Aubrey’s Haunted Harvest vendor applications close Thursday night

Aubrey vendors have until 11:59 p.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 22, to apply for a booth at Haunted Harvest on Halloween, according to the City of Aubrey’s event application.

A single booth costs $30 and is nonrefundable. Vendor booths will be in Veterans Memorial Park, 301 S. Main St., with event hours from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The organizer is seeking fall merchandise, including crafts, toys, gifts and cottage-baked goods.

Sellers should check the setup rules before applying. Booths must be ready by 5:15 p.m. and stay in place until 9:30. Vendors bring their own equipment, including tables and chairs. Tents must use weights rather than stakes, and generators are prohibited.

The application also says card payments carry an additional fee, without specifying the amount. Its weather policy provides no refunds if the event is canceled; when possible, organizers will reschedule and retain the vendor’s booth for the new date.

The application remained available Thursday afternoon. The 4:30 p.m. start shown on the overall event listing includes the rescheduled Peanut Festival parade; vendor hours begin an hour later.

Source and application: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=57452

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