Merchant Application (for Downtown Gallatin retailers on the square only)

The event is hosted by Historic Downtown Gallatin, Inc., an accredited State and National Main Street Program. This market, along with Square Fest in April and A Merry Little Christmas Market in December serve our mission and foster economic vitality for local businesses and visiting vendors while creating community events that enrich and preserve the historic charm and enduring spirit of our downtown.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following information is provided for vendors to submit applications for the festival. If your application is accepted, the application and the terms set forth will constitute a binding legal contract between the vendor and Historic Downtown Gallatin.

In consideration of vendors who have purchased items for resale, you cannot give away items without permission.

In consideration of vendors:

• Tables are to be skirted for the appearance of the event. Tables, chairs, tents and extension cords are the vendors’ responsibility.

• All booth spaces are 10x20 feet.

If you are a returning vendor and would like to have your same location, please state the location and what event you are referencing on your application. While we do our best to accommodate these requests, we CANNOT GUARANTEE we can meet all requests.

FESTIVAL DATE AND TIME

Main Street Festival will take place in Downtown Gallatin from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 This is a rain-or-shine event. Vendor fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Please note the end time has changed from 5 p.m. to 4 p.m. in consideration of our downtown event spaces.

ACCEPTANCE

We have implemented a new acceptance protocol. The application window will be from Friday, May 2 through Friday, June 6. After that time, we will no longer accept applications. 

IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES

• Vendors can set up their booths between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. Vehicles must be off the square by 9 a.m. This has become a safety issue with the community coming downtown earlier. This will be strictly enforced.

• Vendors will be allowed back on the square to load up their booths at 4 p.m. All vendors must have their booths off the street and the area cleaned up by 5 p.m. This has become an issue with the police department as well us, as we are only allowed to close a state highway for a designated period. Please adjust your sale time/cleanup time accordingly.

• A map with booth placements will go out approximately one week before the vent.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• No vendor can purchase more than two booths.

• If you manipulate our power boards, you will be asked to leave immediately.

• Information-only booths are not permitted.

• No soliciting.