2026 Vendor Rules and Instructions
1. Setup for Saturday is Friday anytime 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Or Saturday morning at 8:00 AM. Breakdown is no earlier than 5:00 PM unless prior arrangements have been made. Our merchendise auction starts at 6:00, you are welcome to stay setup later than 6:00 to try to get any last minute sales if you would like.
2. Vendors must provide their own canopy, tables and chairs.
3. Vendors with a canopy must provide the appropriate amount of weights for their canopy. TENT STAKES DO NOT WORK!!! BSJ will NOT be held responsible for any loss, damages, to merchandise, or injury to you, or anyone else due to inadequate restraints.
4. Be prepared for rain or shine. We will not cancel unless it snows or floods!! If you sign up and pay for an outdoor space, and the forecast changes, we will give you the option to upgrade your space if you choose to.
5. Quiet running generators are allowed to be used in the outdoor spaces. If the generator is too loud, we may ask you to move to a different space, as to not disturb the surrounding vendors.
6. Extension cords can no longer be ran from the porch to the outdoor spaces. We offer other spaces where power is included.
7. Space sizes and prices are no longer negotiable. If you need more space, you will need to purchase 2 spaces.
8. Once you have submitted an application for 2026, you DO NOT need to fill out another application until next year.
9. Once you receive an invoice, you will be sent multiple reminders for payment. We accept all major credit cards. If you would rather pay in cash, the store is open 7 days a week, from 10-6. Please pay your invoice ASAP!
10. SPACES ARE FIRST PAID, FIRST SERVED!! I am no longer taking space requests until payment is received. Once your payment is received, if there is a specific space you would like to be, and it isn’t already taken, I will gladly reserve it for you.
11. COMMUNICATION IS KEY!!! If you sign up, pay for your space, and something happens, please let me know ASAP so I can make to appropriate adjustments. WE DO NOT GIVE REFUNDS, but we can roll your payment over to the following event. I just need to know if that is something you are interested in. However, if you are unable to attend that event, your payment will be forfeited.
12. Vendors are responsible for removal of all trash from their booth space before vacating the premises. We do not have a dumpster.
13. Vendors may leave booths setup overnight, but must accept full responsibility for all losses, damage, that may occur to themselves, associates, employees, guests, personal property, or inventory. Vendor releases Big Shoals Junction, LLC from any liability and losses, damage, or injuries.
14. Vendors will be responsible for their own sales and collecting and reporting sales tax. Vendors are also responsible for supplying their own change. We will try to help you out, but we do not always have it to spare.
15. Due to tax purposes, (and our CPA saying STOP), BSJ can no longer process a credit card payment for an item that you are selling to a customer. You must provide you own card reader or accept cash only. Sorry for any inconvenience.
16. No food or drink sales will be permitted other than by registered food vendors and BSJ.
FOOD VENDORS MUST OBTAIN A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT FROM THE RABUN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PERMITS MUST BE REQUESTED 30 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT DATE. The number is (706) 212-0289.
If you sell a perishable food item, you fall into this category. You must also submit your application to BSJ before that 30 days. It is your responsibility to obtain this permit. Prepackaged foods do not require a permit.
17. No smoking within display/sales area. This is for the comfort of customers and surrounding vendors. Smoking areas have been provided away from the vendor areas for your convenience.
18. Food Trucks, Boutique Trailers etc. will be assigned to specific spaces, depending on required space needs. Generators will be required in these spaces, provided by the vendor, unless prior arrangements have been made.