Vendor Application - AR Viking Thing

Join us for the 2027 Arkansas Viking Thing! We’re excited to welcome vendors for another season of immersive, Viking-inspired fun as we continue building this growing tradition.

Our goal is to build, operate, and maintain a premier permanent Renaissance Festival site that will thrive for years to come. We’re looking for committed vendors who share that vision and are ready to invest their time, creativity, and resources in helping our community grow.

The Arkansas Viking Thing is an interactive experience featuring street performances, stage shows, and a vibrant, immersive environment. Our vendors play an important role in bringing the experience to life, helping create the atmosphere that makes the event memorable for our guests. We strive to maintain a period-inspired setting, and all participants are expected to wear period-appropriate costumes, keep modern items out of public view, and use historically inspired language when interacting with guests.

The Arkansas Viking Thing is a juried event. A nonrefundable $20 application fee is required to apply.

Vendor fees are based on the total square footage of the space assigned. A standard 10' x 10' booth starts at $200. Booth locations are assigned by festival management based on event layout, operational needs, and vendor requirements. Accepted vendors will receive their assigned space details and applicable fees as part of the acceptance process.

Products & Craftsmanship

• Products must be appropriate to the event’s period-inspired atmosphere. Historically inspired materials, methods, and designs are encouraged.
• We prioritize unique, well-crafted products and original artisan work. Imported or mass-produced merchandise may be limited or declined at the festival’s discretion.
• Vendors are responsible for ensuring their products are of good quality and accurately represented in their application.
• All merchandise must be approved as part of the jury process. Vendors may not add substantially different products without prior approval.

Booth Construction & Appearance

• Vendors are responsible for providing, constructing, and maintaining their own booth or selling area.
• All booth structures, tents, materials, colors, decorations, and layouts must be approved by festival management before setup or construction.
• Vendors must submit current photographs of their tent or booth, merchandise, and decorations as part of the application process.

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide:

• A detailed list & description of all products they intend to sell.
• Photographs of their merchandise, booth/tent, and proposed decorations.
• The name of their insurance provider.

Insurance Requirements

Accepted vendors must submit proof of general liability insurance listing the Arkansas Renaissance Festival (ARF) as an additional insured. Proof of insurance must be provided by the deadline established by festival management.

Approval & Compliance

• Acceptance is subject to jury review and approval by festival management.
• Approval of an application does not guarantee approval of future changes to products, booth design, or structures.
• Vendors must comply with all festival policies, safety requirements, and instructions from festival management.