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We are no longer accepting applications for this weekends event.

Please take the time to look through our list of frequently asked questions. 

If you require further information please contact info@elktonalliance.org or call 410-398-5076.  Applications can be faxed to 410-398-4971

Additional Food Vendor Required Information

If you are applying as a food vendor for our event, we have provided copies of the forms that are necessary from our local Health Department. However, you are responsible for contacting the Cecil County Health Department to verify you have completed the necessary paperwork. The Cecil County Health Department does conduct spot checks on the vendors.

Please be aware that the food stand for profit is the one that needs to fill out the workman's compensation form. If they have insurance, they just enter the information. If they are self-employed, that is have no employees such as husband and wife or father and son, then they have to contact the workman's compensation office and the latter will determine if they need insurance or not. If not the workman's compensation office will issue the vender a letter stating they are okay and do not need insurance.

The self-employed vendor should make a copy of the letter and attach it to the workman compensation form each event they apply for. This letter is good year after year until something changes such as they have an employee etc.

The excluded food application is for a non-profit ( charity ) organization which has no paid employees. Non- profit organizations do not have to pay for a temporary food license nor do they have to submit a workman's compensation form. Bona fide non-profits should have if possible a federal ID number on a form indicating they are non-profit. If they have one we will put a copy in the file. If they don't have one and are non-profit and we can determine that information, there will not be a problem.

And last but not least, the workman's compensation form can take up to three weeks to be reviewed by that office. The CCHD can not process a food permit without it being submitted. However as already stated non-profit groups do not have to submit a workman's compensation form.

For More Information regarding Health Department Forms please contact Environmental Health Services at the Cecil County Health Department at
410-996-5160.
 

 Frequently Asked Questions

 What day is the Fall Fest/ Firefighter Challenge?

 How much does a vendor space cost?

 How big are the vendor spaces?

 Do I have to bring my own table, tent, & etc.?

 Is there electric available?

 Do I have to collect Maryland Sales Tax?

 If I am a food vendor, do I need to contact the Health Department?

 How do I get there?

 How long do I have to set up?

 Where do I park when I am done setting up?

 What time do I have to be there?

 What if I want to leave early?

 Is the Fall Fest rain or shine?

Q. What day is the Fall Fest/ Firefighter Challenge?

A. This year's Fall Fest is Saturday, September 22, 2012.

A. Prices can be found on the Applications listed above.

A. All of the vendor spaces are 10 ft. X 10 ft. Should you require more space than      that, a second space should be purchased.

A. The price paid for a vendor space is for the space only.  Any tables or tents should  be brought by the individual vendors.

A. Electric is only available for food vendors, who will be placed on North Street.  If you will require electric as a food vendor please mark it on your application.  If you are bringing your own generator please make sure it is quiet enough so that the noise will not effect the vendors around you. 

A. Yes, you are responsible for collecting and submitting the 6% Maryland Sales Tax.

Q. If I am a food vendor do I need to contact the Health Department?

A. Yes, a permit is necessary for food vendors.  You must contact the Cecil County Health Department, 410-996-5160 to obtain necessary paperwork.

Q. How do I get there?

A.     

From I-95: Take exit #109 Elkton onto MD 279 westbound (Newark-Elkton Road). Follow MD 279 about 2 miles to the 3rd traffic light. Turn left onto Bridge Street. Follow Bridge Street to the 4th traffic light. Turn left on Main Street.

From SB Route 40: Follow US 40 to MD 213 (Bridge Street)Turn right onto MD 213Follow to 2nd traffic light. Turn right onto Main Street

From NB US 40: Follow US 40 to MD 213 (Bridge Street). Turn left onto MD 213. Follow to 2nd traffic light. Turn right onto Main Street

From Newark (Via Elkton Road): Follow Elkton Road across the State line (Becomes MD 279). Continue on MD 279 about 3 miles to the 3rd traffic light. Turn left onto Bridge Street. Follow Bridge Street to the 4th traffic light. Turn left on Main Street.

A. Crafters will have 15 minutes to unload their vehicles. Please place your items on the curb at your designated area and park your vehicle in the parking area. This will keep the road accessible for other vendors to pass.

A. After you are done unloading your vehicle, you will be directed to a designated parking area (the County Court House parking lot).

A. Set-up time the day of the event is from 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM.  The streets will close at promptly at 8:30 AM with barricades.  All vehicles must be off the road at that time. The roads will reopen after 8 PM. 

A.  For public safety, no vehicles are allowed on the streets from 8:30 AM - 8 PM.  Anyone who wishes to leave early must carry their belongings back to their vehicle to load up.

A. Yes, Fall Fest is rain or shine event, no refunds will be given.