Rules and Regulations
- Date: December 6th & 7th, 2024
- Time: Friday: 3 PM TO 8:30 PM / Saturday: 10 AM TO 2 PM
- Location: Downtown Laurens – Courthouse Square
- Due Date: November 8th, 2024
- Booth Spaces: 10x10 tents will be provided
- No tables or chairs are provided. Any shelters, tables or display racks provided by the crafter must be removed by the crafter no later than MIDNIGHT Saturday. Vending area must be clean and clear of trash and debris.
- Must maintain booth space until the close of the event.
- SET-UP TIMES:
- FRIDAY: All vendors may begin set-up no earlier than 1 PM on Friday, Dec. 6th. Areas must be set up no later than 2:30 PM. All service/supply vehicles removed from the square by 9 PM.
- SATURDAY: All vendors may begin set-up no earlier than 9 AM on Saturday, Dec. 7th. Areas must be set up no later than 9:30 AM. All service/supply vehicles removed from the square by 2:30 PM.
- Vehicles left on the square will be towed at the owner's expense.
- Electrical power is provided only for those who request it. Extension cords will not be provided. All contestants must adhere to all health (864-833-0000), electrical, fire, and other codes applicable to this event (must provide fire extinguishers).
- Acceptance: All vendors are subject to approval by the event committee/management. Should a vendor not be accepted, all fees will be promptly returned. Vendors will be notified by email when accepted.
- Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Cancellations will result in the forfeiture of the deposit.
- The City of Laurens carries NO insurance for crafters and WILL NOT be responsible or liable for loss or damage from any cause.
- South Carolina Sales Tax is the responsibility of each vendor and should be collected and paid by that vendor. The South Carolina Department of Revenue will require a sales tax number if/when visiting the event. Forms can be obtained either by calling the SC Department of Revenue or online at sctax.org.
- The City of Laurens reserves the right to move the market location based on various factors. Vendors will be notified before their arrival of any change.
Items NOT PERMITTED by participants:
- Anything that can be considered a weapon of any kind.
- Fireworks, stink bombs, etc.
FEE SCHEDULE:
- Full Weekend Food Vendor $125 Space Fee
- Full Weekend Craft Vendor $100 Space Fee
**Non-Profits are organizations designated as 501 c organizations by the IRS
**All items MUST BE APPROVED by the City of Laurens prior to setting up the booth.