Eddie Durham Non-Profit Organization Application
The Calaboose African American History Museum is celebrating the musical contributions and legacy of San Marcos native, Eddie Durham, with a free concert in Eddie Durham Park, 205 Martin Luther King Dr., across from the Calaboose Museum. Eddie Durham was a gifted jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer and arranger in the swing era. His work contributed to the popularity of Glen Miller, Bennie Moten, Count Basie and Jimmie Lunceford. He is credited with being the first person to record an amplified guitar when he was featured on the 1935 Jimmie Lunceford recording of Durham's arrangement of "Hittin' the Bottle."
The 2024 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest will feature a concert from 11-6 with special guest and MC, Eddie Durham’s daughter, Topsy Durham. The event will feature big band sounds from the Texas State Jazz Ensemble; blues tunes from Indigo Soul featuring Sonia Love; The Blues Revue; Morris Nelms & The Calaboose Players; Blue Mist; and The Jamie Krueger Group. These jazzy sounds will make this event a foot stomping entertainment for the entire family to enjoy! You will be entertained by six amazing and talented bands ready to give you a taste of Eddie Durham’s classic hits and more!
MLK Drive will be closed between Fredericksburg Street and Comanche Street to create a pedestrian safe area to allow food trucks and vendors of fine arts, crafts, books, and unique specialty items. You are invited to participate in the fun.
Food trucks, arts and crafts booths, and jazz all day promise to make this a wonderful way to spend an October Saturday. You do not want to miss it!
All Vendors: According to city park rules and regulations the following items are not allowed on park property: Styrofoam, glass, alcohol, tobacco. Only compostable products can be used in city parks. No religious or political campaigning is allowed at the event.
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Tents/Tables/Chairs: Vendor booths and mobile units will be situated in the street on MLK between Comanche Street and Feltner Alley, where the street will be closed to traffic. Vendors should bring their own equipment, tents, chairs, tables.
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Electricity will not be provided.
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Taxes/Sales: Each vendor will be responsible for his/her own tax collection, sales records, and credit card authorizations. No change will be available.
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Event Hours/Set Up/Break Down: Each vendor must stay for the entirety of the event. Set up begins at 8:30 am for an 11:00 am event start time. The event ends at 6:00 pm and the vendor must be cleared out of their space by 7:00 pm.
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Booth Fees: Booth fees for non-profit organizations are waived. Booths may be shared by more than one organization.
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Set Up: Saturday, October 19, 8:30 – 11:00 am
Take Down: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
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