Joplin vendor application is now live!!

Important notes for all vendors.

• This is a FAMILY SHOW.  Act like children are watching....because they are. Failing to conduct oneself appropriately will result in removal from Festival.
• Each booth is defined as having 2 persons to run booth, 2 to act as booth relief.  Additional guests will need to purchase either daily or weekend vendor rate tickets
• Upon arrival you must check in with your vendor coordinator!  Changing booth locations will be on a case by case basis, and only with coordinator approval.
• This is a Juried event and there will be a limit the number of vendors with the same/similar types of wares, however we CANNOT grant exclusivity.
• Handmade items are preferred, resale items and MLM will be VERY limited if accepted at all.
• Booth must be "period".  Check out online resources such as renaissance era canopy covers.  
  • pop up canopies must have all modernity covered to appear in theme
• Please pay attention to all dates laid out in the vendor application, as there has been many changes and we have new DEADLINES for applications and payments.
• Do not cut, remove, or damage the perimeter fencing. 
• It is advised that Vendors must have their own liability insurance.  
• All vendors must have city vendor license purchased at City Hall.
• Please throw your trash away in dumpsters.  Save the trash cans for patrons.
• Get ready to be part of the show!  Have fun.  Make friends.  Get inspired. 
  
  • The more interactive you are with the patrons - the better sales you likely will see. 
  • Get into theme, this also helps with your sales!
  • Get out of the booth and hawk your wares! 
• Once accepted invoices will be emailed for payment through paypal *** YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE PAYPAL TO PAY YOUR INVOICE.
• Snail mail is not advised as mail does get lost.  Do not send any money to anyone without confrontation they are affiliated with us. 

Performers and Guilds

Important notes:

• Guilds or organized groups please make sure to include the number of people in attendance and size of space needed.
• Post sign announcing who your sponsor is.  All performers are paid for by grants - give your grant sponsor some love! 
  • With them...there could not be and us.  OR you!
• Please throw your trash away in dumpsters and save the trash cans for patrons.  YOUR SITE MUST BE CLEAN BEFORE YOUR GROUP DEPARTS.  
• Do not cut, damage, or remove perimeter fencing. 
• please plan accordingly the needs of the team.  The Event is not responsible for providing toiletries, supplies, creature comforts, or sundries.  
• If also selling wares, please include a description of what you are selling AND fill out the vendor registration form.  
  • Keep in mind each vendor selling within the group must also have appropriate city license and value of vendor booth is considered in overall cost of performance cost.  
• Please keep in mind you may be responsible for any damages which occur.
• Be aware that activities and some performer groups will need to carry liability insure with SSRF and the City of Joplin as coinsured.
• Turn in proposal, be advised that proposal is open for negotiation up until grant has been approved.  

Guilds and Performer Apps are below.  Please fill them out and send them back via email.  

Have questions?  Reach out!