Art Vendor FAQs

Art Vendors set up on Friday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Vendor tear-down and cleanup: Saturday, July 27: TBD

The Festival is open to the public:

• Friday, July 26 from 11 a.m. - TBD

• Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. - TBD

Art Vendors must be registered and paid by July 19, 2024.

• Art Vendors can load and unload in front at Hobson Union or in back at Lakeside Cafeteria.

• Art Vendors and guests can park for free on the street or designated parking lots on BSU campus. No tickets or permits required.

• A Vendor Map will be provided upon entry.

• We will have a staffed Vendor Registration Table at entry. They will guide you and provide a Vendor Map of the facility.

• There will be a limited number of carts available, please bring your own if possible.

You are welcome to bring your own signage for your booth, however, we will provide a paper sign (11"x17") with your table #. Make sure you provide us with the proper name and spelling for your sign.

This site has a variety of table sizes. We will provide a 6' or 8' table surface per booth.

Yes. You are welcome to bring additional equipment like tables, chairs or displays, as long as it all fits in your designated booth space.

• Yes. You are able to pay for up to two booths per artist.

• With the addition of the 6' table option, you are limited to one table per artist.

Yes, we can assist you to a point. We can watch over your booth but we cannot make any sales transactions for you because we cannot take responsibility for your inventory. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items if you do leave your booth unattended.

BSU will lock up Hobson Union when we are done on Friday and only BSU staff will have access (security, janitorial, and office staff).

Art Vendors are welcome to participate and attend any of the Festival events at their own discretion.

Yes.

1. There will be two breakrooms available for all vendors. The breakrooms will provide, water, coffee, and alternative beverage to pop. We will also provide snacks at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

2. You are also welcome to bring your own food and beverages into the facility.

3. Food and beverages will be sold in the Lakeside Cafeteria. You will also be able to purchase tickets for the Tasting Tables.

Yes. We have a list or you can find a list of area lodging at Visit Bemidji.

Before the Festival you can contact Ryan at assistadmin@4directionsrl.org

During the Festival you can contact a staff member or volunteer wearing a STAFF t-shirt; or ask for help at the Registration/Information Table.