As the St. John the Baptist Parish Andouille Festival approaches, we are excited to invite you to be a part of the cherished tradition, now celebrating the 50th year! This annual event attracts nearly 22,000 attendees, providing an incredible opportunity for arts & crafts vendors to gain exposure, attract new customers, and showcase their talent to thousands of festivalgoers. The Andouille Festival is more than just an event-it’s a prime marketing opportunity where your business or organization can thrive. We would love you to join us in making this year’s festival a memorable experience for all. For more details, please review the attached vendor application. We look forward to the possibility of working together to make this year’s festival the best one yet!

Arts and Crafts Vendor Application

The Andouille Festival is focused on promoting local for-profit and not-for-profit establishments. Regardless of past participation, all vendors must apply annually for selection; however, preference will be given to previous vendors. The Arts and Crafts Village is an outdoor marketplace for all Arts and Crafts vendors. In this space, there will ONLY be Arts & Crafts sold. We seek a creative diverse array of vendor items at reasonable prices and in a family-friendly environment. At the sole discretion of the Andouille Festival Committee, sales, displays, or activities that are deemed inappropriate and offensive will be asked to be removed and ceased. Vendors will be asked to leave the festival if actions or sales continue and refunds will not be granted. While the Andouille Festival Committee limits the number of same-business vendors, we will not regulate the legalities of franchise agreements of having two of the same-business vendors on site. (Example: Paparazzi, Scentsy, Avon, etc.). Homemade food or beverages (including water) are not allowed to be sold unless you are a registered food business (pre-packaged candy, beef jerky, salsa, etc.) as it competes with the food vendors. Regardless of past participation, all vendors must apply annually for selection. To be considered by the arts and crafts committee, vendors must adhere to the following:

• Merchandise made available for sale will be limited to arts and crafts items that have been sculpted, painted, photographed, designed, constructed or otherwise fashioned by the artist or artisan.
• A proposed list of merchandise, including pricing, must be submitted. Other promotional materials describing your business, organization, and items are encouraged but not required.
• Submit a complete list of proposed arts and crafts items with photographs. Only items on the approved list will be allowed for sale at the Festival.
• Please note that arts and crafts vendors are expected to be on-site and ready to sell by the opening of each day and must close operations at the close of each day in accordance with Festival hours. Vendors found in violation will jeopardize future participation.

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Deadline 

Applications will be accepted Monday, July 7, 2025, 8:00 a.m. through Friday, August 8, 2025, 4:00 p.m.Applications must be submitted online during the open and close application deadlines. Applicants will be notified by Friday, August 15, 2025, by close of business, on the status of their application. There will be a MANDATORY Arts & Crafts Vendor meeting for selected vendors.

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Fees 

There will not be a fee or security deposit at the time of application submission. If your vendor application is selected for the 2025 Andouille Festival, the Andouille Festival Committee will reach out to secure all necessary fees and deposits. A $50 deposit and $225 (10’x10’ booth space) or $400 (10’x 20’ booth space) booth fee is required if your application is selected. All fees ($275 for 10’ x 10’ booth space or $450 for 10’ x 20’) must be submitted online by Monday, August 25, 2025, at 10:00 am. Vendors who do not submit booth fee and security deposit by the deadline will forfeit their booth space. Booth fees cover booth space and electrical. Security deposits will not be returned for additional cleanup or if you open late or close early on any festival day. Deposits will be returned by Wednesday, November 5, 2025, to vendors who comply with all guidelines.

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Selection Process 

Continuing our commitment to promote long-term partnerships, preference in selection will be given to prior vendors.

For new applicants seeking to join, we will conduct a thorough selection process. New applicant selection is subject to available capacity after all renewal applications have been processed.

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Booth Space and Tents 

Each vendor is provided a designated booth space. Booth spaces are determined by the Festival Committee and are based on electrical requirements. You will receive a vendor packet at the mandatory meeting that will include a map identifying booth location and set-up details.

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Signage 

The Festival Committee will provide and install a sign for each arts and crafts booth displaying the vendor’s name as it appears on the application. Signs provided by the festival remain the property of the festival and are not to be modified or removed by vendors. Security deposits will not be returned to vendors who alter or remove Festival signage. St. John the Baptist Parish reserves the right to monitor and regulate the appropriateness of all booths, vendors, etc.

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St. John the Baptist Parish reserves the right to monitor and regulate the appropriateness of all booths, vendors, etc.