Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 2 - Agriculture and Commerce
Part 401 - Rules of the Mississippi Fair Commission
Subpart 2 - Administrative Rules
Chapter 04 - General Rules
Vendor Booths
Section 2-401-2-04-104
Current through September 24, 2024
A three-person committee will review applications for prospective and returning vendors associated with the Mississippi State Fair and the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo. The committee will include the Fair Manager, Assistant Fair Manager, and Purchasing Chief for the Mississippi Fair Commission. The committee may approve or deny any application.
Vendors must:
1. Submit an application prior to July 1 of each year.
2. Provide photos showing the proposed booth.
3. Provide a list or description of products being offered. The Mississippi Fair Commission seeks to provide a wide assortment and variety of products.
4. Provide general liability insurance in an amount to be determined by the Mississippi Fair Commission.
5. Products and/or product advertising may not conflict with any existing contracts or agreements of the Mississippi Fair Commission, the Mississippi State Fair or the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo.
6. Adhere to all rules, regulations and policies of the Mississippi Fair Commission, including but not limited to: payment schedules, electrical fees, trash removal fees, delivery guidelines, signage guidelines, decorating guidelines, employee guidelines, safety guidelines, health department guidelines, and requirements of the Mississippi Department of Revenue and the State Fire Marshall.
Booth space will or will not be granted by the Committee based upon a number of factors, including but not limited to:
1. Space availability. Space is limited and, historically, new openings are rarely available;
2. the Mississippi Fair Commission's history with a vendor;
3. Public comments or complaints about previous vendors;
4. Reputation of vendor with other fairs and events;
5. Honesty and integrity of items represented when compared to items actually sold. Signage must not be misleading and should clearly and accurately depict description of products offered for sale.
6. Vendor booth products should be consistent with the Mississippi State Fair's family-friendly atmosphere; and
7. Avoiding the placement of too many booths offering the same product.
Miss. Code Ann. § 69-5-3.
