FESTIVAL DATE

May 4, 2024

General Information - Procedures, Conditions, and Rates

This document contains pertinent rules and regulations that govern the operations of the World Famous Armadillo Festival hosted by the Hamburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

We are extending invitations to vendors who submit fully executed applications with required enclosures and payments (see application page) by the April 1st, 2024 deadline. Priorities for space will be reviewed based on past participation, date of receipt of fully executed application and type of product/item.

Hamburg’s Armadillo Festival strives to maintain a balance and diversity in vendor offerings, and quality offerings. All applications and products are reviewed so that we may maintain this balance. Our goal is to keep standards high and promote a safe, successful and fun festival. The policies and regulations set forth in this document are designed to maintain order and to regulate activities on the Festival site. Regulations will be enforced.

PROCEDURES

• Check-in and set-up will BEGIN Saturday at 6:00 a.m. Streets will not be closed until then so please do not try to set up early. Each vendor must check-in with the vendor committee to find their assigned booth space. Please turn left at Handi Corner to Hwy 8, turn left on S Mulberry St, you will then drive straight down till you are greeted kindly by our vendor committee. (NO VENDOR MAP WILL BE GIVEN PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL). On Saturday, vendors must have their booths ready for business by 8:00 a.m. Go directly to your assigned space.  After initial unloading, vendors will park their vehicles in another area. (DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 5:30 A.M!)

• $100.00 vendor fee with a completed and signed application by April 1st, 2024.

• You must be set up and in operation by 8:00 a.m.  You will be turned away without a refund if you are not set up and in operation by 8:00 a.m.  

• Vendors are responsible for the appearance of their booth and must clean up after the festival.  You may not work out of your bus, van, car, motor home, etc.  Tables, chairs, and tents are not provided.  

• Absolutely no cooking food on the square at any time. Food must be prepared ahead of time.

• No exhibit may be set up as to obstruct vision of or access to stores, another exhibit, or as to impede the free flow of traffic. 

• No pets allowed.

• Any item deemed unsuitable for the general public taste will be removed.  Absolutely no knives, darts, spray string, play cigarettes, pop rocks, pellet guns, soft pellet guns, or laser pointers. Fireworks and stink bombs are not allowed.  Items containing nudity, drugs, or alcohol are not allowed.

• Most spaces are approximately 20’ by 20’ or equal to two parking spaces.  Vendor space fee of $100.00 must be included with application/contract.

• No refunds will be made for inclement weather or other acts of God over which the sponsors have no control and the risk of loss as such, shall be borne by the vendor.  The festival will not be responsible for damaged or stolen property, accidents or fire.

• Sales tax is the responsibility of the vendor.

• Reservations will be confirmed with a receipt of payment.