2026 NC Liver Mush Festival

This category is for handcrafted items such as jewelry, pottery, woodworking, dog treats or accessories, and clothing or locally grown items. This also includes locally-made packaged food items for sale such as honey, jams/jellies, and sauces (if uncertain, please reach out!).

Vendors may have demonstrations, displays, or activities but the emphasis is on the sale of locally crafted items. Other businesses interested in selling should select the Business Vendor Booth.  

Background: The 2025 NC Liver Mush Festival had approximately 14,000+ in attendance. Our goal is to have a balanced mix of food and beverage vendors, locally crafted vendors, businesses, and non-profits. We are especially interested in vendors with liver mush-related angles, high-quality products/services, unique and/or handcrafted items, and positive experiences for our attendees. We will select from applicants that support this mix.  

Each standard vendor spot is 12' x 12', allowing for a 10' x 10' setup plus a little additional space for merchandise or other items. Vendors are not to exceed the designated space. If you will need additional space for merchandise, supplies, equipment, etc., please select the Double Booth Option. Vendors must provide their own supplies including tables, full table coverings, chairs, and/or tents.

Would you like to have a more substantial marketing presence during the festival? Consider a festival sponsorship! All sponsors have the option of a booth in a prime location on the square. Sponsorships start at $750, please contact Bailey Jackson @ bailey.jackson@clevelandcountync.gov for more information.

BOOTH RATES DO NOT INCLUDE ELECTRICITY. MUST PURCHASE BOTH BOOTH and ELECTRICITY. A limited number of electric hookups are available, so please be sure to request it in your application. We will prioritize requests based on the business needs (i.e Food Trucks vs. plugging in a fan). You are responsible for providing your own extension cords and power strips if needed. Extension cords can’t be placed where hazards may be created. Safety covers are required for public safety. Have questions? Need support processing your application? Let us know, we are happy to help and will reach out as quickly as possible!  

This category is for Home-Based/Non-Profit Sales or Retail including clothing/jewelry (non-handcrafted) or Home-Based Businesses (limit of 1 per brand) or non-profit groups selling products or services.

Examples include clothing/accessories, toys, and home-based businesses such as Scentsy, Tupperware, Mary Kay, etc.  Non-profit organizations selling on behalf of their organization may have demonstrations, displays, or activities related to specific products/services, but the emphasis is on the sale of products or wares. The sale of one food item such as kettle corn, snow cones, cotton candy, and similar foods does not subject the vendor to health regulations.

If you are interested in representing a business such as Mobile, Home Repair/Enhancement Products, Business Services, Mobile/Cellular Phones, Banking, etc., please register as a Business Vendor (Not Selling). 

Background: The 2025 NC Liver Mush Festival had approximately 14,000+ in attendance. Our goal is to have a balanced mix of food and beverage vendors, locally crafted vendors, businesses, and non-profits. We are especially interested in vendors with liver mush-related angles, high-quality products/services, unique and/or handcrafted items, and positive experiences for our attendees. We will select from applicants that support this mix.  

Each standard vendor spot is 12' x 12', allowing for a 10' x 10' setup plus a little additional space for merchandise or other items. Vendors are not to exceed the designated space. If you will need additional space for merchandise, supplies, equipment, etc., please select the Double Booth Option. Vendors must provide their own supplies including tables, full table coverings, chairs, and/or tents.

Would you like to have a more substantial marketing presence during the festival? Consider a festival sponsorship! All sponsors have the option of a booth in a prime location on the square. Sponsorships start at $750, please contact Bailey Jackson @ bailey.jackson@clevelandcountync.gov for more information.

BOOTH RATES DO NOT INCLUDE ELECTRICITY. MUST PURCHASE BOTH BOOTH and ELECTRICITY. A limited number of electric hookups are available, so please be sure to request it in your application. We will prioritize requests based on the business needs (i.e Food Trucks vs. plugging in a fan). You are responsible for providing your own extension cords and power strips if needed. Extension cords can’t be placed where hazards may be created. Safety covers are required for public safety. Have questions? Need support processing your application? Let us know, we are happy to help and will reach out as quickly as possible!