Application Guidelines

We seek artists and crafts people whose work represents the highest quality in design, materials, and workmanship. All vendors must be approved by the Georgetown Food, Beer & Wine Festival Committee (GFBWFC). Members maintain the exclusive right to refuse vendors who, in GFBWFC ’s sole discretion, do not meet festival standards. 

  1. Vendors must mail their Completed application by March 31st, 2025. Applications Submitted After The Deadline will only be accepted as on “waiting list” status. 
  2. Any items that you plan to sell during the event must be represented in your (3) representative booth or merchandise images submitted with application. 
  3. If you would like to be featured on our social media or would like to donate an item for giveaways, please let us know with your application. 
  4. Up to 2 vendors may share a booth. Each applicant must submit photos of their work. (3 each). You are not permitted to assign your space to any other vendor without expressed permission from the GFBWC at least 48 hours in advance.. All vendors must be approved by the GFBWFC 

General Rules: 

  1. Food & drinks sales are prohibited, with the exception of approved pre-packaged artisanal items. 
  2. GFBWF reserves the right to remove any offensive or non-juried product. 
  3. Trash will be collected by vendors and disposed of in provided containers. 
  4. By participating in the Georgetown Food, Beer & Wine Festival, you agree to release the City of Georgetown, the Georgetown Business Association, city staff, security, and any festival representative from any responsibility from theft, damage, or loss. 
  5. Vendors will supply their own tents and display tables. 
  6. Vendors are responsible for the collection and payment of sales tax for State of South Carolina (6%) 
  7. Generators are not permitted. 
  8. We may use your artist information and photos on our website and social media for promotional purposes. If you have objections please notify us in writing at: gbasc29440@gmail.com

Registration / Setup / Breakdown: 

  1. Check-in and setup will begin at 8 AM on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Vehicles must be off of Front St by 10:30 AM. Displays must be set up one hour prior to opening. The festival opens at 11:00AM. 
  2. Vendors who have not checked in by 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 26th, will forfeit their space and booth fee. 
  3. Tent weights are advised. (The surface is asphalt.)
  4. Vendor booth space must be professional and neat in appearance. 
  5. All booths MUST remain intact until festival closing, breakdowns start promptly at 6PM.

Cancellation Policy:

  1. This is a rain/shine event. You will be given a 12 hour notice in the event of cancellation due to inclement weather. Information on cancellation will be on our website and sent to your email address on file. 
  2. All cancellations must be in writing (email: gbasc29440@gmail.com). 
  3. An accepted application is a commitment to participate in the festival. Booth fees are non refundable. NO REFUNDS will be made for any reason, including inclement weather. 
  4. Vendors who no-show without written notice or leave early may be banned from future events.