Murphy Maize Days features over 100 vendors including local non-profits, artists, businesses, and great food.

Completion of this application does not guarantee a space at Murphy Maize Days.

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

MARKET HOURS:

Saturday, October 4: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

FOOD VENDORS:

Saturday, October 4: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Vendors are to operate for the full duration of Murphy Maize Days.

Artisan
A small business or individual who creates and sells handmade, homemade, or homegrown products that are not mass-produced, or pre-packaged, non-perishable food and beverage items in accordance with Cottage Food Laws.
This category includes:
  • Crafts – Handmade goods such as jewelry, pottery, candles, soaps, home décor, textiles, woodwork, and other artisan creations.
  • Pre-Packaged Foods – Items made under Cottage Food Law that do not require refrigeration, such as baked goods, jams, candies, spice blends, popcorn, and bottled beverages like craft sodas.
All food items must be properly labeled, securely packaged, and fully compliant with state Cottage Food regulations.


Non-profit
A registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
Must supply game or activity.


Exhibitor
A business, franchise, or supplier that is directly owned by or affiliated with a commercial or corporate entity. These vendors use their booth space for brand promotion, marketing, or to sell mass-produced goods or services.


Food
A business or individual preparing and selling fresh, cooked-on-site food for immediate consumption. This includes food trucks, trailers, tents, or booths offering hot meals, snacks, or beverages made to order during the event.


All food vendors must meet local health and fire safety regulations, possess required permits/licenses, and be equipped for on-site food preparation and service.

Not for Profit:
10’ x 10’ – $75
Non-profit spaces are limited to 10’x 10’

Local Artisan:
10’ x 10’ – $100
$75 for an additional 10’x 10’ space if available

Corporate/Franchised Business:
10’ x 10’ – $500
Murphy Chamber Businesses will receive a 20% discount on exhibitor booth fee.

Food Vendor:
10% of sales at the event
City of Murphy will collect a non-refundable deposit of $250 upon acceptance into the festival. At the end of the event, prior to load out, food vendors will need to provide a gross sales report. In the event 10% of your gross sales exceeds the deposit amount, you will receive an invoice for the remaining balance. Failure to provide your sales report at the end of the event will result in denial of applications for future events. – Example: You will provide a non-refundable $250 deposit prior to the event. If your gross sales are $5,000 (10% of $5,000 = $500), you will receive an invoice for an additional $250. If your gross sales are $2,000 (10% of $2,000= $200), you will not receive an additional invoice

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IMPORTANT VENDOR INFORMATION :
Market vendors selling pre-packaged food must obtain a health permit through the City of Murphy prior to the festival unless exempt under cottage laws.
Food vendors MUST obtain a health permit through the City of Murphy prior to the festival and must be obtained no later than Friday, September 19, 2025.
Vendors may be charged a $100 inconvenience fee after the event for trash left behind, concrete stains, etc.

Cancellation Policy:
50% deposit will be issued if cancellation occurs 2 weeks before the event.
Refund will not be issued if cancellation occurs within 2 weeks of the event.

Event Address:

550 N Murphy Rd.

Phone:

972-468-4444

Email:

MurphyMaizeDays@Murphytx.org

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