2024 TGS VENDOR GUIDELINES
Texas Gourd Society – North Texas Gourd Festival
April 19-20, 2024
Lake Granbury Conference Center
621 E. Pearl Street
Granbury, TX 76048
FESTIVAL HOURS:
Friday, April 19th (9am -5pm); Saturday, April 20th (9am-5:00pm)
NOTE: Only service animals to aid the handicap will be allowed. NO PETS ADMITTED.
PROCEEDS:
All proceeds support the Texas Gourd Society, Inc. a not-for-profit 501c3 organization.
BOOTH ASSIGNMENT & INFORMATION:
Booths will be awarded on first payment via postmark, PayPal, or to the vendor chair by other means.
Once accepted as a vendor by TGS, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS UNLESS FESTIVAL IS CANCELLED.
o Each booth measures 10’ deep x 10’ wide
o One (1) 8’ Table and Two (2) chairs will be provided free in each booth. Additional tables and chairs are available for a small fee.
o Electricity is available and vendors will be charged a small fee..
o Each vendor will be allowed a total of two (2) name tags for the first booth & one (1) free name tag for each additional booth rented. Additional name tags are available for a small fee.
o No outside food or drinks allowed. Unlimited Coffee, Tea & Water is available for $6.00 per person, per day. A box lunch will be available per day for purchase. Details on menu and cost will be forthcoming.
o The building is air-conditioned and heated.
SECURITY
Lake Granbury Conference Center will provide reasonable security. The Exhibition Center will be locked from 7:00 PM until 7:00 AM. TGS assumes no responsibility for damage, theft or accidents; this includes but is not limited to entries, exhibits & displays.
VENDOR SETUP / BREAKDOWN:
Setup: Thursday, April 18, 2024 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Unloading/Loadingwill be done through the entrances. Garage Doors may be used depending on weather conditions and vendor booth placement. Because of the lack of space, it will be very important to unload and move your vehicle to the parking area ASAP.
NOTE: No modifications of any type can be made to the building or any structure. This includes using nails, tacks or certain types of tape.
Each vendor must furnish his/her own table covering and other accessories. All tables must be covered and draped to the floor/ground. All empty boxes, etc. must be removed from the booth area or stored out of site. TGS insists on a clean, professional look to our Festival.
Breakdown: Saturday, April 20 - 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. NO EARLY BREAKDOWNS. Packing or any display of closing by a vendor will not be tolerated and could warrant rejection from future festivals.
VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The artists and crafters of all items for sale must be present in his/her booth and available to the public.
Vendors are required to contain all display, sale and viewing area within the rented space to alleviate encroachment on adjoining space or walkways. booths must remain open & staffed during festival hours of operation.
Sales are limited to clean dry gourds, fresh green gourds, gourd art/crafts, wood carvings, wood turnings, beading, basketry, and items related to any of the above. All items for sale shall be handmade and/or approved by TGS.
Vendors & helpers are required to wear TGS Festival Nametags during event hours.
All SALES TAX IS THE INDIVIDUAL VENDORS RESPONSIBILITY. For help with Texas Sales Tax information, go to www.window.state.tx.us or call 800 252 5555.
Hotel Rates for Granbury Texas
Texas Gourd Society/ North Texas Gourd Festival
All hotels require a $20 per pet, per day fee. 2 pet limits, under 25lbs.
$150.00 fine for pet that are NOT checked in.
**Lake View Inn
1451 E. Pearl Street Granbury, Tx. 76048 817-573-8846
NON-SMOKING ROOM
King Bed- 4/17 – 4/18 $84.00 + tax
King Bed- 4/19 – 4/20 $95.00 + tax
Dbl. Queen- 4/17 -4/18 $89.00 + tax
Dbl. Queen- 4/19 – 4/20 $99.00 + tax
Must book before April 1st. Ather April 1st all unsold rooms will go back to the system.
After April 1st the hotel will off 10% off their regular hotel rate.
Based on availability of rooms.
**Quality Inn and Suites
800 Harbor Lake Drive Granbury, Tx. 76048 817-573-4411
NON-SMOKING ROOMS
King Bed - 4/17-4/18 $98.45 + tax
King Bed- 4/19 -4/20 $127.50 +tax
King Bed Suite – 4/17-4/18 $108.45 +tax
King Bed Suite – 4/19 – 4/20 $127.50 +tax
Double Queen - 4/17 – 4/18 $108.45+tax
Double Queen- 4/19 – 4/20 $137.50+tax
Must book before March 13th. After the 13th all unsold rooms will be
released back to the system.
**Comfort Suites
903 Harbor Lake Dr. Granbury Tx. 76048 817- 579-5559
NON-SMOKING ROOMS
King Bed 4/17 – 4/20 $139.00 + tax
Double King 4/17 – 4/20 $139.00 + tax
Must book before March 17th. After March 17th unsold rooms will be
released back to the system.
**Days Inn
1201 N. Plaza Drive Granbury, Tx. 76048 817-573-2611
NON-SMOKING ROOMS
King Bed- 4/17 – 4/20 $89.00 + tax
Dbl. Queen 4/17 – 4/20 $89.00 + Tax
Must book by March 17th. All unsold rooms will be returned to the system.
**Holiday Inn & Suites
1515 Plaza Dr. North Granbury, Tx. 817-579-9977
NON-SMOKING ROOMS
King Bed- 4/17 – 4/20 $129.00 +tax
Dbl. Queen 4/17 – 4/20 $129.00 + tax
*There’s a $20 charge for incidentals. This is refundable.
Must book by April 5th. After April 5th. all unsold rooms will be returned to the system.
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