First Friday Application Process and Rules
Overview
The purpose of this form is to enable churches or religious affiliated organizations to apply to have a booth space at First Friday.
Application Process *PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY*
- Applications for Religious Affiliated organizations will now be open on a monthly bases instead of quarterly. You must reapply every month that you wish to request to be a part of First Friday.
- Applications for First Friday are open from the 1st-15th of the month preceding First Friday (e.g. To participate in October First Friday, non-profit groups will need to register between September 1-15). Applications will close around 9:00 AM on the 15th of the month.
- You will be notified if your application has been approved by the 20th of the month.
- You will receive your assigned location and permit information by the Friday before First Friday if you are approved.
- Please Note: Due to the number of applications and limited space, we may not be able to provide a space to every organization at each event. We will do our best to rotate through organizations each month.
Set Up:
- You are responsible for bringing ALL tables/chairs, etc. needed for your display.
- If you need electricity, please indicate on your application and please bring a 50 foot extension cord. Your booth space could be 20+ feet away from electricity. All cords must be taped down to the sidewalk.
- Please be conscious of your setup area. Leave pedestrian clearance on the sidewalks and adhere to ADA regulations.
- All displays/tables must be set up by 6pm.
- We encourage all groups to stay until at least 8pm.
Tents:
- Tents are allowed but cannot exceed the dimensions of 10 x 10'.
- Tents must NOT block sidewalk foot traffic or impede ADA guidelines of public spaces.
- Tents must be properly weighed down by some sort of physical objects (sandbags, weights, etc.).
- Certain assigned locations cannot accommodate a tent due to ADA and building site restrictions.
- Ground stakes are NOT allowed.
Location:
- Your assigned location will be determined by Destination Bryan. You may request a specific location in your application, but it is not guaranteed.
- Groups must stay at their assigned locations.
- It is NOT allowed for groups to walk around and pass out fliers and other materials.
- Please do not change locations without approval from Destination Bryan.
Interactive Activity:
- Groups may display and distribute information about their service or upcoming event, but are not allowed to sell anything or take donations on the sidewalk.
- Groups must have an interactive component as part of their display. Examples: Trivia, Spin the Wheel Game, Craft, etc. (Please ask if you need more clarification)
- If your activity includes music (either live or over speaker) please note this in the application as we have limited spots that can accomodate music.
Signage:
- You may bring signage for your table.
- Please do not hang signage from buildings, light poles, etc.
- Signs may not be bigger than 4' x 6'.
Permits:
- If your application is approved, you will be notified about when you can pick up your permit.
- You MUST pick up a permit and it must be displayed at all times during First Friday.
- Permits are only valid for the month that you applied for. You must reapply every month.
General Information:
- Please be courteous to all attendees.
- No aggressive tactics may be used to inform First Friday goers of
your organization.
Not allowed at First Friday:
- Political affiliated groups or any sort of political campaigning
- Independent distributors of commercial products (such as Avon, Scentsy, and the like)
- Outside vendors to sell on the streets.
- For-profit businesses who want to showcase their services or products.
- Fundraising activities for sports teams and clubs.
- Any individual or group who sets up without permission from Destination Bryan will be asked to leave.
- No soliciting of any kind.
- Only bottled water and packaged candy may be given away by groups during First Friday. Not allowed: chewing gum or items containing nuts.