Merch Vendor

Event Timing: November 7-8, 2025
Event Address: Pioneer Park, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890

Contact us at floridapioneerfestival@gmail.com 

 

SCHEDULE:
Set up Thursday, Nov. 6, between 8am-4pm.
We will do our best to secure the area, but require and encourage that all items are secured
and locked when not in use. Friday, November 7 through Saturday, November 8, 2025
Vendors must arrive for 7am, after that time, trucks will not be admitted. If you sell out, you
can unload and leave preferably.  ADDITIONAL INFO :
As a vendor at The Pioneer Festival you acknowledge the following:
All fees are non-refundable as they are used to market the event
No water hookups will be available. LIMITED electricity will be available. Please plan ahead.
NO generators except in food court.

Vendors to be fully set up by 7am on Friday and are expected to attend all day Friday and
Saturday.Vendors are responsible for leaving the area in the same condition as they found it after the
event. Failure to do so may result in a cleaning fee.
The vendor fee allows me to stay and watch both evenings’ entertainment.
Not every vendor will be chosen to participate. If chosen vendors forfeit their spot or
withdraw their application, backup vendors may be contacted to participate.  For a Pioneer Festival:Homesteading in the Heartland with a homesteading focus,
we will want vendors that reflect the self-sufficient lifestyle of early settlers. Here are
some vendor categories to consider – please suggest other categories or
subcategories: Here are examples of  Merchandise categories we are looking to fill:
1. Traditional Crafts ; Handmade Goods
• Blacksmiths – Demonstrations and hand-forged tools, knives, hooks, and hardware.
• Woodworkers – Handmade furniture, wooden utensils, and carved goods.
• Weavers; Spinners – Wool, handwoven fabrics, and spinning wheel demos.
• Potters – Clay pots, jugs, and dishware.
• Leatherworkers – Handcrafted belts, saddles, bags, and moccasins.• Western Wear – Cowboy hats, boots, clothing
2. Homesteading; Self-Sufficiency Vendors
• Herbalists ; Apothecaries – Natural remedies, tinctures, soaps, and salves.
• Candle ; Soap Makers – Traditional lye soap and beeswax/tallow candles.
• Beekeepers – Local honey, beeswax, and beekeeping equipment.
• Farm ; Garden Suppliers – Heirloom seeds, plants, gardening tools, and composting
supplies, canning jars.
• Survival ; Bushcraft Vendors – Fire-starting kits, knives, and foraging books.

3. Historical Reenactments; Demonstrators
• Blacksmithing, Spinning, Weaving, ; Woodworking Demos – Live workshops.
• Trappers; Fur Traders – Historical reenactment booths with furs and old-fashioned
gear.
• Pioneer Cooking – Dutch oven cooking, butter churning, and bread baking.
• Native American ; Frontier Skills – Basket weaving, hide tanning, and fire-starting.

4. Vintage ; Pioneer-Themed Merchandise
• Old-Fashioned Toys & Games – Wooden toys, marbles, rag dolls, and hoop games.
• Frontier Clothing – Bonnet makers, handmade dresses, and leather hats.
• Rustic; Farmhouse Decor – Handcrafted signs, quilts, and lanterns.

5. Live Animals; Agricultural Vendors
• Livestock Displays – Chickens, goats, sheep, and draft horses.
• Horse; Wagon Rides – Historical-style transportation experiences.
• Fiber Animals – Alpacas, sheep, or angora rabbits for fiber demonstrations. Please NOTE preference will be given to vendors in Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Polk and DeSoto Counties to support the region.  We are not accepting MLMs at this time.

Join us for the 2025 Pioneer Festival – Homesteading in the Heartland! 🗓 November 7-8, 9am-5pm 📍Pioneer, Park, Zolfo Springs, Florida Experience a weekend filled with: 🌾 Hands-on homesteading workshops 🎤 Inspiring speakers 🎶 Live music 🍔 Delicious food trucks ...and much more!

**Florida Pioneer Festival

Merchandise Vendor Terms and Conditions**
Applies to all vendors selling non-food items (crafts, goods, art, etc.) at the 2025 event

1. Event Details

• Dates: November 7–8, 2025

• Location: Pioneer Park, Zolfo Springs, Florida

• Set-Up Time: Thursday Nov 6th

• Festival Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (both days)

• Vendors must remain set up and open for the full duration of the event hours.

2. Eligibility & Application

• All vendors must complete the official application and be approved by the festival team.

• Vendor categories will be limited to ensure diversity (e.g., only 2 per category like soap, candles, jewelry).

• Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

• All items must be family-friendly and align with the festival’s values (e.g., handmade, homestead-inspired, natural, traditional skills, etc.).

3. Fees & Refunds

• Vendor fees must be paid in full by the deadline stated in your approval email.

• Fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the organizers.

• No-shows or cancellations by the vendor forfeit all fees.

4. Booth Setup & Guidelines

• Vendors must supply their own tents, tables, and displays unless otherwise arranged.

• Booths must be secured with weights (no staking into asphalt or concrete).

• All displays must be professional, safe, and not obstruct neighboring booths.

• Electricity is not available.

5. Permits & Compliance

• Vendors are responsible for collecting and reporting their own sales tax in accordance with Florida Department of Revenue regulations.

• All goods must be legal for sale in the state of Florida.

• If applicable, vendors must comply with trademark/copyright laws (e.g., no counterfeit branded items).

6. Conduct & Safety

• All vendors must conduct themselves respectfully toward guests, staff, and other vendors.

• No profanity, political materials, offensive signs, or inappropriate behavior will be permitted.

• The Florida Pioneer Festival reserves the right to ask any vendor to remove items or leave the premises without refund for non-compliance.

7. Liability & Insurance

• Vendors participate at their own risk.

• The Florida Pioneer Festival, its staff, Pioneer Park, and associated parties are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property, nor for any injuries incurred.

• Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the festival and all involved parties from any and all claims, liabilities, or damages.

8. Weather & Force Majeure

• The festival is rain or shine.

• No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond the organizers' control.

• Vendors are encouraged to bring weather-appropriate protection for merchandise and displays.

9. Media Consent

• By participating, vendors agree to allow the festival to use photos or videos of their booth/products for promotional or documentation purposes.

10. Agreement Acknowledgment

By submitting your application and/or paying your vendor fee, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.