55th Annual Burgoo Festival - 2025 Vendor Application

55th Annual Burgoo Festival - 2025 Vendor Application

October 11-12, 2025 Saturday 11-6pm/Sunday 9-5pm
Name*

First NameLast Name
Business Name, if applicable (n/a if none)*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
What do you sell or display - please be specific (ie; 'stamped leather keychains & handmade leather wallets' instead of 'leather goods') *
Please note that we do reserve the right to limit the number of vendors selling the same category of items- ex; 'crocheted goods'- as we see fit. Please list all unique-to-you products in order to set yourself apart from the crowd. 'Knitted goods' may mean scarves, hats, bags, or stuffed animals- if you sell all of these items and more, please list them!
Please upload photos of your products, past event setups, and logo (if applicable) *

These images are for the application process as well as for social media use if vendor is accepted- please use photos which you feel best represent your items in character and quality! **If unable to attach photos here, please email you photos to events@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org with "[YOUR NAME] [BUSINESS NAME] Burgoo 2025 Vendor Application" in the subject line - EMAILS WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE MAY NOT BE SEEN!
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What Category of goods do you display or sell?*

CraftsVintage/Refurbished AntiquesNonprofitInformation*Business Advertising*Prepackaged Baked Goods, Food - if prepared on site, please use Food Vendor ApplicationWholesale/Direct Sales
Information or Business Advertising applications will have a $100 fee added onto the cost of the selected space. If you have selected either category, please list what type of business or information- ex; tourism, construction, public service, government entity, school or college, etc
by submitting this application with either of the two aforementioned categories selected, you agree to pay the additional $100 charge.
Space Wanted - please note price change for payments made AFTER June 1st, 2025. These are outdoor vendor spaces.*

10x10 - Saturday/Sunday ($150before June 1, $170 after)10x20 - Saturday/Sunday ($200 before June 1, $220 after)Private Vendor Space ($50 permit fee)Interested in Indoor Space ONLYOther
Our Canal Market Seasonal Vendors will have first choice in retaining their Canal Market Indoor booths for the Burgoo Festival. We will however have a small number of indoor booths available for the event ($245 for 8x20, $435 for 16x20). If you are interested in being an indoor vendor for Burgoo please choose yes and your name will be added to our waiting list. Determination of availability will be made after June 1, 2024. We will contact those interested after our June 1 deadline to inform you if there is availability.

Yes, add me to the wait list
If you selected PRIVATE VENDOR SPACE, you understand that this is a permit fee from the LCHS for a set-up on private property not owned by the Museum. You MUST obtain permission from the landowner, and they reserve the right to charge you an additional fee for setting up on their property.
Please enter 'YES" into the space above if you agree to these terms for PRIVATE VENDOR SPACES.
Electricity Needed for Booth - a $25 fee will be assessed if yes*

YesNo
Returning Burgoo Vendor from 2024? (Returning Vendors will receive 2024 placement if application is received and paid for before June 1, 2025. If you would like to request a spot change please indicate in question below.)*

YesNo
If you would like to request a specific section, change your spot assignment from 2024, or if you have a trailer please let us know here. *
We offer Friday evening (October 10) set up for some of our vendor locations. In order to relieve traffic, please indicate when you would like to set up. Sections A, B, C, and D are Saturday set-up only.*

I prefer to set up on Friday evening.I prefer to set up on Saturday morning.I can set up either Friday night or Saturday morning.
Vendor Guidelines & Agreement

Please note that qualifications and limitations placed on vendors come as the result of the LaSalle County Historical Society (LCHS)’s desire to encourage homemade skills and crafts, to feature quality antiques, treasures, and collectibles from the past, and to remove material that is offensive to the visitors and the hosting community.

•       Rented space is for the business owner’s use only and may not be subleased to any other person or business without prior written permission from the Burgoo Festival Committee at the LaSalle County Historical Society.

•       Preference is given to repeat vendors, residents of LaSalle County, and to vendors with genuine homemade “Old Time” items.

•       The only food items that may be sold in vendor booths are baked goods and home-grown items. Sale of water and soft drinks is not allowed, except by designated Food Vendors. Regular vendors with food items must display a LaSalle County Health Dept (815.433.3366) food certification document.

•       NO WEAPONS OR EXPLOSIVES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED

•       Vendors are expected to provide their own insurance. Under no circumstances shall LCHS be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from any incident occurring at the Event.

•       All vendors must unload their vehicle as quickly as possible. Vehicles must be parked as close to vendor spaces as possible so that other vendors may pass through. Unpacking and staging will take place after the vehicle has been moved to a parking area.

•       Displays within the designated areas are not to block vehicle or pedestrian traffic. SIGNAGE MUST BE PLACED IN YOUR ALLOCATED SPACE. ABSOLUTELY NO SIGNAGE IS PERMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE SPACE THAT YOU HAVE RESERVED.  Please be respectful of local property owners and residents. No parking near vendor booth.

•       Vendors are responsible for keeping spaces clean. Vendors’ spaces are to be open and manned during Event hours. After the event, there will be a final clean up. Your space must be cleared by 6pm, when the streets are washed and opened to traffic.

•       No protection from rain, wind, etc. is provided, except for vendors inside the Canal Market. Please bring some personal protection with you. Weights are required for all tents. No tables or display equipment is provided. Vendors are responsible for furnishing their own exhibit props.

•       Vendors who are not accepted will have their fee returned. Accepted vendors will not be granted a refund after 9/1/2025. Refunds for late cancellations will be considered depending on the reason for cancelation and its effect on the Event. We Reserve the Right to Accept or Deny any Vendor.

•       A maximum of one 20’ space per vendor will be allowed.

•       State sales tax must be paid according to IRS provisions. This is the responsibility of the vendor. Utica’s rate is 7%
Vendor Agreement

I have thoroughly read the letter and guidelines for LCHS Vendors and agree to comply with all the terms, and to sign and abide by the liability disclaimer attached. I further understood that I may not sub-lease, sell or give away this space without written permission from the Festival Committee. An extra fee may be charged if I exceed my assigned space. I will maintain a neat and attractive booth within my designated area, and I will prominently display the Vendor Permit at all times. I will be responsible for cleaning my area thoroughly after I close. I will try to carry out the heritage theme of the Event being presented by the LaSalle County Historical Society.

Liability Waiver

I accept and assume full liability for any injury or loss to property, my agents, employees or me at any time and from any cause on the premises of the show. I expressly release the LaSalle County Historical Society, its employees, board, and volunteers, and the Village of North Utica, from any liability for such loss, injury or accident, and agree to provide and pay for my own insurance.
I hereby affirm that I have read and agree with the above mentioned Vendor Guidelines & Agreement and Liability Waiver.*

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Payment Information

Once your application and pictures have been received and processed we will email you an invoice with total owed. If you have not been accepted we will email you the reason that you were not accepted. Invoices may be paid via credit card online through our square payment processor (link will be sent via email) or via check made payable to LCHS. Checks may be mailed to:

LCHS

PO Box 278

Utica, Il 61373

We do not accept VENMO, CashApp, Paypal, or Applepay.

Once your payment is received you will receive confirmation and a receipt for your records. Your spot assignment, set up instructions, and parking pass will be mailed via USPS three weeks prior to the event. Any questions may be directed to events@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org or by calling 815.667.4861.
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