A three-person committee will review applications for
prospective and returning vendors associated with the Mississippi State Fair
and the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo. The committee will include the
Fair Manager, Assistant Fair Manager, and Purchasing Chief for the Mississippi
Fair Commission. The committee may approve or deny any application.
Vendors must:
1. Submit an application prior to July 1 of
each year.
2. Provide photos
showing the proposed booth.
3.
Provide a list or description of products being offered. The Mississippi Fair
Commission seeks to provide a wide assortment and variety of
products.
4. Provide general
liability insurance in an amount to be determined by the Mississippi Fair
Commission.
5. Products and/or
product advertising may not conflict with any existing contracts or agreements
of the Mississippi Fair Commission, the Mississippi State Fair or the Dixie
National Livestock Show and Rodeo.
6. Adhere to all rules, regulations and
policies of the Mississippi Fair Commission, including but not limited to:
payment schedules, electrical fees, trash removal fees, delivery guidelines,
signage guidelines, decorating guidelines, employee guidelines, safety
guidelines, health department guidelines, and requirements of the Mississippi
Department of Revenue and the State Fire Marshall.
Booth space will or will not be granted by the Committee
based upon a number of factors, including but not limited to:
1. Space availability. Space is limited and,
historically, new openings are rarely available;
2. the Mississippi Fair Commission's history
with a vendor;
3. Public comments
or complaints about previous vendors;
4. Reputation of vendor with other fairs and
events;
5. Honesty and integrity of
items represented when compared to items actually sold. Signage must not be
misleading and should clearly and accurately depict description of products
offered for sale.
6. Vendor booth
products should be consistent with the Mississippi State Fair's family-friendly
atmosphere; and
7. Avoiding the
placement of too many booths offering the same product.
