2011 Information for Vendors

Vendors of fiber and sheep related items will be showing their wares at the Festival. This is a juried selection of vendors.

Pre-registered Vendors will recieve confirmation letters in the mail by the end of February. Please see letter here for pre-resgistered vendors. If you are interested in becoming a 2011 vendor filled out Vendor registration form here.

• Booth application deadline March 1, 2011 to be listed in Festival brochure.
• No refunds after April 9, 2011.
• Prices are for 2 days. No single day booths are available. All prices include electricity!
  

  SET UP:	Friday, May 6th - noon to 8 pm	Please have cars and trucks moved to the parking area by 8:45 a.m. on Saturday & Sunday
  	Saturday, May 7th - 6 am to 9 am
  FESTIVAL HOURS:	Saturday, May 7th - 9 am to 5 pm
  	Sunday, May 8th - 10 am to 4 pm
  TEAR DOWN:	Sunday, May 8th - 4pm to 6pm	An additional fee will be charged to those who abuse this time frame.

• This year we are asking vendors to volunteer as Building Coordinators. The role of the Building Coordinator is to serve as the person of contact for there building. The benefit of being a Building Coordinator is that you will have your name on the website and receive a discount on your booth. Please contact the Vendor Coordinator if you are interested in being a Building Coordinator.
• This year we are planning a vendor welcome on May 7th at 8 am. This event gives us a chance to celebrate and get to know each other better.
• Camping will be allowed on the grounds for a fee of $15/unit each night.
• For vendor questions please contact Alissa Grier - email vendor@shepherdsharvestfestival.org.

Sales Tax As of July 1, 1997 all vendors at festivals must have a Minnesota Business Tax ID number and collect sales tax on appropriate items sold.  Information on obtaining a Tax ID number is available online or call the Minnesota Dept. of Revenue at (651) 282-5225 to register by phone.  You should download Sales Tax Fact Sheet 148 “Selling Event Exhibitors and Operators or ask for a copy when you register for your ID number.

To reserve your booth at the Shepherd's Harvest Festival you will need to print out and submit the following items:

• Vendor Registration Form
• Jury Application Form
• MN Sales Tax "Certificate of Operator Compliance" Form ST19
• Optional is the “Shepherd's Harvest Ad” form (notice it is to be mailed to Marla Bass).

2011 Pre-registered vendors need to print out and/or submit the following items:

• Personalized Pre-Registered Vendor Confirmation Form
• MN Sales Tax "Certificate of Operator Compliance" Form ST19
• Optional is the “Shepherd's Harvest Ad” form (notice it is to be mailed to Marla Bass).

For questions or additional information contact: