Vendors

NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING FOOD VENDORS OF ANY KIND

Hours Of Operation
*** RAIN OR SHINE! ***

Friday, May 30th, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 31st, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday, June 1st, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Space And Fees

n Space size is 10’wide x 15'deep, with 5' in between spaces.  All spaces are outside, on grass.  Vendors provide their own tents, tables, chairs, & other supplies.
n There is a $10.00 non-refundable Application Processing Fee required for each application.
n The first 10' x 15' space costs $175.  I f a second 10' x 15' space is needed, it will cost an additional $100.
n Electricity is available for an additional  $25.00 per space.  Spaces with electrical access are limited.

Event Rules & Guidelines

n NO FOOD OR DRINKS PERMITTED TO BE SOLD BY VENDORS
n NO PETS, PLEASE!!!
n Imports, crafts supplies, and commercially produced items will be allowed in the Vendor area.
n Vendors must provide their own tents, tables, etc.  Electricity is available for an additional $25 per space.
n Vendors may arrive anytime beginning Friday, May 30th, at 8:00 AM for set-up.  Set-up must be complete before 4:00 PM on Friday, May 30th.
n A vendor package with wristbands, parking placard and other information will be mailed approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.  The package will include a pair of Vendor Wristbands for you and one guest for each of the 3 days of the festival.  These wristbands will be required for admittance into the fairgrounds each day.  Additional vendor wristbands can be purchased for $5.  The Vendor Parking placard must be displayed on your dash to enter through the gates and to park in the designated lot.  
n Set-up procedures – Please unload your vehicle at or as near to your space as you can get and immediately park your vehicle in the designated lot.  Then return to your booth to complete your set-up.
n Please do not display items not listed on your Application without prior approval.  All items must be "family-friendly".
n Rockin’ RibFest representatives have sole discretion on acceptability of items offered for sale and reserve the right to request the removal of any items from Vendor booths.
n Vendors must not relocate from their assigned spaces.  Please do not infringe on other spaces or in public areas.
n Vendors are required to be on site all hours and all three days of the festival.  Booths may not be dismantled until the festival closes on Sunday, June 1st.  For safety reasons, there will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this.  Note that vehicles will not be allowed into the Vendor area until pedestrian traffic has cleared, so you may not be cleared to move through the area when we immediately close.
n Security is onsite during festival hours.  Please take appropriate security precautions for your property as Rockin' RibFest is not responsible for any loss.
n Rockin’ RibFest is a rain-or-shine event, provided the weather does not present safety issues.  All vendors are expected to participate at all times.  
n Vendor parking is provided on the Iredell County Fairgrounds.  Vehicles may enter the festival area for loading and unloading only, but must be removed immediately when finished and must be parked in the designated parking area at least 30 minutes prior to festival opening time.
n Your vendor package with parking placard and other information will be mailed approximately 2 weeks prior to the event.  The package will include a pair of vendor wristbands for you and one guest for each of the 3 days of the festival.  These wristbands will be required for admittance into the fairgrounds each day.  Additional vendor wristbands can be purchased for $5.
n We love pets!  However, Rockin’ RibFest has a policy of prohibiting any pets from being on the premises during the festival, so please leave your pets at home.
n The Rockin’ RibFest Committee, the Dove House Staff and Board of Directors, the Iredell County Fairgrounds and the owners of the festival grounds are not responsible or liable for damages, injury, or loss to any persons or goods from any cause whatsoever.  The Rockin’ RibFest Committee, the Dove House Staff, Board of Directors and sponsors, the Iredell County Fairgrounds and the owners of  the festival grounds cannot be held responsible for any claims for damage, injury or loss arising out of or in connection with use of space or grounds of the festival.

Application Procedures
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n Space assignments are based on the date that Application and fees are received, and electrical considerations.
n Please include a $10.00 application fee with your Application.
n Please include a second check for $175.00 (or $200 if electricity is needed) with your Application.  If your application is rejected, this check will be returned to you.  
n Please include a photo of your booth set-up.  Photos cannot be returned.
n You will be notified of acceptance (or rejection) within 2 weeks of receipt of your Application. 
n Application deadline is May 15th or until all spaces are filled.  If sold out, you may request to be put on a waitlist for a space in the event that there is a cancellation.
n Only cashiers checks or money orders will be accepted after April 30th. 
n Make checks payable to Dove House and mail Application, photo, and fees to:

Dove House
Rockin’ RibFest Vendor Committee
328 E. Broad St .
Statesville , North Carolina 28687

n Decisions of the Rockin’ RibFest Vendor Committee are final.
n REFUND POLICY:   In the event a vendor must cancel their space after being accepted, a refund will be made less the application fee of $10.00 up until 30 days prior to the festival.  No refunds are offered after that date, or for inclement weather.

Click here to open the Vendor Application (PDF)

For questions or further information contact the Rockin’ RibFest Vendor Committee