Become a LakeFest Vendor
Saturday, May 15, 2021
8am-4pm
Est. 5,000+ to attend, (weather-dependent)
LakeFest is a festival in DeFuniak Springs, FL orchestrated by the City of DeFuniak Springs celebrating safe, family-friendly outdoor, recreational and educational activities.
Click either Food/Merchandise Vendor or Paddle Sport Gear Vendor tab below for info about setting up at LakeFest 2019.
Size
- 10' x 12'. Additional fees apply for larger spaces and must be pre-arranged by emailing Chuck Hinson of Hilltop Productions. No exceptions.
- Mostly on pavement.
- Limited power and water hookups available. Otherwise, quiet-running generators required.
Fees
Craft/Merchandise Vendors (arts/crafts, general merchandise)
- $100: Apr 2 – day of show. No refunds or rain delays.
- Apply/Reserve your space:
- DOWNLOAD Vendor Application (PDF)
- ONLINE Vendor Reservation (useful to determine if space is available)
Food Vendors
- $150: Feb. 2 – day of show. No refunds or rain delays.
Rules
- All vendors must apply for a space first.
- Arrive to festival site Saturday, May 18, between 7am and 8am for setup. No setup before 7am. Event starts at 9am. GPS 3 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.
- supply your own tables, chairs, tents and complete set-up;
- vendors responsible for their own sales tax (7% in Walton County)
- No trash is to be left behind like boxes, bags, cups, or damaged merchandise – all needs to be carried out by vendors.
Questions?
- Food/Craft/General Merchandise Vendors: Chuck Hinson, Hilltop Productions.
- Paddle Sport Gear Vendors: Christopher Mitchell, City of DeFuniak Springs, (850) 951-3057 (cell).
Size
- 50'x50' for boat sales (kayaks, canoes, paddle boards) and related gear only.
- Near water's edge on grassy surface (not with general merchandise or food vendors)
- Power hookups available with advance notice. Otherwise, quiet-running generators required.
Fees
- $150
Rules
- All vendors must first apply for space (online form).
- Arrive to festival site Saturday, May 18, between 7am and 8am for setup. No setup before 7am that day since Saturday's portion of the 3-day event starts at 9am. GPS 3 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.
- NOTE: Due to the nature of merchandise being sold, paddle sport gear vendors may setup Friday, May 17 beginning at 8am and remain setup through Sunday, May 19, 3pm since paddle sport courses provided by certified trainers from the American Kayaking Association will be taking place during these three days. However, Saturday, May 18 is the day most guests (5,000+ weather dependent) attend LakeFest.
- supply your own tables, chairs, tents and complete set-up; Be creative!
- vendors responsible for their own sales tax (7% in Walton County)
- No trash is to be left behind like boxes, bags, cups, or damaged merchandise – all needs to be carried out by vendors.