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2024 vendor information

Applications for the Blue Plum Festival are now open!

To apply to be a food, arts and crafts, corporate or non-profit vendor, please read the guidelines below and fill out an interest application at the bottom of the page.

Application 
requirements

  1. Review of all Blue Plum policies and procedures on this webpage.

  2. Complete the online registration form (email questions to blueplumart@gmail.com)

  3. Submit payment of $25 application fee per space (non-refundable, but will be applied to booth fee if accepted. If chosen, you will then pay the full vendor fee).

  4. Link to website, social media page, or emailed photos of booth setup. You may include a link to your social media accounts as long as they include clear photos of your booth setup and the goods sold. If you do not have a social media presence, please submit 3-6 photos representing your work/products along with a written description of each to blueplumart@gmail.com. Be sure to include your business name in the email. 

  5. Booth appearance must adhere to festival standards; well-designed, professional displays are expected.

 

Please note:  Electricity will not be available for the festival.

Fees

Nonprofit vendors

(per 10’x10’ space):

  • Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $75

  • Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $100

  • $75 additional fee if accepting donations or selling items

Arts & crafts vendors

(per 10’x10’ space)

  • Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $150

  • Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $225

Food vendors

Tent only (per 10’x10’ space):

  • Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $300

  • Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $375

Food Truck/Trailer (per 10’x20’ space):

  • Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $400

  • Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $475

Written/emailed notice of cancellation/withdrawal from the 2024 Blue Plum Festival must be received/postmarked by May 10, 2024.
No refunds will be available after that date.
Corporate vendors

(per 10’x10’ space):

  • Early Payment of Fee, received by May 1 -- $500

  • Late Payment of Fee, received May 2 or later -- $575

Acceptance

Notice of acceptance to the 2024 Blue Plum Festival will be made on or
before April 15. Payment must be received in full by May 1, 2024, to
avoid the late registration fee. When accepted to the festival, you will
receive a packet with information on what to expect and plan for before
arriving at the festival.  Things like where and when to check in, parking
options, city licensing, etc. Be on the lookout for this information. Please
note that acceptance is chosen by a jury selection. Be aware that if you
are not chosen, you will not receive a refund of your application fee of
$25.

Booth size

All spaces (except food trucks) are 10’ x 10’. You are expected to
contain your booth within that area! If you need more space, plan
accordingly and purchase additional spaces when applying to the
festival. The Blue Plum Festival Committee will assign specific spaces
to each accepted vendor. The space will be sold for festival days only.
Exhibitors shall not sublet, assign, donate, or trade their assigned space.

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Festival operations

HOURS
Friday, June 7, 4 pm-10 pm
Saturday, June 8, 11 am-10 pm

​Blue Plum Festival is an outdoor festival and will proceed rain or shine. Exhibitors are responsible for their own protection from the elements. All tents must be secured in case of wind with 40-pound weights at each corner. Staking into the ground is not permitted. No wooden structures are allowed. Prior to the start of the festival, the Johnson City Fire Department will complete inspections to ensure that each tent is properly secured. We ask that at least one person per tent be present for these inspections, but if you are unable to be there, please ensure that your tent is staked properly and the fire department can access your space for inspections.
 
All booths shall be ready for business one hour before festival hours and remain open until at least 5 pm both days. Be prepared to stay late as past years have shown very good traffic in the evening hours. Failure to adhere to operation hours without committee approval will result in an immediate warning and possible exclusion from future festivals.

For the safety of attendees, staff, and private property, absolutely no vendor vehicles will be allowed in the festival footprint between 10 am on Friday and 11:59 pm Saturday.


There is no reserved vendor parking lot, and illegal parking can result in towing. A parking map will be provided with your confirmation packet. 

All exhibitor activity must be conducted within the assigned space ONLY. Sidewalks must remain unobstructed at all times, per the Johnson City Fire Code. Failure to comply will result in an immediate warning and possible exclusion from Blue Plum Festivals.
 
The exhibitor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of any and all lawful authority, agency, or governmental units which apply to the City of Johnson City. The exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Blue Plum Festival, the Blue Plum Organization, the City of Johnson City, their officers, directors, representatives, employees, and agents for any penalties, fines costs, expenses, or damages from participating exhibitors' failure to comply with such laws. 

 

All committee decisions are final.

Health and safety

Health Department Inspections

Health Department Inspections will take place on Friday, June 7, prior to
the start of the festival. All temporary food establishments must
complete and submit HERE
at least 14 days before the event.

Food Truck Requirements

​All food trucks/trailers, must adhere to the Johnson City Fire
Department Policy found HERE.

Security

The Blue Plum Festival, the Blue Plum Organization, and the City of
Johnson City, their officers, directors, representatives, employees, and
agents are NOT responsible for losses of any kind, whether by fire, theft,
physical violence, elements of nature, or any other cause however
originating. Exhibitors are responsible for their own security.

Ready to apply?

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