Welcome to the 28th Annual
Bostwick Cotton Gin Festival
Saturday, November 4th, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bostwick is located in Morgan County on Highway 83 between Madison and Monroe, Walton County. Please join us as we celebrate our farming heritage. For more information: or visit our website at
Art/Craft Booth Fee: Art and craft vendor fee of $100.00 per given allotted space
Eligible Exhibit Items: Vendors must exhibit original, creative, handmade, quality arts and crafts
Booth Space: Total booth size for exhibitors is 12’ x 12’. Tents are required and must be stabilized. Electricity or display items are not supplied by festival. Presentation of your booth should be evident in photos. The acceptance notice will indicate the terrain. No allowances will be given.
Application Process: (1)First application deadline is May1st. (2) Second application deadline is October 1st.
There is a $25 non-refundable late fee for applications submitted after the second deadline with the understanding that there is no guarantee of acceptance.Three current photos (one of booth set-up and all crafts included on application). Photos must be large enough to clearly see craft. Applications mailed without photographs will be returned; no exceptions - even if you are a returning vendor. The fee should be mailed with application. Notification of festival acceptance and unaccepted applications (and fee) will be returned upon receipt. Non-acceptances will not be confirmed or discussed by phone. If you receive a non-acceptance letter, you may write the festival for the reason you were denied entry. The festival committee reserves the right to decline exhibitors that do not meet the expectation or quality and attractiveness of display indicated in photos. Please do not include items in your booth that are not photographed or listed on the application. We must consider other vendors with regard to fair market opportunities.
Setup: Registration (required)on Friday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm or Saturday at 6:00 - 8:00 am. Vendors may set up on Friday after 3:00 p.m. or Saturday at 6:00 a.m. Security will be provided throughout Friday. (THIS APPLYS TO FOOD VENDORS AND VENDORS IN PECAN GROVE ONLY.) Vendors must be completely set-up for viewing by 8:30 a.m. on the morning of. Downtown roads close at 8:00 a.m. There will be absolutely no admittance after given times. All vehicles must be out of exhibit area by 8:30 on Saturday. Violators will be towed.Vendor parking is near the festival. All vendors must remain until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Inspection of booth will take place at 8:30 and throughout the day. Any vendor found in violation of festival expectations will not be allowed to return and may be asked to leave festival. ALL VENDORS MUST REGISTER.
The committee assumes no responsibility for accidents, loss or damage to persons or property at anytime during the festival.
Detach and mail application information with fee to:Bostwick Cotton Gin Festival, P.O. Box 66, Bostwick, GA 30623
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Business: ______Name:______
Address: ______
Phone(s): ______Email:______
How did you learn about our festival? ______
Description of booth item(s) – All items in your booth must be listed and must be crafted.
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I hereby agree and understand all the terms set forth by the Bostwick Cotton Gin Festival Committee and have included photos and description of craft.
Signature of Applicant: ______Date: ______
Fee $______Date Received:______Booth Space: ______
Welcome to the 28th Annual
Bostwick Cotton Gin Festival
Saturday, November 4th, 2017
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bostwick is a small farming town with a rare operating cotton gin, cotton fields and a lot of tractors. Bostwick is located in Morgan County on Highway 83 between Madison and Monroe, Walton County. Please join us as we celebrate our farming heritage. For more information: or visit our website at
Food Vendor Fee: $200 00 per given allotted space
Eligible Food Vendor: Must exhibit quality food and service. Menu and prices must be posted. Booth should be clean and well maintained throughout the event. All waste must be properly disposed. Vendors are subject to inspection by committee or health department at any given time. (No animals should accompany vendor.)
Vendor Space: Total booth size for exhibitors is 10’ x 20’. Tents are required and must be stabilized. Wagons are acceptable but must fit within the given space. If not, an additional fee of $100 is required. Electricity is available at no extra charge. Display items or power cords are not supplied by festival. Quit generators are allowed. Vendor presentation should be evident in photos. Location of vendor space will be indicated with acceptance notice. If you are found in violation on the day of the festival you may be asked to leave the festival as it is difficult to make accommodations on the day of. You are allotted 1 20 ampoutlet for power. Please do not use more than your given share. We cannot accommodate on the day of. If you are a big operation and can produce more food then we will do two outlets.
Application Process: (1)First application deadline is May 1st. (2) Second application deadline is October 1st.
There is a $25 late fee for applications submitted after the second deadline with the understanding that there are no guaranties of acceptance. Three current photos (one of vendor set-up and all foods included on application). The fee should be mailed with application. Applications mailed without photographs will be returned; no exceptions - event if you are a returning vendor. Notification of festival acceptance and unaccepted applications (and fee) will be returned upon receipt. Non-acceptances will not be confirmed or discussed by phone. If you receive a non-acceptance letter, you may write the festival for the reason you were denied entry. The festival committee reserves the right to decline exhibitors that do not meet the expectation or quality and attractiveness of display indicated in photos. Please do not include food items not photographed or listed on the application or menu. We must consider other vendors and fair market opportunities. (Even if you have been with us before – we must have photographs as your setup may have changed.)
Setup: Registration (required)at the Susie Agnes Hotel/City Hall on Friday from 3:00 – 5:00pmand on Saturday at 6:00 a.m. Vendors may setup on Friday after 4:00 p.m. Security will be provided. Vendors must be completely set-up for operation at 9:00 a.m. Downtown roads close at 8:00 a.m. There will be absolutely no admittance after this time. All vehicles must be out of exhibit area by 8:30. Violators will be towed.Vendor parking is near the festival. All vendors must remain until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Inspection of booth will take place at 8:30 and throughout the day. Any vendor found in violation of festival expectations will not be allowed to return and may be asked to leave festival.
The committee assumes no responsibility for accidents, loss or damage to persons or property at anytime during the festival.
Detach and mail application information with fee to: Bostwick Cotton Gin Festival, P.O. Box 66, Bostwick, GA 30623
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Name: ______
Business:______
Address: ______Zip______
Phone(s): ______Email: ______
Description of menu & pictures must be attached. Extra amps will not be granted on the day of.
I hereby agree and understand all the terms set forth by the Bostwick Cotton Gin Festival Committee and have included photos and menu options.
Signature of Applicant: ______Date: ______
Fee:______Received Date:______Booth Space:______