Commercial Arts & Crafts Exhibitor

The Commercial Arts & Crafts Exhibitor application is for vendors selling high-quality craft-like products that are NOT 100% handmade by the exhibitor. Examples include Jewelry, Candles, Paintings, Sauces, Boutique Offerings, etc. 

This section is not for commercial service businesses, concession vendors, or sponsorship.  We do not accept political booths. 

Commercial arts and crafts vendors offer retail products that are sold through an established storefront or online business. These vendors provide high-quality, curated merchandise, including home décor, accessories, specialty goods, and gift items, that appeal to the festival's large and diverse audience. 

Products sold through multi-level marketing (MLM) companies, such as Cutco, Scentsy, or Tupperware, do not qualify under the Commercial Arts & Crafts Vendor category. These products must be registered under the Commercial Vendor category, and space is very limited.

• Space size is 10’ x 10’, and the booth fee is $450. The space is located on Main Street.

• Cancellation Policy: Refunds requested before August 1st will be refunded 50% of the registration fee (less $25 application fee, which is non-refundable). After August 2nd, there are no refunds.

• Only top-quality/first-class items will be accepted into this area. It is not considered a "flea market" area.

• The festival is a family event & we reserve the right to deny any application/exhibit deemed inappropriate.

• The Barbecue Festival is an outdoor street festival on streets that may be sloped or uneven and proceeds rain or shine.

• The festival only supplies space. The festival does not supply tables, chairs, or tents.

• Spaces are assigned randomly; we do not entertain requests for specific locations.

• To create a nice & consistent appearance, all vendors are required to have a tent to cover each space. Tents are required and must be supplied by all vendors. Plain or tent with vendor logo only.

• All vendor spaces must remain open until the festival closes at 5:30 pm. 

• No Generators will be permitted & electrical access is not available.

• All activities must be conducted in the assigned space. Sidewalks must remain unobstructed at all times. Vendors are not permitted to solicit customers by walking into traffic areas in order to hand out promotional material.

• The NC Department of Revenue requires a tax identification number. www.dor.state.nc.us or call 877-252-3052

 
• Clean-up: each vendor is responsible for the clean-up of exhibit space, including all trash, zip ties, cardboard, etc.

This is an electronic agreement, and by completing and submitting the application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

I acknowledge and understand the 2026 Barbecue Festival commercial information. I understand that if I violate any regulations, the Festival Officials may terminate my participation without a refund. I waive/release The Barbecue Festival, festival organizers, the City of Lexington, Preferred Events from any and all claims, including responsibility for theft, damage, loss, or injury during the setup & duration of the event.