Showcase Your Crafts and Wares at the Arkansas Renaissance Festival
Join a Tapestry of Talent in a World of Enchantment
Craft Your Future at Dragonstone Springs
The Arkansas Renaissance Festival invites artisans, merchants, and craftsmen to become an integral part of our grand spectacle. Our festival is more than just an event; it’s a vibrant community where history and creativity converge to create a unique experience for thousands of visitors.
Craftsmanship is at the heart of our festival, and we believe that your unique talents deserve a grand stage. As a vendor at the Arkansas Renaissance Festival, you’ll find not just an opportunity to showcase your goods, but a chance to immerse yourself in a world where the past and present coexist in perfect harmony.
Showcase Your Goods at a Marketplace Like No Other
Become a marketplace merchant at the Arkansas Renaissance Festival and share your wares and craftsmanship with a captivated audience. Join our bustling marketplace, where treasures from days of yore await discovery. This is your chance to be part of an extraordinary event and introduce your creations to a world of enthusiasts.
Showcase Your Creations
Present your handcrafted goods to a diverse and enthusiastic audience, giving your craftsmanship the spotlight it deserves.
Community and Camaraderie
Become part of a passionate community of artisans, craftsmen, and performers, creating an atmosphere of mutual support and celebration.
Unique Marketplace
Set up shop in a marketplace that transports visitors to the heart of the Renaissance, providing a unique backdrop for your offerings.
Direct Sales
Interact directly with customers who share a love for all things Renaissance, increasing the potential for sales and customer loyalty.
Promotion and Marketing
Benefit from our festival's marketing efforts to attract a wide and engaged audience to your booth.
If you are interested in having us showcase any of your items on our social media, please contact Tanis at tanis@arrenfest.com. Provide us with the pictures and any copy you would like us to include, as well as a direct link to your social media pages.
We Have a Vendor Facebook Group!
If you are not a member and would like to join, please email Tanis at tanis@arrenfest.com, and she will add you.
How to Get Started
Explore Opportunities
Browse our available vendor positions and select the one that best suits your goods and craft.
Application
Complete and submit the vendor application form, providing information about your offerings.
Review
Our team will review your application and get in touch to discuss further details.
Prepare for the Festival
Once accepted, prepare your booth and merchandise for the festival’s opening day.
Preparation Tips
Be sure to promote your attendance and encourage ticket purchases online ASAP!
Showtime
Set up shop at the Arkansas Renaissance Festival, immerse yourself in the atmosphere, and start sharing your crafts and wares.
Benefits and Requirements of Being a Vendor:
Password for the zoom link, Vendors2024!
“Pop-Up” Tent Policy.
If you plan on using a tent next year, ensure it complies with our guidelines.
Non-compliant setups risk refusal or placement in the travel camp without refunds.
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Pop-up tents must have replacement tops
(we recommend Cover Up Historically). - No logos, yours or any other, are allowed.
- Cover metal wall posts with fabric.
- Tents must be period-appropriate
Important Information About Building
Please remember that insurance is required for all vendors, and the Arkansas Renaissance Festival must be listed as an additional insured. This must be provided to the festival no later than seven days before the event.
Building Specifics:
- All buildings must be period appropriate including no direct lights visible to guests. Any light in the building should be LED and be indirect and not visible to guests. No outside lights should be on your building that appears beyond the 16th Century.
- Any roofing visible to guests should be architectural cedar-colored shingles or wood.
- All buildings connecting to water must have a water meter installed.
- All non-period items like gas tanks must be hidden behind walls or decorations of some kind.
- All buildings are required to have a non-expired fire extinguisher in the building.
We Take Safety Very Seriously.
Any person working in your booth who will be entering with a Vendor Worker ticket will need to have their information submitted by August 15th so a background check can be done. Any employee after this date will need to purchase a ticket as a regular guest, so please be thinking about who will be working with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome a wide range of products, from handmade crafts and Renaissance-inspired items to clothing, accessories, and unique collectibles. If it fits the Renaissance theme, it’s likely a good fit.
The Festival will be open on the weekends starting August 31st, including the first Monday for Labor Day, and through the end of September.
Start by completing the vendor application form. Our team will review your application and reach out for further discussions.
Arkansas Renaissance Festival has hired a full-service marketing team that will be featuring the Faire on social media as well as Radio, Billboards, TV and Geo Fencing. An Advertising budget has been setup for the 2024 Season Including the Highland Games and Renaissance of $85,000 to ensure we are drawing and reach as many guests as possible.
Being the first time at Dragonstone Springs (in Mt Vernon) we are unsure of the actual foot traffic, but the festival is planning on 5k-10k per day. We have 40 acres for parking. AR REN FEST is Staffing, Preparing, Ordering and Working with what we feel is a conservative Number of 55,000 but sharing with Vendors 40,000
Yes- Dragonstone Springs has 25 Acres of Festival Space and 15 Acres for Camping. This Camping will be for Vendors and Entertainers. Camp in most cases will be primitive without Electric. A place does exist for parking campers but currently we do not have sewer connections for them.
We offer Weekend spots as well as locations for the full season. If things change and you are unable to make a weekend, please notify us as soon as possible vendor@arrenfest.com
We are still laying out the festival space and building daily with a crew of 10+ construction workers daily building on the property. In February a map will be produced showing spots, pricing and sizes that approved Vendors will be able to secure a location they desire. If your product works better in one area over the other, please include this in your application. (example pirate)
Vendors looking to build a Permanent Structure will be evaluated as applications are received and notified generally within 2 weeks of application so construction can begin. As we are at a New Location at Dragonstone Springs priority will be given to those building and investing in the Village. We are offering a Grant up to $2,500 to encourage construction in year one. This comes with additionally waiving the Rental Fee for the 2024 Season.
Simply call 501-690-5770 or email for more details vendor@arrenfest.com
Applications for Vendors were taken on the website. During development not all parts of the application flowed correctly to the portal we simply want to make sure we have all the correct information.
Applications for Vendors were taken on the website. During development not all parts of the application flowed correctly to the portal we simply want to make sure we have all the correct information.
Under no circumstances is any vendor allowed to sell bottled drinks, including water. If the vendor wishes to purchase branded bottles of water from the festival to resell, this can be done, but the price will be the same as what we sell to customers, and it will simply be a convenience item.
Secure Your Booth Today!
Don’t miss the opportunity to become a cherished character in our captivating tale. Join the Arkansas Renaissance Festival as a marketplace merchant and showcase your crafts and wares to a captivated audience.
