Showcase Your Crafts and Wares at the Arkansas Renaissance Festival
Weave Yourself Into a Tapestry of Talent
Craft Your Future at Dragonstone Springs
Are you a talented artisan, skilled merchant, or passionate craftsman looking for the perfect venue to showcase your work? The Arkansas Renaissance Festival invites you to join our lively marketplace and become part of a community that celebrates the art of handmade, historic, and whimsical creations.
Becoming a Vendor Holds Many Opportunities
Share Your Creations with Eager Crowds
Present your unique, handcrafted goods to festival-goers who come ready to discover and appreciate the extraordinary. This is where your craftsmanship can truly shine.
Be Part of a Welcoming Community
Join a family of artisans, performers, and traders who share your passion. Experience the camaraderie, support, and friendships that make this festival more than just an event.
A Marketplace Like No Other
Our village brings the Renaissance to life, providing an enchanting backdrop for your booth and captivating visitors with its old-world charm.
Connect Directly with Customers
Meet and chat with customers who love history, artistry, and quality craftsmanship. Build relationships that turn first-time shoppers into loyal fans.
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.
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, 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 information must be provided to the festival.
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.
Other Information:
- $200 Deposit – Secure your space with a deposit before construction begins.
- $20 Jury Fee – This is a nonrefundable fee for the jury process.
- Submit Your Plans – All drawings or architectural plans must be submitted and approved by June 1st.
- Start Construction – Booth construction should begin no later than July 1st.
- Complete Construction – Booths must be completed by August 1st.
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 handmade crafts, Renaissance-themed clothing, accessories, collectibles, and more. If it celebrates the Renaissance spirit, it’s a great fit!
Booths should reflect the Renaissance theme and complement the festival’s atmosphere. Creativity is encouraged, but all designs must be approved to ensure they meet festival standards and safety guidelines. Think timber-framed facades, thatched or shingled roofs, and decorative details that match the spirit of the era.
The Arkansas Renaissance Festival typically runs on weekends during September and October, with exact dates varying from year to year.
Start by completing the vendor application form. Our team will review your application and reach out for further discussions.
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
Yes, but selling food or beverages comes with additional health and safety regulations. Vendors interested in selling consumables should indicate this on their application and be prepared to meet all health department requirements. We’ll work closely with you to ensure compliance and a smooth process.
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.
Vendor fees will start at $150/weekend for Viking and Highland Games and $220/weekend for Renaissance Festival. Discounts may be available for vendors booking all three shows or an entire season of the festival and will be assessed after the jury process is completed.
Secure Your Booth Today
Don’t miss out on your chance to become a treasured part of Arkansas’ first permanent Renaissance Festival!
