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The Great Alabama BBQ Cook-Off Vendor Registration

Hosted by Alabama Public Television
Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Blount County Multi-Purpose Center
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Event Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2025
Event Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Vendor Setup Time:
Friday, October 24th, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 26th, 2025 | 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Vendor Breakdown Time:
Saturday, October 26th, 2025 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Questions? Contact Lorraine Fancher, lfancher@aptv.org, 205-451-0133

🔻 Vendor Registration

Welcome, potential vendors! We’re thrilled you’re interested in being a part of The Great Alabama BBQ Cook-Off! Our event promises a fantastic day of smoky flavors, fierce competition, and community fun, and we believe your presence will make it even better.

Please review the information below carefully before completing your registration.

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🔻 Key Vendor Information & Dates

Please review the information below carefully before completing your registration.

🔻 Vendor Opportunities & Pricing

We offer various booth options to suit your needs:

Standard 10’x10′ Booth Space: $150
- Designated 10’x10′ outdoor space
- Access to power (limited, please specify needs)
- Event marketing inclusion
Double 10’x20′ Booth Space: $250
- Designated 10’x20′ outdoor space
- Access to power (limited, please specify needs)
- Event marketing inclusion.
Food Vendor Space (Requires Health Permit):
- Food vendors are limited to snacks, desserts, and treats. No meal trucks.

Please Note:

Vendors are responsible for providing their own tents, tables, chairs, and display materials.
Power access is limited and must be requested in advance. Please detail your power requirements in the registration form.
Food vendors must comply with all Cleveland, AL/Blount County Health Department regulations and provide a valid health permit by October 1, 2025.

🔻 Vendor Guidelines & Requirements

To ensure a smooth and successful event for everyone, please adhere to the following:

Sales Tax: Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all applicable sales taxes.
Load-In/Load-Out: Specific instructions for vehicle access, load-in, and load-out will be emailed one week prior to the event.
Waste Management: Vendors are responsible for managing their own waste and leaving their space clean at breakdown.
Prohibited Items: Alcohol sales by unauthorized vendors, Illicit merchandise, Loud amplified music without prior approval, Meal trucks.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds.

🔻 How to Register

To register as a vendor, please complete the form below. Have the following information ready:

Your Business Name and Contact Information
Description of Products/Services
Preferred Booth Size
Power Requirements (if any)
Food Vendor Permit Number (if applicable)
A brief description of your setup (e.g., “10×10 tent with two tables”)

Section 1: Vendor Contact Information

Business Name: (Required)
Contact Person (First Name): (Required)
Contact Person (Last Name): (Required)
Email Address: (Required – for all communications)
Phone Number: (Required – primary contact)
Alternate Phone Number: (Optional)
Business Address: (Street, City, State, Zip Code) (Required)
Website/Social Media Link(s): (Optional – e.g., Facebook, Instagram, your website)

Section 2: Vendor Type & Booth Preference

Vendor Type: (Required – Multi-choice or dropdown)
- Food Vendor (Selling prepared food/drinks)
- Merchandise Vendor (Selling non-food items, e.g., BBQ accessories, apparel, crafts)
- Information/Promotional Booth (Non-selling, for awareness or services)
- Other (with a text field for “Please specify”)
Desired Booth Size: (Required – Radio buttons or dropdown)
- 10’x10′ Standard Booth
- 10’x20′ Double Booth

🔻 Payment

Payment is due upon submission of your registration form. Your vendor spot will not be confirmed until payment is received. We accept:

Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)

Alabama Public Television The Great Alabama BBQ Vendors Pledgecart

NOTICE: The email reservation acknowledgement you receive will reference the pledge for your vendor space as a donation to APT. This means your pledge for vendor space counts as a charitable contribution for your records.