OLD BLANCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY (OBCCPS)

A non profit organization

dedicated to the restoration, preservation, & maintenance of the

 Old Blanco County Courthouse

PO Box 302  Blanco, TX 78606      Phone 830-833-2211

Email: oldblanco@moment.net       Web: www.historicblanco.org 

 

17TH ANNUAL MARKET DAY SEASON

MARCH --NOVEMBER, THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

HOLIDAY MARKET ON DECEMBER 12, 2009

MARKET RULES

 

LOCATION: Old Blanco County Courthouse Square on Highway 281, 310 Main Street, Blanco, Texas.

BOOTH FEE: 10 x 12 space is $35 (if postmarked by the 10th of the month; after the 10th, $45.00). No space will be reserved until payment is received.  If display exceeds allotted space, additional charge will be made.  Returned check fee is $25.00. No refunds or rain dates will be given.

TIME: Set up begins at 7:30 a.m. with exhibitors asked to stay until 4:00 p.m. Spaces not filled by 9:00 a.m. will be assigned on a first come basis.

SET-UP: All vendors will move their vehicles immediately after unloading to parking areas located OFF THE SQUARE.  Absolutely no vendors will be allowed to park on the square with the exception of loading and unloading, and those with handicapped permits.  ALL volunteer workers’ automobiles must be parked away from the courthouse square.  There will be no driving or parking on unpaved ground.  Loading and unloading must be done from the curb. 

RESTRICTIONS : No parking or selling out of RVs, trailers, or vans; no items in bad taste or causing excessive litter; no open fires; no sale of live animals; no obscene language; no unduly loud music; no selling of alcohol.  No loud generators allowed. OBCCPS has sole discretion to determine acceptable level of noise and litter.

ELECTRICITY: If you require electricity, please bring your own extension cords. There is an additional charge of $15.00 to connect electricity.

SALES TAX:  All vendors must provide OBCCPS a copy of Texas Sales Tax Permit.  Sales taxes must be collected. The amount due for 2009 is:  8.25% (State tax 6.25%, Blanco County tax .5%, City of Blanco tax 1.5%). 

CLEANUP: It is your responsibility to ensure that your area is left clean and orderly. Trash containers are available on site. Failure to leave your area clean may result in an additional charge to you for clean up of your space.

CONFIRMATION: If confirmation is needed, a self-addressed, stamped envelope must be enclosed with the application. For further information, call the Old Blanco County Courthouse at 830-833-2211 (Tuesday – Sat. 10 am to 3 pm) or email oldblanco@moment.net

 

Vendor Registration  ----------------  Circle the dates for which you are paying:

 

March 21, 2009
April 18, 2009
May 16, 2009
June 20, 2009
July 18, 2009
August 15, 2009
September 19, 2009
October 17, 2009

November 21, 2009

December 12, 2009*

*Second Saturday

Name:_____________________________________________________________________Phone____________________________

Business Name:_____________________________________________________________Phone_____________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________Email address:________________________________

City: ____________________________________State: __________Zip :_________________

Items to be sold: ________________________________________________________  Electricity Required: yes _____ $15 (limited availability)

Texas Sales Tax I.D. #_________________________________ (copy must be on file with OBCCPS)

Number of Booth spaces requested: __________________  Do you have a canopy? Yes ___ No ____ (canopy is recommended for sun protection.)

Vehicle Description: YR _____MAKE: _____________MODEL ________________ License: State ___  #____________________________

If you would like to pay in advance for the full season, a check must be received prior to the March Market in the amount of $350.00 or $500.00 with electrical connection.  Spaces are assigned as applications are received.

 

Make check payable to: OBCCPS         Mail to:  Market Day, C/O: Old Blanco County Courthouse, P.O. Box 302, Blanco, TX 78606

 

Release:  I hereby release the OBCCPS and any and all of its members, directors, officers and employees from any responsibility for any injuries to me or my employees and for any loss or damage to personal property while participating in any OBCCPS MARKET DAY.  I have read and I understand the market rules and agree to abide by all the rules during my participation in OBCCPS Market Day. If I do not abide by the rules I understand I may be required to leave. I understand no refunds or rain dates will be given. 

 

Release is valid for the current year.  Sending check and date of Market Day desired will suffice for any subsequent 2009 Market Day.

 

Printed Name: _______________________________________  Signature: _____________________________________________  Date: _____________