MAYFEST ARTIST OBLIGATIONS AND AGREEMENTS
Artist agrees to submit to the selection process and accept the results as regards to acceptance into the festival and booth placement. DLP is not obligated to honor requests for physical booth location within the festival. Artist will provide own equipment, and set up to the approval of DLP.
Invited Artists will pay a $250.00 participation fee per booth space to DLP. A 6% sales tax will be added to all booth fees. Kentucky has made substantial changes to how some services are taxed, including rentals, such as vendor booth space. This participation fee is deemed fully earned upon payment and no refunds will be made. This is a rain or shine event.
Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting and reporting Kentucky state sales tax in the amount of 6% of all sales. To obtain the proper Kentucky state sales tax forms, contact the Kentucky Department of Revenue, at 502-564-0889. A list of participating vendors from Mayfest will be forwarded to the Kentucky Department of Revenue following the event.
Although security will be provided over Friday and Saturday night, DLP is not responsible for loss, theft or damage arising as a result of the Vendor's sole discretion to leave product in the booth overnight. Booth space must be left in equal to or better condition than it was prior to the festival.
Artist agrees to comply with stated Mayfest standards and rules to be sent in acceptance packet. DLP reserves the right to refuse participation to any Artist who does not comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement. Vendors may not pack up and/or leave until the end of each festival day. If the vendor does not attend the festival one or both days, this is at the discretion of the Artist and no refunds will be given. The Artist is responsible for the collection and payment of all applicable sales tax to the Kentucky State Department of Revenue. The DLP is not responsible for providing sales tax forms to the Artist and is not obligated to report any information about the Artist to the Department of Revenue.
In consideration of being permitted to take part in Mayfest Arts Fair, the Artist hereby releases, absolves, indemnifies, holds harmless and waives all claims against Mayfest Arts Fair, Downtown Lexington Partnership, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, the Division of Parks and Recreation, their employees, and any other sponsors, for any losses or injuries of any kind whatsoever arising out of the operation of the Artist's booth or business.