SHOW INFORMATION: The show will be held on Friday & Saturday, April 28th and 29th, 2023. The show opens to the public on Friday from 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Set up will begin Friday, April 28th at 6:00 AM (Food Vendors on Morgan Street and the side of Norris Park ONLY will set up Thursday, April 27th at 5:30 PM). Tear down may begin at 7:00 PM, but is not required on Saturday for vendors not located on Morgan Street or in the North End Entertainment District, which may begin breakdown at 8:00PM. THIS IS AN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL. FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE but could be postponed or canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
TEAR DOWN: Please make sure all trash and boxes have been removed from your area. There are several dumpsters throughout the festival in which to dispose items. Please DO NOT remove barricades to exit the festival before 10:00PM. If you need to exit before 10:00pm, please locate a volunteer or contact Command Central to send a volunteer to assist you. This has been a safety concern in the past and we would appreciate your cooperation to keep our community members safe.
REFUNDS: There will be no refunds once you are accepted to the show.
SECURITY: TMSA will provide overnight security Friday evening. Security Fees are included. You may leave your trailer/truck intact overnight. MERCHANDISE MAY BE LEFT OVERNIGHT AT YOUR OWN RISK. TMSA is not responsible for any damages or losses that may occur during the show.
ADVERTISING: Advertising for the show will occur in various online/print festival publications. In addition, TV and radio stations will be notified via multiple press releases. The festival is also advertised on the TMSA website and numerous local websites.
LOCATION: Downtown Tahlequah. NORRIS PARK IS TOBACCO-FREE, WITH NO SMOKING INSIDE THE EXHIBITION AREA.
SALES TAX: In accordance with state law, ALL VENDORS must include a copy of their State of Oklahoma sales tax permit. For those that don’t have a sales tax permit, instructions will be included in your packet.
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!! Information changes from show to show, and current applicants are responsible for all current information enclosed.
LIABILITY WAIVER AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
By submitting this form vendor agrees that they will be responsible for their own security during the Show, including set-up, tear-down, and regular show hours. Overnight security will be provided Friday night from 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM. In consideration for the opportunity to be a vendor at the Show, the vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Tahlequah Main Street Association, Inc., the City of Tahlequah, its members, representatives, sponsors and show venue from any damage or loss accruing to you, your agents, representatives, affiliates, business, sole proprietorship, organization or your property, which might occur during your participation at the Show.
Media Release: By submitting this form I consent to be photographed, interviewed and/or videotaped by representatives of TMSA, and media outlets (newspaper, T.V. & radio stations, etc.). Any information or images obtained from those activities may be reproduced by TMSA, and/or the public media for use in advertising, publicity, or educational activities, including but not limited to websites, publications, videos, print, and television news. I hereby waive any claims I may have and release TMSA, and its representatives from liability of claims arising out of such activities.