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Augusta Common MERCHANDISE VENDOR GUIDELINES AUGUSTA COMMON SETUP HOURS: 9:00 am – 5:30pm EVENT HOURS: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. All sales MUST concluded at 10:00 p.m. SHARP. ARC Sheriff’s Department will enforce this time. BOOTH SIZE: 10’x15’ and will include 110 amp outlets FEES Buy/Sell Merchandise $40.00 per event Handmade/Craft $30.00 per event Information: Free AUGUSTA COMMON: Twenty (20) amp outlets are located at each booth space on the Augusta Common and are available for usage. There are five 220 Amp outlets available in the Augusta Common for a fee of $25.00. Each individual will be required to sign and be responsible for a power box. 1. Exhibitor must provide their own setup and equipment 2. Booth fee and space will be forfeited if exhibitor does not set up on time. 3. Prior notification of attendance of any First Friday Event is required by the Friday before the first Friday of every month. Spaces will be assigned prior to the event. You will be notified by the Special Events Office of your space assignment. 4. No pets are allowed in booth spaces. 5. BOOTH FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Check should be made payable to Augusta Richmond County and are to be paid no later than 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the event. Incase of cancellation due to inclement weather, all vendor fees will be forwarded to next scheduled First Friday Event. Prior notification of attendance is still required. 6. Exhibitor may sell only work in the categories for which they have been accepted. City of Augusta Special Events reserves the right to reject any entry found not to be in compliance with these rules. 7. The exhibition of all materials shall be in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the State of Georgia and Augusta, Georgia. Georgia Sales Tax must be charged on all sales. If you have a Georgia Tax Number, this must be included on the application. Exhibitor is responsible for collecting and turning in all applicable taxes. 8. Booths must be staffed and “open for business” at all time during operating hours. No exhibitor will be allowed to leave the venue prior to the close of the event. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. No vehicles will be allowed in the exhibiting area (parked or in motion) during operating hours. You are encouraged to bring along push carts/wagons for transporting merchandise to your assigned area. 10. Booth spaces cannot be sublet to another exhibitor without prior approval by City of Augusta Special Events. 11. Exhibitor is encouraged to provide flyers or business cards to hand out to visitors. 12. Merchandise cannot block aisles or be set up in public walking areas; this includes the access lane of the Augusta Common. All supplies must be contained within your assigned space. 13. All tents must be free standing. Do not anchor tents by drilling through the bricks, asphalt, or cement. 14. City of Augusta Special Events cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen items. 15. Exhibitor must cease all sales and begin dismantle of setup at the end of the event. • All power boxes will be collected exactly 30 minutes after the close of the event. • The bollards at the ends of access lanes on the Augusta Common will be put back in place exactly one hour after the close of the event. 16. The on-duty Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies have the authority to uphold all rules and regulations. 17. There is NO overnight security for event location; no vendor shall set up until the day of the event. If set up is planned early in the morning, merchandise is a responsibility of the vendor only. City of Augusta is not responsible for merchandise or equipment. 18. The City of Augusta Special Events office has the right to turn away vendors due to a duplication of products from other vendors who have been approved and If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: City of Augusta Special Events 836 Reynolds Street Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 821-1754 (706)821-1756 (FAX) ---PAGE BREAK--- Augusta Common FOOD VENDOR GUIDELINES AUGUSTA COMMON SETUP HOURS: 9:00 am – 5:30pm EVENT HOURS: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. All sales MUST concluded at 10:00 p.m. SHARP. ARC Sheriff’s Department will enforce this time. BOOTH SIZE: 10’x15’ and will include 110 amp outlets FEES Full Menu Food $60.00 per Event Snack (1-5 items) $30.00 per event AUGUSTA COMMON: Power will be provided for every vendor. 220 Amp boxes will be an additional $25.00 Fee. Each individual will be required to sign for and be responsible for a power box. 1. Exhibitor must provide their own setup and equipment. 2. Booth fee and space will be forfeited if exhibitor does not set up on time. 3. Spaces will be assigned prior to the event and you will be sent your booth assignment number and map before the event. 4. Food vendor is required to use portable flooring or plastic under their entire vending and cooking area so as not to stain or damage the bricks. 5. No pets are allowed in booth spaces. 6. BOOTH FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Checks should be made payable to Augusta Richmond County. 7. Exhibitor must sell only items in the categories for which they have been accepted. City of Augusta Special Events reserves the right to reject any entry found not to be in compliance with these regulations and rules. 8. Georgia Sales Tax must be charged on all sales. If you have a Georgia Tax Number, this must be included on the application. Exhibitor is responsible for collecting and turning in all applicable taxes. 9. Booths must be staffed and “open for business” at all times during operation hours. No exhibitor will be allowed to leave a venue prior to the close of the event. 10. NO Vehicles will be allowed in the exhibiting area (parked or in motion) during operating hours. You are encouraged to bring along push carts/wagons for transporting merchandise to your assigned area. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11. Booth spaces cannot be sublet to another exhibitor without prior approval by the City of Augusta Special Events office. 12. Public walking areas and aisles cannot be blocked with products; this includes the access lane of the Augusta Common. All supplies must be contained within your assigned space. 13. All tents must be free standing. Do not anchor tents by drilling through the bricks, asphalt or cement. 14. City of Augusta Special Events cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen items. 15. Vendors using grease are responsible for disposal of it in a safe manner. The dumping of grease or wastewater on the grounds is prohibited. 16. Vendor must cease all sales and begin to dismantle setup at the end of the event. • All power boxes will be collected exactly one hour after the close of the event. • The bollards at the end of the access lanes of the Augusta Common will be put back in place exactly one hour and thirty minutes after the close of the event. NO EXCEPTIONS. 17. The on-duty Richmond County Sheriff’s Department Deputies have the authority to uphold all rules and regulations. NOTE: Violation of the vendor guidelines will result in a $200.00 fine plus prohibition from participating in all future events. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please contact: City of Augusta Special Events 836 Reynolds Street Augusta, GA 30901 [PHONE REDACTED]