Vendor selection | Due to the limited space and variety of vendors needed for the expo, Hometown Magazines reserves the right to accept or deny vendor applications based on market needs and vendor speciality.

Hours of operations | Vendors must stay for the duration of the expo, unless pre-arranged with expo organizers.

Cancellation policy | Vendors must give 4 weeks notice in order to receive a refund. Within two weeks of the event, vendors will be charged for their booth. In the event that Hometown cancels an event for any reason, vendors will be refunded in full.
The expo will take place rain or shine, and booth fees are non-refundable if the event has not been cancelled. If a severe weather for the duration of the market is forecasted, Hometown would cancel the event and would refund the vendor fees.

Sharing a booth | Vendors may share a booth, however each vendor must apply separately and pay the full booth fee by the payment deadline.

Booth payment | Once your application is accepted, payment is due by the deadline stated in an acceptance email following your application. If payment is not received by this time, spaces will be given to vendors on the waiting list. Expo spaces are not reserved until payment is received.

Electricity |  Electricity is $10. Vendors should indicate the need for electricity on their application.
Electricity is NOT available for heaters, fans, or other appliances, unless pre-approved by The Vault. Electrical cords must be carefully covered for safety. Vendors are expected to bring their own extension cords to access electricity.

Booth size | A standard vendor space is 10 feet x 10 feet.

Assignment of spaces | Designation and allocation of vendor spaces will be decided by Hometown Magazines. While Hometown Magazines will try to accommodate requests, there is no guarantee that vendors will secure preferred spaces. Hometown Magazines reserves the right to rearrange and reassign booth spaces at any time.

Setup | Vendors must supply their own signage, refrigeration, extension cords and power strips, storage, and all materials and containers for customer sales. A 6ft or 8ft table and 2 chairs will be supplied.

Sales tax and permits | Vendors shall, if applicable, have a Sales Tax Certificate or any applicable licenses and permits available for inspection at their booth. It is the vendor’s responsibility to comply with the State Comptroller’s requirements for any products sold at the expo.

Food safety | Vendors are responsible for obtaining all applicable licenses & permits. Vendors shall comply with all applicable City Of Brandon and State of Mississippi and federal ordinances and/or regulations regarding permits, sampling, and safe handling of potentially hazardous foods.

Revisions | The expo shall reserve the right to revise the rules and regulations at any time and shall post notice of such revision to vendors.

Vendor Conduct | Vendors are required to conduct their business and communications with expo staff, customers, other vendors, and any other expo representative in a professional manner. Unprofessional, impolite and/or disagreeable behavior to any expo representative, vendor, or customer will not be tolerated. Hometown Magazines may terminate its vendor relationship at any time at the full discretion of the organizers.