COMMERCIAL APPLICATION

NELA Music & Arts Festival
Commercial Application

Event Date: September 26th, 2026
Event Location: Name: Sterlington Sports Complex
Event Address: 1290 Louisiana 136, Sterlington, LA

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

EVENT FEE - NON-REFUNDABLE

10x10 BOOTH SPACE $200 (plus $25 application fee per applicant)

If you require power: 
You must indicate power requirements in the application for review or have a QUIET generator

A generator is considered "quiet" when its noise output is between 50 and 60 decibels (dB) during typical operation measured from 10 feet away.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REQUIRED PERMITS

Remember this is a FAMILY FRIENDLY event !   

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

It is agreed by the applicant/participant that he/she shall assume full responsibility for, and hold NELA Music Association, Stelington Sports Complex and any event co-sponsors harmless and whole from any and all liabilities arising from the applicants, applicants agents and representatives conduct and action (including but not limited to: transit to and from event, event set up period, the event, and the event take down period). Applicant/participant understands that he/she is solely liable for any and all claims and losses related to his/her actions and products exhibited, created, or brought to the event.

Applicant/participant also understands that there will be NO REFUNDS of applicants participation fees due to bad weather, ejection, disqualification, or other occurrences beyond the control of Keeping It Country Live and other sponsoring parties.

* By submitting this application, you acknowledge and agree to the Hold Harmless Agreement above.

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**  ALL OUTDOOR VENDORS WITH TENTS/CANOPIES MUST HAVE PROPER WEIGHTS TO SECURE TENTS/CANOPIES
See documents attachd on this page for recommended weight requirements and reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

** VENDORS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SLEEP OVERNIGHT IN THEIR TRAILERS OR ENTER/EXIT AFTER HOURS

** ONLY OFFICIAL SECURITY & EVENT STAFF MEMBERS ARE PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS AFTER THE GATES CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC

** PARKING FOR VENDORS IS LOCATED [  ] - IF YOU REQUIRE TO PARK A VEHICLE WITH YOUR TRAILER, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE OTHER TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. 

ALL VEHICLES OTHER THAN OFFICIAL STAFF & EMERGENCY VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER/EXIT AFTER EVENT HAS STARTED UNTIL AFTER THE EVENT HAS ENDED DUE TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. 

RV SPOTS - 

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Louisiana Department of Revenue Information
All persons and dealers selling at special events such as festivals, fairs, concerts and craft shows, who are subject to the tax levied under Chapter 2 of Subtitle II of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, are required to file a tax return monthly or quarterly.
   
Interactive Help Guide @ https://dam.ldr.la.gov/taxpayereducationcourses/R1029SE/story.html

Form R-1029SE (download in documents section)
Form R-1029SEi Instructions (download in documents section)

Acknowledgement
By submitting this application you acknowledge that you understand all terms & tax requirements listed above.