2026 Andouille Festival Arts & Crafts Vendor Application
As the 2026 St. John the Baptist Parish Andouille Festival approaches, we are excited to invite you to be a part of this cherished community tradition. This signature event draws nearly 20,000 attendees annually, offering arts and crafts vendors an opportunity to showcase their work, connect with new customers, and gain meaningful exposure to a large and engaged festival audience.
More than just a festival, the Andouille Festival serves as a premier marketing opportunity where your business can increase visibility and thrive. We would be pleased to have you join us in making the 2026 celebration one of the most memorable yet.
For additional details, please review the attached vendor application. We look forward to the opportunity to work together and celebrate another successful year of the Andouille Festival.
Arts and Crafts Vendor Application
The Andouille Festival promotes both for-profit and not-for-profit local establishments. All vendors must apply annually for selection; however, returning vendors will be given preference.
The Arts and Crafts Village is an outdoor marketplace exclusively for arts and crafts vendors. We seek a diverse, creative selection of items offered at reasonable prices in a family-friendly environment.
The Festival Committee reserves the right to remove any displays, sales, or activities deemed inappropriate or offensive. Vendors who fail to comply will be required to leave the festival without a refund.
The committee limits duplicate businesses but does not regulate franchise agreements (e.g., Paparazzi, Scentsy, Avon). Homemade food or beverages (including water) may not be sold unless the vendor is a registered food business (e.g., pre-packaged candy, beef jerky, salsa), as this competes with food vendors.
To be reviewed by the Arts and Crafts Committee, vendors must adhere to the following:
- Merchandise must be limited to arts and crafts items that are sculpted, painted, photographed, designed, constructed, or otherwise created by the artist or artisan.
- A proposed list of merchandise, including pricing, must be submitted. Additional information describing your business, organization, and products is encouraged but not required.
- A complete list of all proposed arts and crafts items, along with photographs, must be submitted. Only items approved in advance will be permitted for sale at the Festival.
- Vendors must be on-site and ready to sell at the opening of each day and must close at the end of each day in accordance with Festival hours. Failure to comply may jeopardize future participation.
Deadline
Applications will be accepted from Monday, July 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. through Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. All applications must be submitted online within the designated application period.
Applicants will be notified of their application status by Friday, August 14, 2026, by close of business.
There will be a mandatory Arts & Crafts Vendor meeting for all selected vendors.
Fees
There will be no application fee or security deposit required at the time of application submission. If your vendor application is selected for the 2026 Andouille Festival, the Andouille Festival Committee will contact you regarding all required fees and deposits.
Selected vendors must submit a $50 security depositand booth fee of$225 for a 10’ x 10’ booth space or $400 for a 10’ x 20’ booth space. Total fees ($275 for a 10’ x 10’ booth space or $450 for a 10’ x 20’ booth space) must be submitted online byMonday, August 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Vendors who fail to submit payment and the security deposit by the deadline will forfeit their booth space.
Booth fees include booth space and electrical access. Security deposits will not be refunded for additional cleanup or for vendors who open late or close early on any festival day. Deposits will be returned by Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to vendors who comply with all Festival guidelines.
Selection Process
As part of our continued commitment to fostering long-term partnerships, preference in vendor selection will be given to returning vendors.
New applicants will be considered through a thorough review process and are subject to available space after all renewal applications have been processed.
Booth Space and Tents
Each vendor will be assigned a designated booth space. Booth assignments are determined by the Festival Committee and are based on electrical requirements.
Selected vendors will receive a vendor packet at the mandatory meeting, which will include a festival map identifying booth locations, along with set-up instructions and additional event details.
Signage
The Festival Committee will provide and install a sign for each arts and crafts booth displaying the vendor name exactly as listed on the application. Festival-provided signage remains the property of the Festival and may not be altered, removed, or modified by vendors. Vendors who alter or remove Festival signage will forfeit their security deposit.
