Dealer Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a dealer at the Liberty Antiques Festival. For more than 35 years, 
Liberty has been known for authentic antiques and collectables, trusted dealers, and a strong community of 
collectors. As the festival’s new promotors, we remain committed to preserving the show’s reputation for 
quality, and we welcome your application. The festival is held the last Friday and Saturday in April and September every year.

The Liberty Antiques Festival is an outdoor event, so tents are suggested for inclement weather events and 
shade. Tents are priced separately, except Big Top (included). A list of tent and table vendors will be made 
available for dealers to secure needed tents and tables. Dealers can bring their own tents, but they must be 
securely installed. At the end of each festival, sign-ups for subsequent festivals are discounted for early 
payment and commitment for returning dealers. Electricity is generally not available for tent spaces. Food 
vendors and security will be available during festival hours.

Antiques and Collectables Standards and Categories
Standards
• All items must be authentic antiques or vintage
• Collectibles must be approximately made before 1975
• No reproduction items, new merchandise, boutique items, crafts, or modern décor
• No mass-produced retail items, imported reproductions, counterfeit, or misrepresented items
• No merchandise that is illegal to be sold, e.g. endangered species, ivory, etc.
• All repairs and alterations should be disclosed to customers
• Only firearms made in 1898 or older are allowed without a Federal Firearm License
• No ammunition, explosives, drug-related items, pornographic material, food, beverages, animals, 
or other items deemed unsuitable may not be sold or given away

• Dealers should help promote the festival through their own marketing and advertising channels
• Space must be clean, organized, and professional; Upon departure space must be left clear of all trash 
and debris
• Clear pricing is helpful for customers
• Space may not be sublet without prior approval from Liberty Antique Festival
• Space must remain fully set up during show hours (8am–4pm) and remain open for business throughout 
both days; Early shutdown is not allowed as customers have paid for the entire show
• Dealers each receive identification badges/bands at the festival for themselves and helpers that must be 
worn at set-up and throughout the show
• Dealers are responsible for all state and federal tax requirements
• No alcoholic beverages or controlled substances are allowed; Use of profanity is prohibited
• Dealers must follow all setup, parking, and safety instructions
• Step-up: Thursday 8:00-until; Wednesday set-up available for tents and tables only, but no merchandise 
should be displayed until Thursday.
• You may buy and sell with other dealers on Thursday (set-up day)

• Vehicles that will fit, may be parked inside the purchased 20’x 25’ spaces only; vehicles for all 
other spaces or ones that won’t fit in assigned spaces must be moved to dealer parking areas after 
unloading. Aisles must always remain clear.
• Overnight stays on-site are allowed at no charge; portable showers are planned
• Tents, vehicles, and all inventory should remain within space allotted

 Liberty Antiques Festival Policies
• Liberty Antiques Festival reserves the right to remove any noncompliant items for sale and terminate the 
rental of any space of anyone whose actions or goods offered for sale are in violation of the rules, theme or 
standards of the show. Upon receiving such notice of termination, the dealer and their personnel agree to 
remove their goods from the shows site in a peaceful manner and without incident with forfeiture of their 
space and any rental fee.
• Liberty Antiques Festival, its officers, employees, agents, and property owners are not responsible for any 
injury, loss, or property damage occurring at the show site. Dealers assume all liability for themselves, their 
property, employees, agents, and family members, and agree to hold the festival, its staff and employees 
harmless from any related claims, damages, expenses, or attorney fees. Each dealer is encouraged to 
have Personal or Business General Liability Insurance.
• Liberty Antiques Festival advertises on a national level, and the show shall continue regardless of weather 
conditions. No refunds will be issued except in case of a family emergency. Festival staff must be notified as 
soon as possible if a dealer is unable to attend.
• All participants must treat others with respect. No assault, battery, or harassment will be tolerated.
• Anyone who is found stealing, defacing, or damaging any property will be prosecuted to the full extent 
of the law and will be required to leave the site immediately.
• Liberty Antiques Festival may provide security, watchmen, porters, and other personnel as needed to 
execute a successful festival but is not liable for their actions or negligence.
• No pets are allowed in festival areas except those service animals allowed by law.