Craft and Merchandise Vendor

We're excited to invite vendors to be part of one of Mountain View, Arkansas's favorite annual traditions!

Each year, Bean Fest brings thousands of visitors to downtown Mountain View for a weekend of shopping, live music, entertainment, delicious pinto beans, and of course, the famous Championship Outhouse Races!

We're looking for a great variety of vendors to help make this year's event another success. Whether you sell handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, home décor, gifts, specialty items, or other merchandise, we'd love for you to apply!

Vendor Application Information

Please complete the application with your business information and a description of the products you plan to sell. This helps us plan the event and provide a great shopping experience for our visitors.

All vendor applications are subject to approval. Booth space is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Electronic Agreement

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and agree to the event's vendor terms and conditions.

Friday, October 22 & Saturday, October 23, 2027

Thank you for your interest in participating as a vendor at the 45th Annual Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races! Please review the following terms and conditions before submitting your application.

Vendor Fees & Booth Spaces
Standard Vendor Space: $150 per 10' x 10' space, including a $25 permit fee.
Nonprofit Organizations: $100 per 10' x 10' space. The event permit fee is not required for nonprofits.

Each booth space measures 10' x 10'. Vendors must provide their own tents, tables, chairs, and equipment.

Vendors purchasing multiple adjoining spaces may use the combined interior space but must maintain a 1-foot buffer along the outside edges of their assigned area.

Electricity is limited and must be requested and approved in advance. Electricity is not guaranteed.

Applications & Booth Assignments
Applications are reviewed in the order received, and booth space is limited.

All applications are subject to approval by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber reserves the right to approve or decline applications based on available space, event needs, and the variety of merchandise offered.

Payment will be collected at the time of application approval. Vendors are not required to pay when submitting their application.

Vendors must provide a complete description of the products they intend to sell. Only approved merchandise may be sold during the event. Any changes to the products listed on the application must be approved in advance.

Booth locations are assigned by the Chamber. Vendors may request a preferred location, but specific locations are not guaranteed. Previous participation does not guarantee the same booth location.

Booth spaces may not be transferred, shared, or resold without prior approval.

Food Vendors: Vendors selling prepared food or beverages must complete the separate Food Vendor Application and comply with all applicable food service requirements.

Refunds & Weather
All vendor fees are nonrefundable once payment has been submitted following application approval.

Bean Fest is an outdoor, rain-or-shine event. Vendors are responsible for preparing for changing weather conditions.

The Chamber reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel event activities due to severe weather, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond its control.

No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather, vendor cancellations, or failure to attend.

Vendor Set-Up & Event Hours
Thursday, October 21, 2027

Set-up between 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. No early set-up is permitted.
Friday, October 22, 2027

Set-up: 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM
All booths must be fully set up and open for business by 12:00 PM.
No tear-down before 5:00 PM.

Saturday, October 23, 2027

All booths must be open for business by 9:00 AM.
No tear-down before 5:00 PM.

Vendors are expected to remain open during the required event hours on both days. Early tear-down is not permitted without approval from event organizers.

All booth materials, merchandise, and trash must be removed following the event.

Tent & Booth Safety
All tents and canopies must be properly secured with weights at each corner to protect against wind and changing weather conditions.

Vendors are responsible for the safety and stability of their booths, tents, displays, and merchandise.

Booths must remain within their assigned spaces. Sidewalks, walkways, neighboring booths, and emergency access areas must remain clear at all times.

The Chamber is not responsible for damage to tents, equipment, merchandise, or other personal property.

Electricity
Electricity is available in limited locations and must be requested during the application process.

All electrical requests are subject to approval by the Chamber. Vendors shoul