Please note the following details, terms and conditions when applying for a vendor space in The Commons Vendor Market:

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Schedule: Saturday May 1, 2027 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

Booth Size: 10ft x 10ft

Friday May 1 Set-up option: 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Saturday May 2 Set-up option: 9:30am - 11:00am

Tear-down - Saturday May 2: 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Vendor Terms and Conditions

• Booth spaces are 10ft x 10ft    

  • Vendors are responsible for providing their own tents, tables, and chairs.

  • Vendors are responsible for transporting their own supplies from the designated parking area to the market location.

    • Vendors understand that per Park regulations, vehicles are not permitted at the vendor location and will be required to use the heavy-duty carts provided to transport their supplies from the designated parking area to the market location (approximately 900 feet over bumpy terrain).

    • Vendors understand that there will be no assistance available from Fertile Ground Gathering staff to transport supplies to the market location.

  • Tents must be weighted down in case of inclement weather.  NO STAKES ARE PERMITTED onsite.  This is a National Park enforced regulation.

• This Vendor Market is intended for registered guests of Fertile Ground Gathering only.  No outside traffic will be permitted.

• The National Park prohibits guests from sleeping in tents within the cabin encampment.

• Participation in The Commons Vendor Market must be of a family-friendly nature.

• No nudity, adult only or explicit content will be permitted on site.

• Vendors must agree to clean up their assigned booth space no later than 5:30 PM on Saturday, May 1, 2027. Vendors who have not chosen to attend the entire event must be off-site by 5:30PM as well.

• You must agree to these terms and conditions as part of your application process.

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Vendor Fees and Options

• The Basic cost per vending booth is $150 for up to two (2) booth staff members.  This includes:

  • 10x10 Vending space

  • Two (2) booth staff members on site from set up on Saturday May 1, 2027 starting at 9:30am through tear down by 5:30pm

  • Lunch for up to two (2) booth staff members

    • Additional vendor assistants may be added for $50 per person to be onsite during set-up, Vendor Market, and tear down only, and will include lunch.

• Vendors may elect to arrive on Friday evening and set up early.  The fee for early arrival is $200 per booth and includes:

  • Two (2) booth staff members arriving on-site no sooner than 3:00pm

  • Set-up on Friday evening from 3:30pm – 5:30pm

  • Overnight cabin lodging for up to two (2) booth staff members.

  • Three meals: Dinner Friday, Breakfast and Lunch Saturday for up to two (2) booth staff members.

    • Additional vendor assistants may be added for $75 per person to be onsite from Friday evening starting at 3:00pm through Saturday evening at 5:30pm, which will include overnight cabin lodging and three meals. 

• Vendors participating in the Vendor Market on Saturday May 1, 2027 may elect to sign up to attend the entire event at the regular event fee and receive their 10x10 vendor space at no additional cost.  This fee includes:

  • Access to the entire event plus one (1) vending space during the Vendor Market on Saturday.

  • The fee is for one person only.  

    • Additional vendor assistants may be added for $50 per person arriving Saturday May 1, 2027 no sooner than 9:30am and departing no later than 4:30pm, and will include lunch.

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