Retail Vendors and Exhibitors

This application is for outdoor-focused retail vendors, makers, and tastemakers offering high-quality goods and experiences focused on the outdoors. We're seeking artisans, craftspeople, boutique brands, specialty foods (packaged), unique lifestyle items, and more. If you create or curate something original, functional, or beautiful—and it’s not traditional fine art—this is the application for you. (Painters, photographers, and sculptors should apply through the Artist Application.)

White or custom branded tents preferred. A photo of your tent and display must be submitted with your application.

Thank you for your interest in our first annual Georgia Outdoor Festival and Expo!

APPLICATION AND FESTIVAL FEES: Application deadline is May 23, 2026.  Vendors will be charged at time of acceptance. 

All vendor load in information will go out one week prior to the festival date.  

VENDOR RULES AND REGULATIONS

-This is a family friendly festival that will include craft beer, food vendors, live music, and several other activities.

-All vendors must be approved by the Event Committee, which reserves the right to permit vendors and limit activities at its sole discretion.

-Only vendors and products that are approved by the Event Committee will be permitted.  

-All Vendors must have products to sell that are cash and carry. 

-No promotional business booths will be allowed unless they come on as a sponsor. 

-The application deadline is May 23, 2026.

-Booth location will be assigned by the Event Committee. Multiple spaces may be requested for an additional fee per space. Tents are not provided.

-There will not be electricity or water provided.  

-If you need electricity, you will need to bring a quiet generator.

-If you need water, you will need to provide your own.

-One Vendor per booth space; sharing of booth space is not allowed. Vendors cannot sublet or apportion space to anyone else.

-Set‐up is allowed during allotted times only.

-While the Event Committee will make every effort to accommodate specific requests, we cannot guarantee booth locations and locations will be assigned by the Event Committee upon arrival to event. 

-Booths must be set‐up within their designated 10x10 space.

-Vendors must provide their own tents, displays, chairs, tables, set‐up equipment, change, etc. Tent weights are necessary for setup.

-The Event Committee reserves the right to ask any Vendor to remove any product or display deemed not acceptable by the Event Committee at the sole discretion of the Event Committee.  

-The Event Committee reserves the right to remove from our mailing list Vendors who display unprofessional behavior.  

-Vendors must be present and operational for the duration of the festival.

-Early breakdown will not be permitted. 

-There is no rain date – come prepared rain or shine.

-Booth must always be open and manned during festival hours.

-Vendors are responsible for booth set‐up, break‐down, and security of your property.  

-Booth must be set‐up and ready for business by 11:30 a.m. All vehicles, trailers and debris are to be off the street and cleared from the festival area by 11:00 a.m.. After unloading and setup, vendor vehicles and trailers must be moved to designated vendor parking area(s). Vehicles and trailers are not permitted to enter the festival grounds and area during festival hours of operation, unless otherwise approved by the Event Committee.

-Vendors will not be allowed to park cars, trucks, or trailers at the curb surrounding the park during festival hours – NO EXCEPTIONS.

-Vendors must unload and move vehicles immediately to designated parking areas. If Vendor carries additional stock, it is suggested to bring a dolly or hand‐cart to bring additional stock to booth as necessary.  

-Vendors are responsible for Georgia State Sales Tax collection and reporting and any other sales fees or other charges that may be applicable to any activity relating to this festival.  

-Vendors cannot leave debris, boxes, etc. at booth space.   

-A 50% refund will be given if made prior to April 24, 2026. Cancellations on or after April 24, 2026 must be made in writing via email will not receive a refund of fees submitted.

-No refunds will be given for no‐shows.

-The application fee is not refundable in whole or part.  

-The Event Committee reserves the right to remove any Vendor from the event who does not adhere to all Rules & Regulations set forth by the Event Committee. - Non‐compliance with the rules and regulations set forth may affect obtaining booth space in future Black Sheep Promotions events. 

Black Sheep Events, Cherokee County, Menagerie on Main and any and all persons, property owners, suppliers, volunteers and entities associated with the Black Sheep Events event are not liable for any damages, injury or loss to any person or goods from any cause whatsoever. All Vendors, their heirs, administrators and executors do hereby waive and release all of the above named from any and all claims for damages of whatever arising out of the Vendors’ participation in the Black Sheep Event. Vendors should obtain at their own expense, insurance against loss, damage or injury that they may require.