Arts & Crafts Exhibitor

Thank you for your interest in The Barbecue Festival. This application is for art and craft vendors ONLY. Please review the art & craft exhibitor application. We will accept a limited number of vendors offering high-quality, unique items.  Please read the Terms & Conditions before completing the application. This application is for art and craft vendors ONLY. If you have a commercial product, specialty pre-packed items, or are a concession vendor, you will need to submit a different application. 
**Please note: MAIN STREET & Corner booths are full for 2025! We are full for permanent jewelry, 3d printed items and face painters/temporary tattoos & fairy hair.  WE ARE FULL FOR WOMEN'S BOUTIQUE ITEMS-CLOTHING, JEWELRY, SHOES, HAT BAR, ETC.
This is an electronic agreement, and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

I acknowledge and understand the 2025 Barbecue Festival arts and crafts information. I understand that if I violate any regulations, the Festival Officials may terminate my participation without a refund. I waive/release The Barbecue Festival & Preferred Events from any and all claims, including responsibility for theft, damage, loss, or injury during the setup & duration of the event.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

There is a $25 non-refundable application fee that will be charged when submitting the application. If approved, your payment method on file will be charged for the booth fee.*Please make sure the funds are available when submitting the application.  Most applications are approved within 24-48 hours.

• The festival is a rain-or-shine event.

•Cancellation Policy: Accepted vendors canceling by 5:00 pm EST on August 1st, will be refunded 50% of the registration fee (less $25 app fee which is non-refundable). After August 2nd, there are absolutely no refunds.

•All arts & crafts accepted into the festival must be the original design of the exhibitor. We strive to showcase the highest quality arts and crafts.

•Sharing of spaces is NOT permitted. Only the business or organization listed on the application will be permitted to operate in the assigned space. Any vendors not abiding by this policy will be asked to leave.

•Product description is required for all products sold. New this year…commercial items or prepackaged/specialty foods may not be sold in the arts and crafts section. We have a separate application for these exhibitors.

•Photos are required for booth setup and product sales. Samples may also be submitted. 

•The festival is a family event & we reserve the right to deny any application/exhibit deemed inappropriate.

•Spaces are assigned on a random basis; we do not entertain requests for specific locations.

•Tents are required and must be supplied by all vendors. Plain or tent with vendor logo only.

•All vendor spaces must remain open for attendees until the festival closes at 5:30 pm. 

•The festival only supplies the space. The festival does not supply tents, tables, or chairs.

•No Generators will be permitted & electrical access is not available.

•All activities must be conducted in the assigned space. Sidewalks must remain unobstructed at all times. Vendors are not permitted to solicit customers by walking into traffic areas in order to hand out promotional material. You are required to remain within your assigned 10x10 footprint.

•The NC Department of Revenue requires a tax identification number. www.dor.state.nc.us or call 877-252-3052.

•The Barbecue Festival is an outdoor festival on streets that may be sloped or uneven.

•Clean Up: ALL vendors are responsible for clean-up of exhibit space, including trash, zip ties, cardboard, etc.


JURIED INFORMATION:

•This section features the “finest” arts & crafts and is located on Main Street.

•The fee to apply for the juried section is $25 per entry in addition to the $250 booth fee.

•If you apply for the juried section and are not selected, the $25 juried fee is not refundable. Please let us know if you have a question about your juried item or to see if your product qualifies.

•Monetary & engraved awards are given to vendors Best in Show $150, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $50. Engraved awards are given to honorable mention.

•All work must be original, and one photo must be submitted for each juried item.

•The entry must be displayed in your exhibit space at The Barbecue Festival and clearly marked with the juried ribbon that you will receive at check-in. The item may be sold after the judging is complete. Work is judged on creativity, craftsmanship, originality, and overall concept. No kits are accepted.