The primary purposes of the Prater’s Mill Country Fair are to educate the public regarding the property’s historical background & to raise money to preserve & maintain the site.  Proceeds from the Fair fund the Foundation’s mission “to protect, preserve, & present the heritage of the Prater’s Mill Historic Site for future generations.”

Locations are designated as “Mill Side”–the north side of Highway 2–& the “Store Side”—the south of the road.  In keeping with the Fair’s purpose, vendors are selected & assigned locations on the following basis:

1. Vendors selling items in keeping with the Fair’s focus on artists, craftsmen, music, & food which adhere to the guidelines contained in the application information shall be located on the Mill Side of the property. Items for sale must be hand-made out of natural materials by the vendor (or family) & not assembled from kits or utilize plastic parts.
2. Vendors selling food will be located on both sides of the property. Placement will be determined by the Fair Director to accommodate electrical & water needs & to provide diversity of food selections. Food items will be in keeping with the Appalachian Country Fair theme & may require insurance.†
3. Groups & organizations who wish to provide information to the general public shall be located on the Store Side of the property. Such service shall be confined to those rendered in the public interest & shall not include information related to political parties, candidates, solicitation of or support for laws or legislation, petitions, or the distribution of materials or promotion of a religious organization. 
4. Amusements provided by groups, companies, or individuals shall be placed on the Store Side. Amusements shall be those in keeping with an agricultural setting with maintaining public safety of primary importance.  All amusements utilizing livestock that comes into contact with the public shall provide hand-sanitizing facilities. Requires Insurance.†
5. Fair sponsors are those businesses, individuals, or organizations which provide money, services, or supplies to support the promotion or operation of the fair. The Fair Director shall be authorized to provide such space or acknowledgment in such location as may be required in exchange for the Sponsor’s support.
6. Approved groups shall be permitted to display information, literature, promotional items, or signs at their booth or table. In accordance with our handout policy, handing out any material–unless requested by visitors–is strictly prohibited & will result in the organization being required to immediately vacate the premises without refund or consideration of fees paid.
7. All vendors shall be required to abide by the policies & rules set by the Fair Director, Fair Committee, or Foundation Board. Policies & rules will be published online & provided to vendors in the Guidelines & Information / Rules & Regulations (G&I/R&R) sheet.  Exhibitor spaces are clearly marked by staff prior to arrival.  Exhibitors may be warned of encroachment violations.  Failure to comply with directions regarding use of space or conduct of a harassing nature toward staff or Mill volunteers may result in immediate expulsion without refund or consideration.