October 17-19, 2025 | 86 Valhi Blvd, Houma, LA 70360
Arts and Crafts Vendor Booth Application
What is it?
The Rougarou Fest is a FREE 3-day family-friendly festival with a spooky flair that celebrates the rich folklore that exists along the bayous of Southeast Louisiana. It is also the primary fundraiser supporting the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center.
When is it?
This year’s Rougarou Fest will be Friday, October 17, 2025 from 5PM-10PM; Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10AM-10PM; and Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 10AM-5PM. Booths MUST operate all three days during festival hours. Booths should be ready to operate by the start of the festival at 5PM on Friday and cannot break down before 5PM on Sunday. If a vendor leaves before the end of the day on Sunday, they will not be allowed to apply for next year's festival. Overnight security is provided all weekend.
Where is it?
The Rougarou Fest is held at 86 Valhi Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. Vendor booths will be located on the festival grounds near the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. There will be two main locations for vendor booths: 1) Along the streets of Valhi Blvd and Choctaw Dr, and 2) In the parking lot of the Civic Center.
Vendor Booth Information (PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY)
Load In and Set Up
Vendors will be allowed to unload in front of their booths on Thursday, October 16th from 2PM to 6PM and on Friday, October 17th from 10AM to 2PM. Anyone arriving after 2PM on Friday will not be allowed to unload in front of booths and will transport their supplies from the parking lot. Overnight security will be provided all weekend, including Thursday night. Vendor vehicles will enter from Barrow Street in front of the Civic Center and continue down the side of the Civic Center near the Carnival Rides (see map). Vehicles will then be directed down Valhi Blvd or Choctaw Drive for street vendors, or into the Civic Center parking lot. Vehicles will EXIT at the end of Valhi Blvd or Choctaw Dr. As a courtesy to others, vendors should pull their vehicles in front of their booth and drop off their tents, tables, and merchandise quickly, then exit the vendor area to find a parking spot. Vehicles SHOULD NOT stay parked in front of your booth while you are setting up merchandise or decorating. All booths are on concrete, so please secure tents with weights in the event of wind.
Booth Fee
The booth fee is $150 per 10'x10' space plus a $5 convenience fee if paying via debit/credit card. Vendors will be assigned a 10'x10' space and are responsible for providing their own tent, tables, chairs, lighting, 100-foot extension cord, garbage cans and change. Multiple ATM machines will be available on festival grounds. Access to electricity is available for an additional $25 fee. Only one electrical outlet is allowed per booth. There will be no refunds in the event of inclement weather. Fees cannot be rolled over to next year's festival due to possible changes in fees from year to year.
Allowed Items
Please be mindful that this event is family-friendly, so items to be sold should not be offensive or have mature themes. Items that are Halloween or Louisiana-themed are encouraged. All items for sale MUST be handmade or personally designed. Only vendors selling original, homemade or handcrafted arts and crafts are allowed. If you have questions about whether your items are allowed, please email sfontana@slwdc.org BEFORE submitting this form.
Prohibited Items
We DO NOT allow vendors to sell prepared/cooked foods, freshly prepared drinks, or operate food/drink trailers or trucks. Baked goods or sweets must be pre-packaged before the event and sold individually. We DO NOT allow vendors to sell products from other producers or nationally sold-brands (e.g. Avon, Scentsy, Topanga). Vendors are prohibited from selling any political or campaign-related merchandise at this event. Vendors cannot use booths solely for promotional or recruiting purposes. We DO NOT allow vendors to sell products that contain trademarked or copyrighted images or content. The “Rougarou Fest” name and the festival’s official logos are registered trademarks owned by the Rougarou Fest, are subject to copyright, and may not be used or reproduced. NO REFUNDS are given once payment is submitted. If you have questions about whether your items are allowed, please email sfontana@slwdc.org BEFORE submitting this form. You will not receive a refund if your merchandise is not allowed to be sold.
Security and Emergencies
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY DURING THE FESTIVAL, PLEASE CALL 911! Festival security is provided by both Houma Police Department and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. Local 911 dispatchers will connect you with festival security or emergency services to ensure any emergency situations are addressed as soon as possible. DO NOT call festival organizers for an emergency. Overnight security will be provided all festival weekend, including Thursday night. Please secure your booth when you leave for the night and do not leave anything valuable in the open overnight. The Rougarou Fest is not responsible for any merchandise that is damaged or missing.
Sales Tax Reporting
We will provide both digital and paper copies of both the Terrebonne Parish Sales Tax and Use form and the Louisiana Department of Revenue Special Events Sales Tax form. All Rougarou Fest vendors are required to complete these forms and submit these forms to the appropriate tax office on their own. Contact information for both the Terrebonne Parish Sales Tax and Use office and the Louisiana Department of Revenue Special Events Sales office will be provided on those forms.
Questions? Contact Sarah Fontana at 985-580-7200 or sfontana@slwdc.org.
Contact Name
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First Name
Last Name
Booth/Business Name
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address
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example@example.com
Please enter a brief description of items to be sold:
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NO OUTSIDE COOKED FOOD/DRINK VENDORS OR COOKING TRUCKS/TRAILERS
If applicable, please enter any special requests. All requests are taken into consideration but are NOT GUARANTEED! The vendor coordinator will contact you via email about the status of special requests:
NO OUTSIDE COOKED FOOD/DRINK VENDORS OR COOKING TRUCKS/TRAILERS
I, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights claims for damages I may have against the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, City of Houma, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, and any and all sponsors of this activity, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all foregoing to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever. I also understand that raffles are prohibited.
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Payment Information
Please proceed to the following section to select booth spaces and provide payment via credit/debit card. There will be no refunds in the event of inclement weather. Fees cannot be rolled over to next year's festival due to possible changes in fees from year to year. If you would prefer to mail in the form with a check, please email sfontana@slwdc.org for a paper copy of the application.
Please select the vendor area, then the number of booths and electrical outlets needed. Booths are $150 per 10'x10' space. Only ONE electrical outlet is allowed per booth space purchased. A $5 convenience fee is charged per booth if paying via debit or credit card.
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2025 STREET VENDOR BOOTH
Please select the quantity of STREET booth spaces needed. These spots are along Valhi Blvd OR Choctaw Dr. There are a limited number of spots in this area.
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155
Quantity
Price
Booth + $5 Convenience Fee
$
155.00
Electrical Outlet (Optional)
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25.00
Item subtotal:
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2025 CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT BOOTH
Please select the quantity of CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT booth spaces needed. These spots are in the parking lot of the Civic Center in the section closest to Choctaw Drive.
$
155
Quantity
Price
Booth + $5 Convenience Fee
$
155.00
Electrical Outlet (Optional)
$
25.00
Item subtotal:
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0.00
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