Arts & Craft Vendor Application

Chalktoberfest is looking for art & craft, local artisan vendors. ABOUT
The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is proud to present the 10th annual Chalktoberfest, a combination of a chalk art festival that is free to the public and Marietta’s premier craft beer festival. In 2022, the festival had over 100,000 visitors over the weekend.
 
DATES/TIMES
Saturday, October 14th from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15th from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
LOCATION
Chalktoberfest will be located on the historic Marietta Square surrounding Glover Park. Accepted vendors are likely to have experience at a number of large festivals, photographs showing a professionally set up booth, and a variety of well-made items or artwork for sale. Vendors should not have products that are manufactured and resold. Large-sized businesses will not be accepted. Businesses can become a Chalktoberfest sponsor which could include a chalk block and vendor booth options. Please email Sally Macauley at sally@mariettacobbmuseumof art.org.

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is proud to present the 10th annual Chalktoberfest, an exciting combination of our annual Chalk Art Festival with our Craft Beer Festival. Enjoy an afternoon watching professional chalk artists chalk the streets, sampling craft beers, live music, art and craft vendors, and eating great food at the beautiful downtown Marietta Square. A great day out for all the family, Chalktoberfest is free to attend. The festival is highly popular receiving over 100,000 visitors in 2022, and generating a 5.2 million dollar economic impact to Cobb County. Chalktoberfest benefits the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. MCMA is an American Art Museum whose mission is to “build community through art.” Please visit our websites for more info: mariettacobbartmuseum.org. or chalktoberfest.com

This year, only art & craft local artisan vendors will be accepted. No vendors should have products that are manufactured and resold or a business unless you are a Chalktoberfest sponsor.  The 2023 vendor booth price is $325 for one (1) space and $575 for two (2) spaces. One (1) 10’ x 10’ space will be blocked off for your business on load-in day. Please bring your own tent, chairs, tables and/or display pieces to complete your booth. You may not go outside your 10’ x 10’ space without permission of the event coordinator. Electrical power is available in predetermined areas only and must be requested on the application for consideration on a first come first serve basis. No generators or drop cords across the walkways will be permitted. Parking will be available in the City of Marietta parking decks located one block off the Marietta Square. These are paid parking decks that are approximatly $8/day to park. No cars will be permitted in the event area with the exception of set-up and tear-down times.   Security will be provided by MCMA and the City of Marietta throughout the event and after hours. However, please be aware that MCMA Chalktoberfest 2023, the City of Marietta, the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art and its staff are not to be held liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. Additionally, we recommend that you do not leave any items overnight if they are small and easy to steal. Each vendor is solely responsible for collecting, reporting and submitting sales tax payment to the Georgia Department of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax Division. Cobb County tax is 6%. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2023, if space is available.   Please contact Jackie Garvin, Vendor Chair, at:chalktoberfest@gmail.com. By submitting my application via Eventeny.com, I hereby make my application to participate in the 2023 MCMA Chalktoberfest event at the Marietta Square. I have read, understood, and agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth and other rules as may be established and presented at my acceptance. I release and forever discharge the 2023 MCMA Chalktoberfest, the City of Marietta, Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, its staff, and volunteers, from any responsibility, personal liability, loss, claims, or damages arising out of, or in conjunction with the 2023 MCMA Chalktoberfest event.