Newberry Oktoberfest 2026 Juried ARTISAN Vendor Application (App Period One)

SELLING DATES:

• October 3, 10am-6pm (Oktoberfest) - ALL VENDORS MUST SELL FOR THE DURATION OF SATURDAY'S EVENT.

GUIDELINES:

• Limited booth spaces are available for $150 (10x10 ft. tent). 
• Each space is provided a 10x10 ft. TENT.
• CHAIRS and TABLES are NOT PROVIDED. Electricity is NOT AVAILABLE.
• Spaces will be granted based on jury review of each application. Double spaces will not be sold.
• Tents will be placed prior to vendor arrival. Our staff cannot assist vendors in unpacking and setting up their displays; please make the necessary preparations to set up your booth.
• We encourage you to demonstrate your craft during the festival!

APPLICATION DETAILS:

• Applications will be processed in two periods for ease of review and approval. You are currently applying in Period One.
  • Application Period One: May 22-June 22
    • Approvals/rejections will be sent by July 3 at 11:59pm.
    • Approved vendors will be charged the full vendor fee on July 8 by 11:59pm.
  • Application Period Two: June 23-July 24
    • Approvals/rejections will be sent by August 5 at 11:59pm.
    • Approved vendors will be charged the full vendor fee on August 10 by 11:59pm.
• Applicants will receive a response when their application has been received. If  you do not receive a response within one week, please contact the event organizer to ensure your submission was successful.
• Approved vendors will be sent a welcome packet with arrival details and a map of their booth location prior to the event.

RESCHEDULE DATE:

If an act of God forces the rescheduling of Oktoberfest, all approved vendors are expected to attend the rescheduled Oktoberfest Event date of October 24, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm and NO refunds or credits will be issued to vendors.

SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE GRANTED A SPACE. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Only 100% handmade products will be considered for Artisan Vendor Booths. 100% handmade products are defined as art or crafts made by hand with special care and craftsmanship. Handmade items must be high-quality and designed or created by the artisan.  
• Resale items or mass produced items will NOT be accepted. Other items that will not be accepted include but are not limited to: permanent jewelry, 3D printed items, items constructed from pre-manufactured kits (i.e. book nooks, models), etc.
• Items that ARE eligible for acceptance include but are not limited to: pottery, paintings, preserved goods (i.e. jams, jellies), fiber arts (i.e. crochet, knit), handmade jewelry, embroidery, sculpture, handmade soaps, etc. If you are unsure if your craft is eligible, we encourage you to apply! Vendors will only be charged if their submission to participate in Oktoberfest is accepted; meaning that until you are accepted, your application is 100% free.
• Vendors are required to sell for the duration of the event. Vendors who begin packing prior to 6pm are subject to expulsion and/or rejection from future City of Newberry events.
• Those who sell out early are expected to remain at the event through the event's close. Consider handing out business cards, taking orders, etc.

TAXES & LICENSES:

• Vendors are responsible for collecting and reporting SC and local sales tax as required by law.
• Vendors are responsible for obtaining a proper SC retail license from SCDOR.

NOTICE:

• City of Newberry Parks, Recreation, & Tourism reserves the right to accept or reject any application. We also reserve the right to remove any vendor that does not follow the policies established for this event.