Booth Space Information: Unless specified otherwise, booth spaces are 10’x10’, with additional space available at the same rates for each additional 10’x10’ area. Vendors must provide their own tent, tables, and all other booth apparatus including equipment needed for loading/unloading and electrical cords.

Please bring tent weights (not anchors); tents without weights must be removed if weather dictates.

Booths cannot be sublet. Not all booths will have electricity available. If electricity is needed, please indicate your need in the Fees and Deadlines section.

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Setup / Breakdown / Cleanup: Vendors must check in upon arrival. Festival hours are 9 am until 5 pm, and early breakdown will not be permitted. Vendors must arrive either Friday, May 15 between 5 pm and 8 pm OR Saturday, May 16 between 5 am and 7 am.

Due to road closures, all vendors must arrive no later than 7 am on Saturday. Late-arriving vendors will not be allowed in and will forfeit all fees paid. All

vehicles must be removed from the vendor area by 8:15 am.

Booths must be set up and open at 9 am. Booths must remain open and staffed until 5 pm.

You are responsible for cleaning up your booth space. Every item you bring must be removed by you. You cannot leave debris, boxes, etc. at your space.

Parking: Designated parking areas will be provided for vendors. One parking permit per vendor will be provided; please let us know if you will be bringing additional vehicles. Upon approval of application, an information package will be sent, including maps and the parking permit.

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Fees and Deadlines: Application submitted without the fee will not be accepted. Vendors not approved for participation will receive a refund of the fee paid. Please make checks payable to: Winterville Marigold Festival, Inc. and mail to PO Box 306, Winterville, Georgia 30683. CHECKS ONLY, NO CASH!

Advertising: Vendors will receive recognition in the Festival program booklet and on the Festival website.

Display advertisements in the program booklet are available at an additional charge.

Application Requirements: Your signature will be required on the form in the section corresponding to the area in which you are applying.

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Arts & Crafts and Art On The Lawn Vendors will be selected using a Juried Format. Selection is based on quality and workmanship of product, and original & creative ideas. An attractive display and the incorporation of marigolds in its layout will also be considered. The selection process will be as follows:

Vendors not selected will receive a refund of the fee paid with their decision letter.

Please include with application 3 – 4x6 photos of your product(s), artist at work, and/or booth set-up. At least one photo must be a close up of your product(s). Photos cannot be returned.

All items must be the work of the exhibitor. Buy and sell items are strictly prohibited. Only items listed on application are to be offered for sale.

Artists interested in the Art On The Lawn program, please contact us by phone 706-742-FEST (3378) or email (marigoldfestival@gmail.com) before submitting your application.

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Horticulture and Specialty Item Vendors will be selected based on quality and workmanship of product, and original & creative ideas. An attractive display and the incorporation of marigolds in its layout will also be considered. The selection process will be as follows:

Vendors not selected will receive a refund of the fee paid with their decision letter.

Please include with application 3 – 4x6 photos of your product(s) and booth set‐up. At least one photo must be a close up of your product(s) and one must be of your booth set‐up. Photos cannot be returned.

All items must be the work of the exhibitor. Buy and sell items are strictly prohibited. Only items listed on application are to be offered for sale.

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Food Vendors will be selected based on attractiveness of display and food offerings adhering to our requirement for southern‐style, old‐fashioned, or country fair type foods. Our goal is to offer exclusivity of food offerings; therefore, you may only offer foods you have listed on the first page of the application and only those that we have approved.

The selection process will be as follows:

Vendors not selected will receive a refund of the fee paid with their decision letter.

Please include with application 1 – 4x6 photo of your booth set‐up. Photos cannot be returned.

Food vendors are responsible for complying with all State of Georgia health and safety regulations, and must obtain a Temporary Food Service Permit from the Athens-Clarke County Health Department. Their application form is available on our website or by calling them at 706-583-2658.

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