We are excited about hosting a two-day Praise in the Park this year. Casting Crowns returns as our headliner for Saturday, October 23 and Jason Crabb and the Crabb Revival will be with us on Sunday, October 24.
The Saturday vending area will again be on Oak Street between Mill Street and Beaver Dam Road. For those not familiar with the area, it is due south of the tennis courts with a good view of the stage. With the move to the perimeter of the park, we will free up additional seating space in the park and provide easy access for vendors to load in and out.
We are still working on the logistics for the vending area for Sunday afternoon. Since there will only be six (6) vendors, we hope to be able to locate these in the park.
We have made some changes that hopefully will improve everyone's Praise experience:
- The number of food vendors will be limited to twenty (20) on Saturday and six (6) on Sunday. Vending spaces will be issued on a first come basis in the order the application is received.
- In order to offer as many ministry groups as possible the opportunity to raise money for their organization, we reserve the right to not duplicate food vendors on Saturday and Sunday......you may only have a booth for one day of Praise in the Park.
- Applications should be submitted through the on-line application below.
- Placement of vending booths will be based on electrical requirements and smoker/grill use.
- The application fee will be due within 10 days of the application.
- Electrical power for the food vendors will be supplied via one large industrial generator. You will need to supply heavy duty extension cords to connect to the power source.
- The Praise in the Park Committee will not be selling soft drinks/water this year. Food vendors will be able to sell drinks along with food items.
- Food vending fee will be $300 for each 10 x 15 space.
- Vendors must stay within the allotted assigned space.
- Merchandise vendor booth fee will be $200 and the booth size will be 10 x 10. The merchandise vendors will be located on Mill street between Oak and Commerce. Vendors must submit a list of items that will be sold for approval by the vending committee.
- Information only booth fee will be $100. Booth size will be 10 x 10. The location of the information booths will be determined at a later date.
- Traffic for unloading and loading will be one way. More details will be sent to those vending this year.
The requirements for vending at Praise in the Park 2010 may change without notice.
Requirements - No Exceptions:
- Vendors must stay within their allotted booth space.
- Only ministry related groups are allowed to sell food.
- Saturday setup begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 10 a.m. If you are not in place by 10 a.m., you will have to carry in your equipment since the road will be closed. We recommend being prepared for customers at 12:00 p.m.
- Sunday setup begins at 12:15 p.m. and ends at 1:15 p.m.
- This is a rain or shine event so no rainchecks.
- A responsible adult, over the age of 21, must be in the booth at all times.
- All cookers MUST BE BARRICADED from the public access areas.
- All booths with open flames must be equipped with a fire extinguisher.
- The area must be kept clean at all times. Each area must supply a trash can and garbage bags.
- Tents are allowed. Tent staking and wires are not allowed.
- No vehicle parking in the vending area.
- You must vend until the show ends. No loading out during the show. The road will open when foot traffic is clear. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- No dumping of waste water or grease.
- Please bring a piece of plywood to place under fryers and grills to prevent grease from soaking into the ground.
- Bring heavy duty extension cords to connect to the power source.
- Bring Duct tape for extension cord safety.
- Sell only what you were approved to sell.
- Vendors cannot set up and block traffic on sidewalks.
- Sales tax collection and payment is the responsibility of each vendor (if applicable).
- Give God the glory for all He has done and will do.
Other Recommendations and Information
- The ground in the area is not level. Be prepared with leveling supplies.
- Water is not available. Please be prepared to supply your water needs. Bring hand sanitizer.
- Bring your own tables and chairs.
- Be prepared to light your area. Flashlights are also recommended.
- Be prepared to pass an inspection from the Health Department.
- Each vendor booth comes with 2 passes into the park.
- Vendors may take food and drinks into the park to sell after the gates are open - no wagons or carts.
- There will be a $20 processing fee deducted from your refund if it is necessary to cancel your vending booth. No refunds will be given after September 25, 2010.
Location of Praise in the Park Vendors
Here is procedure for becoming a vendor at Praise in the Park 2010:
- Read and understand the requirements above.
- Click here to complete and submit the Vendor Application. If necessary you can print an application from the Vendor App page and mail it to Praise in the Park, Inc. P. O. Box 1689 Lucedale, MS 39452
- Use the link on the Vendor App page to pay your fee or mail it within 10 days of your application to Praise in the Park, Inc. P. O. Box 1689 Lucedale, MS 39452
- Your application is not complete until your payment is received and your items have been approved by the Vendor Committee.
- If you have any questions, please email us here:
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