Dear Commercial Vendor

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Tipton County Pork Festival. The Festival enjoyed incredible weather and record setting crowds last year, exceeding over 85,000 people over the three day period. We are extremely excited to see you at this year’s Tipton County Pork Festival.

We have attached an application form and contract for your participation. Please fully read and complete both documents and return them to us as soon as possible.

• Past Vendors will have first option to occupy the space they had the previous year if returned by June 1st. There will be a $25 Late Fee for past vendors returning their contract after June 1st. Open spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. You will be notified only if your application is NOT accepted; we do not send out confirmations. Full payment is required in order to reserve a space!
• Space at the Festival is very limited, so please be sure you list your exact “set-up” size requirements (hitches, awnings) before requesting space. If your size request is not correct, you will not fit into your area, and may risk being asked to leave.
• EXTENSION CORD USE - Must be a UL Listed Outdoor Extension Cord (many are orange and have 3-pronges). You cannot connect extension cords together in order to reach the power box; it must be one continuous cord. So if you have to reach a box that is 50’ away from your booth, you can only use a 50’ cord, NOT two 25’ ones hooked together. This is fire code! Please come prepared with a long enough cord. Some booths are right next to the power boxes, while others could be 75 -100 feet away. If you only have 1 item, such as lights, to plug in, you only need 1 cord. However, if you have more than that, you will need a cord for each item you wish to plug in OR one with multiple Taps. Most Power strips are not approved for outdoor use!
• Camping sites are available at the 4-H Fairgrounds just South of town on State Road 19. The cost is $15/night. Please be sure to contact the fairground staff to pay & obtain a pass. Their phone is 765-675-1177.

FESTIVAL HOURS:

• Thurs. - Noon to 10 p.m.
• Fri. - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sat. - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Vendors must remain open during festival hours. Those who do not, will not be invited back!

SET-UP TIMES:

• Wednesday - Noon to 7 p.m.
• Thursday - 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Please Note: Main Street Tent will not be ready for Vendor Set up until after 3:00 pm Wednesday.

Festival streets will close at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday and NO vehicles will be allowed in after this time. Vendors must be ready for business by Noon and Fire Marshall inspection by 1:00 p.m. If you are not checked in by Noon on Thursday – you will forfeit your space without refund. Late arrivals may experience delays in getting electric hook ups and will also have to carry their exhibit items and equipment into the grounds for set up.

**Outside Spaces will be marked in chalk on the curb with arrows and your name. There is a small buffer space between each vendor. Be sure that your awnings, hitch, trailer tongue, etc. all fit within your marked space and not in the buffer space. Please ask if you are unsure!

TINA & DAVE COLBERT Commercial Vendor Managers 2540 N 150 E, Tipton, IN 46072 765.438.1852

Please email us if you have any questions tinacolbert26@yahoo.com This is the quickest way to get ahold of us.