VENDOR FAQs

What is your vendor criteria?

Durag Festival values vendors that offer unique and/or niche products and services that give festival goers an experience they are excited to share with others.

We curate the market to meet the tastes and needs of our festival goers who value unique and niche items and experiences that highlight, inform or is invested in black culture. We are looking for our vendors to be varied and as such, we limit the number of each kind of vendor we allow. Vendor categories include but are not limited to Streetwear, Accessories, Jewelry, Wellness Items, Crafts, and Homegoods. We encourage niche, urban, and other interesting vendors to apply.

Due to overwhelming response of applications we review each year, there is a $10 non-refundable application fee required to process and review your application.

Paying this application fee does not guarantee your acceptance. If your application is approved, you will be required to pay your booth fee (ranging from $200 or more depending on your booth size) within 14 days or receiving notification of you acceptance.

Please note that:

• Vendor space at our markets is extremely competitive and that while we would love to accept all that apply, it is simply not possible. We typically receive over 200 applications. Vendors must be able to provide descriptions of expected stock and photographs or links to an online store. Applications without links will not be considered.
• Vendor applications are being accepted for Day 2 of the festival only (Saturday, June 22). As this day is the most popular and attended portion of our festival to date, vendors can be assured that they will receive maximum visibility and opportunity to sell their products/services on that day.
• We are not accepting food truck vendors at this time. Please do not apply if you are a food truck. Food vendors that do not require a truck or extensive space, equipment, extensive use of power, and that do not serve alcoholic beverages will be considered.

What is expected from a Durag Festival vendor?

The ideal Durag Festival vendor knows themselves, their product, their customers and has a unique aesthetic. We like vendors who have fantastic, reasonably priced items set in visually appealing booth spaces. We want you to be creative with your space and draw the buyers in, don’t just throw it all on a table. Items should have visible prices (whether individually or by rack/shelf is up to you). As a vendor, your basic responsibilities are to pay for your booth, show up at the event on time and man your station throughout the event.

I have never been a vendor before, can I apply?

YES! Please do, everyone starts somewhere! Let us know if you need help along the way, that’s what we are here for.

Does it cost anything to apply?

Yes. Due to the increased number of applications we are receiving and the enormous amount of time and effort that goes into reviewing each and every application, there is now a $10, non-refundable application fee. This service fee is due upon the submission of your application. Upon submitting your application, you will be directed to pay the application fee via PayPal or credit card.

How much is the booth fee for the Market?

The booth fee varies by the size of booth, please refer to the vendor application to find out the details on prices and sizes. You will need to ‘select’ the booth size you are interested in to see further information (including booth fees). Once you have been accepted as a vendor, you will be responsible for paying your booth fee within 14 days.

How will I know that you have received my application?

You will get a confirmation of the application receipt via email within 72 hours of applying. If you do not get a confirmation email within 72 hours, it means that we DID NOT get your application, please send it again.

How long does it take to find out if I’ve been accepted as a vendor?

Due to an ever-increasing number of interested vendors, we are now only accepting applications during a set date period (refer to the Vendor FAQs page for open dates). During our open application dates, we will be actively reviewing applications week by week. You can expect to receive a notification on the status of your application within two weeks of successfully submitting your application. Please do not reach out prior to two weeks for a status update. If after two weeks you have not heard from us, please contact us via email.

Can I share a booth with another vendor?

Yes, you may share a booth with another vendor if you apply together. Make sure that it is clear that there are two people/businesses applying under one application. Please note that we review applications as a whole and will pick and choose if one vendor meets our criteria and the other does not. Make sure you wholeheartedly believe in your partner! There will need to be a main contact designated and all payments must be made at one time from one source.

Do I need a vendor permit?

You do not need any special permits to be a vendor at Durag Festival. All vendors are responsible for collecting and reporting their own income and taxes and meeting all county and state laws applicable to their industry and business.

I sell large items/I have a lot of stuff to sell! Can I get two booths?

Due to extremely limited space, you may only apply for one booth. There are larger-sized booths, these may be reserved for vendors with large items (i.e. furniture, etc.) and are first come first serve.