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Gullah Geechee Festival Vendor Information

All applications and payments MUST be completed electronically after approval. Complete the application below. All products MUST be reviewed and approved. *Only pre-paid vendors will be assigned a space. 

If you are interested in being a vendor at the 2025 Festival, please read the information carefully and follow all the directions. Please check our list of Frequently Asked Questions below before contacting us for an application. Your question may be answered here!

Vendors that are accepted into the Market include:

  • Food: This category includes all vendors selling hot/ cold food products that are served fresh at the Vendor Market, including dessert items such as cakes, cobblers, etc...
  • Craft: This category includes all vendors selling handmade crafts, natural products and any merchandise that can be worn or hung. It also includes specialty items such as jarred preserves. Authors and artists are included in this category.
  • Non-Profit Organizations: Tax-exempt form required. This category includes any organization that is considered tax-exempt under the 501 section of the Internal Revenue Code and has a charitable purpose. Any organization wanting to sell products will be charged the craft vendor rate.
  • Corporate Vendor: These vendors represent a corporate and provide a service to the community: Santee Cooper, etc...

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

  • What is the size of the vendor space and do I ring my own supplies? Vendor space is the square footage of 10x10 for Craft Vendors and 10x15 for Food Vendors. All vendors are responsible for their own materials, neat display and should come prepared with their own tables or tents and equipment.
  • When can I set up my area? Friday afternoon/evening.
  • Can I choose my vendor space? The location of the vendor space is determined by the Festival. Once placed, participants cannot switch places with other vendors.
  • I just started my small business. Can I be a vendor? (Independent Consultant) If you believe your product will benefit our festival patrons and you have no plans to solicit customers, you should submit an application and wait for approval.
  • Do you provide insurance for the vendors? We do not provide insurance for the vendors. Vendors are responsible for their own insurance. 
  • Where are the vendors located? Vendors are located along 30th Ave and in specified lots; which give festival patrons and the rest of the community access to vendor goods throughout the day.
  • Is there security for the vendor booths? Once the vendor tents are set up, there is security on site until the close of the festival.
  • Do you offer any types of discounts or vendor specials? Fees have been kept low so that all vendors can participate. Vendors have the option to donate items up to $100 instead of paying the fee. The items will be given back to the festival attendees or your in our silent auction. 
  • Can I just vend for one day? Yes. The Atlantic Beach Gullah Geechee Festival is a 1-day festival event this year for vendors. 
Please complete the following form to participate as a vendor.
Applicant's Namerequired
Business Namerequired
Mailing Address required Street
Mailing Address required City, State, Zip Code
Daytime Phonerequired (###)###-####
Cellular (###)###-####
Email:required
Confirm Email:
Vendor Participationrequired Has the vendor participated before?
Display ad/ or setup specifications:required Indicate display/ setup type
Vendor Permit Feesrequired
Required Documentation Checklistrequired Certificate of Liability Insurance coverage.
Required Documentation Checklistrequired SCDOR Proof of retail license (SCDOR application will not be accepted)
Required Documentation Checklistrequired SCDOR proof of alcoholic beverage license- must be filed with SCDOR at least 15 days before event
Required Documentation Checklistrequired Space rental receipt from property owner

By submitting the Vendor Application, VENDOR accepts ALL conditions outlined in the Gullah Geechee packet and Vendor Application agrees to indemnify and hold the Town of Atlantic Beach, SC and its officers, employees, and agents, harmless from and against all costs, expenses, liabilities, losses and damages, injunctions, lawsuits, actions, fines, penalties, claims and demands of every kind or nature, including reasonable attorney's fees, by or on behalf of any person, party or governmental authority whatsoever arising out of (a) any failure to Vendor to abide by the conditions of its Vendor Permit, (b) any accident, injury or damage which occurs during the Gullah Geechee Event, however occurring, (c) any matter arising out of the condition, occupation, maintenance, alteration, repair, use or operation of its vendor space or any part of it, (d) the contest or challenge by Vendor of ay regulation or imposed tax, assessment, or other charges, or (e) any other matter arising from or relating to Vendor's occupation or use of its vendor space.

Once you complete and submit this form you will be taken to the Online Vendor Payment page.  Select and click on the event you are participating in to be taken to the payment processor for that event.