Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor for the June 16 - June 25, 2023 Gaston All American Fair!

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10 days of fun for the entire family! Don't miss the catfish races!

 

Upon receiving your application we will notify you if you have been selected as a vendor for this event. This is a first come first serve basis. After being notified that you have been selected as a vendor you will have 4 days to submit payment online. If payment is NOT submitted during the 4 day wait time we will skip to the next vendor in line. 

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Applications submitted after May 1st will have 2 days to make payment due to time restraints.

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Vendor spaces are NON REFUNDABLE

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* Food Vendors* You will be required to fill out and submit a Gaston County Temporary Food Establishment Permit (this does not mean you will pay an inspection fee). This includes vendors that require inspections as well as vendors that do not require inspections. ALL FOOD VENDORS MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM. DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. You will be notified by festival staff with more information and how to submit further paperwork.

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ALL vendors must supply their own tent, tables, chairs and any other items needed at your booth. Power is NOT available. If you require power and need to bring a generator please let us know in your application. Don't want to bother with a generator for lighting? What are your other options for lighting??  Click HERE for ideas. Vendors are not permitted to pack up and leave before closing times. Vendors are allowed to leave tents and tables overnight but we DO NOT recommend leaving anything of value. Detailed rules and regulations will be emailed once vendors are approved. 

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This is an outdoor event. 

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Available vending days 

Friday June 16

Saturday June17

Friday June 23

Saturday June 24

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Pricing NON FOOD/BEVERAGE: 

10x10 $50 per day

Add $10 for 10x20 space per day

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Pricing for FOOD AND BEVERAGE VENDORS *** ALL FOOD VENDORDS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A TFE FORM. HEALTH DEPARTMENT FEES MAY APPLY TO SOME.  

10x10 $90 per day

Add $25 for 10x20 per day

Food vendors have a 10 day option. $650.00 for 10 days. This includes space sizes of 10x10 and 10x20. Larger spaces are available at an additional charge. In the comments section please note that you need 10 days. A price/date adjustment will be made. 

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Opening and closing festivals take place rain or shine. We DO NOT have a rain date and no refunds are given for any reason  Rides and other entertainment will operate weather permitting. 

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*** NOTICE! A $25.00 FEE WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR ACCOUNT FOR FUTURE EVENTS IF YOU COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION AND DO NOT PAY YOUR INVOICE OR COMMUNICATE ARRANGEMENTS TO US. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VEND AT ANY FUTURE EVENTS HOSTED BY US UNTIL THE FEE IS PAID***

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Set up & break down times!
Festival hours are as follow:
Fridays, Festival hours are 5p-11p  ****VENDOR SET UP 1:00p-4:00p   BREAKDOWN 11P
Saturdays, festival Hours 3p-11p  **VENDOR SET UP 12p-2p    BREAKDOWN 11P

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Fair Dates and hours. Rides will be open daily (weather permitting) Updates to activities are made regularly and may change throughout the planning process.

RED HIGHLIGHT INDICATES AVAILABLE STREET VENDOR DAYS

6-16-2023 Opening Night 5:00-11:00 (Vendor opportunity night) Military appreciation 

6-17-2023  3:00-11:00 (Vendor opportunity night) Military appreciation 

6-18-2023   3:00-10:00  Military appreciation 

619-2023  5:00-10:00 Dollar Day!

6-20-2023 5:00-10:00  Bogo wristband

6-21-2023  5:00-10:00

6-22-2023  5:00-10:00 Little Mr. and Miss. Catfish Pageant 

6-23-2023  5:00-11:00 (Vendor opportunity night)  Catfish Races

6-24-2023  3:00-11:00 - (Vendor opportunity night) Catfish Races, Motorcycle Show / Swap meet

6-25-2023 3:00-10:00 Last day of fair

We thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you soon!