Eligibility: All applicants must be the creators of the art or craft displayed. All applications received by the deadline are reviewed by a jury for acceptance/decline. Resale vendors will not be considered for booth spaces.

 

Jury Procedure: A jury consisting of those who work in varying areas of art select these vendors. Our jury changes every year so please understand that if your work is not selected for one festival, it may be selected by another jury the next festival and vice versa. Originality, quality of execution and festival appeal will be reviewed. The crafts area is limited to just 28 spaces. Keep in mind that your application is the only information the jury has of you and your work so your presentation is very important. We urge you to take your time with your application to give the jury the best sense of your work.

 

Please read the below information carefully before submitting your application!  
 
Chatham County Health Department forms must be completed and submitted upon confirmation of participation.

All TFE applications must arrive at the Health Department no later than 15 days before the festival. The NC Health Department charges a $75.00 fee for each Temporary Food Establishment permit issued.
 
Insurance Certificate: You must have General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 Aggregate with Shakori Hills Community Arts Center and Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival named as additional insured.
 

Vendors must be set up by 6pm, Wednesday 5/1. This ensures tr
All vendors must keep booths intact and open until 6pm on Sunday. Absolutely no early breakdown! You may, however, stay open later, if you please. Total electrical amperage: No more than 20 amps per booth. And all cooking equipment must be non- electric. No generator usage permitted. 
 
Fees: $350 and 10% of total sales (settlement report required)
$25 Wifi Access fee
Included with participation: electricity, one parking pass, and four weekend passes.
 
​***All serving materials given to your customers must be recyclable or compostable.***
ITEMS YOU CAN USE FOR SERVING: *Waxed Paper *Paper or wood *Aluminum Foil *Engineered
compostables (please see attachment for more info)
ITEMS YOU CANNOT USE FOR SERVING: *#6 Polystyrene (Styrofoam) *Plastic Drink Straws or Lids *Any
plastics (including Cutlery) *Individual packets of condiments
Any exceptions must be approved by festival staff.

 

Each vendor has full responsibility for the security of his or her goods, property and booth at all times. Each vendor also has full responsibility for workers while at the festival.

 

Each vendor must provide trash and recycling containers, with lids, and liners for his or her booth area, and must keep his or her site clean! It is expected that each site is in the same condition upon departure as it was upon arrival; all debris removed, and all trash and recycling placed in trash receptacles and recycling bins.

 

North Carolina tax is the responsibility of the food vendor.

 

 

Festival Dates: The 2024 Spring Festival is Thursday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 5th. We will be accepting applications until our spots fill. 

 

In exchange for 3 classes, you will receive two 4-day admission tickets. General weekend parking and tent camping are included.

If you wish to earn vehicle camping, additional classes will need to be scheduled. These opportunities are limited. 

 

Eligibility: Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival hosts Yoga Practitioners accomplished in their trades, licensed or certified, if necessary. 

 

 

 

Festival Dates: The Spring Festival 2024 is Thursday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 5th. We will be accepting applications until our spots fill. 

 

Eligibility: Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival hosts Healing Arts Practitioners accomplished in their trades, licensed or certified, if necessary.