Artisinal Food Vendor for the Festival of the Arts, Downtown Calhoun, Ga.

Thank you for your interest in the Festival of the Arts Downtown Calhoun, Ga! 

Festival of the Arts: Downtown Calhoun, GA is a vibrant, open-air celebration of creativity set in the heart of historic downtown. As winter fades and spring begins to bloom, the streets come alive with a curated collection of regional artists, makers, and creatives.

This immersive experience—Petals & Palettes—invites guests to stroll, discover, and connect through art in all its forms. From original artwork and handcrafted goods to live demonstrations, music, and interactive experiences, the festival is designed to engage the senses and create meaningful moments between artists and the community.

Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Details for Festival of the Arts Downtown Calhoun, Ga

• Festival of the Arts Downtown Calhoun, Ga will be held March 6, 2027, 11am-6pm
  

   

The Festival of the Arts is looking for artisanal food vendors whose products are primarily handmade, crafted in small batches, and reflect creativity, quality ingredients, and individual craftsmanship. Products should demonstrate a level of skill, originality, or specialty production beyond mass-produced or commercially manufactured foods.

Examples of acceptable artisanal products include:

• Specialty baked goods
• Handmade chocolates and confections
• Small-batch jams, jellies, and preserves
• Artisan breads
• Gourmet sauces, spice blends, and seasonings
• Locally roasted coffee or tea blends
• Handcrafted beverages
• Specialty honey and bee products
• Small-batch snack foods
• Unique cultural or regional food products

The Following are generally NOT considered artisinal

• Nationally distributed commercial products
• Mass-produced packaged foods purchased for resale
• Products with minimal modification or repackaging
• Multi-level marketing (MLM) food products

Preference may be given to vendors who personally make, grow, bake, roast, ferment, or otherwise produce the products they sell.

Application Requirements and Festival Day Considerations:

• Artists must submit application by February 26, 2027 11:59pm.
• Artists must submit up to 5 of images of their work as a small representation of the artist’s body of work, including at least one image(s) of your tent display as part of the application.
• Applications will not be considered without $25 payment at time of submission.
• Booth fee for accepted artists is $100 and will be charged upon acceptance.
• No refunds.
• Artists are responsible for tents, tables, and all displays.
• Each artist must use a 10x10 SOLID WHITE tent.
• If accepted, artists MUST bring weights to weigh down the tent.
• Artists are responsible for all display equipment and presentation of their work.
• There will not be electricity or water provided.  
• If you need electricity, you will need to bring a quiet generator.
• If you need water, you will need to provide your own.
• One Vendor per booth space; sharing of booth space is not allowed. Vendors cannot sublet or apportion space to anyone else.
• Set‐up is allowed during allotted times only.
• While the Event Committee will make every effort to accommodate specific requests, we cannot guarantee truck/trailer locations and locations will be assigned by the Event Committee upon arrival to event. 
• All Festival of the Arts Downtown Calhoun, Ga merchandise must be original, handmade, and created by the exhibitor.
• Artists must be present with their work for the duration of the festival. No commercial agents, dealers, or sales people may operate an artist’s booth.
• Booth must always be open and manned during festival hours.
• Vendors are responsible for booth set‐up, break‐down, and security of your property.  
• All vehicles, trailers and debris are to be off the street and cleared from the festival area by 10:00 a.m.
• After unloading and setup, vendor vehicles and trailers must be moved to designated vendor parking area(s). Vehicles and trailers are not permitted to enter the festival grounds and area during festival hours of operation, unless otherwise approved by the Event Committee.
• Vendors must unload and move vehicles immediately to designated parking areas. If Vendor carries additional stock, it is suggested to bring a dolly or hand‐cart to bring additional stock to booth as necessary.  
• Booth must be set‐up and ready for business by 10:30am.
• Artists take down at 6pm, and the road will open by 7pm.
• Absolutely no early teardowns.  
• Rain or Shine

No “rain date.” Fees will not be refunded in case of inclement weather. 
This is a rain or shine event. 

No Show Policy

Artists who have not checked-in by 9:30 am Saturday, March 6, will be considered a “no-show.” No-show artists are not eligible for refunds and may not set up after 9:30am.

Liability

Neither Black Sheep Promotions, The City of Calhoun, Menagerie on Main nor its agents or representatives will be responsible for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur to the Exhibitor/Artist, the Exhibitor’s agents or representatives, or his/her property from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitors should obtain, at their own expense, insurance against any loss, damage, or injury they may require.

Sale Terms

Application fee is $25 due upon submission.
All sales are final.
Artists keep 100% of sales from their tents/booths.
Exhibitors shall be responsible for obtaining any required licenses, permits, or approvals under state laws applicable to his/her activity at the West Main Arts Festival and for paying any taxes, sales taxes, fees, or other charges that may be applicable to any Exhibitor’s activity at the Festival of the Arts Downtown Calhoun, Ga
 

Neither Menagerie on Main, Black Sheep Promotions or the City of Flowery Branch, its agents or representatives will be responsible for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur to the Exhibitor/Artist, the Exhibitor’s agents or representatives, or his/her property from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitors should obtain, at their own expense, insurance against any loss, damage, or injury they may require.