AG+ART Tour 2024
Tour Sites & Artisan Info
AG+ART Vendor Event Info
MOORE AG+ART Tour 2024 Vendor Application & Information
General questions contact Ashley Baker: Destination Services Manager – Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB. 910-692-3330 ext. 242 abaker@homeofgolf.com
- Applications will be available from now until May 15, 2024 @ 5pm.
- Application notifications & assignments will be sent out by July 1, 2024 unless you have already specified an arrangement.
- Each event is held rain or shine determined by the host location for safety.
- Applicants can choose to do 1-4 events during this time.
- All vendors must fill out an application in order to be accepted into The Moore AG+ART Tour.
- This event is limited to applicants who are either artists, farms or produce local goods located in Moore County, NC.
- It is up to the farm & artist to agree on (1) date (2) time (3) financial commitments and agreements.
- It is your event, and you can sell your goods/artwork etc. at your specified event.
- Every event is strongly recommended to create an online ticketed event. This will help with crowd control, offering a better experience for visitors and hosts, it will help with commitment from visitors.
- You can charge what you want. Charging can also offset costs.
- You can choose to not charge if you wish but we still recommend you create an online ticket.
- The farm & artist/event must provide an event(s) ticket weblink by July 31, 2024. More chance to advertise and prepare.
- The farm & artist/event must provide a digital flyer for their event(s) by July 31, 2024. More chance to advertise and prepare.
ARTISANS
Thank you for your interest being an Artisan vendor on the Moore County AG+ART Tour!
Ready to Apply? Fill out application here.
Artisan Criteria
- An Artisan for the purpose of this program is defined as an individual that makes hand-crafted products without the use of kits or commercial products.
- Bakers and value-added food producers must provide a copy of any applicable permit required to sell your product in North Carolina.
- The AG+Art Tour County Planning Team will make every effort to place artisans at their requested location but this placement cannot be guaranteed.
As a participating Moore County AG+Art Artisan, you agree to:
- Participate during the designated time/hours of the tour.
- Engage visitors through demonstrations and/or performances.
- Connect with your Tour Site prior to the tour to introduce yourself and plan your set-up.
- And most importantly, have fun!
If you need assistance creating a flyer, or setting up an event online, please contact us, we will be able to assist with the process.
Ready to Apply? Fill out application here.
Important links for food vendors:
Application form for Moore County Temporary Food Establishment Vendor
Exemption form for Moore County Temporary Food Establishment Permit
FARMS/SITE LOCATIONS
Thank you for your interest in being a Moore AG+Art Tour Site!
By welcoming visitors to your location, you are creating connections with local farms and the food that nourishes our bodies. Working with artists connects a sense of spirit, creativity, and community.
Ready to apply? Fill out application here.
TOUR SITE PARTICIPATION CRITERIA
A Tour Site, for the purpose of this program, is a working farm or other agricultural settings where visitors interact with farm landscape or participate in an agricultural process for tourism or leisure purposes.
A Tour Site can also be an artisan location identified as producing goods and services.
- There is no fee to participate as a tour site.
- Tour Sites must have proof of liability insurance.
- Locations must be easily accessible by 2-wheel drive vehicles.
- All sites must be visitor friendly, clean, and able to provide ample parking.
- Tour Sites must agree to host artisans and/or farmers at their site during the tour.
As a Moore Ag+Art Tour Site, you agree to:
- Host artisans at your site during the tour or an artisan site that hosts local goods, produce, farm products.
- Contact your insurance agent to ensure you are carrying adequate liability insurance and take steps to reduce or eliminate risk due to negligence.
- Have one, clearly defined entrance where a sign-in table will be located.
- Use our brand guide to promote the tour to the best of your ability through your social media, website, blogs, and other marketing efforts.
- Participate during the designated time/hours of the tour.
- Engage visitors through demonstrations and/or performances.
- And most importantly, have FUN!
The AG+Art Tour County Planning Team will make every effort to connect Artisans and Farm/Site Locations requested together, but this placement cannot be guaranteed.
If you need assistance creating a flyer, or setting up an event online, please contact us, we will be able to assist with the process.
Ready to apply? Fill out application here.
SPONSORSHIPS
The best method for being a sponsor during the Moore AG+ ART Tour:
- Help spread the word about the tour.
- Contact Ray Owen at the Artist Council of Moore County
- Contact Deborah McGiffin at the Moore County Extension Office.
- Contact a host location/individual event for sponsorship of that particular event or location.
- Please, no political sponsors.