Instructions
Application deadline is September 7, 2024. Please fill out the information in the form below:

NOTICE: If Mule Days is cancelled by the chamber for any reason, your deposit will be refunded in full. If the festival is held and YOU choose to cancel, your deposit will not be refunded.

General Rules
1. Benson Mule Days is sponsored by the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce.
2. Benson Mule Days 2024 will be Thursday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 29. This application is for SATURDAY ONLY. No on-site food preparation vendors will be accepted on Saturday.
3. The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) reserves the right to make all final decisions.
4. The BACC reserves the right to determine suitability and approval of all items.
5. The BACC reserves exclusive rights to the Benson Mule Days' name and logo and the use thereof.
6. A certificate of liability insurance form with the Benson Chamber as "Additional Insured" must be returned with your application.

Vendor Regulations
1. Only those individuals who fill out a completed application, provide a certificate of liability insurance form with the Benson Chamber listed as Additional Insured, provide a current tax I.D. number and receive approval by the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will be allowed to display and sell.
2. Spaces are provided for the exclusive use of applicant and only for the activity approved by the BACC.
3. All booths are 10x10 spaces and they must be within the confines of the allotted space. No tables, chairs, electrical cords, etc., will be provided. Vendors shall arrange booths so that it will not interfere or obstruct view of other booths. Spaces will be assigned to contribute to overall concept of festivals.
4. Vendors are responsible for setting up their own booths. Benson Mule Days is an outdoor festival, please come prepared to cover your merchandise in the event of rain.
5. BACC will not be held responsible for any loss.
6. The BACC reserves exclusive rights to separate booths by types of Foods/Arts & Crafts/Commercial/Display and Nonprofit Organization and Commercial, as it feels is in the best interest of the festival. Please help keep trash in proper receptacles. Vendors are responsible for putting their trash in the dumpster provided.
8. All vendors are responsible for reporting their own taxes and must furnish the BACC with their North Carolina Sales Tax Registration number.
9. The BACC is not liable for damages, injury, or loss of any person or goods from any cause whatsoever. The BACC cannot be held responsible for any claims for damage, injury or loss arising out of or in connection with the use of space or grounds in this festival.
10. Absolutely no weapons, illegal knives, studded bracelets, lewd, racist, inflammatory, obscene or vulgar materials or any other items inappropriate for a family event will be permitted for sale or display. Please do not bring such items into vendor area.
11. ALL VENDORS must have an approved fire extinguisher located inside the booth.
12. No animals of any kind can be sold.
13. No alcoholic beverages are allowed for consumption or sale.
14. If the festival has corporate sponsors requiring exclusivity, Chamber vendors must abide by this request and use the festival-sponsored products or refrain from selling competing products.