Vendor Application
About the application
The Springfest Market has been developed to provide a vibrant space for businesses, artisans, and food vendors to showcase and sell their products to the Southport community and festival visitors. The Springfest Market aims to encourage participation from existing Southport businesses, support local entrepreneurs, and promote community engagement. While we encourage local artisans to showcase their offerings, products sold at the festival do not have to be handmade. Preference will be given to vendors who are existing Southport businesses.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
The Springfest Market is sponsored by the City of Southport. The following rules are designed to ensure smooth operation, fairness, and success of the event.
ELIGIBILITY
We encourage all market vendors to be local to Southport or the surrounding areas. Exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the Springfest Committee.
Accepted Products:
- Food items (both prepared and packaged)
- Local produce (Plants, herbs, and flowers)
- Home décor and other products (not necessarily handmade)
- Artworks
- Clothing and accessories
Other products and services may be considered, pending approval by the Springfest Committee.
Preference will be given to:
- Southport businesses
- Vendors offering locally sourced or locally prepared products.
Vendor Exceptions:
Vendors selling products produced outside Southport or North Carolina may participate, but must have prior approval from the Springfest Committee. Such products must not exceed 50% of the vendor's total offering on event day.
“Non-local” produce / products must be clearly marked with their origin (e.g., “Imported from Florida”).
The Springfest Committee reserves the right to limit the sale of similar products (e.g., multiple jewelry vendors, multiple coffee vendors) in order to maintain variety and appeal.
Canned or Processed Goods:
All packaged or processed food items must be clearly labeled with the product name and contents. Vendors offering home-produced food items must comply with local food safety regulations and may need to undergo a home inspection from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS).
Vendors selling food products must provide proof of home processing approval if applicable.
Approval Process:
Vendors must submit their products for approval before the event. The Springfest Committee has the sole discretion to approve or deny participation based on product appropriateness and available space.
All vendors selling food must provide a copy of their NCDACS certificate for home-produced food items.
Prices
| Arts & Crafts 10x10 Space | $100.00 | Non-refundable | Please select more than one if you need a larger sized booth. |
| Kids Area 10x10 Space | $100.00 | Non-refundable | The Kids’ Area is reserved for activity-based booths designed specifically for children—such as gem mining, face painting, fairy hair, and similar interactive experiences. It is not intended for arts and crafts vendors who simply sell children’s items. |
| Food Vendor, cooking on site (30x10 space) | $150.00 | Non-refundable | This is for food vendors who require cooking on site, such as a traditional food vendor or food truck. |
| Corporate/Sponsor 10x10 Booth Package | $350.00 | Non-refundable | Corporate and sponsor partners receive a dedicated booth at Springfest, with the option to select their preferred location. Available areas include the Garrison Lawn near the music, the Arts & Crafts area, the Food Vendor area, or the Kids’ Area. As a valued sponsor, you will also receive: Recognition on Facebook and other social media platforms as a Springfest sponsor Inclusion on the official Springfest sponsor banner, displayed prominently at the event A post-event thank-you message acknowledging your support |
| Non-profit 10x10 Booth | $25.00 | Non-refundable | Proof of 501c3 status must be added to the application to be approved at this rate. |
| WAITLIST SELECTION | $0.00 | Non-refundable | We are sold out for this event. To still be considered on our waitlist, choose this option. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- NC Sales Tax Number
- Please describe your work.
- Please choose your medium category:
- Product type and description
- Please upload photos of your product: (if you are a corporate/sponsor selection, upload your logo here)
- Please upload proof of 501c3 status
- Please input your preferred booth number here:
- By clicking "I understand," you acknowledge and agree to the following statement:
- By clicking "I understand," you acknowledge and agree to the following statement:
- By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.
- Please check "yes" if you understand that no electric is provided this year, and you will need to bring a quiet generator
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
