Musicians

Welcome to the 19th season of Third Thursday, sponsored by JoplinRecycles.com – Recycle! It’s how we roll!”

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. Applications for each month's festival must be submitted by the first Monday of the month. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

***Downtown Joplin Alliance invites all musicians from near and far to perform for Third Thursday. During Third Thursday, there are many places for performers including the North and South Music Stages, the Performing Arts Stage and on the street throughout the event. As a not-for-profit organization and a free event, at this time there is no stipend available for musicians.

Third Thursday is focused on all genres of music. We encourage unique genres of music. A PA system should be used, but volume should be minimal enough to reach the audience without drowning out the other performers or conversations on the block. Musicians should bring their own equipment and are responsible for their set-up and tear down.***

-Once approved by Downtown Joplin Alliance, vendors who are selling items are required by the City of Joplin to purchase a Special Event License. It is $5 per event and can be purchased on the third floor of City Hall.

-Vendor agrees that they are responsible for bringing their own tables/tents/supplies (weights are REQUIRED if tents are used. You might be asked to take your tent down if you do not have weights to hold it in place.)

-Vendor understands that they will receive booth location and set up logistics on the Monday prior to the event via email. Vendor must set up in designated space unless instructed otherwise by event staff.

-Vendor recognizes that set up is from 3:30pm-5:00pm. You  are encouraged to get there as early as possible to ensure proper access. No vehicles allowed on event grounds after 5pm. Set up must be complete by 5:15pm.

-Vendor recognizes that this event is held rain or shine and NO REFUNDS will be issued due to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

-Vendor understands that Downtown Joplin Alliance will review this registration and may reject it based on duplicating vendor types, appropriateness, or for any other reason they deem necessary. Refunds will be issued for any applications that are denied.

-Vendor understands that they should NOT set up their booth in front of any storefront that is open for business during event hours. These will often be marked by orange cones.

-Vendors are responsible for cleaning up of their space. All trash must be taken with you. It may NOT be left at the trash barrels on site. Those are for attendees only.