Richmond Chamber of Commerce

107 North Thornton
Richmond, Missouri 64085

816-776-6916
FAX 816-776-6917
execdir@richmondchamber.org
www.richmondchamber.org


The 25th Annual Mushroom Festival will be held May 6, 7 and 8th, and numerous events are planned. We invite you to come as an exhibitor and participate in our Festival. General rules for exhibitors are as follows:

1. EXHIBIT SPACE WILL BE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN RICHMOND. 

2. We reserve the right to exclude or limit certain types of exhibitors/vendors. Vendors will not be permitted to sell or display any merchandise bearing pictures of drugs/illegal substances or foul language. Disruptive and/or obnoxious toys such as stink bombs, "smoking" fake cigarettes, etc. will not be permitted. Any vendor displaying these items will be ask to remove them from their display or will be excluded from the festival. Applications will be accepted on first come, first serve basis.
ALL VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN THE BOOTH WILL BE MOVED OFF THE SQUARE!!

3. Size: 15 feet wide and 15 feet deep.
4. Cost: Fee per 15 X 15 space = $75.00
Electric hookup-- See application
For food vendors needing 220v-30amp standard dryer receptacles and 50 amps standard range receptacles are available. Be sure to include what receptacle you need with your application, as electrical boxes will be locked during the festival. Electrical hookups are limited to only food vendors and vendors needing 110 for their merchandise, i.e., iron on transfers, engraving, etc will be provided. Electricity for outdoor lighting is not available. Craft show will close at dark.
(LIMITED HOOKUPS-FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS) 

5. HOURS: FRIDAY: 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM OR LATER
SATURDAY: 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM OR LATER 
Exhibitors must be set up by 10:00 AM Friday. Spaces will be marked and a committee person will be available for assistance that morning. Booths should not be taken down before 6:00 PM each day but may stay open later.

6. Exhibitors must furnish their own table, chair, etc., and all items must stay within bounds of designated space. No additional room will be allowed for exhibitors that work from their vehicles. If vehicle is larger than the space, additional spaces will need to be reserved. ALL exhibitors must provide their own trash containers. Large dumpsters will be available. 

7. Rental fee (and if needed, electrical hookup fee) must be paid at time of registration. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYMENT. Completed registration, signed contract and fee should be mailed to the following address:

MUSHROOM FESTIVAL EXHIBITORS 
C/O Jerry McCarter 
107 North Thornton
Richmond MO 64085

Phone Numbers to contact are: 816-776-6916 FAX 816-776-6917 
Office Hours are from 8:30 to 4:30
Verification or registration will be Mailed with space designations if time permits

Motels available:
Richmond: Super 8 Motel 816-776-8008
Rose Court 816-776-7076

A limited number of RV Hook ups are available at the Fair Grounds, contact Dean Richards at 816-776-5353.

Many events are planned which should attract a great deal of activity. A complete listing of events will be mailed with confirmations. OUR CONTRACT WITH THE CARNIVAL GIVES THEM EXCLUSIVE ON ALL RIDES, GAMES AND COTTON CANDY. There will be no other exclusives issued.

We look forward to seeing you at the 25th Annual Mushroom Festival.


 

 

REGISTRATION 25th ANNUAL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL RICHMOND, MISSOURI

Mail Application and Check to: Mushroom Festival Exhibitors
C/O Jerry McCarter, 107 North Thornton, Richmond MO 64085

Name____________________________________________Phone______________________________

Street________________________________________City_________________State______ZIP______

 

Description of items to be sold:




IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST EXHIBIT AT A RICHMOND MUSHROOM FESTIVAL, ENCLOSE A PICTURE OF YOUR GOODS.

COST FOR BOOTH SPACE= $75. EACH

Number of booth spaces needed: ____________ Work from vehicle: Yes______ No_________

Check if applicable:____________110 V Amps---$20.00

______________220 V 30 Amps standard dryer receptacle - $30.00

______________220 V 50 Amps standard Range receptacle - $40.00 limited

______________220 V (Other type of receptacle needed) - $50.00 limited

+Additional fee to change receptacle must be arranged prior to festival.

NO SERVICES OVER 50 Amps supplied. If you need a receptacle not listed, please notify us with your application, as electrical boxes will be locked during the festival.

ENTRANT’S CONTRACT

-Entrant hereby releases the Chamber of Commerce, Mushroom Festival Committee, Board of Directors, organizers and associates from any and all responsibility (injury) loss, damage or legal action that may arise or occur to exhibitor, his/her goods, property or the public from any condition whatsoever during the preparation and duration of the Mushroom Festival under this agreement.
-The entrant is solely responsible for the selling of his/her items and other conduct of business.
-The entrant is solely responsible for his/her person and property during said exhibit.
-The application for entry constitutes an agreement on the part of the entrant that he/she accepts the above statements as detailed.
-The entrant understands and agrees there will be absolutely no refunds given by the Mushroom Festival Inc. for in-climate weather or any other reason. NO EXCEPTIONS. POST-DATED CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED.

 

________________________________________________________ ____________________________

Signature of Entrant Date

OUR CONTRACT WITH THE CARNIVAL GIVES THEM AN EXCLUSIVE ON ALL RIDES, GAMES AND COTTON CANDY. No exceptions and we reserve the right to refuse anyone.