THIRD ROUND OF REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN FOR NEW OR RETURNING MERCHANTS
Registrations will be evaluated and you will receive an email with the decision. If your booth is not accepted this year you will receive a prompt refund of the fee.
NOTIFICATIONS –First Round- May 30. Second Round -June 30. Third Round -August 30. IF there are any spaces left after August 30, a Fourth Round will be Sept 20.
YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT PAYMENT-IF YOU HAVE AN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCE REQUIRING EXTRA TIME TO PAY THE FEE YOU MUST EMAIL CELTICFESTMS@GMAIL.COM TO DISCUSS OPTIONS
Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir
IMPORTANT BASIC INFORMATION FOR MERCHANTS
There is NO SHARING Space with another merchant. All merchants must register and be accepted. We limit the number of merchants and are careful about duplication to give you every opportunity for a successful event.
- ELECTRICITY & WATER are available in the Merchant area and included in your fee. You must bring your own extension cords and hose connections. There are limited 30 & 50 amp hookups in the food merchant area.
- SECURITY will be provided during festival operating hours with patrols overnight. The Reservoir Police Dept will have their command center RV parked on site beginning on Thursday afternoon. There will be festival staff camping on-site but we are not responsible for your merchandise. It is however a very secure location.
- VEHICLES and cargo trailers may be parked directly BEHIND your booth during the Fest BUT you may not drive out during Fest hours. If you need to leave during opening times you will need to park outside the gates in the staff lot.
- SALES TAXES will be collected from you at the end of the Festival and paid on your behalf to the Dept. of Revenue. Cash or Check. Make your Check Payable to CelticFest Mississippi. Sales Tax in Brandon, Mississippi is 7% for Merchandise Shops and 9% for Food Merchants. Bring your forms & Payment to the CelticFest Merchandise Booth near the Main Stage BEFORE YOU LEAVE. If you do not pay your taxes at the end of the show your name will be sent to the MS Dept of Revenue and there may be late fees assessed. You may not be accepted to vend with us the following year.
- CAMPING: Limited RV or Tent Camping is available on the grounds and is a flat fee for the weekend. Tents or in your vehicle is $25. RVs up to 32 feet are $50. There are limited RV hookups for electricity and water with a dump station near the entrance. There are no shower facilities onsite. There is also full service campground right next door.
- SET UP/TEAR DOWN– We are a three day event. Preferred set up is on Thursday with spots available between 12pm and 8pm. Option 2 is Friday morning between 7am-9am OR by Approval ONLY on Friday between 9am-3pm. 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 but your tent must remain up until 5pm. PREPARE FOR WEATHER. We are a Rain or Shine event.
All merchants MUST have a Tent or Food Truck. You should have Tent Walls to close up your booth overnight and in case of windy conditions. Depending on weather be prepared to set up either on grass or pavement. Grass will be the default set up for Merchandise Shops and pavement for Food Merchants. You may NOT stake your tent if you’re on pavement so bring tent weights.
BOOTH SIZES
- 100% Handmade/Artisan Booth 10×10 $100 (ALL items must be handmade by you)
- Merchandise Booth 10×10 $175
- Merchandise Booth 10×20 $225
- Merchandise Booth 20×20 $300
- Merchandise Booth 20×30 $350
- Merchandise Booth 20×40 or 30×30 $450
- Full Service Food Merchant – $300
- Specialty Food Merchant $150 ie Coffee, Desserts, etc. FULL for 2024
We understand Life Happens and you may need to release your space however there are No Refunds after September 15th.
Merchant Liability Insurance is available through ACT Insurance. Artists, Crafters & Tradesmen HERE
