Pickens Azalea Festival

🎨 Arts & Crafts Vendor Application – $70

Welcome to the Pickens Azalea Festival Arts & Crafts Vendor Application!
We’re excited to feature creative artisans whose work represents the best of handmade craftsmanship across the Carolinas. To be considered, your products must be handmade, original, and not mass-produced. Vendors are selected based on creativity, quality, and the uniqueness of their craft.

All applicants must hold an active South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License and comply with all state tax laws.
Additionally, the City of Pickens requires all festival vendors to obtain a valid City of Pickens Business License that remains active through the event weekend.

🏡 Business Vendor Application – $175

This category is only for at-home or small businesses such as sole proprietors or single-member LLCs that sell products or services not classified as arts, crafts, or food vendors.
Examples include direct sales representatives, home-based boutiques, small service providers, and personal product brands.

All applicants are required to maintain a valid South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License and are responsible for collecting and remitting applicable state sales taxes.

Additionally, the City of Pickens requires all festival vendors to obtain a valid City of Pickens Business License that must remain active throughout the festival weekend.

Vendor spaces are limited and reviewed for variety, presentation, and community fit. The more specialized or locally operated your business is, the more likely your application will be approved.

🍔  Food Trailer Application – $400

This application is for all food vendors, food trucks, and food trailers participating in the 2026 Pickens Azalea Festival.

Applicants must hold appropriate permits and demonstrate compliance with all South Carolina DHEC and City of Pickens requirements.

To participate, you must:

Hold an active South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License
Maintain an active City of Pickens Business License (must remain valid through the festival dates)

Provide proof of liability insurance if you are cooking or serving food onsite

Comply with SCDHEC food safety standards and City of Pickens Fire Marshal inspections

Vendor spaces are limited. Selection is based on product type, uniqueness, and menu diversity to ensure a balanced mix of offerings.

🍔  Food Truck Application – $400

This application is for all food vendors, food trucks, and food trailers participating in the 2026 Pickens Azalea Festival.

Applicants must hold appropriate permits and demonstrate compliance with all South Carolina DHEC and City of Pickens requirements.

To participate, you must:

Hold an active South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License
Maintain an active City of Pickens Business License (must remain valid through the festival dates)

Provide proof of liability insurance if you are cooking or serving food onsite

Comply with SCDHEC food safety standards and City of Pickens Fire Marshal inspections

Vendor spaces are limited. Selection is based on product type, uniqueness, and menu diversity to ensure a balanced mix of offerings.

🍔  Food Tent Application – $375

This application is for all food vendors, food trucks, and food trailers participating in the 2026 Pickens Azalea Festival.  If you are a brick and motar location on Main Street within the festival limits your appilcation fee will be waived. 

Applicants must hold appropriate permits and demonstrate compliance with all South Carolina DHEC and City of Pickens requirements.

To participate, you must:

Hold an active South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License
Maintain an active City of Pickens Business License (must remain valid through the festival dates)

Provide proof of liability insurance if you are cooking or serving food onsite

Comply with SCDHEC food safety standards and City of Pickens Fire Marshal inspections

Vendor spaces are limited. Selection is based on product type, uniqueness, and menu diversity to ensure a balanced mix of offerings.

🍔  Dessert or Beverage – $275

This application is for all food vendors, food trucks, and food trailers participating in the 2026 Pickens Azalea Festival.

Applicants must hold appropriate permits and demonstrate compliance with all South Carolina DHEC and City of Pickens requirements.

To participate, you must:

Hold an active South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License
Maintain an active City of Pickens Business License (must remain valid through the festival dates)

Provide proof of liability insurance if you are cooking or serving food onsite

Comply with SCDHEC food safety standards and City of Pickens Fire Marshal inspections

Vendor spaces are limited. Selection is based on product type, uniqueness, and menu diversity to ensure a balanced mix of offerings.

🏡 Business Vendor Application – $300

This option is ONLY for business vendors who are also members of Pickens Chamber of Commerce. If you are a brick and motar location on Main Street within the festival limits your appilcation fee will be waived. 

All applicants are required to maintain a valid South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License and are responsible for collecting and remitting applicable state sales taxes.

Additionally, the City of Pickens requires all festival vendors to obtain a valid City of Pickens Business License that must remain active throughout the festival weekend.

Vendor spaces are limited and reviewed for variety, presentation, and community fit. The more specialized or locally operated your business is, the more likely your application will be approved.

🏡 Business Vendor Application – 500

This category is for businesses that are not members of the Pickens Chamber of Commerce and do not qualify under the Arts & Crafts or Food Vendor categories.

Typical applicants include service providers, retailers, corporate exhibitors, community organizations, and product-based businesses promoting goods or services to festival attendees.If you are brick and mortar business located on Main Street withinin the festival limits your appliccation fee will be waved. 

All applicants are required to maintain a valid South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License and are responsible for collecting and remitting applicable state sales taxes.

Additionally, the City of Pickens requires all festival vendors to obtain a valid City of Pickens Business License that must remain active throughout the festival weekend.

Vendor spaces are limited and reviewed for variety, presentation, and community fit. The more specialized or locally operated your business is, the more likely your application will be approved.

🍔  Food Tent Application – $65 per 10x10 booth 

This application is for all food vendors, food trucks, and food trailers participating in the 2026 Pickens Azalea Festival.  If you are a brick and motar location on Main Street within the festival limits your appilcation fee will be waived. 

Applicants must hold appropriate permits and demonstrate compliance with all South Carolina DHEC and City of Pickens requirements.

To participate, you must:

Hold an active South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License
Maintain an active City of Pickens Business License (must remain valid through the festival dates)

Provide proof of liability insurance if you are cooking or serving food onsite

Comply with SCDHEC food safety standards and City of Pickens Fire Marshal inspections

Vendor spaces are limited. Selection is based on product type, uniqueness, and menu diversity to ensure a balanced mix of offerings.

💙 Civic & Non-Profit Fundraising & Information Application – $40

This category is for civic groups, community organizations, and registered non-profits participating in the Pickens Azalea Festival to share information, raise awareness, or fundraise through donations only.

This application is specifically for organizations that are not selling food, beverages, or retail merchandise.

Examples include charitable outreach groups, service organizations, faith-based ministries, youth clubs, and community initiatives.

Fundraising under this category may include accepting voluntary donations, distributing informational materials, or offering small giveaways that do not require purchase.

A South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License or City of Pickens Business License is not required for participation in this category. However, all participants must comply with festival setup, safety, and conduct guidelines to ensure a safe and family-friendly atmosphere.

Space is limited, and applications are reviewed for mission alignment and community relevance. The Pickens Azalea Festival reserves the right to approve or decline applications based on available space and festival balance.