A battle of the bands giving stage to the subgenres of country music such as: bluegrass, hick hop, and new school country in the Tri-State area.
They will battle it out for the #1 spot to take home the cash prize.
The entry fees collected will ALL go to the winner of the Hoedown Throwdown.
If you would like to donate a gift for our bands, we will promote you as a vendor and sponsor. - double the exposure.
Tent camping will be along the canal, porta potties provided and clean water access.
This will be a 2 day camping event. Camping is extra Car camping is permitted please let us know if you will be tent or car camping .
Friday will be a VIP only night with special guest performances by The Hummingbirds (Blue Grass), Hank Miller & Jovon Newman (New School? outlaw Country). **** We would like at least 1 from each subgenre ****
Saturday will consist of activities such as a mechanical bull, cornhole, petting zoo and the bands performing from 1 PM-midnight.
At 11 PM, the cash prize will be awarded to the winner of the battle of the bands.
Sunday: clean up, pack up, see ya next year!
****************Vendors to date*******************************
Lit by the Sea Crazy Ricks Choose Joy Foundation Tammi with Handmade wooden wine toppers, children push toys, cell phone holders, and fresh and fancy goatsmilk soaps and lotions
You must provide your own tent with weights, tables and chairs. Make sure to bring the weights please, we are on the canal.
Saturday
Friday & Saturday Regular Vendor- $40.
Non Profit Vendor- $20.00
Just Saturday regular spot -$30.
Electricity - $20.00
Discounted tent camping weekend - $20
Food Vendors - $50.00 **must obtain all permits and licensing required by the city and state . Choose Joy Foundation and or Thousand Acre Farm will not be responsible for vendor permits.
Payment is due with application.
Application Deadline is June 19th 2022 any applications after will forfeit promotion for your business and require an additional $50. fee
• Booth space with electricity is limited and available on a first come - first served basis. Vendors must specify a need for electricity and there will be a $10 fee payable directly to Choose Joy Foundation. Please ensure you select your need for electricity below.. Vendors must provide their own heavy-duty extension cords (100 ft. minimum).
• All vendor location requests will be considered on a first come - first served basis and honored whenever possible.
• You must provide your own tent w/weights, tables, and under tent lighting. Please remember this is an outdoor camping fest that will run till midnight.
• Please provide a detailed description of your booth items on the form (attach an additional sheet if necessary) and, if possible, attach photos of sample items.
• Food Vendor: Due to logistics of food vendor set-up, you are asked to check in between 3 PM-4:30 PM. Friday and between 8:30 AM-9:00 AM on Saturday.
**Due to safety issues, food vendors who arrive after 4:30 PM on Friday and after 9 AM on Saturday, may forfeit pre-assigned booth location and be assigned an alternate location, or not be able to setup and forfeit their spot.**
• Booths must be completely set-up by 6 PM on Friday and 10 AM on Saturday. The festival requests that all vendor booths remain open until 11 PM on both nights and open at 10 AM on Saturday.
• Vendors will have from 11 PM-1 AM to pack-up Friday and Saturday, and until noon on Sunday, to pack up and leave the grounds. All vendors must be off event grounds by 1 PM Sunday.
• To prevent accident or injury, any vendor wishing to leave early, MUST notify an event official. With permission, and if possible without interfering with event booths that can be packed-up and “walked-out”, will be allowed to do so.
• The vendor is responsible for leaving the vendor area in the condition that it was originally received, i.e. removal of all debris such as boxes and trash.
• Each applicant will receive a confirmation letter upon receipt of their application and a map and directions will be mailed prior to the event.
• Be prepared for wind, and/or heat .
• All vendor fees are non-refundable.
• All vendors are required to show proof of liability insurance, and any and all personal permits, and/or certifications needed to vend within city limits where required.
**Please be sure to read and sign attached waiver. Please fill out vendor registration completely.
• Vendor Registration Forms must be returned by July 20, 2022. Any later and you will not be added to promotions and will be charged a late registration fee of $50.
Registration
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