To process your application and ensure you have a space in the show(s) of your choice, we require a valid credit card number and a deposit of $25 per show. Balance of the vendor fee will be due one week before the first day of each show. We also accept checks as payment for the show(s). We also require a credit card on file. You authorize MEC to charge your credit card for the deposit, remaining balance due for vendor fee and the clean up fee.
MEC/WCEF will assign spaces based on the size of the show, rented space, insurance and signed contract on file. Assigned vendor spaces will in no way be dependent upon vendor locations from previous or upcoming shows. MEC works closely with the show producers to optimally place vendors and to ensure we stay within the guidelines required for safety and fire department regulations. We will finalize vendor layouts five (5) days prior to the event and will not be able to place vendors after the deadline. Vendor locations will be emailed one week before the show. Please check your spot, if you are in the wrong spot, it will be your responsibility to move.
All vendors are required to take their trash to the dumpsters. If trash is left in roadways/vendor area, you will be charged a cleanup fee of $50.
Vendors should operate store hours within show hours.
Packages being mailed to MEC, must include, the show name, company name, and MEC facility. Packages must be picked up upon arrival in the facility office. MEC is not responsible for packages.
You may store your trailer on the property for a fee of $50 a week ($200 a month). MEC is not responsible for any damaged or stolen property. Vendor booths may not be left up between shows unless management approval is given. If approved, a $50 per week fee will be charged.
Vendors and their personnel will be expected to maintain a businesslike attitude throughout the show. Anyone acting in an unprofessional, belligerent, or defamatory manner towards other vendors, sponsors, exhibitors, or show personnel, or conducting themselves in any manner unbefitting the Horse Show, will be subject to eviction from the premises. Conduct that detracts in any way from Show
Management’s goal of producing a professional and enjoyable show will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Vendors must be in good standing with MEC, Western States Horse Expo, WCEF, the WCEF Board of Directors, owners and management.
All Vendors are required to provide proof of Liability Insurance no later than one week prior to the start of the show. The Murieta Equestrian Center must be listed on the policy while on site and the policy must be no less than One Million Dollars in liability coverage.
Cancellations must be in writing and received in our office within TWO weeks prior to the start of the show to receive a full refund. There will be no refunds if you cancel within TWO weeks of the show. There will be a $25 late fee for booking within the ONE week before the show starts. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Set-up is between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM the day before the show and between 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM only the day(s) of the show. Vehicles must be removed by 7:00 AM each day. NO EXCEPTIONS. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED IN THE DESIGNATED PARKING LOTS.
