
On-Site Event Captains:
- Terry and Carrie Barga (pronounced bar-gee)
- Email: carriebarga@gmail.com
- Phone: 937-239-5461 (Carrie)
Terry and Carrie are your point-of-contact for the day of the event.
Please contact them directly with any questions.
Check in with them when you arrive and before you set up.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
8:00 am - Terry and Carrie arrive at The Factory
8:00 am - 10:00 am - Furniture/tables delivered and set up
11:00 am - Doors open for chefs/distillers/vendors to set up
4:00 pm - Chefs/distillers/vendors set up and ready to go
4:10 pm - Chef/food photos
4:45 pm - Doors open for VIPs (150 guests)
6:00 pm - Doors open for General Admission
9:00 pm - Doors close
9:15 pm - Loadout*
10:00 pm - After party at 1799/Harpeth Hotel
* ANY PRODUCT YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE, WE ARE HOSTING A FUNDRAISER FOR THE VANDERBILT CHILDREN'S ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN SEPTEMBER AND WOULD PUT TO GOOD USE.
PLEASE LET TERRY OR CARRIE KNOW AND THEY WILL REMOVE AND STORE.
For Distillers:
Each distiller will have the following:
- 8ft table w/ black tablecloth
- 6' space behind the table for any banners or signage
- Limited power outlets available
All guests will receive a tasting glass, please do not bring any plastic tasting cups for the event.
**Each distiller will receive three (3) participant wristbands for people working the event.
For Chefs/Restaurants:
Each chef will have the following:
- One 8ft fruitwood farm table to serve on
- One 8ft prep table
- 8' x 8' area
- 250 bamboo serving trays to be used for the first few servings
- 750 paper food trays
- Utensils and napkins for guests
- Ice if needed (let the event captains know)
- Adequate power
- Access to a kitchen on-site
It's important to note that chefs must staff their tables and bring any additional promotional materials or decor.
**Each restaurant will also receive five (5) participant wristbands reserved for your staff working the event.
For Vendors:
- Custom activation space
- One 8ft table w/black tablecloth
- Electrical access if requested
- Internet access for point-of-sale purchases
**Each vendor will receive four (4) participant wristbands for people working the event.
- Anything needed for the event must be loaded in on Saturday morning and removed on Saturday night.
- You may load in as early as 11:00 am
- Due to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning in the back parking lot:
- Any morning deliveries need to be done through the main entrance to Liberty Hall near the turnaround.
- Anything delivered after Noon and all load-outs can be done through the load-in door.
- Please unload your items at the load-in spot then move your car
