2026 Market Vendor Application

Welcome to our event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by submitting an application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. Please understand that items to be featured in the Market must fall into one of the following categories and must comply with restrictions here: 

Category #1 - Handmade/Homemade Items:  This includes food items and arts & crafts products.  Items purchased for resale are not allowed.  All items offered for sale must be handcrafted and the original work of the vendor.  Items assembled from kits, or which are based primarily on pre-assembled purchased items may not be exhibited or sold.  The majority of items in the booth space must be made by the individuals(s) whose name appears on the contract.  Acceptable homemade food items are limited to baked goods, candies, jams, jellies and preserves, and garden produce.  A permit may be required for the sale of food items, and all food items must comply with state and local regulations.

Category #2 - Homegrown Items:  This includes garden produce and ornamental items.  All food items to be sold must comply with local and state health regulations.  The Autumn on Parade Committee reserves the right to remove unacceptable items form the display area.  Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the festival.  All display items are to be provided by the vendor.

Category #3 - Vintage Repurposed Items:  This includes wooden, metal, fabric or antique items that you have altered in some way to make it your creation.  NO PLASTIC OR GLASSWARE ALLOWED.

• Vendor(s) declares to be the primary operator of the booth space, and the primary producer of the products for all in said booth.
• Vendor(s) agrees to abide by the Policies and Procedures set forth by the Autumn on Parade Committee (full Policies and Procedures can be found at www.autumnonparade.com.
• Vendor(s) understands that failure to comply with these Policies and Procedures will result in disqualification from this year's festival as well as all future Autumn on Parade events and may result in immediate removal of displayed items by the Autumn on Parade Committee or its representatives.
• Vendor(s) agree to remain open for business during all designated festival hours.
• As a participating vendor, I/we agree to pay the non-refundable booth space rental fee above acceptance into the event.  This fee is for the sole purpose of reserving a booth space in the Autumn on Parade Market during the current year's festival.  I/we understand this fee is to be paid upon acceptance into the market and is separate from any other payment.
• As a participating vendor, I/we understand the following booth space information:
  • All street booth spaces will be 12' x 12'.  All lawn booth spaces will be at least 10' wide and will have varied depths due to location, natural barriers, changing landscapes, etc.
  • Vendors requesting adjacent booths may be relocated to an area where such spaces are available.
  • Booth spaces are assigned by the Market Chair and based on compliance with contract deadlines (stated below).
  • Vendors will furnish all display items.  Electricity will not be provided to any vendor in the Market area.
• Vendor agrees to stay within my/our defined booth space.  Merchandise and display items must not be placed on the sidewalk or terrace areas.  The Autumn on Parade Committee reserves the right to move any items that do not comply with these guidelines.
• Vendor(s) understand there will be NO refunds for cancellation and subleasing of booth space is strictly prohibited.
• Vendor(s) understand *New Entries without website or social media pages are required to provide photos of product and booth to the committee.
• Vendor(s) understand Autumn on Parade is responsible for official advertising of the festival.  No personal or business social media pages are to be created "event page" labeled 'Autumn on Parade' by vendors, entertainment, visitors, or any other entities other than official Autumn on Parade website, Facebook, or Instagram pages.  If this rule is violated, said person/vendor will be unable to participate in Autumn on Parade.
• Vendor(s) understand the Application Procedure and Advance Registration deadlines as stated below:
  • Application Procedure:  An electronic agreement and application must be submitted for all Market vendors.  Payment is due immediately upon approval.  Should all booth spaces be reserved prior to the festival, a waiting list shall be maintained.  Failure to comply with terms of the agreement will result in loss of rights to participate as a vendor.
  • Advance Registration:  To ensure your same booth space is reserved for the 2026 festival, an electronic application plus full payment per booth space must by received prior to NOVEDMBER 30, 2025.  Vendors participating in the immediate year's festival will be allowed to exercise this Advance Registration option.  Failure to submit appropriate application and payment on time will result in loss of reserved booth space.  All remaining booth spaces will be placed on the open market and sign-up for the spaces will be allowed after January 1.  Should vendor wish to participate in the future after November 1, they must compete for a new location.
  • Vendor(s) understand a vendor refusing to comply with any of the rules set forth will automatically forfeit their booth space and registration fee and will be asked to leave the show immediately.
  • Applications received after August 1, 2026 will be accepted if space is still available but may not be included in our marketing materials.

By signing below, we acknowledge agreement to the above information as well as our understanding and agreement to the following:

We understand the Autumn on Parade Committee shall be responsible for management of the festival, and for setting forth policies and procedures believed to be in the best interest of this festival and its participants.  The Autumn on Parade Committee shall be responsible for the supervision of the festival grounds, and for the promotion of festival events, including the Market.  We agree to hold harmless the Autumn on Parade Committee, its Board of Directors, and/or any of its designated representatives; the officials and representatives of the City of Oregon; and the Official Representatives of Ogle County for any losses, injuries, and/or damages that may occur as a result of participation in the Autumn on Parade Festival.  This contract confirms both parties understand delegation of responsibilities.