VENDOR REGISTRATION & INFORMATION

 

2025 Registration is CLOSED

The List of Confirmed Vendors is HERE

We are hosting the Scottish Masters World Championships and adjustments to the vendor area will be made to accommodate the increased needs for the Athletics.

Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir

IMPORTANT BASIC INFORMATION FOR VENDORS, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

There is NO SHARING booth space with another vendor. All vendors must register and be accepted.

  • FESTIVAL HOURS– Saturday Oct 11, 2025- 8am-10pm, Sunday Oct 12, 2025- 8am-6pm. It is dark at 7pm. Vendors do not have to be open by 8am but you must be onsite by 7:45 to drive on to the grounds. You are welcome to close after 6pm on Saturday if the foot traffic is slow but we will be open for a Céilí dance in the main stage tent from 8pm-10pm and there will be a 9pm Fire Performance as well as a 7.30pm Whiskey Tasting so people will still be on the grounds. Bring lights for your booth if you want to be open or close down and enjoy the Fest.
  • ELECTRICITY & WATER are available in the vendor area and included in your fee. You must bring your own extension cords and hose connections. There are limited 30 & 50 amp hookups. Quiet Generators are allowed.
  • SECURITY will be provided during festival operating hours with patrols overnight by the Rankin Co. Sheriff Dept and Reservoir Police Dept. The Reservoir Police will have their command center RV parked on site beginning on Friday afternoon. There will be festival staff camping on-site but we are not responsible for your merchandise. It is however a very secure location.
  • SET UP/TEAR DOWN– 2025 will be a SAT/SUN event. Set Up will be Friday Oct 10th from 8am-7pm. Tear down is at 5pm on Sunday. NO EARLY TEAR DOWNS. If you sell out you may post a SOLD OUT sign and close your walls while you pack up OUT OF SITE of attendees. Your tent must remain up until 5pm.
  • VEHICLES– ONE vehicle and cargo trailer may be parked directly BEHIND your booth within the width of your tent. Additional vehicles will park outside the gates in the YMCA lot.
  • SALES TAXES in Brandon, Mississippi are 7% for everyone with an additional 2% for all FOOD/SPECIALTY FOOD Vendors. As a Promoted Event, WE will collect your sales taxes at the end of the Festival to pay on your behalf to the Dept. of Revenue. This is required by the State even if you have a brick & mortar business in the State and pay quarterly taxes. Sales Tax Forms will be provided in your vendor packet which you will receive when you arrive for set up. Cash or Checks will be accepted. Make your Check Payable to CelticFest Mississippi.
    • Bring your forms & Payment to the CelticFest Merchandise & Information Booth near the Main Stage – BEFORE YOU LEAVE
  • CAMPING: Limited RV or Tent Camping is available on the grounds and is a flat fee for the weekend. RVs or tent spaces may not necessarily be behind your booth due to power & space limitations. Fees for a Tent or in your vehicle is $25. RVs up to 32 feet are $50. There are limited RV hookups for electricity and water only. There is a dump station near the park entrance but no sewer hookups or shower facilities onsite. If you want full service camping, Timberlake Campground is next door to the park.
  • PREPARE FOR WEATHER. We are a Rain or Shine event.
  • A dumpster is onsite for your general garbage. Gray water must be contained for Food Vendors. No dumping on the ground.

All vendors MUST have a Tent or Food Truck. Tent, tent walls and tables are available for Rental for an extra fee. You should have Tent Walls to close up your booth overnight and in case of windy conditions. Merchandise Shops will set up on grass and Food Vendors will be on pavement. You may NOT stake your tent if you’re on pavement so bring tent weights. If we have had rain before the event, animal bedding material like pine shavings are a great, cheap option for your booth floor. We do not provide this. Tractor Supply is a source for bigger bags at a more affordable price.

BOOTH SIZES

  • JEWELRY VENDOR SPOTS ARE CLOSED
  • 100% Handmade/Artisan Booth 10×10 $100 (ALL items must be handmade by you)
  • 100% Handmade/Artisan Booth 10×20 $175 (ALL items must be handmade by you)
  • Merchandise Booth 10×10 $175
  • Merchandise Booth 10×20 $225
  • THE FOLLOWING BOOTHS MAY OPTIONALLY ADD A TENT FROM OUR RENTAL COMPANY WITH SET UP BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
  • Merchandise Booth 20×20 $300 – ADD OPTIONAL TENT RENTAL with Walls + $450 ($750 total)
  • Merchandise Booth 20×30 $350 –ADD OPTIONAL TENT RENTAL with Walls + $625 ($975 total)
  • Merchandise Booth 20×40 $400 –ADD OPTIONAL TENT RENTAL with Walls + $800 ($1200 total)
  • Merchandise Booth 30×30 $400 -ADD OPTIONAL TENT RENTAL with Walls + $850 ($1250 total)
  • Full Service Food Merchant – CLOSED
  • Specialty Food Merchant (ie Kettle Corn, Italian Ice, Lemonade, Desserts CLOSED
  • TABLE RENTALS AVAILABLE 2×8′ with adjustable height legs to 35″ (counter height)- $15 ea

You must stay within the size of the space you paid for. You may attach items directly to your tent on the outside as long as they don’t stick out by more than 8 inches. You may NOT use the 10 foot space in front of your booth for any additional merchandise. This area is for pedestrian safety.

Vendor Liability Insurance is HIGHLY encouraged. An option is available through ACT Insurance. Artists, Crafters & Tradesmen, and FLIP for food merchants. We have no monetary interest in this company if you get a policy through them but it’s one that we recommend based on past experience and value.

ACT: https://app.actinsurance.com/events/1665

FLIP: https://app.fliprogram.com/events/11713