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Business Marketplace, Home-Based/Non-Profit Sales or Retail

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Deadline: Sep 19, 2022 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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2022 Mush, Music & Mutts: NC's Official Fall Liver Mush Festival
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Date: Oct 15, 2022 8:30 am - Oct 15, 2022 4:30 pm (EST)
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Shelby, North Carolina
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$110.00 - $175.00

About the application

Small Business Marketplace for: Retail such as clothing/jewelry (non-handcrafted) or Home-Based business (1 per brand) or non-profit groups selling products or services. Examples include Clothing/Accessories, or toy. Home-based businesses such as Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay, etc. Or not for profit organizations selling on behalf of their organization. May have demonstrations, displays, or activities related to specific products, but the emphasis is on the sale of products or wares. If you are interested in representing a business such as Mobile, Home Repair/Enhancement Products, Business Services, Mobile/Cellular Phones, Banking, etc., please register as a Corporate Vendor or consider a Sponsorship Vendor Spot which provides a booth and additional benefits and presence. Sale of one food item such as kettle corn, snow cones, cotton candy, and similar foods does not subject the vendor to health regulations. DOES NOT INCLUDE ELECTRICITY. MUST PURCHASE BOTH BOOTH and ELECTRICITY, if needed.Standard Booth size is 12ft by 12ft. Mush, Music & Mutts provides designated space requirements. Vendors must provide all of their own supplies including tables, chairs and/or tents. Vendors are not to exceed the designated space. If you will need additional space for merchandise, supplies, equipment, etc., you should reserve two spaces. Vendors that exceed their space may be asked to leave or have an additional booth fee charged to them. The festival us from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. This is a RAIN or SHINE event and will not be canceled. No refunds will be made to vendors that do not participate. The only exception to refunds if the festival is canceled due COVID restrictions due to a high caseload in the area.In order to provide the best experience for attendees, vendors must be present for the duration of the festival. Vendors agree to remain set up for the entire festival. No shows, late arrivals or early departures may be charged an additional fee and/or prohibited from future participation.

About the event

Mark your calendars for the 2022 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival - North Carolina’s Official Fall Liver Mush Festival on Saturday, October 15th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in beautiful Uptown Shelby! Recognized in regional and national media including Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods, this festival celebrates the unique regional delicacy and local food staple known as liver mush. Festival highlights include a liver mush eating contest, recipe contest and cookoff, live music, and more than 80 craft, food, and beverage vendors. Featured partner RollOver Pets presents the "Mutts" portion with a pet costume contest and parade, K9 demo and trick shows, musical sit contests and more! Enjoy freshly prepared liver mush sandwiches and dishes proudly served by local producers of this well-loved "delicacy"! Other featured partners and sponsors include Ingles, Cornerstone Dental Associates, Greenbrook Design, Cleveland Community College, and the Earl Scruggs Center. Free to attend, pets welcome, and fun for the whole family!
Cleveland County Tourism
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Cleveland County Tourism
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Terms & Conditions

The 2019 Mush, Music & Mutts Festival had an estimated 12,000 – 15,000 in attendance. In good weather, numbers are typically higher. Our goal is to have a balanced mix of food vendors, arts and craft vendors, product vendors and display vendors. We are especially interested in vendors with liver mush related angles, high quality products/services, unique and/or handcrafted items and positive experiences for our attendees. We will select from applicants that support this mix. It is our goal to make this application process as smooth as possible. Have questions? Need support processing your application? Let us know! We are happy to help and will reach out as quickly as possible!Please follow the steps below. CHARGESOnce applications are submitted, an application fee of $10 will be charged. Application fees are non-refundable. Vendor Fee and Electricity fee will be charged within 1-14 days if your application is approved.1. Select your Vendor Type. Descriptions are provided. 2. Picture Instructions: Beginning in 2021, 3 photos of your vendor setup will be required for each applicant. In 2020 (this year) you may upload 3 or more but only one is required. You may include your logo in addition, if applicable. 3. Review the Documents, files, instructions, & waivers.a. REQUIRED Review and Complete the Liability Waiver: Applications will not be accepted without a completed/signed Liability Waiver.b. REQUIRED Food vendors must review and comply with all Cleveland County, NC health department rules. See attachments and, if necessary, contact the designated health department contact on paperwork. c. For your reference, a Temporary Food Establishment Checklist for Permitting is provided. 4. PRICES: Select the pricing. 5. PRICES: If you need electricity, select the ELECTRICITY option that meets your needs for type. Electricity is on a first come first serve basis as there are limited event panels with power access available. These must be coordinated and activated in advance by the City of Shelby. No requests or changes will be addressed after October 1st. Prior to that, requests will be considered based on availability. You are responsible for providing your own extension cords and power strips if needed. Extension cords can’t be placed where hazards may be created.We absorb the fees associated with credit card transactions using this platform so that you don’t have to! Other than whatever your banking/credit card company fees are, you will not pay any credit card processing fees for your registration on this site.

Related files

2022_Livermush_Liability Waiver.docx

Prices

Application fees $10.00 If your application is not accepted, your application fee will be refunded.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Vendor Agreement and Waiver of Liability

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 1
Business Marketplace, Home-Based/Non-Profit Sales or Retail
Business Marketplace, Home-Based/Non-Profit Sales or Retail
2022 Mush, Music & Mutts: NC's Official Fall Liver Mush Festival
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