To improve the overall vendor experience, the total number of vendor booths will be reduced this year to allow for improved visitor flow and greater visibility for each vendor, helping create a better shopping environment. Due to the growing number of interested vendors and now limited booth spaces, vendors are now selected through an application process rather than first-come, first served. All applications will be reviewed by the vendor committee to ensure a diverse mix of art and handcrafted items. To maintain variety, no more than three vendors selling similar items will be accepted. Applications are due by 5PM on Friday, July 17, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by August 1, 2026. If accepted, vendors will receive an email with payment instructions and will have two (2) weeks from the notification date to submit payment to secure their booth space. Payment in the form of cash, card, or check is accepted. Vendors who do not submit payment within two weeks may forfeit their space. If the event receives more applications than available spaces, applications that are NOT approved initially will be moved to a waiting list. A staff member will contact vendors on the waiting list ONLY if spaces become available prior to the show date.

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. For more information, visit www.rougaroufest.org.

This year’s Rougarou Fest will be Friday, October 23, 2026 from 5PM-10PM; Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10AM-10PM; and Sunday, October 25, 2026 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.

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.

Thank you for your interest in being an Arts & Crafts vendor at Rougarou Fest! To improve the overall vendor experience, the total number of vendor booths will be reduced this year to allow for improved visitor flow and greater visibility for each vendor, helping create a better shopping environment. Due to the growing number of interested vendors and now limited booth spaces, vendors are now selected through an application process rather than first-come, first served. All applications will be reviewed by the vendor committee to ensure a diverse mix of art and handcrafted items. To maintain variety, no more than three vendors selling similar items will be accepted. Applications are due by 5PM on Friday, July 17, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by August 1, 2026. If accepted, vendors will receive an email with payment instructions and will have two (2) weeks from the notification date to submit payment to secure their booth space. Payment in the form of cash, card, or check is accepted. Vendors who do not submit payment within two weeks may forfeit their space. If the event receives more applications than available spaces, applications that are NOT approved initially will be moved to a waiting list. A staff member will contact vendors on the waiting list ONLY if spaces become available prior to the show date.

The booth fee is $175 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 10'x10' booth space. 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. Vendor registration is not complete until the vendor application is approved AND full payment is received. An accepted application is a commitment to the show, and fees are NONREFUNDABLE.

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. 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

To maintain variety at the festival, no more than three vendors selling similar items will be accepted. You MUST only sell items listed on the application. If unapproved items are sold at your booth during the festival, you will not be allowed to apply for next year's event.

Booth spaces are $175 per 10' x 10' space. Optional access to electricity is available for an additional $25 per booth. Only one electrical outlet is allowed per booth space purchased. A $5/per booth convenience fee will be added to final payments made by debit or credit card.

If accepted, vendors will receive an email with instructions to submit payment. Payment must be completed within two (2) weeks of receiving the acceptance email in order to secure the booth space. Vendors who do not submit payment within the two-week timeframe may forfeit their spot. Payment can be in the form of cash, check, or credit/debit card. A $5/per booth convenience fee will be added to final payments made by debit or credit card. NO MONEY ORDERS.