Vendor Information

Registration for Deerfield Fest is done via an online form. We'll post a link to that form here once registration opens.

The Deerfield Fest Vendor Marketplace offers a terrific opportunity to vendors who wish to reach a broad demographic and generate additional sales for their business. Each year we accept a limited number of vendors to participate in our Festival marketplace.

Any other questions are welcome to be directed to Jeff Paine at jeff@americanwhitewater.org.

There is no rain date for Deerfield Fest. Although the festival is held entirely outside, we put on the festival rain or shine. The majority of folks that attend are outdoors minded and are undeterred by a little rain.

When you arrive at the festival site just check in with an event staffer. They'll get you your vendor wrist bands.

You're welcome to come as early as you feel is necessary to setup your booth. What a lot of vendors do is setup their booth around 8-10am then go for a paddle/float on the river and then come back in time before the crowds start to show up (usually around 3pm).

You're also welcome to break down your booth whenever you feel is appropriate. Most vendors break down their booths late on Saturday night after the crowds have left. You're also welcome to do it early morning on Sunday.

Vendors are allowed to camp onsite, on Saturday night. Most vendors simply camp out behind their booths and then breakdown their wares in the morning. Vendors needing to work out Friday night camping should contact Jeff Paine at jeff@americanwhitewater.org.

We recommend vendors that setup at Deerfield Fest have some sort of booth tent, however, you're certainly not required to use one. It's just nice to have a little shade from the sun during the day or protection in case it rains. For what it's worth, nearly all vendors at Deerfield Fest in the past bring some sort of tent.

Electricity is provided via standard electrical sockets at the rear of most booths. Usually there's one standard (2 plug box) per two booths. Please bring any splitters or extension cords you need for your particular setup. Also, sockets can sometimes be a little distant from certain booths, so vendors should plan to bring an extension cord or two to make things easy.

Technically 1pm-Midnight. However, as a vendor you'll find the most activity between 4-10pm. See the Deerfield Fest Schedule for full info.

Vendors selling items through their booths are individually responsible for compliance with all Massachusetts Sales Tax laws. More information about MA Sales Tax rules and laws.

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