Vendor Guidelines

• Vendor must be approved prior to paying fee. 
• Fee is non-refundable and must be paid before vendor can participate in the event. A vendor is not considered registered until the fee is paid and the completed application form is received by the Town of Rocky Mount.
• Vendor must set up in the space identified by the Town of Rocky Mount and break down all vendor equipment on the same day as the event. At the close of the event, the entire space is to be cleared and all trash removed by vendor. Franklin Street will re-open at 11:00pm. Vendor will be notified the week of the event of space location. A 12' X 12' space will be provided unless otherwise discussed. Vendor must provide own table/tent/chairs.
• Franklin Street will close at 12:00pm Entry to the event will be to drive down Claiborne street to access Franklin Street and proceed to assigned space to unload. If not in assigned space by 3:00pm, vendor will be denied admission. Once unloaded, vehicle must proceed to designated parking lot and display vendor pass. Defacement, exchange or alteration of vendor pass is prohibited.
• Food vendors are to have proper health permits and licenses for serving of food. To obtain permits or request information, please contact the Franklin County Health Department - Jessica Phillips at (540) 484-0292 Ext 206 (located at 365 Pell Avenue). The Health Department will not accept applications after September 16
• Vendor must bring necessary power and light source as neither are provided by the Town of Rocky Mount. Generators must be approved prior to event. No electricity is provided.
• Vendor understands event will be held unless EXTREME WEATHER forces cancellation. The Town of Rocky Mount will make the decision leading up to the event. The announcement, if warranted, will be made via social media and the Town of Rocky Mount’s website: RockyMountVA.org and DiscoverRockyMount.org. Vendor will be responsible to check on event status via the above sources.