:30 am on Saturday and 8:30 am on Sunday. If vendors arrive after the streets are closed to vehicular traffic, vendors must park outside festival grounds and carry/cart materials to their assigned space. Upon arrival to the festival area, vendors will be asked their vendor space number and check in location. Vendors then will be directed to the vendor space location. Be prepared to unload all materials/supplies onto the sidewalk to set up the vendor space.

• Vendors will be asked to park their vehicles off festival grounds once all materials are unloaded. Please do not begin setting up until your vehicle is moved. Vendors then

return to their vendor space to continue set up of their vendor space.

• Vendors are to be prepared to have their exhibit ready for public viewing/shopping: Saturday, September 10, 10:00 am; Sunday, September 11 at 10:00 am.

PARKING

SECURITY

Overnight security will be provided. Each vendor is responsible for securing their own vendor space.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Mushroom Festival events will continue rain or shine. Events may need to be delayed due to weather. However, we attempt not to cancel whenever possible. In the event of severe weather, excessive rain or flooding, including thunder and lightning, events will stop or be delayed. In those extreme cases, please be cautious and take cover. Vendors are to be fully prepared to protect against adverse conditions, such as rain, wind, sun, heat, etc. If severe weather conditions persist, i.e., thunderstorm w/ lightning, the Festival will temporarily close down and then reopen. Vehicles will not be allowed in the Festival area during cloudbursts - please be prepared to protect your merchandise. Vendors are expected to reopen their vendor spaces as soon as possible once the weather has cleared and the Festival reopens. No refunds will be issued for inclement weather. All spaces are located on the street. Drainage from rain can occur. If you have tubs, cardboard boxes, etc., please consider placing merchandise on wooden pallets to keep your merchandise dry.

RULES FOR PROMOTIONAL VENDORS

1. Businesses in the promotional areas may only include licensed, for-profit businesses.

2. Exhibitors are encouraged to distribute promotions, coupons, and take orders. Exhibitors of tangible goods MAY NOT make sales involving the exchange of funds.

3. Festival businesses who conduct a free drawing are required to conduct the drawing onsite and give away the advertised item by the conclusion of the Festival. Raffles or drawings where tickets are sold are not permitted.

4. All distribution of promotional items must be pre-approved by the Mushroom Festival Committee to insure diversity and prevent conflict with other street vendors to sell products at the Festival. This means arts and crafts, face painting, water/beverages of any kind, food items, and other products sold at the Festival are not allowed to be used as promotional items.

5. The Festival is held regardless of weather conditions. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring sunscreen, hats, and other protective items to be prepared for changes in weather conditions. No pets are permitted in the Festival, except service animals.

6. All marketing activities by exhibitors are restricted to the immediate confines of your space as provided by the Festival. Specifically, this means vendors are NOT allowed to enter the thoroughfare to distribute flyers or giveaways in the immediate promotional area or any other area designated by the Mushroom Festival Committee as part of the Festival. This requirement will be strictly enforced. The Festival does not permit live or recorded music or demonstrations as they may constrict the pedestrian walkway or be loud and disruptive to other vendors.

7. Set-up time will be scheduled by the Mushroom Festival Committee between 5 am – 7:15 am on Saturday. Spaces must be in service during all hours of the Festival and until the close each day. Oversized vehicles, larger than a standard truck, will need to make special arrangements for set up and break down times. Space assignment and set-up information will be emailed by August 20th, 2023. The Mushroom Festival Committee reserves the right to change the location of an exhibitor’s space in the event the exhibitor is not set up during the specified time.

8. Failure to arrive at the scheduled time to occupy your space will result in the loss of the ability to drive a vehicle into the festival thoroughfare to unload. Late space set-up must be hand carried from outside of festival grounds, which may be ¼-½ mile from the Festival site.

9. The Mushroom Festival Committee reserves the right to prohibit and remove displays and handouts which, in the opinion of the Mushroom Festival Committee, detract from the family nature of the Festival or its general theme to promote legitimate businesses.

10. The Mushroom Festival Committee is not required to make any refunds for cancellation of exhibits after August 9, 2023.

11.Exhibitors assume responsibility for their own displays, promotions, money, other financial instruments, and property in the Festival and agree to hold the Mushroom Festival Committee harmless.

12. Those businesses needing electricity should indicate that on their application and pay the additional fee. The Festival cannot guarantee availability after the deadline. Those using electricity must provide a 50-foot or longer extension cord. Electrical outlets are limited to specific areas and provided on a first come, first served basis.

13. No business may present materials for or promote any company other than its own.

14. Every effort will be made to accommodate a vendor’s choice of space selection. The Mushroom Festival Committee reserves the final right to place vendors.

15. Applications are only considered complete once both the form and the payment have been received.

16. Products may only be displayed within the confines of the Festival space or space provided.

17. Exhibitors must sign a form holding the Mushroom Festival Committee and the Town of harmless for damage or theft of products beyond their control, including but not limited to cash, checks, and credit card slips.

18. Vendors are responsible for removing all trash from their area each evening and may not use Festival trash receptacles for its disposal.

The Mushroom Festival Committee reserves the sole right to determine if items or vendors are acceptable.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Application completed in full and legible. Remember to select the proper location you are requesting.

2. Picture of display

3. A list of promotional items you intend to distribute.

4. Check or credit card number must be submitted with your application. All returned checks are subject to a $50 service fee.

Please keep the Rules and Regulations for future reference.

Please submit applications to:

The Mushroom Festival

Attn: Vendor Chair

PO Box 1000

Kennett Square, PA 19348

All notifications of acceptance and space assignments will be mailed or emailed by August 20, 2023.

Application Deadline is August 1, 2023 or until spaces are filled.

STAFF CONTACT

Rhonda Sarver, Vendor Chair

The Mushroom Festival

(302)399-1116

mushroomvendors@gmail.com

Car Show - 38th Mushroom Festival

Deadline: Aug 27, 2023