2^nd Annual Hog Wild BBQ Cook Off and Family Festival

Exhibit Rules and Regulations

The Hog Wild Festival Committee reserves the right to refuse any vendor.

 

Any booth activity, public speaking or broadcast media either live or recorded message that is deemed offensive, vulgar, or infringes on the peaceful enjoyment of the festival will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal from the festival.

 

Obscene, unethical, or dishonest items or activities or noisy devices or displays, deemed objectionable will not be allowed.

 

All rights and privileges of any vendor shall not be infringed upon by another vendor.

 

State and Local Political Candidates may purchase booth space-booth must be manned at all times.

 

No stakes or nails are to be driven into the asphalt or concrete. Vendors are responsible for leveling their own booth space. Please note Vendors will be held responsible for damages.

 

The Hog Wild Committee reserves the right to publish or otherwise utilize photos taken during the festival for advertising and promotional purposes.

 

The following items are not allowed: Alcoholic Beverages, drug related items, weapons of any kind, bullhorns, silly string, colored hair spray, itch powder, stink bombs, potato guns, snap-pops, or any type fireworks. The Hog Wild Committee reserves the right to remove any item deemed inappropriate.

 

All booths must remain open and staffed during festival

 

Vendors must keep their area clean, practice safety rules, and particularly fire safety. Sidewalks must remain clear and are not included as part of the booth space. Any booth using fire of any form MUST bring a fire extinguisher.

 

All vendors must bring trash bags and CLEAN UP their areas before leaving. DO NOT leave trash bags at your booth location.

 

Food vendors must use the grease receptacle to dispose of any and all grease or similar waste.

 

A vendor cannot increase the number of receptacles by using extension cords, surge protectors, or multi plugs.

 

Booth spaces are sold as 12’ X 12’ spot (15’ X 15’ commercial food). This does not include tent/coverings, tables, chairs, or any other equipment/items necessary to vend products at this event. Those items are the responsibility of the vendor.

 

Unauthorized vehicle use is strictly prohibited.

 

Booth permit must be displayed on the front left corner of the tent or table.

 

Event organizers reserve the right to relocate booth assignment.

Security and Liability

Brookhaven City Police and Lincoln County Sheriff Office will be present during

festival hours. The Hog Wild Committee, Lincoln Volunteer Firefighters Association, the City of Brookhaven, or Lincoln County do not guarantee vendors against theft, loss, or mysterious disappearance or damage of any type. All vendors should consult their insurance carrier for proper theft coverage as well as liability coverage.

 

Sales Tax

Each vendor who sets up a booth is required by the Mississippi State Sales Tax Commission to complete a tax form on the day of the festival. The Hog Wild Committee, Lincoln Volunteer Firefighters Association, the City of Brookhaven, or Lincoln County will not be responsible for anyone who does not comply with state law. If the vendor does not return the form to organizers on May 12, 2012 the vendor’s name, address and detailed information will be given to the Mississippi State Tax Commission. A drop box for the vendors to deposit their tax form and taxes will be located at the Organizers Tent on the day of the event. Per the Mississippi State Tax Commission, failure to comply with this requirement will prevent a vendor from entering another show in the State of Mississippi.