Vendor spaces are reserved with the receipt of this contract, all required additional paperwork, and approval of the Fair Board. First come, first served.
The Taylor County Fair Board reserves the right to assign and reassign spaces, refuse space to vendors and exhibits, prioritize the waiting list, and have final say on qualifying vendors for special events.
All payments are non-refundable and there will be a $30 fee plus bank costs for checks returned for nonsufficient funds.
Spaces are available for setup and takedown during the listed times (below.)
No subletting is allowed. No sharing booth space with another group/organization/business.
The business/organization agrees to remove all property from the Taylor County Fairgrounds by the clean up time listed for each event, or with written agreement from the fair board. Any items left shall become property of the Taylor County Fair and any cost for disposal shall be charged to the vendor. The provided fairground dumpsters may be used for disposal of supplies. Cardboard should be broken down and put in a pile next to the dumpster for recycling.
Vendors shall be responsible for compliance of local and state regulations pertaining to anything they wish to sell.
All food vendors are responsible for checking with the Fair to be sure items that are protected by noncompete clauses are not on your menu. If you are unsure what you are selling is already being sold onsite by a contracted vendor, please contact the fair office by email.
The Taylor County Fair reserves the right to cancel this contract if the fair board finds the business or exhibition, or the manner in which it is conducted, to be objectionable to the public, or does not in every way comply with state requirements. In event of cancellation all payments shall be forfeited to the Taylor County Fair.
The Taylor County Fair shall not be liable for losses or damages to property due to theft, fire, water, accident, or natural causes. This includes any personal injury of exhibitors and their employees.
With the exception of certified service animals, no pets are allowed on the grounds.
All vendors who wish to camp may do so in the northwest area of the fairgrounds. You will be directed to this area upon arrival.
Vendors may park within the fairgrounds for setup and take down only. Vehicles must be moved to the parking lot during the fair. Vehicles may not enter fairgrounds during hours of operation.
All exceptions to this agreement must be approved in writing by the Fair.
Times Vendor is expected to have booth open/available for viewing:
Thursday, 5pm-10pm,
Friday 10am-10pm,
Saturday 10am-10pm,
Sunday 10am-5pm
Set up: Wednesday by 5pm. Take down/Clean up may start Sunday 5pm (contact fair for details, this is for safety.)
Paperwork and registration deadlines: July 12 or by board discretion
Paperwork needed (Vendor is responsible for knowing which forms are required):
WI Vendor/Seller Form
WI Seller's Permit
Certificate of Insurance
Food License In advance or from inspector (Food Inspector inspects all food booths Thursday of fair between 10am and 5pm. License must be displayed or purchased from him.)
Outdoor/Indoor Entertainment and Rides: Electricity included. Vendors must supply their own tent, table, chairs. “Reasonably sized area.” Area size subject to fair’s discretion. Cost: 10% of receipts due at 5:30pm Sunday of fair.
Outdoor Equipment: “Reasonably sized area.” Cost: $50. Area size subject to fair’s discretion. Notify fair if electricity is needed. Vendors must supply their own tent, table, chairs.
Outdoor Food: Size based on food truck size. Electricity included. Vendors provide own freezer, refrigeration (if separate vehicle, this will be parked away from food truck.) Cost: $200 total per food service site. Nonprofits pay $100 for the event. A list of food being sold MUST be included. Area size subject to fair discretion. There are protected foods based on contract with carnival. Protected foods include, but are not limited to: cotton candy, corn dogs, nachos, pretzels and cheese, deep fried Oreos/Snickers/etc, beer.
Indoor Information/Merchandise: These do not need to be staffed, but the fair is not responsible for lost, stolen, nor damaged items. Cost: $75 per four days for a 10’ wide by 10’ deep area. Non-profits and Government/Public Service $50 per four days. Electricity included (3 prong outlet). Vendor should supply their own table and chairs. Vendor may use masking tape on wall. Contact committee chair by emailing
witaylorcountyfair@gmail.com with other questions and needs.
Outdoor Information/Merchandise: These do not need to be staffed, but the fair is not responsible for lost, stolen, nor damaged items. Cost: $75 per four days for a "reasonably sized area." Non-profits and Government/Public Service $50 per four days. Electricity MAY be available, but not guaranteed. Vendor should supply their own table and chairs. Contact committee chair with other questions and needs.
