BOOTH SIZE - Booths over 399 square feet will need to be inspected by the City of Columbia and the Vender will be charged
CANCELLATION/FAILURE TO SHOW - Vendors who cancel their application before July 2nd will receive a full refund if we are able to fill the space otherwise the Vendor will only receive one-half of the rental fee. NO REFUNDS will be given to any cancellations/No Shows after July 2nd.
COPYRIGHT/LICENSED MERCHANDISE - Documentation must be provided with all copyrighted or licensed merchandise to support the right to sell such items.
ELECTRONIC OR GAS CARTS/MOPEDS/SCOOTERS - All carts and mopeds are prohibited on the fairgrounds. These vehicles are considered safety hazards. Skateboards and roller skates/blades are all prohibited from the fairgrounds.
EXCLUSIVITY - No vendor is guaranteed exclusivity; written, implied or verbally. Refunds will not be issued based on lack of exclusivity.
HOURS OF OPERATION -Daily 5pm-10pm The 2023 Fair Dates are July 18th through July 22nd.
INCLEMENT WEATHER - All vendors are expected to take the precautions to protect their merchandise from sun, wind, and general inclement weather. The fair is not responsible for damage due to weather or events out of management's control.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - All vendors will provide a certificate of insurance, ten days prior to the event in the amount of $2,000,000 naming BOONE COUNTY FAIR INC. as an additional insured. You may request a rider policy from the Boone County Fair for an additional fee.
PARKING - NO VEHICLES will be allowed in the vendor area until the fair closes for the evening.
PRODUCT SALES/RESTRICTIONS - Only the products listed on the contract may be sold or displayed. Misrepresentation of product or business on the application will result in contract cancellation without a refund.
PROHIBITED ITEMS - The follow items may not be sold, displayed or given away on the fairgrounds: - Items referring to drug use, violence, pornography, hatred, gangs and/or items of a discriminatory nature - Stun guns, switchblades, brass knuckles, high powered water guns, fireworks, or knives If you are unsure of an item, please check with fair management.
RETURNED CHECKS - An administrative fee of $40.00 will be charged on all returned checks.
SET UP/ TEAR DOWN - Set up should be complete by 4pm daily. All debris and equipment must be removed from the grounds by noon Sunday, July 23. Your booth may remain set up for the full week of the fair or just for select days.