First Friday Downtown Business Participation Request

FIRST FRIDAY APPLICATION PROCESS AND RULES

Overview

The purpose of this application is to enable downtown businesses to have a booth space at First Friday. This application is ONLY for businesses that are located in Downtown Bryan.

Application Process:

Applications for First Friday are open from the 1st-15th of the month preceding First Friday (e.g. To participate in October First Friday, 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.

Set Up:

You are responsible for bringing ALL chairs, speakers, cords etc. needed for you to perform.
If you need electricity, please indicate on your application and please bring a 50 foot extension cord. All cords must be taped down to the sidewalk. Failure to tape down cords will result in not being allowed back at First Friday.
Leave pedestrian clearance on the sidewalks and adhere to ADA regulations.
Booths must be set up by 6pm.
We encourage businesses to stay until at least 9pm.

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.
Participants must stay at their assigned locations.
Please do not change locations without approval from Destination Bryan.

Signage:

You may bring signage.
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:

Independent distributors of commercial products (such as Avon, Scentsy, and the like)
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. A request to distribute other items will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Business Name*

Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Contact Email*

example@example.com

Contact Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Please provide a description of items to be sold or the activity that you will be hosting at your booth space*

If you will be selling food or drink of any kind, please upload your in-date Brazos County Health Department Permit

Will you need electricity?*

YesNo

I agree that all of my cords will be taped down and I will leave pedestrian access as I setup and perform for First Friday.*

Yes

By checking this box, I have read and agree to follow all of the First Friday rules and procedures.*

Yes

I, (the “Participant”) understand that participation in First Friday (the “Activity”) as a Participant which is sponsored by Destination Bryan is completely voluntary on the Participant’s part. The Participant understands and agrees that the Destination Bryan is not responsible for any accident or injury that arises from or occurs because of participation in this Activity. In consideration for the benefits of participation, the Participant releases, waives, and discharges and covenants not to sue, Destination Bryan, its directors, officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action whatsoever, including attorney fees, arising out of or in any way related to participation in this Activity or any injury or damage resulting from such participation. In addition, the participant grants permission to Destination Bryan to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.*

Yes

I have read and understand this Agreement and agree to abide by the guidelines as stated and intended. I understand any non-compliance with these rules and requirements may result in the discontinuation of my organization’s ability to participate in Destination Bryan events for up to one (1) year.*

Yes

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