There are a few openings for specialized vendors available!

Download the application.  Fill it out.  Return it with application fee, booth fee, SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope), and required photographs.  MAIL it.  Postmark must be on or before July 30, 2022 for the application to be considered.

You may also call or email our Festival Chair to have an application sent to you:

352-591-4038 or McIntoshFestival@Hotmail.com

Potential food vendors should contact the Festival Chair directly at the phone or email above.

Applications for the previous year’s vendors in good standing are mailed the third week of February.  Vendors don't even have to request an application – just watch their mailbox.

The fee for a craft booth is $154.94 per booth.  (Booth Fee is $142.00; State Tax is $9.94)

This is for regular arts/crafts/antiques booths only.

Potential food vendors should contact the Festival Chair directly at:

352-591-4038 or McIntoshFestival@Hotmail.com 

The Festival Committee always tries to give vendors the same booth space they have had as a matter of course.  It helps both vendors and their loyal customers.  if you WANT TO CHANGE YOUR SPACE let us know.

Yes.  They may be side-by-side.  Each booth has the fee of $154.94.

Booth space is 12' wide and 10' deep.  Everything must stay within that space.

There is a non-refundable fee of $10.00 per application.

Your booth fee check will be returned.  Your $10 application fee is not refundable.

Your $10 non-refundable Application Fee check will be cashed upon receipt.  Your Booth Fee check will be held until the booth selection process is complete.  It will be cashed upon the acceptance of your booth – no earlier than the first week in July.  If your application is not accepted your check will be returned by mail.

Any color printing that shows your product to good advantage is acceptable.

Festival acceptance letters will be mailed by July 15.  Booth Fees for booths that are not accepted will be returned by mail by July 15.

If the Festival Committee can fill your space, you will get your booth fee back.  

Friday, November 4, 2022      Check in is 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, Saturday 5, 2022     Check in is  5:00 AM - 6:30 AM

Vendor parking is across from the Carriage House on Avenue H between 3rd and 4th Streets.  Your one parking pass is in your CHECK IN packet.

There is handicapped parking for vendors with handicapped stickers.

No.

No.  But there are several very nice campgrounds and bed-and-breakfasts in or near McIntosh. 

Marion County Sheriff's officers close the streets at 7:00 AM.

Security is available on the streets between 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM.  

No.

There are two ATMs at the festival; one on each side of the park.

Yes.  You may want to build tax into the product price.

No.  Everything at the Festival must be at least 50% handmade.

The McIntosh 1890s Festival is RAIN OR SHINE.  Please come prepared for the weather as forecast.  

You might want to bring tent weights, tarps or tent sides, and items for leveling tables and displays.  Don't forget to dress appropriately.

The festival will close as required by state or local authorities.

The festival will close as required by state or local authorities.