37th Annual Festival of the Bonfires
Rules & Regulations for Craft Vendors
December 11 - 12, 2026
Location:
> Lutcher Park - 2545 Louisiana Avenue, Lutcher, LA 70071
> Approximately 45 minutes from New Orleans or Baton Rouge
Festival Hours:
> Friday, December 11, 2026 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
> Saturday, December 12, 2026 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
> Sunday, December 13, 2026 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
CRAFT VENDORS HAVE 1 OPTIONS THIS YEAR DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS:
> FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FOR $150 SET UP BEGINS AT 12:00 PM FRIDAY
Vendors are allowed to remain open later than the times listed.
The live entertainment stops at 11 pm on Friday & Saturday and at 6:00 pm on Sunday.
Fees:
> $150.00 for a 10 x 10 booth FOR ALL 3 DAYS
If approved, an email will be sent to you for payment. You have 7 days to make payment to hold your booth.
> Refunds will NOT be issued for cancellations on part of the vendor.
> There will be NO REFUND in the event of inclement weather.
> Subletting of booth space is not allowed.
> All fees are due at the time of application. Deposits will no longer be accepted, full payment must be received to secure booth space prior to December 1, 2026.
> Payment of fees is accepted in the form of check or money order and should be made payable to Festival of the Bonfires.
> Changes to your application will NOT be accepted the weekend of the festival.
Craft Booth Space:
> Applications will be considered in the order they are received. All applications must have two (2) photographs (if not a previous vendor) and all fees must be paid before the application will be considered.
> Vendors must confine themselves, products and equipment to their assigned space. All craft booths are located under a 40 x 40 tent, vendors ARE allowed to bring individual canopy tents, provided they are only 10 x 10.
> Booth assignments are at the sole discretion of the Festival Committee.
> Vendors must supply their own tables, chairs, displays and any additional supplies needed for the display and sale of their products.
> We do not provide cash or change during the Festival.
> Electricity is provided if indicated on the application, vendors must provide their own extension cord and/or power strips.
> Gas powered generators, heaters and open flames are strictly prohibited.
> Pets are NOT allowed in the craft vendor area.
Cancellations:
> An accepted application is a commitment to our festival and NO REFUNDS will be given for any cancellation – no exception.
> In the event you cancel your booth for any reason, you will lose the opportunity to have the same booth in future years. The vendor taking your space will have first choice to remain in that location for the following years.
Selection Process:
> If you are a first time vendor, all items to be sold must be listed on the application and photo(s) of the items.
> There shall be NO duplication of the festival logo or festival name.
> In an effort to maintain a balanced craft section, we reserve the right to limit the number of vendors in each category.
> Space will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, prior vendors will have “senoirty” over new vendors when it comes to selling a specific product (to eliminate duplication).
> We always have a waiting list for vendors! If you are a prior vendor you still must adhere to the December 1st deadline – if your money is not received by that date you will NOT be guaranteed a spot.
> Any vendor selling items that are not in compliance with our regulations will be asked to remove them from their booth space. Failure to comply may result in your removal from the current festival and any future festivals.
> No food or sweets are to be sold in the craft vendor area unless approved– No Exceptions.
Set-Up Times & Registration Packets:
> Friday, December 11, 2026 must be set up by 12 pm (NO EXCEPTIONS)
> Information packets will be distributed on the festival grounds upon check-in. Each packet will contain a parking permit, wrist bands and other festival information.
> Each vendor will receive two (2) wrist bands for each day of the festival that will serve as admission. Additional persons must pay regular admission to enter the festival.
Insurance:
> All vendors work at their own risk. It is understood that the Festival of the Bonfires does not carry insurance to cover the personal property of any vendor.
> Vendors are considered independent contracts of the Festival and it is suggested that vendors obtain their own insurance, but this is not required.
> Security will be provided both Friday and Saturday nights. Although we do provide security, vendors leaving their items is done at their own risk.
> Festival of the Bonfires is not responsible for the loss of any item.
Sales Tax Forms:
> Vendors are responsible for paying state (4%) and parish (3.5% sales tax). We will supply you with the proper forms in your information packet but you will be responsible for filing them.
> NO ONE associated with the Festival of the Bonfires will collect your taxes – you must mail them yourself.