Rules & Regulations
General Eligibility
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Only approved vendors may sell except for animal vendors, who do not require pre-approval.
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Food vendors and our selected cull buyers must be pre-approved.
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Subletting or sharing booths is not allowed.
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All vendors must be 18+ (or have a parent/guardian co-sign).
Animal Vendors (Special Category – No Pre-Approval)
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All animal vendors are welcome and do not need to apply or be pre-approved.
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Animal vendors must still follow all other rules in this document.
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Vendors selling live animals are fully responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal animal health, welfare, and sales regulations.
Prohibited Items & Conduct
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Loose or unrestrained livestock/animals (all must be caged, crated, penned, or on leash).
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Sick, unthrifty, or dangerous animals.
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Rabbits, piglets, puppies, or kittens under 8 weeks old.
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Firearms, weapons, alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, pornographic material, or hate-speech items.
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Excessive noise, littering, or unsafe setups.
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Anyone with a recent (within 5 years) animal cruelty charge.
Setup & Booth Rules
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Vendors are limited to the width of their vehicle or 8x8 area.
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Setup begins at 8 AM — please do not arrive earlier.
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All displays must be professional, stable, and weather-appropriate. Bring your own tent weights/anchors.
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No tape, nails, or damage to venue property.
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Haul away all your own trash and clean up after your animals.
Animal Care
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All animals must have food, water, shade, and humane containment at all times.
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Dogs/puppies must be off the ground, flea/ringworm-free, and have proof of vaccinations (working/herding breeds only — no pet breeds).
Sales & Taxes
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Vendors are responsible for their own sales tax and complying with all laws.
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All transactions are private agreements between buyer and seller.
Enforcement
First violation = warning. Second = $50 fine or removal. Serious violations = immediate removal and possible ban. By participating, you agree to these rules and any on-site instructions.
We do have state brand inspectors randomly come and while they usually come to educate, they will enforce if a warning as already been issued.
