Please read and complete your arts & crafts vendor application!
YOUR BOOTH Tents are mandatory for all food vendors without a food truck. All tents, etc., must be clean and appropriate for the venue. In addition, all tents must be secured with hanging weights for safety in windy conditions.
VENDOR TRASH Food vendors are responsible for bringing the appropriate containers for your grease and carrying it home with you for disposal. Dumping grease, coffee grounds, etc. on the curb, sidewalk, or street, is strictly prohibited. Plan to take your trash and empty boxes home, or use our provided dumpster. Do not use street garbage cans for bulk garbage. Do not leave trash in your space or on the street. The festival ends at 7:30 p.m., all vendors must remain in place until that time.
FEES The fee to participate is $125 for a food vendor and $100 for an arts and crafts vendor. This amount is due with your application. A limited number of spaces that are accessible to 120V electricity must be discussed at the time of application. Make all checks/money orders payable to the Morgan County NAACP.
SALES TAX State law requires that all vendors pay sales tax on their revenue from events. It is each individual's responsibility to make sure that they claim their income and collect sales tax.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTION All food vendors must abide by all Health Department regulations. Morgan County NAACP reserves the right to refuse any food vendor deems unsafe.
RAIN OR SHINE NAACP Black History Parade & Festival is a rain or shine event - only the threat of severe weather would hinder our plans for the day and no refunds will be given in the case of cancellation. Be prepared for the weather by bringing adequate protection for your booth.
MARKETING NAACP Black History Parade & Festival encourages all vendors to decorate their booths in keeping with their merchandise. Your 'look' is key to getting your name out into 'the world,' and we encourage you to promote your business during the event with stickers, business cards, postcards, freebies, social media posts, and general fun stuff. Once accepted to the NAACP Black History Parade & Festival, you grant Morgan County NAACP and the City of Madison the right to use images of your products for festival promotion.
SECURITY Morgan County NAACP believes in providing a safe and secure environment for the event. Morgan County NAACP will not be liable for any damage, theft, injury, or weather-related damage incurred during the festival. Your signature on the vendor application signifies your understanding and acceptance of these parameters.
VENDOR PARKING Parking is reserved within easy walking distance of Town Park for all vendors. Parking space is tight around Town Park so it's crucial that all vendors must use only the provided vendor parking. Accepted vendors will receive load-in and assigned parking instructions before the event. Any exception to this plan must be approved by the Event
Coordinators before the event.
DOWNTOWN MADISON, GA Madison is located 45 miles east of Atlanta, GA, off of I-20, and 30 miles south of Athens, GA, off of Hwy 441. Annual events are designed to attract visitors and locals alike to showcase Town Park and our beautiful historic downtown, its businesses, people, and rich historic fabric. Our goal is for visitors to leave impressed and eager to return to Madison to shop, dine, or attend another event. Learn more about what's going on in Madison at www.MadisonGA.com.
MAIL OR ONLINE APPLICATIONS:
• Mail: Morgan County NAACP, PO Box 430, Madison GA 30650-attn. Black History Parade & Festival
• Online: www.morgannaacp.org
• Email: bhparademadison@gmail.com
• Checks or money orders payable to the Morgan County NAACP
Questions: Call Morgan County NAACP (706) 343-3228
Application & Participant Agreement
Sat. April 12, 2025, 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Town Park
Deadline To Enter: April 2, 2025
Thanks for your interest in participating in the NAACP Black History Parade & Festival. The application deadline for all vendors is April 2, 2025. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will notify you immediately via email if we have any problems with your application. We will not consider your application if it is not complete nor if we receive it after the deadline. A complete application includes payment-make checks payable to Morgan County NAACP.
A 10' x 10' space or 10’ x 20’ space (Arts & Crafts Vendor) = $100.00
VENDOR TRASH Food vendors are responsible for bringing the appropriate containers for your grease and carrying it home with you for disposal. Dumping grease, coffee grounds, etc. on the curb, sidewalk, or street, is strictly prohibited. Plan to take your trash and empty boxes home, or use our provided dumpster. Do not use street garbage cans for bulk garbage. Do not leave trash in your space or on the street. The festival ends at 7:30 p.m., all vendors must remain in place until that time.
FEES The fee to participate is $125 for a food vendor and $100 for an arts and crafts vendor. This amount is due with your application. A limited number of spaces that are accessible to 120V electricity must be discussed at the time of application. Make all checks/money orders payable to the Morgan County NAACP.
SALES TAX State law requires that all vendors pay sales tax on their revenue from events. It is each individual's responsibility to make sure that they claim their income and collect sales tax.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTION All food vendors must abide by all Health Department regulations. Morgan County NAACP reserves the right to refuse any food vendor deems unsafe.
RAIN OR SHINE NAACP Black History Parade & Festival is a rain or shine event - only the threat of severe weather would hinder our plans for the day and no refunds will be given in the case of cancellation. Be prepared for the weather by bringing adequate protection for your booth.
MARKETING NAACP Black History Parade & Festival encourages all vendors to decorate their booths in keeping with their merchandise. Your 'look' is key to getting your name out into 'the world,' and we encourage you to promote your business during the event with stickers, business cards, postcards, freebies, social media posts, and general fun stuff. Once accepted to the NAACP Black History Parade & Festival, you grant Morgan County NAACP and the City of Madison the right to use images of your products for festival promotion.
SECURITY Morgan County NAACP believes in providing a safe and secure environment for the event. Morgan County NAACP will not be liable for any damage, theft, injury, or weather-related damage incurred during the festival. Your signature on the vendor application signifies your understanding and acceptance of these parameters.
VENDOR PARKING Parking is reserved within easy walking distance of Town Park for all vendors. Parking space is tight around Town Park so it's crucial that all vendors must use only the provided vendor parking. Accepted vendors will receive load-in and assigned parking instructions before the event. Any exception to this plan must be approved by the Event
Coordinators before the event.
DOWNTOWN MADISON, GA Madison is located 45 miles east of Atlanta, GA, off of I-20, and 30 miles south of Athens, GA, off of Hwy 441. Annual events are designed to attract visitors and locals alike to showcase Town Park and our beautiful historic downtown, its businesses, people, and rich historic fabric. Our goal is for visitors to leave impressed and eager to return to Madison to shop, dine, or attend another event. Learn more about what's going on in Madison at www.MadisonGA.com.
MAIL OR ONLINE APPLICATIONS:
• Mail: Morgan County NAACP, PO Box 430, Madison GA 30650-attn. Black History Parade & Festival
• Online: www.morgannaacp.org
• Email: bhparademadison@gmail.com
• Checks or money orders payable to the Morgan County NAACP
Questions: Call Morgan County NAACP (706) 343-3228
Application & Participant Agreement
Sat. April 12, 2025, 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Town Park
Deadline To Enter: April 2, 2025
Thanks for your interest in participating in the NAACP Black History Parade & Festival. The application deadline for all vendors is April 2, 2025. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We will notify you immediately via email if we have any problems with your application. We will not consider your application if it is not complete nor if we receive it after the deadline. A complete application includes payment-make checks payable to Morgan County NAACP.
A 10' x 10' space or 10’ x 20’ space (Arts & Crafts Vendor) = $100.00