CIVIC - NON PROFIT SELLING FOOD

🍔  Food Tent Application – $65 per 10x10 booth 

This application is for all food vendors, food trucks, and food trailers participating in the 2026 Pickens Azalea Festival.  If you are a brick and motar location on Main Street within the festival limits your appilcation fee will be waived. 

Applicants must hold appropriate permits and demonstrate compliance with all South Carolina DHEC and City of Pickens requirements.

To participate, you must:

Hold an active South Carolina Department of Revenue Retail License
Maintain an active City of Pickens Business License (must remain valid through the festival dates)

Provide proof of liability insurance if you are cooking or serving food onsite

Comply with SCDHEC food safety standards and City of Pickens Fire Marshal inspections

Vendor spaces are limited. Selection is based on product type, uniqueness, and menu diversity to ensure a balanced mix of offerings.

FESTIVAL HOURS 

Friday 6pm-10pm ( Food Vendors Only) 

Saturday 10am- 10pm ( All Vendors) 

Important Notice
The Pickens Azalea Festival is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and operates as an independent entityseparate from the City of Pickens.
Please do not contact the City of Pickens regarding your festival or vendor application status.
The City of Pickens can only assist with questions related to your City of Pickens Business License.

For all festival-related inquiries — including vendor application status, insurance, or general event questions — please contact us directly at contact@pickensazaleafestival.com.

Amenities & Setup Information
Booth Selection
Once approved, you may log back into Eventeny to select your booth space on the interactive map. (vendors will be charged upon approval unless arrangements are made to pickensazaleafestival@gmail.com )complete payment and confirm their space. Please choose a location that provides adequate distance from similar vendors. This is your responsibility.

Festival Organizers reserve the right to move your any if requried for festival management. 

Vendor Load-In

Saturday Move-In Only — Arts & Crafts Standard Saturday booth access

A  Vendor Know Before You Go - Iincluding load in instructions and contact info will be sent 30 days prior to the festival.

Power Access
Power is available only along West Main Street and must be selected on the interactive map.

Fee: $25 per outlet (first come, first served).
Power is for operating equipment only (not fans or decorative lighting).
All cords must be 12 AWG or higher, UL-rated for outdoor use, in good condition, and safely secured.
Power strips must be surge-protected and include breaker resets.
Vendors are responsible for cords up to 80 feet in length.
The festival does not provide extension cords, tape, or barriers.

Trash & Recycling
Trash removal is handled by the festival team. Please break down cardboard boxes and place them beside trash cans. We recycle — do not place cardboard inside cans. Contact a festival committee member if trash bins overflow.

Information Booths
Information stations are available for assistance:

At the Amphitheater entrance
In front of the Pickens County Courthouse

⚖️ Terms & Conditions
By submitting this application, you agree to abide by all festival policies and acknowledge the following:

Payment Terms – Eventeny requires payment information to register. If approved, payment will be processed automatically unless you email pickensazaleafestival@gmail.com to request a different processing date.

If a payment extension ir requested: vendor fees must be paid within 30 days of acceptance or at least three (3) weeks prior to the festival, whichever comes first.
Failure to pay on time may result in cancellation of booth space without refund.

Licenses & Taxes – Vendors are responsible for maintaining all required licenses, including an SC Retail Licenseand a City of Pickens Business License, valid through the festival dates. Vendors are solely responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax to the SC Department of Revenue.

Liability & Insurance – Vendors preparing or serving food or beverages must carry active liability insurance and submit proof naming Pickens Azalea Festival Inc. and the City of Pickens as additional insured.

Setup & Booth Compliance – All tents must be weighted (stakes prohibited). Booth displays must remain within the assigned 10’x10’ space. Boxes, cords, and displays may not create trip hazards or extend into aisles.

Weather & Force Majeure – The Pickens Azalea Festival is a rain-or-shine event. The festival and the City of Pickens are not liable for delays or cancellations caused by acts of God, natural disasters, government orders, or other circumstances beyond their control. Refunds will not be issued for such events.

Refunds & Cancellations – Vendor cancellations after acceptance forfeit all fees. No refunds will be given for inclement weather.

Emergency & Safety Compliance – Vendors must follow all directions from festival staff, law enforcement, or city officials in case of emergency or severe weather.

Noise & Conduct – Amplified music or sound must be approved in advance and kept within city noise limits. Unprofessional behavior or non-compliance may result in removal from the festival without refund.

Media & Promotion – Vendors grant permission for photos, video, and recordings to be used in festival publications, websites, and social media promotions without compensation.

Indemnification – Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pickens Azalea Festival Inc., the City of Pickens, and event sponsors from any claims or damages arising from participation.

Governing Law – This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, with venue in Pickens County.

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