2021 Mercantile New Merchant Application Form

NEW MERCHANT APPLICATION FORM
APRIL 30-MAY 1, 2021
MISSISSIPPI TRADE MART

Mississippi Magazine is excited to present the annual Mercantile Mississippi, April 30-May 1, 2021, at the NEW Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson, MS! This event is a booth-style retail show that features Mississippi-based businesses and encourages shopping and exploring in the Magnolia State.

APPLY SOON! Space is limited!
BASIC INFORMATION

Let us know where we can find you—in person, by mail, e-mail, website, and social media presence.
Name of Business *
Business Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Main store front address (if applicable)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Person *
Contact Person Phone *

Area Code Phone Number
Contact Email *
Business Website
Business Facebook Name
Instagram Account Name
Pinterest Page Name
Business Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
TYPE OF MERCHANDISE

What sort of items would shoppers purchase at your booth? Please check all the categories that apply.
Type of Merchandise *

Ladies' Apparel Men's Apparel Children's Apparel Shoes/Accessories Home Decor (accessories) Gifts Home Decor (large items) Jewelry Books Edible Goods Pet items Kitchen items Floral items Art/Photography Beauty or Health Products
BOOTH SPACE NEEDED

If you need help determining the total size necessary to fit the items you'll be selling, please call Jessica Woods at 601-982-8418 ext. 72 or email mercantile@mismag.com.
Available Booth Sizes & Early-Bird Pricing! *

10' x 10' (1 booth) • $ 595.00 10' x 20' (2 booths) • $ 995.00 10' x 30' (3 booths) • $ 1,295.00 10' x 40' (4 booths) • $ 1,595.00 10' x 10' (1 booth **DISPLAY ONLY** Limited Availability) • $ 195.00
Corner Booth Request

Yes, I would like a corner booth if one is available. (Please note: There are a limited number of corners available. Requesting a corner does not guarantee it. We consider the location of your business within the state, proximity in the booth layout to similar businesses, and order in which the application was submitted. If you are placed in a corner location, an additional $100 dollars will be added to your balance.
Additional requests (including any booth requests):
PLACEMENT

All booths will be placed in a virtual "map" layout as nearly as possible, according to where business headquarters is located in the state of Mississippi. Booth layout and merchant placement will be set once the final application deadline has passed.
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

This form will serve as your contract and will take effect upon your acceptance to the show. Please read the Conditions of Contract, Show Regulations, and Cancellation Policy below.
1. Merchant agrees to abide by the conditions of this contract and of the separately listed Show Regulations. Failure to abide by these conditions and Show Regulations can result in ejection from the Show.
2. Merchant must have a display which sells actual merchandise to the general public unless Exhibitor has specifically reserved space to display as a tourism information organization, or has received prior permission to have a "display-only" space.
3. Space contracted by Merchant may not be sublet without prior written permission of Management.
4. Merchant agrees to have staff present in the space during all hours that the show is open.
5. Merchants may not distribute promotional material from a third party without the prior written consent of Management.
6. Merchants must keep all materials within the contracted space and refrain from intruding on other exhibitors’ space. Merchants may not distribute literature or solicit business anywhere outside of their contracted space.
7. Merchant agrees to cease any activities and/or remove any items that are deemed by Management to be objectional to attendees or other merchants.
8. Management reserves the right to alter or change the space assigned to the Merchant.
9. Management reserves the right at any time to alter or remove exhibits or any part thereof, including printed materials, product, signs, lights or sound, and to expel merchants or their personnel if, in Management’s opinion, their conduct or presentation is objectionable to other Merchants and/or attendees.
10. Merchant agrees to maintain their exhibit intact during all show hours and agrees to not dismantle their exhibit until after the close of the show. Exhibitor agrees to pay any costs incurred as a result of not removing all items prior to the moveout time in the Show Regulations.
11. Electrical power and outlets shall be at Merchant’s expense and will be arranged with Convention Display Services of Jackson. All operating electrical equipment used in the exhibit must meet their guidelines.
12. Merchant must have adequate insurance coverage prior to the Show.
13. Merchant agrees to pay to Management on Mississippi Tax Commission Forms all applicable sales taxes owed from the sale of merchandise prior to leaving the Show.
14. Merchant may use the Mercantile logo in promotions of participation in the Show as long as said use cannot be construed as an endorsement of exhibitor’s products or services by Downhome Productions LLC.
15. Merchant agrees to be liable for and will indemnify and hold harmless Downhome Productions LLC from any loss or damages whatsoever occurring to or suffered by any person or company either on the contracted space or elsewhere if said loss or damages arose from or were in any way connected with merchant’s occupancy of said space.
16. Management assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to goods before, during, or after the Show.
17. Management reserves the right to change the dates upon which the show is to be held and shall not be liable for damages or loss resulting from such change.
18. Downhome Productions LLC shall not be liable in damages or otherwise for failure to carry out the terms of this contract in whole or in part where caused directly or indirectly by or in consequence of fire, storm, flood, war, rebellion, insurrection, riot, civil commotion, strike or by any cause whatever beyond the control of Downhome Productions LLC whether similar to or dissimilar from the causes enumerated herein.
SHOW REGULATIONS
- Show Hours of Operation: The 2021 Mercantile will be open to the public during the following hours (times are subject to change):
  
  Friday, April 30: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  
  Saturday, May 1: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location: Mississippi Trade Mart, 1200 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39202
- Exhibitor Staffing: All booths must be staffed during all hours of operations. Downhome Productions LLC does not provide staffing of booths, labor, materials, lighting, or other booth requirements other than side and back curtains.
- Move-in and Move-out: The venue will be open for move-in on Wednesday from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., and on Thursday from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. (times subject to change). All booth set-up must be completed by 11 p.m. Thursday. Move-out must be conducted and completed on Saturday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Failure to complete move-out by 10 p.m. may result in extra rental costs that will be charged to the merchants responsible for the extra costs.
- Merchant Exhibit Space: Merchants must not intrude on adjacent merchants’ space or the aisle walkways. Exhibit items over eight feet in height must be approved by Management.
- Security: Downhome Productions LLC will provide security from the close of move-in through the end of show hours. Merchants should not leave valuable items or personal property unattended at any time. Downhome Productions LLC is not responsible for loss of or damage to exhibitor items at any time.
CANCELLATION POLICY

This contract may be cancelled by Merchant or Downhome Productions LLC at any time. If cancelled prior to February 1, 2021, 100% of total cost for space will be refunded. If cancelled on or after February 1, 2021, then any amount paid by the Merchant may be forfeited or credited to a future show, at the discretion of Downhome Productions LLC.
Please read the above Conditions of Contract, Show Regulations, and Cancellation Policy and check the box to acknowledge your acceptance of all of the above. *

I acknowledge and agree to the Conditions of Contract, Show Regulations, and Cancellation Policy.
Name of Responsible Party *

First Name Last Name
PAYMENT
Booth rent is due by February 1, 2021. If the balance is not paid by February 15, then the booth space may be offered to merchants on the waiting list. Merchant will be contacted about any booth space adjustments.

Payments can be made by credit card below or by calling Jessica Woods at 601-982-8418 ext. 72, or by check mailed to:
Downhome Productions LLC, P. O. Box 16445, Jackson, MS 39236.

(Please make checks payable to Downhome Productions LLC.)

For any payment questions, please contact Jessica Woods by calling 601-982-8418 ext. 72 or emailing mercantile@mismag.com.

Booth Rent Payment (if not submitting a payment now, then a box selection is not required below):

1 Booth (10' x 10') $ 595.00

2 Booths (10' x 20') $ 995.00

3 Booths (10' x 30') $ 1,295.00

4 Booths (10' x 40') $ 1,595.00

DISPLAY ONLY $ 195.00

Restrictions Apply. Contact Show Manager.

Corner Booth Request $ 100.00

Will be notified and refunded if not available.

Total $ 0.00

Credit Card Details (not required at registration):
First Name	Last Name
Credit Card Number	Security Code
Card Expiration

THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATION

You will be notified as soon as possible regarding your application status. Thank you very much for your interest in being a part of Mercantile Mississippi!
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NEW MERCHANT APPLICATION FORM

BASIC INFORMATION

TYPE OF MERCHANDISE

BOOTH SPACE NEEDED

PLACEMENT

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

SHOW REGULATIONS

CANCELLATION POLICY

PAYMENT

THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATION