Food Vendors
TAKING APPLICATIONS NOW for Sept. 24, 2011
please see Registration Forms
FOOD VENDOR REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
please see Registration Forms
FOOD VENDOR REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
Application Deadline & Notification
Application can be done through this web site. Applications for the September 24, 2011 festival must be received no later than 5 p.m. on August 1, 2010, for the Early Bird rates and with a final deadline date of August 31, 2010, 5:00 p.m.
Health Permit Application
Please click here to download the Health Permit Application (PDF)
Texas State Sales Tax
It is the responsibility of the vendor to apply for the Texas State Sales Tax. The state sales tax rate is 8.25%. For more information on filing call 1-800-252-5555.
About the Festival
Following the city’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2008, the community set out to create its own signature annual event….and the idea of Murphy Maize Days was harvested! The inaugural festival attendance was over 3000! With the addition of the Murphy Maize Days A-Maize-ing 5k Run -- PRACTICE THE RUN! CLICK HERE TO SEE MAP -- Click here to Register for 5K/Fun Run.
(more details at runontexas.com) the morning of the event and other Maize Days related community events all leading up to Saturday, September 24, attendance is expected to double if not triple!
Murphy Maize Days has something for everyone – great food and beer, arts & crafts, Kidz Zone, live entertainment all day – featuring live Texas music, and closing the evening with the “Best Fireworks Show in the County”.
Why Corn?
Once upon a time, Murphy was acre upon acre of seed corn and cotton. Back then, corn was commonly called maize…add in all kinds of corn food, corny fun and you’ve got MAIZE DAYS!
Note:
Festival guidelines require that all participating vendors be present throughout the festival (within required vendor times as noted below in the eligibility and rules section).
Highlights
* Murphy is in southern Collin County, only minutes from President George Bush Turnpike (190).
* This event spans over 30 acres, including Maize Market, 4+ acre Kidz Zone, food vendors, live music, fireworks show, and much more….
* Murphy has some impressive demographics with an average household income of $112K and median age of 35.
* There are over 50,000 people in less than a 10 minute drive time.
* Varied menu, food, and beer
* Local volunteers to help you load and unload your merchandise
* Beautiful pond and fountain setting
* Live entertainment as well as festival contests and DJ music throughout event
* Hands-on children's activities and inflatable fun
* Regional advertising, promotion and public relations
* Flat booth fee, no commissions
* Festival website promotes Murphy Maize Days.
* Free festival shuttle system and parking
Food Vendor Festival Eligibility & Rules
* Booth size availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
* Electricity available for an additional charge and upon request at time of registration.
* To ensure consistency in pricing, all non-alcoholic beverages are to be sold for no less than $2.00.
* All vendor/booth representatives must be present on site during the entire festival.
* A picture ID is required at time of check-in.
* Festival provides only the space, all else to be provided by vendor.
* Water is available on-site for refill buckets and coolers however no direct hose connections are available.
* The City will not guarantee exclusivity but similar products will be limited.
Food Vendor Check-In & Set-Up
Friday, September 23: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 24: 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
* Photo identification is required at check-in!
* You have one hour to unload your vehicle before moving to vendor parking.
* Do not block the street with your vehicle.
* No vehicles are allowed on the grass or sidewalk.
* Unloading is done from the curb; a dolly is recommended and will not be provided.
* Volunteers are available for assistance.
* Saturday set-up must be complete by 9:30 a.m.
* Vehicle is only allowed in loading/unloading zones during specified load/unload times – no exceptions.
* Click here for map and directions.
Parking
* Vendor parking on Saturday is located directly south of the complex off of Murphy Rd. (see map).
* There will be festival staff available at the entrance of the parking lot to take your parking pass.
* You may only park in vendor parking or any other public festival parking location. You may NOT park on the festival grounds.
* There will be a free shuttle running from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tear Down
*No early breakdown; food vendors officially close at
8 p.m.
Vendors! Need a Murphy Maize Days logo to put on your site?
(Right-click, select copy, and then paste on your site!)
When and Where:
Saturday
September 24, 2011
8:00am Fun Run
8:30am Murphy Maize Days A-Maize-ing 5k Run
- Click here to Register for 5K/Fun Run
- PRACTICE THE RUN! CLICK HERE TO SEE MAP
10am-8:30pm Murphy Municipal Complex on 206 N Murphy Rd.
Fun family atmosphere! Our favorite tunes, food, and enjoyment for all! See for yourself why Murphy’s one of the best places to live and play!
Natalie Montgomery, Murphy resident and Community Events Committee member
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