VENDOR SPOT - Smokin' on the Plaza

Want to set up shop at the hottest event in the Permian Basin? Check out our Vendor Rules below and get in touch. We have 45 vendor spots available on a first come, first serve basis. Vendor space is available in large 20×30 spots or small 10×10 “tent” spots. All vendor spots are outdoors. The price of spots varies with size (see the rules listed at the bottom of this page for details).

All vendors must have a NM State Tax ID number, and Food Vendors must also have a food permit. Vendor space fills up quickly, and previous vendors are given priority.

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Vendors interested in participating must fill out the above online application or download the form and email it to director@lovingtonmainstreet.org to be notified of vendor availability.

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RULES ↓

Both food and non-food vendors welcome. Vendor fees are as follows:
• Food Vendor 20×30 Spot: $300
• Food Vendor 10×10 Spot: $200
• Non-Food Vendor 10×10 Spot: $150
• Nonprofit/Civic/Youth Vendor 10×10 Spot: Free

Nonprofit/Civic/Youth Organization vendors must be pre-approved. There is a $50 fee for raffle sales.

Final vendor menus must be approved. Vendors will not be allowed to sell any items that have not been pre-approved. Vendors must supply their own table, electrical cords, & water. No electricity or water will be provided.

Vendors will be contacted by the event manager on Monday, June 11th, with their assigned load time. Vendors who are late will not be allowed to participate, and fees will not be reimbursed. All vendors must be ready to open at 4:00pm, but are encouraged to open at 12:00pm for the district employees.

Food Vendors must pay and provide proof of a NM food permit by June 12th. Any food vendor that has not provided proof will NOT be allowed to participate, and their vendor fee will NOT be reimbursed. Download the permit form at www.env.nm.gov/foodprogram. Once completed, fax your food permit application to (575) 393-4302 or email to chesica.wilson@state.nm.us.

Payment must be received by 3:00pm on Wednesday, June 13th. Vendors who have not paid by this deadline will lose their spot, and will not be allowed to participate.

Vendor booths must be completely off the site by 8:00am on Sunday, June 16th.

Re-selling or sub-letting your assigned booth space is NOT permitted. Booth breakdown is not permitted until 11:00pm on Saturday, June 15th, after the Awards ceremony. The only exceptions are for emergencies approved by the Event Manager, or for vendors who are 95% sold out.

Dangerously hot exhibit lights (such as halogen) and combustible or explosive materials; items stacked at heights which could possibly fall; items displayed low or at ground level which could cause tripping; extremely sharp items, or any items of potential danger to the public are not allowed. Exposed grills, smokers, etc. must have a barrier to avoid potential burns.

Vendors are responsible for clearing all trash and emptying the polycart provided. Trash must be picked up and taken to roll-off; there is a grease dumpster in the Library parking lot. Any spot left dirty or with items left behind (including grease stains, ashes, trash, or boxes) will result in a $200 cleaning fee, and the vendor will not be invited to return.

We will provide a limited number of sandbags, which can be checked out and returned to the LMS Tent after use. The rental deposit for sandbags is as follows:
• 1-4 sandbags: $50
• 5-10 sandbags: $150

Sandbags must be returned by 10:00pm on Saturday, June 15th, to receive a refund of your deposit.

Participants must read and adhere to all competition rules & guidelines. Click “Rules” above to view or hide the list of Vendor Rules. Contact us for more information.

We are currently accepting vendor applications for 2025. Please contact us if you have any questions.