Richmond Chamber of Commerce

201 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, Missouri 64085

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

27th Annual Mushroom Festival, 2007
Dear Mushroom Festival Exhibitor,

It is time to begin the planning and organizational stage of the Annual Mushroom Festival. The date for the 27th Annual Mushroom Festival is May 4, 5, 2007. As in the past, all spaces are on a first come first serve basis. All exhibitors requesting a specified space must send payment and signed application before February 16th. No post dated checks. If you have been using the same space you may be able to get the same space this year, however, we can make no guarantee. All spaces are 15’ X 15’. If additional space is necessary, you will be required to purchase the needed space(s) accordingly. This will be at per space prices and we can’t make any exceptions. All spaces are limited to 15-foot depth due to parade accessibility. If you need more, even an inch, you must request an additional booth.

I am enclosing a copy of the 27th Annual Mushroom Festival information and Registration forms. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance to you. See you at the Festival,




Sincerely,
Jerry McCarter
Jerry McCarter
Chamber Director
Scott Marshall
Festival Chairman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 27th Annual Mushroom Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, 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. (It is our hope that booth areas can be cleared by 8 PM Thursday, May 3. You MAY set up your booth as soon as the business parking is cleared from your booth space.)

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. Dangerous sharp objects, other then kitchen ware are not to be sold. 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.

3. ALL VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN THE BOOTH WILL BE MOVED OFF THE SQUARE!!
4. Size: 15 feet wide and 15 feet deep. If your vendor space takes up more then 15 ft. you will be charged for an extra booth space of $75.
5. 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)

6. HOURS: FRIDAY: 10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM OR LATER
SATURDAY: 9:00 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.

7. 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. Vendors not cleaning up their booth space Saturday evening will not be invited the following year.

8. Rental fee (and if needed, electrical hookup fee) must be paid at time of registration. APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PAYMENT. Completed registration, signed contract and fee should be returned/postmarked before April 2, 2007 to the following address:
MUSHROOM FESTIVAL EXHIBITORS Verification of registration will be
C/O Jerry McCarter mailed with space designations for applications received before April 15th.
201 E. Franklin St.
Richmond MO 64085
Phone Numbers to contact are: 816-776-6916 FAX 816-776-6917 Email: cofcommerce@mchsi.com
Office Hours are from 8:30 to 4:30
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 27th Annual Mushroom Festival.

 

 

REGISTRATION 27th ANNUAL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL RICHMOND, MISSOURI

Mail Application and Check to:
Mushroom Festival Exhibitors
C/O Jerry McCarter
201 E. Franklin St.
Richmond MO 64085