Vendor Information

ALL APPLICATIONS are juried. Vendors are selected based on how they fit into the current festival's needs.  No one is assured of a place in the 2025 Festival

ALL APPLICATIONS are juried. Vendors are selected based on how they fit into the current festival's needs.  No one is assured of a place in the 2025 Festival

ALL APPLICATIONS are juried. Vendors are selected based on how they fit into the current festival's needs.  No one is assured of a place in the 2025 Festival.

The non-refundable application fee of $10 remains the same.  The registration fee for regular vendors who have been accepted into the 2025 Festival has not increased, but the Marion County sales tax on the fee has increased from $9.94 to $10.65 (an increase of .5%).  The total registration fee is now $152.65 per booth.

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

Saturday,  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.  This parking is ALWAYS FREE.

 Electric and water hook-ups may be available to food vendors.  Both must be requested on the application.  Neither electric service nor water are available to non-food vendors. 

 Only food vendors may have generators.   Food vendor generators must be whisper quiet. 

 To respect festival guests and McIntosh residents alike, vendors’ products, displays, and attire must be family friendly.  Booth spaces in the McIntosh 1890s Festival are adjacent to local homes, businesses, and churches.   

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

There is handicapped parking for vendors with handicapped stickers.

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

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

We hope to have WiFi available for the 2025 Festival.  We'll let vendors know when we're sure.

No.

There are three ATMs at the festival; one on each side of the park and one at 4th street and Avenue G.  ATM's are dependent on cell service.

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

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.

Yes. Vendors are responsible for collecting and paying a total sales tax of 7.5%.

Florida sales tax is 7%. Marion County sales tax is .5%. Many vendors build the tax into the product price.

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

Your uncashed 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.

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.

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

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