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Alabama Strawberry Festival 2025
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REQUIREMENTS:
Accepted Application Types:
Artist

Images: 3 (a booth shot is required)

Fee: (Jury/Application Fee Non Refundable): $20.00

Emerging Artists:
This application does not accept applications from emerging artists.
Time Remaining:
The application deadline has passed.
Dates & Deadlines

  • Open Date


  • Application Deadline


  • Purchase Deadline


  • Event Start


  • Event End


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EVENT INFORMATION

Get ready to indulge in berry delights at the  Alabama Strawberry Festival!

We’re excited to announce that the Cullman Strawberry Festival is now bigger and juicier, expanding to a two-day extravaganza kicking off your Summer April 25 & 26!  Join us as we transform this local favorite into the biggest Strawberry Festival Alabama has ever seen. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of sweet treats, top-tier musical acts, family-friendly entertainment, and the freshest strawberries around!
No Informational companies will be accepted.  We are looking for fun and unique vendors that will enhance the Strawberry Festival.  

Only one vendor per multi-level marketing company will be accepted.  Please email specialevents@cullmanrecreation.org for prior approval. 

*If you are interested in becoming a food vendor/food truck at the festival, you must fill out the food vendor appplication https://www.alabamastrawberryfest.com/vendors.  


RULES/REGULATIONS

No Informational companies will be accepted.  We are looking for fun and unique vendors that will enhance the Strawberry Festival.  

Only one vendor per multi-level marketing company will be accepted.  Please email specialevents@cullmanrecreation.org for prior approval.  

*If you are interested in becoming a food vendor/food truck at the festival, you must fill out the food vendor appplication https://www.alabamastrawberryfest.com/vendors.  

Your booth fee constitutes an aggrement to show. Booth space will NOT be reserved without payment of fees. NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS AFTER April 1, 2025.
  • Booth selection and placement is final and at the discretion of the committee. 
  • Sales will be on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26.
  • Vendor check in and set up will be on Thursday, April 24.  Specific details will be provided once vendors have been chosen.    
  • Vendors must remain open for sales during the festival hours.  Those that leave early will not be allowed to return in the future. Vendor show hours Friday & Saturday 10am - 9pm.  
  • White 10x10 tent with sidewalls will be provided as part of your booth fee.  No other tents allowed.  
  • Vendors should provide tables, chairs, lights etc. 
  • The festival is held outside so exhibitors must be prepared for inclement weather. There is no rain date and no refunds given in the event of inclement weather.  
  • Vendors must park in the designated vendor parking area. 
  • All work is displayed at the risk of the vendors. The organizers of the festival are not responsible for loss, theft, or damages to your rented booth area, booth, and product. Vendors must cary their own liability inurance policy to cover their booth, product, rented space, and staff.  
  • Sales tax information will be sent upon acceptance or given at the show. 
  • It is the desire of the festival organizers to present a unified, eclectic mix of interesting exhibitors and for exhibitors and spectators alike to have a positive experience at the Strawberry Festival. Therefore, festival organizers reserve the right to relocate a vendor who arrives at the festival site with an unattractive or oversized display not meeting the requirements set forth in the application. 
  • You may only sell items that were juried into the festival. No exceptions. 
  • Subleasing of booths is not permitted. 
  • Your booth must be set up prior to start time. Booths not set up prior to festival start will forfeit their spot. No late setups or arrivals and no early breakdowns. 
  • No application fees will be refunded. 

CULLMAN PARKS, RECREATION, & SPORTS TOURISM
VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT
 
Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CPRST) asks that vendors of CPRST events help promote a fun and save environment by demonstrating respect for others, responsibility, fairness, kindness, and good citizenship.
 
  • Every vendor is expected to show respect to staff, volunteers, other vendors, and event attendees.
  • Every vendor is expected to know and abide by the rules associated with the event. Ask a staff member if you are unaware of the rules or do not understand them.
  • Every vendor is expected to cooperate with the event operations.
  • Every vendor is expected to communicate with others in an appropriate manner and refrain from using profane language, gestures, etc.
  • Every vendor is expected to promote and support a safe, fun, and healthy environment.
 
I agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:
  • Verbal warning.
  • Exclusion from event and/or future events.

BOOTH INFORMATION

Booth Details and Fees
Single Booth: 10X10 white tent provided $275 (no outside tents allowed)
Electricity Fee: $20 (Limited Avaliability)
​​​​​​The vendor is responsible for items needed to set up inside the booth such as: tables, chairs, lights etc. 
No application fees will be refunded. 

Additional Fees
Jury/Application Fee: $20 (Non Refundable)

Check in and set-up
Vendor check in and set up will be on Thursday, April 24th.  Specific details will be provided once vendors have been chosen.    

No Informational companies will be accepted.  We are looking for fun and unique vendors that will enhance the Strawberry Festival.  

Only one vendor per multi-level marketing company will be accepted.  Please email specialevents@cullmanrecreation.org for prior approval.  

*If you are interested in becoming a food vendor/food truck at the festival, you must fill out the food vendor appplication https://www.alabamastrawberryfest.com/vendors.  
 

REFUND POLICY

Cancellations by confirmed artist participants must be received in writing before 5 p.m. on April 1, 2025 for a refund of booth fee. 
Jury/Application fees are non refundable.

JURY DETAILS

Average number of applications submitted each year:
150
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event:
75
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event:
0
Vendors that are excluded/ineligible:
none
How images are viewed by jurors:
Computer monitor
Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by:
Application ID (number generated when application is started by artist)
Jurors score applications using the following scale:
Yes, No, or Maybe
Number of jurors scoring applications:
3
The show organizes the jurors for a:
Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories
Jurors score
Separately from various locations
Am I allowed to observe the jury process?
Jury process is closed