Important Dates To Remember:
Festival: August 22 - 24
Check In & Setup: Wednesday Aug 21 between 2PM - 5PM
Load Out by 12PM Sunday Aug 25
Application deadline: May 10
We will review each application and choose a select group of vendors to be included in our 2024 vendor village. We will respond to every application after April 26 and let you know if you have been accepted or not. Approved vendors will be charged a vendor fee determined on a case by case basis. The vendor fee must be paid in full by Friday July 1st.
Please note:
* The number of vendor spaces will be limited to provide a more successful market
* Craft Booth size is 10x10 feet and most booths will have space behind them for additional merchandise and/or camping
* Food Vendor Booth size will be determined on a case by case basis
* Each merchandise vendor is allowed 2 total workers (including yourself)
* Each food vendor is allowed 4 total workers (including yourself)
* Passes for additional workers may be purchased at a discounted rate TBD. No more than 2 additional passes per vendor.
* Each vendor will receive limited power, but FOOD VENDORS must provide their own generator or power source for high powered appliances.
* All vendors must be completely power self sufficient in the event of a power outage.
* Vendors may be asked to remove any items not consistent with their application.
* Collecting and reporting of sales tax is the responsibility of the vendor.
* A welcome letter containing more detailed information on set-up, parking, camping etc. will be sent to accepted vendors prior to the festival.
FOOD VENDORS:
- Must arrive by 10:30 am Wednesday August 21
- Must be able to supply your own potable water during the festival
- Must use ONLY compostable plates, bowls, utensils etc per Venue Policy
- Must be 'health board certified' and pass county health inspection on site Wednesday August 21.
- Please note: all approved food vendors must submit health permits to the Chatham County Health Department. There is a small application fee that must be included with the completed application. Please do not purchase this permit until your Big What Vendor application has been approved.
https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/departments-programs-a-h/environmental-health/food-lodging-and-institutions/temporary-food-establishmentsFood vendor questions for the health department should be directed to Kristin Lee Allen at 919-545-8377
kristin.lee@chathamcountync.gov