ABOUT THE APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in the Spooktacular in Downtown Ball Ground.

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APPLICATION AND FESTIVAL FEES:

• Application deadline is October 3, 2025.

• Vendor load in information will go out one week prior to the festival date.

• Food Trucks and Trailers (10x20) - $50

• Food Tents (10x10) - $25

• Payment information will be sent after approval.​

• Vendors must provide an item for trick-or-treaters.

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VENDOR RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• This is a family-friendly event that welcomes 5-7,500 people annually.

• All vendors must be approved by the Downtown Ball Ground Event Committee, which reserves the right to permit vendors and limit activities at its sole discretion.

• Only vendors and products that are approved by the Downtown Ball Ground Event Committee will be permitted.

• The application deadline is October 3, 2025.

• Booth/trailer location will be assigned by the Downtown Ball Ground Event Committee. Multiple spaces may be requested for an additional fee per space. Tents are not provided.

• There will be no electricity or water provided.

• If you need electricity, you will need to bring a quiet generator.

• If you need water, you will need to provide your own.

• One vendor per booth space; sharing of booth space is not allowed. Vendors cannot sublet or apportion space to anyone else.

• Set up is allowed during allotted times only.

• While the Downtown Ball Ground Event Committee will make every effort to accommodate specific request, we cannot guarantee truck/trailer locations and locations will be assigned by the Downtown Ball Ground Event Committee upon arrival to event.

• Booths/trucks/trailers must be set up within their designated space.

• Vendors must provide their own tents, displays, chairs, tables, set up equipment, change, etc. Tent weights are necessary for set up.

• The Downtown Ball Ground Event Committee reserves the right to ask any vendor to remove any product or display deemed not acceptable by the Downtown Event Committee at the sole discretion of the Downtown Event Committee.

• Vendors must be present and operational for the duration of the event.

• Early breakdown will not be permitted.

• There is no rain date - come prepared rain or shine.

• Booth must always be open and manned during the event hours.

• Vendors are responsible for booth set up, breakdown, and security of your property.

• Grease/oil must be securely contained and removed from premise at the end of the event.

• Food vendors are required to bring a 55-gallon trashcan to put next to their booth for use by the public.

• Food vendors are responsible for complying with all State of Georgia and local county health and safety regulations.

• Vendors are responsible for Georgia State Sales Tax collection and reporting and any other sales fees or other charges that may be applicable to any activity relating to this festivals.

• Vendors cannot leave debris, boxes, etc. at booth space.

• The Event Committee reserves the right to remove any vendor from the event who does not adhere to all Rules & Regulations set forth by the Downtown Ball Ground Event Committee. Non-compliance with rules and regulations set forth may affect obtaining booth space in future Downtown Ball Ground events.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Downtown Ball Ground, City of Ball Ground and any and all persons, property owners, suppliers, volunteers and entities associated with Downtown Ball Ground Events are not liable for any damages, injury or loss to any person or goods from any cause whatsoever. All vendors, their heirs, administrators and executors do hereby waive and release all of the above named from any and all claims for damages of whatever arising out of the vendors' participation in the Downtown Ball Ground event. Vendors should obtain at their own expense, insurance against loss, damage or injury that they may require.

Questions? Email: abyrd@cityofballground.com