Thank you for your interest in the Brevard Renaissance Fair! This highly anticipated and increasingly popular event will enchant Brevard County, Florida, for six consecutive weekends: Jan. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23.
Artisans and craftspeople are invited to display their finest talents and wares and join our list of actors, musicians, and street performers for a journey back to the days of brave knights and fair maidens.
The Fair will be held on Saturday/Sunday, MLK Day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Education Day from 9 to 4.
All vendors must follow the Fair guidelines detailed in the requirements and application. Education and entertainment are both extremely important to us and must show in your displays and interaction.
Help us celebrate by creating an engrossing cultural experience that will immerse our patrons into the world of medieval Europe as soon as they enter our gates.
So, join us!
If you have any questions, please contact the Vendor Coordinator: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
FAIR SITE: New York Ave, Melbourne, FL
ATTENDANCE: Approximately 75,000 visitors (forecast)
NUMBER OF BOOTH SPOTS: 125 or more
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by November 1. Only complete application packages will be accepted for consideration. Vendors will be notified of their status and invoiced as soon as their application has been juried. In the absence of other notifications, invoicing may be considered a notification of acceptance. Booth fees will be deposited as soon as the vendors are juried in. The booth fees go up the longer you wait to pay so pay in full as quickly as you can. No vendor will be allowed to set up if their invoice has not been paid in full.
REQUIREMENTS: All crafts and wares should be consistent with the Renaissance theme detailed in the Vendor Application and under “Terms and Conditions.” Participants must follow the Fair’s guidelines by wearing medieval/renaissance attire, decorating their booths in the Renaissance period theme, and interacting with visitors in appropriate Middle Ages style. Furthermore, preference will be given to all works and products that are original, handcrafted pieces.
INSURANCE: Brevard Renaissance Fair needs to be added as an additional insured on its policy.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Due to new legislation, all participants whether short term or for the full run must go through a background check. No one will be allowed on the premises and no Badges will be issued without a background check. If your application is approved, you will be required to provide a list of everyone who will be working with you including but not limited to those who may be there only to help with setup.
CAMPING: Non-electric RV and tent camping(Rustic) are available. Full RV hookups are available in limited quantities. Pricing provided during application process.
THE COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- Completed online application form (below)
- Photos, slides, or digital images of your work to be juried (one image should show your booth setup)
- Preference will be given to items handmade by the booth owner vs. those mass-produced by others or purchased in bulk from overseas vendors.
VENDOR FEES:
- $35 per linear foot for the Brevard Renaissance Fair.
$40 per foot after August 1st. - The minimum size billed is 10 feet.
- There is a $25 application fee for new applications. This fee must be paid before your application is reviewed.
Vendors may also submit digital documents meeting the exact requirements to [email protected].
Vendors may be invoiced through our digital payment system for Deposits. All vendors, including artisans, and food vendors, must provide the required legal documentation by December 31.
Returning vendors who were not given a reservation invite at the end of the previous season will need to complete the application process to be juried.
