Vendor Booths – 2026
We are now accepting applications for artist and handmade vendor booths for the 5th Annual Great Plains Art, Food & Makers Festival.
Event details
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sesquicentennial Point Park, Lawrence, Kansas (Clinton Lake)
Event hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
About the event
The Great Plains Fest is a one-day, community-driven celebration of original art, live music, local food, and regional connection. The event takes place at Sesquicentennial Point, a scenic natural amphitheater overlooking Clinton Lake and the Wakarusa River Valley. We curate a mix of artists, makers, and small businesses to create a high-quality, engaging experience for attendees.
Vendor booth details
• One 10’ x 10’ outdoor booth space
• Located within the main vendor area with steady foot traffic
• Approximately 100 vendor spaces available
• Booth placement is assigned by the festival
Vendor fee
• $100 per booth
What you can sell
• Original art and handmade goods only
• Items must be created or designed by the vendor
• No mass-produced, resale-only, or drop-shipped products
Vendor responsibilities
• Bring your own tent, tables, chairs, and display setup
• All tents must be properly weighted for safety
• Bring your own lighting if staying after sunset
• Electricity is not provided unless arranged in advance
• Vendors are responsible for their own cash handling and payment systems
Payment and internet access
We do not provide internet access. However, in all previous years, vendors have had no issues connecting their payment systems wirelessly using nearby cell towers. Reliable cellular service has consistently supported credit card processing and mobile payments throughout the event.
Setup and schedule
• Vendor load-in begins at 8:00 AM
• All vendors must be set up before gates open
• Booth locations and load-in instructions will be emailed in advance
• Vendors are encouraged to stay through the full event for best sales
Weather and refunds
• This is a rain-or-shine event
• Booth fees are non-refundable unless your application is not accepted.
Legal and compliance
• Vendors are responsible for collecting and reporting Kansas sales tax
• Vendors must comply with all local, state, and federal business regulations
• Great Plains Emerging Arts Project Inc. is not liable for theft, damage, injury, or loss
• Vendors must leave their space clean and free of trash
Application process
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
• You will be notified within approximately one to one and a half weeks if your application has been approved, often much sooner
Questions or not sure if you’re a fit? Want a bigger space or have a special request? We love it!
Email: producer@greatplainsfest.com
Vendor Booth Space 2026
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Great Plains Art, Food & Makers Festival.
Approval and purchase terms
Vendor booth purchases are only valid after your application has been reviewed and approved by the festival. The festival reserves the right to accept or decline any vendor at its discretion. If a booth is purchased without approval, the order may be canceled and refunded.Refund policy
Vendor booth fees are non-refundable within 40 days of the event. Cancellations made more than 40 days prior to the event may be eligible for a refund at the discretion of the festival. No refunds will be issued due to weather, low attendance, or other external factors. This is a rain-or-shine event.Event environment and conditions
This event takes place in a natural, sloping amphitheater setting at Sesquicentennial Point Park on the edge of Lawrence, Kansas, overlooking Clinton Lake. The site is open and exposed, and strong winds are common.All vendors must come prepared for outdoor conditions, including uneven ground, sun exposure, and wind. This is not a flat, urban street festival environment.
Tent safety requirements
Tents must be properly secured with adequate weights. Lightweight weights are not acceptable and will not be sufficient for this environment. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their setup is safe and stable in windy conditions.The festival reserves the right to require additional anchoring or to ask vendors to take down unsafe structures if necessary for public safety.
Vendor responsibility
Vendors are solely responsible for their booth, equipment, inventory, staff, and operations. The Great Plains Emerging Arts Project Inc. is not liable for theft, damage, injury, loss of sales, or weather-related impacts.Sales and payment systems
Vendors keep 100% of their sales and are responsible for their own payment systems. We do not provide internet access. However, in all previous years, vendors have successfully used cellular connections for credit card processing, and this has not been an issue.Compliance and taxes
Vendors must comply with all local, state, and federal laws and are responsible for collecting and remitting Kansas sales tax.Site care
Vendors must leave their space clean and remove all trash and materials. Please help us protect and respect this unique natural setting.