One popular element of Benson Days is showcasing creativity and local indie companies with a space during our event.
Booth Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024 ONLY
Booth Space: 10'x 10' squares.
Booth Time: 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. unless previous arrangements have been made & agreed upon by the Benson Days Team
Booth Locations: Maple Street from 60th Street to 63rd Street on the north and south side of the street.
Booth Set Up time: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Your vehicle must be off Maple Street by 9:30 a.m. so please arrive early to unload and find parking.
Booth Take Down time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. You must have your booth torn down by 6:00 p.m. and all trash removed from your area. If you leave boxes or trash that requires additional cleaning, Benson Days Team reserves the right and will charge you a booth cleaning fee of $50 that will be charged to your paypal or credit card you have used to pay your booth fee.
Weather: This event will be held rain or shine.
You mush provide your own tents, tables, chairs, and displays. You must also provide weights around 40 lbs, for each pole because Maple Street can get quite windy.
Booths must be constructed in a manner that is safe for you, your workers and the public.
You are responsible for posting prices or a menu for public view,
You are responsible for any applicable sales tax. Go to revenue.nebraska.gov/businesses/sales-and-use-tax for more information
No electricity is available for booths. No generators will be allowed in the booths (too loud for the people next to you), and don't ask a business or try to siphon from a lamp pole. The light poles don't have power until the evening.
Alcoholic drinks, smoking/vaping, illegal drugs and firearms are not allowed in your booth space.
Booths must appear clean and neat throughout the event. Your trash must be deposited in a nearby trash car throughout the day.
Booth location will be decided by the Benson Days Booth Team. We will be happy to review any special requests that you list on your application.
Food Vendors are only allowed to sell food. All other booths will not be allowed to sell any food or drinks or distribute any free food or drink.
Limitation to stated activities: If accepted, you must limit your activities and items that you sell at Benson Days to those that you state on your application. You must also limit the conduct of those activities to your booth space(s). Sales or distribution of anything done by walking/traveling throughout the Benson Days grounds is not permitted.
Cancellations: You can cancel your application via email at any time up to June 1, 2024. for a refund of all fees paid. Cancellations made after June 1, 2024 will not receive any fees paid.
Fees: The entire balance is due at the time your booth application has been accepted. Payments are made via Paypal.
Parking: Accepted vendors can park in available spaces on public streets surrounding Maple Street. No vehicles are allowed on the enclosed portion of Maple Street and on streets blocked with barricades. Sections of Maple Street will open up throughout the day for evening parking.
Process of getting a booth:
Fill out application and submit by February 15 , 2024.
Each application will be reviewed and those accepted will be notified by March 1, 2024. After that, payment will need to be made to secure the space by April 1, 2024. Non-payment of booth fee by April 1, 2024 will mean forefiture of booth space.
Unfortunately not everyone who applies will be accepted. Bring your A game when applying. Benson is known for creativity, diversity and community. Your application showcases will need to show the Benson Days Team that you fit in well at Benson Days.
EMERGING ARTIST PROGRAM NEW IN 2024 (Presented by Benson Days and Radial Arts Center)
In order to introduce emerging artists to selling work in a curated creative outdoor venue, Benson Days and Radial Arts Center is offering an emerging artist program. This program has two elements: free prep sessions leading up to Benson Days and a free 10' x 10' booth space on Saturday, July 27 during Benson Days.
Eligibility: You must be 18 or older on January 1, 2024
You must attend all prep sessions in order to receive a free booth space at the 2024 Benson Days.
Process of getting a booth for the Emerging Artist Program:
Fill out application and submit by February 15 , 2024.
Each application will be reviewed and those accepted will be notified by March 1, 2024.
Booth Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024 ONLY
Booth Space: 10'x 10' squares.
Booth Time: 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. unless previous arrangements have been made & agreed upon by the Benson Days Team
Booth Locations: Maple Street from 60th Street to 63rd Street on the north and south side of the street.
Booth Set Up time: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Your vehicle must be off Maple Street by 9:30 a.m. so please arrive early to unload and find parking.
Booth Take Down time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. You must have your booth torn down by 6:00 p.m. and all trash removed from your area. If you leave boxes or trash that requires additional cleaning, Benson Days Team reserves the right and will charge you a booth cleaning fee of $50 that will be charged to your paypal or credit card you have used to pay your booth fee.
Weather: This event will be held rain or shine.
You mush provide your own tents, tables, chairs, and displays. You must also provide weights around 40 lbs, for each pole because Maple Street can get quite windy.
Booths must be constructed in a manner that is safe for you, your workers and the public.
You are responsible for posting prices or a menu for public view,
You are responsible for any applicable sales tax. Go to revenue.nebraska.gov/businesses/sales-and-use-tax for more information
No electricity is available for booths. No generators will be allowed in the booths (too loud for the people next to you), and don't ask a business or try to siphon from a lamp pole. The light poles don't have power until the evening.
Alcoholic drinks, smoking/vaping, illegal drugs and firearms are not allowed in your booth space.
Booths must appear clean and neat throughout the event. Your trash must be deposited in a nearby trash car throughout the day.
Booth location will be decided by the Benson Days Booth Team. We will be happy to review any special requests that you list on your application.
Food Vendors are only allowed to sell food. All other booths will not be allowed to sell any food or drinks or distribute any free food or drink.
Limitation to stated activities: If accepted, you must limit your activities and items that you sell at Benson Days to those that you state on your application. You must also limit the conduct of those activities to your booth space(s). Sales or distribution of anything done by walking/traveling throughout the Benson Days grounds is not permitted.
Cancellations: You can cancel your application via email at any time up to June 1, 2024. for a refund of all fees paid. Cancellations made after June 1, 2024 will not receive any fees paid.
Fees: The entire balance is due at the time your booth application has been accepted. Payments are made via Paypal.
Parking: Accepted vendors can park in available spaces on public streets surrounding Maple Street. No vehicles are allowed on the enclosed portion of Maple Street and on streets blocked with barricades. Sections of Maple Street will open up throughout the day for evening parking.
Process of getting a booth:
Fill out application and submit by February 15 , 2024.
Each application will be reviewed and those accepted will be notified by March 1, 2024. After that, payment will need to be made to secure the space by April 1, 2024. Non-payment of booth fee by April 1, 2024 will mean forefiture of booth space.
Unfortunately not everyone who applies will be accepted. Bring your A game when applying. Benson is known for creativity, diversity and community. Your application showcases will need to show the Benson Days Team that you fit in well at Benson Days.
EMERGING ARTIST PROGRAM NEW IN 2024 (Presented by Benson Days and Radial Arts Center)
In order to introduce emerging artists to selling work in a curated creative outdoor venue, Benson Days and Radial Arts Center is offering an emerging artist program. This program has two elements: free prep sessions leading up to Benson Days and a free 10' x 10' booth space on Saturday, July 27 during Benson Days.
Eligibility: You must be 18 or older on January 1, 2024
You must attend all prep sessions in order to receive a free booth space at the 2024 Benson Days.
Process of getting a booth for the Emerging Artist Program:
Fill out application and submit by February 15 , 2024.
Each application will be reviewed and those accepted will be notified by March 1, 2024.