1. BOOTH RENT MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE, but no more than one month in advance will be accepted. NO REFUNDS OR ROLLOVER OF FEES FOR FUTURE FLEA MARKETS. Rent may be paid online by PayPal (fees applied), by check or by cash. Booth rental fees must be prepaid in order to guarantee your space.** Prepayments for more than one month in advance will not be accepted** 2. FEES AND BOOTH SPACE: Monthly booth fee is $25.00 per booth. Booths include a 10' X 10" floor space with two 8' tables and one chair. Established aisles between booths must be maintained and free of obstruction.. Seasonal Burley Barn spaces $25.00 per space , does not include tables or chairs, you must bring everything you need, spaces are approx. 10 x 15 in a covered barn. 3. CANCELLATIONS BY VENDORS: Notice of cancellation must be received by management no later than 5 pm on Thursday prior to the event. If a booth remains unoccupied after 5:45 pm on the Friday of setup with no notification to manage, that booth will be reassigned and money forfeited. In the event of an emergency, vendors should notify management as soon as possible to prevent booth reassignment and verification of emergency may be required for a refund. Only a legitimate emergency will be given a refund. No other refunds will be given, no shows and cancellations will NOT be given a refund or rollovers!. 4. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations due to weather will be determined by the management no later than noon the Friday before Flea Market. Announcement will be available on Facebook and Remind. The Flea Market will not be rescheduled for that month. Payments will roll over to the next month, when confirmed by the vendor. There will be no refund of rental fees! 5. SETUP: Buildings will be open for setup from 1:30-7:00 pm on the Friday prior to the Flea Market. Early, late or next day setups are not allowed without express permission from management. 6. OPERATION AND BREAKDOWN HOURS: Monthly Flea Market Operation hours are from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm during the summer and from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm during the winter. The Flea Market will be held on the first Saturday of each month. Vendors shall NOT breakdown their booths prior to 1:00 pm. Breakdown time is from 1:00- 3:00 pm on the day of the Flea Market. Early breakdown without notification and permission from management may result in vendors losing their space for future Flea Markets. All sale items, display materials and debris must be removed from the booth and disposed of by the vendor. Any items left will be disposed of and Haywood County Fairgrounds shall not be held liable for missing items. All vendor garbage goes to the outside dumpster, not in the inside trash cans!! 7.MAINTENANCE OF BOOTH SPACE: Vendors are responsible for maintaining their booth space in a clean and attractive manner. Vendors MUST PROVIDE TABLE COVERINGS to contain spills and avoid damage to tables. Failure to leave booth space clean, including floor space, may result in vendors losing their space for future Flea Markets and a damage fee accessed. Note: As a safety measure, any broken glass must be placed into outdoor dumpsters by the vendor. PLEASE do not place them in indoor trash receptacles. ALL VENDOR GARBAGE NEEDS TO GO TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER!! 8. PETS: No pets/animals of any kind will be allowed in the buildings for any reason, with the exception of clearly identifiable service animals. 9. RAFFLES AND SOLICITATIONS: Soliciting, walking sales, free giveaways, drawings, survey, opinion polls, raffles and petitions are not allowed without the express permission of management. 10. PLANTS, RAW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: Potted plants, raw fruits and vegetables can create significant dirt and debris. Extra care, including table and floor coverings must be used by vendors to contain this debris. Failure to leave space clean may result in vendors losing their space for future events and a cleanup fee. 11. SALE OF LARGE PLANTS OR ANIMALS: Large plants, shrubbery, bedding plants, Christmas trees, wreaths, and similar items may be sold by purchasing space in the Burley Barn or outside of the buildings. Fee for one vehicle or trailer with such materials will be $25.00 per Flea Market. Note: no tables will be provided for barn or outside spaces. The sale of animals of any kind is prohibited. 12. BANNED ITEMS: The following items, including, but not limited to: alcohol (including beer), guns, ammunition, explosive materials, dangerous, flammable or toxic substances, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, offensive, pornographic or x rated material, outdated or questionable pharmaceutical items, any item that may present a public hazard, or any other illegal items are banned. 13. SECURITY: Security of booth contents is the sole responsibility of each vendor. While Smoky Mountain Event Center ensures that the buildings are locked when unoccupied, management assumes no liability for loss or damage to items. 14. VENDOR TAX LIABILITY / INSURANCE: Vendors are responsible for complying with North Carolina Sales and Use Tax Law. Vendors shall comply with all applicable city, county, state & federal laws & hold all required permits and / or licenses. SMEC shall not be responsible or liable to any vendor or his/her property from water, fire, explosion, theft, or whatsoever, including acts of God; nor responsible for any liability arising out of negligent acts of its vendors or their employees. Vendor information may be released to state or federal tax agencies upon request from that entity. 15. FINAL AUTHORITY: SMOKY MOUNTAIN EVENT CENTER MANAGEMENT is the final authority for administering these Rules of Use in determining what can and cannot be sold at Flea Market events.. 16. CONDUCT: Vendors must conduct themselves in a courteous & professional manner & treat ALL customers, fellow vendors & SMEC staff with respect! Children must be kept under control of their parents or guardians at all times! 17. All Vendors are required to provide a signed copy of Rules of Use and Vendor Information Form with payment when booth reservation is made, or if payment is made online the vendor must check that they have read the rules of use and agree to abide by all rules. My signature certifies that I have received a copy of and agree to abide by Smoky Mountain Event Center Flea Market Rules of Use.