Last Updated: 9/30/2024

2024 Carnegie Fair
September 10-12, 2024

The fair is getting closer each day! We now have just over 30 vendors signed up for the event. We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions that should be helpful as you plan for the event.

1. How do I pay for my booth(s)?

A: You will pay at the event during the set up time before the Fair begins on 10/10/2024.

2. What time can I set up my booth?

A: We ask vendors in the VCB to set up their booth anytime before 5 PM on 10/10/2024. The building will be open beginning at 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 10, 2024. If you have a trailer and are setting up outside, you must be ready to go by 5 PM as well. Volunteers will be at the park all day on Thursday to direct you to the proper location.

3. Is there electrical power available?

A: Yes. Every booth is within reasonable distance to electrical outlets. We do encourage you to bring extension cords, especially if you are assigned a booth in the center aisle, as the plugs are above your head on the support beams. If you are in the street outside, we do NOT provide guaranteed electrical access. We encourage you to plan accordingly.

We do not provide extension cords, adapters, splitters, etc.

4. Is WiFi available?

A. Yes. The park has free WiFi available for vendors. Please be aware that phones inside the exhibit barn may not receive good service via 5G or LTE signal. The barn is metal and does a good job of blocking most signals! We will send out more information on this as the event gets closer.

5. Where will my booths be located?

A. We will assign booths the week before the event. At that time, we can provide a map of who will go where, etc. We try to fill the barn from the west end towards the east, as to maximize your proximity to the main fair area outdoors. The Vendors page shows a tentative list of booth assignment numbers.

6. I have a trailer, where will I park it?

A. If your trailer is where you will sell products from, you will be asked to park either on Cedar Street (south of the fairgrounds) or in the parking lot on the East side of the fairgrounds. Trailers and other vehicles are prohibited within the fenced, grassy area of the park.

7. I have a trailer, what electrical options do you provide?

A. If you have a trailer, you are responsible for generating your own electrical power. We do not provide power to the trailer areas.

8. Do you have a contact person in charge of vendors?

A. At this time, this is a bit of a group effort. We are trying to find a volunteer to help with the vendors like you all! In short, please use the Contact Us page for the best response time.

9. How do you handle duplicate booths or different vendors offering the same products?

A. We allocate a booth on a first-come, first-served basis. The vendor registering first will have the option to sell all products they specified in their registration. Vendors who register later may be asked not to sell certain products that are already being sold.

10. Do you allow food vendors?

We are not accepting any more food vendors for 2024.

A. This becomes a bit more complicated of an answer! In short, we try to prioritize local groups or individuals who are selling food, and especially those who have been at our event in years past. If you are a food vendor, we encourage you to register, but we may or may not allow you to attend the event depending on what your menu offers.

11. What is the cost per booth?

Booths are $25 each for the entire run of the Fair.

IMPORTANT – PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items are not allowed to be displayed, sold, or otherwise offered by the vendors at the Carnegie Fair. If a vendor is found by Fair staff to be selling an item on the list of prohibited items, they will be asked to remove items from sale and display. If a further infraction occurs, the vendor will be required to leave the event immediately, with no refund of any monies paid. There are no exceptions to this rule, and adherence to this rule is under the sole and exclusive interpretation of Fair staff. The judgment of the Fair staff is final and absolute.

• Toy Guns of any type, including, but not limited to:
  • Water guns
  • Foam ball or foam dart guns
  • Airsoft or similar guns
  • BB or Pellet guns, Air rifles
• Firearms
• Sprays or other substances which emit a noxious odor. (Fart spray, sewer spray, etc.)
• Silly string or any other substance contained within an aerosol can that, when the actuator is depressed, dispenses a viscous to semisolid stream of matter.
• Knives of any type
• Live animals

Please note!

This list is not meant to be exhaustive, and there are undoubtedly questions that may still arise.

Still have questions?

Use the Contact Us page to send us a message and we will get back to you ASAP.