* Incomplete applications will not be processed.

* Upon Vendor Committee review of applications, acceptance or rejection decisions will be sent. Committee decisions are final and can not be negotiated or explained by chamber staff. Upon approval, we will contact applicant for payment method. Payment, in full, must then be submitted within 48 hours. No refunds will be issued after August 1, 2024.

* Sample photos of current work/craft must be included to be considered for festival. (No exceptions)

42nd Annual Georgia Marble Festival Rules & Regulations

The Georgia Marble Festival Committee, the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and any and all persons, property owners, suppliers, volunteers and entities connected with the 2024 Georgia Marble Festival are not liable for damages, injury or loss to any person or goods from any cause whatsoever. All Vendors, their heirs, administrators, and executors do hereby waive and release all of the above named from any and all claims or damages of whatever arising out of the vendors' participation in the 2024 Georgia Marble Festival. The Georgia Marble Festival Committee reserves the right to change/edit these Rules & Regulations at any time. Vendors who have submitted applications will be notified of any Rules & Regulation changes after the time of submission. Participation in previous festival does not guarantee acceptance in future festivals.

*GEORGIA MARBLE FESTIVAL IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT*

**NO SMOKING OR PETS ALLOWED ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS**

Set up is allowed during allotted times ONLY. Set up times for the 42nd Annual Georgia Marble Festival are:

Friday, October 4, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 5, 2024 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, October 6, 2024 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Break down is 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 4:00 p.m. Sunday

• Booths must be set up and ready by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
• Booth must always be staffed during festival hours both days.
• Vendors are responsible for setting up and taking down booth space. 
• Vendors are responsible for cleanup of area.
• Booths will not be allowed to break down prior to festival closing at 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
• No raffles allowed.
• If you require additional space, an additional booth must be purchased. 
• No vehicles will be allowed to remain inside the festival after
• Music is restricted to the Headliner Stage & Performance Stage, only exception is a vendor booth selling musical
• No political material or fund raising for causes will be allowed inside the festival grounds.

Food Vendor Additional Information

A complete food menu list must be included with the application. Vendors selling food items, including mixes and pre-packaged food items will be required to provide a certificate of insurance listing Georgia Marble Festival as an additional insured.
Jasper Coca-Cola is the major drink sponsor of the festival; therefore, Food Vendors are only allowed to sell their products. Coca-Cola products must be purchased from the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center. The only exceptions to this drink policy will be those vendors offering home-made tea or lemonade, and smoothie or slushy type drinks. Drink pricing information will be sent to food vendors separately.

•  Electricity is limited to 10 AMPS MAX (Vendor overuse of amps will be asked to unplug).
• Cooking should be done with propane.
• Only quiet generators are allowed.

Welcome Packet will be given at time of check-in with information on booth assignments, set up instructions, parking information and vendor badges. NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE GATES (this also includes trailers, campers, etc).

The Marble Festival Committee holds the right to remove any vendor from the Marble Festival who does not adhere to the above rules & regulations.

Email Contact: georgiamarblefestival@pickenschamber.com