Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at our 2023 BLACK WALNUT FESTIVAL!
The mid-size Black WalnutFestival is hugely popular with our 2022 attendance averaging 8,000-10,000 each day and showcasing a record-setting 175 vendors from five states! Our vendors do well (more than 60% of the 2022 vendors had already signed up for 2023 by the end of the Festival!) and we appreciate and support them!
GENERAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION
FESTIVAL DATES & HOURS:
Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm both days
BOOTH SIZES: 10' x 10' for Craft/Product/DS Vendors and Non-Profit Orgs AND 10' x 20' for Food Vendors (additional spaces can be purchased if needed)
SET UP: Vendor arrival and set up for craft vendors located on Lafayette Street can begin on Friday 20th at 12:00 noon. Food and other vendors located on Bloomfield can begin setting up at 4:30 pm on Friday, October 20th. (times are tentative)
2023 BWF VENDORS AND PRICING
Vendors can register via Online Registration and Mail-In Registration and this year, we have three types of vendors and pricing:
- CRAFTS/PRODUCTS/DS VENDORS
- Includes vendors who sell handmade crafts, antiques, homemade items (non-food), new products or direct sales products
- 10’ x 10’ Vendor Space - $85/each
- With 110 Electric - $135
- FOOD VENDORS – 10’ x 20’
- All vendors selling prepared foods to be consumed are FOOD VENDORS (the only exceptions are non-profit organizations, vendors that are licensed cottage vendors and vendors selling non-prepared food items (i.e., dip mixes, Tastefully Simple)
- 10' x 20' Space with electric (110 or 220 - up to 50 AMP) - $270
- 10' x 20' Space without electric - $170
- Additional 10' x 10' food vendor space - $50
- NON-PROFIT VENDORS
- Non-profit vendors must provide a 501(c)(3) EIN number to be eligible for this pricing.10’ x 10’
- 10' x 10' Vendor Space - $75/each
- With 110v electric - $125
VENDOR RULES & GUIDELINES
There are some rules, of course, please review those here: 2023Rules and Guidelines.
READY TO SIGN UP TO BE A 2023 VENDOR?
If you are ready to sign up to be a 2023 Black Walnut Festival vendor, simply quick on the appropriate link below for an online application and the link to a PDF application to download also. THANK YOU! We sure look forward to having you!
OUR PLEDGE TO OUR VENDORS
VENDORS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF A SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL. We know it...and will treat you that way. Some of the things we do for you include:
- We connect with you via email(s) to provide updates and info that you need.
- We promote the Black Walnut Festival heavily within the state, regional and local websites, festival lists, Facebook pages, Facebook ads and more.
- Prior to the Festival, we promote our vendors on our Facebook page and elsewhere with photos, link(s) to their FB page/website and any personal info they wish to share.
- We provide uniformed security at the event space from Festival close at 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Festival opening on Friday and Saturday.
- We are available if you have questions or need assistance before and during the event. Give us a call at 513-330-2018 or send an email to blackwalnutfestival@gmail.com.