Amherst Art Fest

Wednesday, September 9

4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

MUST SUBMIT BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 TO BE ACCEPTED

BEFORE CONTINUING...This form REQUIRES payment by credit card. If different payment options are needed, please call the Main Street Amherst office at 440-984-6709. Thank you.

Your Name*

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Business Name*

Address*

Street Address

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Cell Phone Number (for Text Messages)*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email*

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Facebook Address

Who should the deposit check be made out too?*

LICENSE REQUIRED FOR FOOD SOLD:

Permits must be clearly posted during the event.

For operating a food truck in The City of Amherst, OH, you should apply for the Mobile Vendor Registration. This registration is required for mobile vending, including food trucks.

Here’s what you’ll need to provide:

1. Copy of a current and valid driver's license and license plate number of the mobile vending device

2. Certificate of General Liability Insurance ($100,000 minimum coverage) with The City of Amherst listed as additionally insured

3. Copy of a current and valid health department certificate (if applicable for food vending)

4. Fee: The Mobile Vending Registration fee is $235.00.

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The Amherst Art Fest will take place on the Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

· Vendors are to check in with a M.S.A. volunteer at 255 Park Avenue at the time that is emailed to you the day before the event.

· Vendors will receive a 10 x 10 space, no tables outside of the 10 x 10 area please.

· Vendors space will be assigned by the Amherst Art Fest committee.

· Once you check in, you must unload, in the unloading zone, and then move your vehicle immediately to allow other vendors to unload. Do not set up until your vehicle is moved.

· All vendors may park in one of the city parking lots.

· Vendors are expected to clean up their area of trash after each event. There is a dumpster located behind the M.S.A. office for trash. Please do not use the small trash cans on the street.

· Vendors will provide their own tables and etc. to set up their area.

· There will be no refunds if you cancel, leave early or if event is cancelled due to weather, no exceptions.

. If you are a no show or leave early you will not receive your security deposit back.

· If you cannot attend, please find someone who can run your space for you.

· If you cannot attend, you CANNOT "give" your space to another vendor.

· Each business/vendor must have their own space. Vendors cannot combine spaces.

· Deposits will be mailed in October if not sooner.

· Each vendor is allowed to have 4 individuals inside their 10 x 10 space. No gathering around your space with extra people as this blocks other vendors space. If this is not adhere too, you will be asked to leave the event with no deposit being returned.

* Businesses that are located on Park Avenue and sign up for a space must set up a booth outside in that said space. If you leave it empty or have no one working the booth you lose your deposit and cannot have a space the following month.

Please like our social media pages so that we may tag you in our advertising posts.

https://www.facebook.com/mainstreetamherst

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https://www.instagram.com/mainstreetamherstohio

· All vendors need to check in by 3:45pm or you will not be allowed to enter.

Electrical Service (select all that apply): Main Street Amherst is obligated ONLY to provide electrical power to a receptable mounted on our panels with N.E.M.A. configuration for the voltage and amperage circuit(s) that you request on your application. With this in mind, please list your electrical needs accurately. All electrical connections must conform to all local, state and national electric codes. (Spaces are limited, first come first served.)*

110 V Service 20 amps GFI220 V Service 30 amps GFINone

ALL participants, including MSA members, are required to pay a fully refundable $50 deposit. Prices include processing fee. Please chose one of the following to participate.*

Donation

This donation will go towards the M.S.A. scholarship given to four senior students from Amherst High School/JVS - this does include a processing fee.

$5.50 Quantity

Deposit (Refundable - Required of All Types of Vendors including M.S.A. members)

Deposit is required and will be refunded if all events signed up for are attended (unless M.S.A. cancels). Price includes processing fee.

$52.00

M.S.A. Members

Does require the refundable deposit.

$ Free

Non-M.S.A. Member

Does require the refundable deposit. Price includes processing fee.

$45.00

Food Truck

Does require the refundable deposit. Price includes processing fee.

$160.00

2026 M.S.A. Membership

Price includes processing fee.

$130.00

Total

$0.00

Credit Card

M.S.A. Member - rent a space @ $0 + $50 deposit (refundable if guidelines are followed above)Non-M.S.A. Member - rent a space @ $45 + $50 deposit (refundable if guidelines are followed above)Food Truck - rent a space @ $160 + $50 deposit (refundable if guidelines are followed above)

If you have a trailer - what side does your window open when parked:

Please consider joining M.S.A. for $125 a year and be able to participate in most of our events for free and get free advertisement. Please go to our website at www.mainstreetamherst.org to see all the details or give us a call at (440) 984-6709.

By signing below, the applicant verifies that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to all of the information on this form:

Applicant Signature

GENERAL RELEASE AND ACCEPTANCE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS: I/we, the undersigned applicant(s) have read and understand the rules and agree to abide by said rules. In addition, the applicant(s) do expressly release the Amherst Art Festival Committee, Main Street Amherst, and the ADBA and their assigns from all liability for injury, damage or loss to persons or property. I/we hereby agree to the enforcement of all rules and regulations of the event as set forth in this application and to ensure that all persons in my employ understand and abide by said rules throughout the course of the event. Vendors are responsible for the following state and county food regulations. “In consideration of the ability to sell goods under the organized event known as Main Street Amherst Art Fest, the undersigned vendor (the “Vendor”) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all liability rising from claims brought against the organizers of the Main Street Amherst Art Fest (including the related costs to defend those claims, including reasonable attorney fees) which arise from the Vendors activities related to the sale of good, the actual sale of goods, and any damage to the premises the Vendor causes. The Vendor assumes all liability and responsibility for its conduct and goods”. My signature above indicates that I have read and accept the Main Street Amherst Art Fest regulations, that I have proper certification and licensing if required, and that I wish to participate at the level indicated above.