Arts/Crafts/Gifts/Jewelry Application
Historic Downtown Gallatin’s Main Street Festival is an annual event that returns on Saturday, October 5, 2024. With more than 30,000 people in attendance in 2023, the festival stretches along Main Street and Water Street in downtown Gallatin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages!
Join us for a full day of fall-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music and outstanding arts and crafts - featuring seasonal and gift items.
The event is hosted by Historic Downtown Gallatin, Inc., an accredited State and National Main Street Program. Main St. Festival and Square Fest in April serve our mission and foster economic vitality for local businesses and visiting vendors while creating community events that enrich and preserve the historic charm and enduring spirit of our downtown.
General Information
The following information is provided for vendors to submit applications for the Annual Main Street Festival event. If your application is accepted, the application and the terms set forth will constitute a binding legal contract between the vendor and Historic Downtown Gallatin.
In consideration of vendors who have purchased items for resale, you cannot give away items without permission.
In consideration of vendors:
Tables are to be skirted for the appearance of the event. Tables, chairs, tents and extension cords are the vendors’ responsibility.
All booth spaces are 10x20 feet.
If you are a returning vendor and would like to have your same location, please state the location and what event you are referencing on your application. While we do our best to accommodate these requests, we CANNOT GUARANTEE we can meet all requests.
Festival Date and Time
Main Street Festival will be October 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a rain-or-shine event. Vendor fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Acceptance and Payment
Payment is due with your application. You will receive a verification email once your application has been accepted.
We are primarily interested in original work created by artisans and craftspeople, along with gift items, however, Historic Downtown Gallatin reserves the right to refuse any vendor/item. Your money will be refunded should your application be rejected.
Important Dates and Times
September 13, 2024: Deadline for submitting applications. Please note this is a first-come, first-serve application process.
September 27, 2024: Map, booth locations and last-minute instructions will be sent via email by this date.
Vendors can set up their booths between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. Vehicles must be off the square by 9 a.m. This has become a safety issue with the community coming downtown earlier. This will be strictly enforced.
Vendors will be allowed back on the square to load up their booths at 5 p.m. All vendors must have their booths off the street and the area cleaned up by 6 p.m. This has become an issue with the police department as well us, as we are only allowed to close a state highway for a designated period. Please adjust your sale time/cleanup time accordingly.
Electricity
$25 per 110 outlets, $50 for 220. Electricity will be limited and anyone purchasing electricity must provide a 100-foot extension cord. All electrical cords must be covered or secured to prevent tripping.
Rules and Regulations
No vendor can purchase more than two booths.
If you manipulate our power boards, you will be asked to leave immediately.
Information-only booths are not permitted.
No soliciting.