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Become A Merchant

The Louisiana Renaissance Festival attracts more than 75,000 patrons each year to experience some fun with history and everyday life of the European Renaissance. We are always looking for new merchants with unique products that will add excitement and authenticity to our festival, especially people who can demonstrate their products. 

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Currently, applications are not being accepted in the following categories: Imported/Resale Merchandise; Leather; Jewelry.

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The jury will review all applications thoroughly and reserves the right to deny/exclude specific items from your product list. If you disagree with the exclusion of items, you will have two weeks to notify us via email or traditional mail that you would like to withdraw your application and we will refund a portion of your application deposit. You will only be allowed to sell items that are approved and listed in your final contract, so please ensure your list is complete.

 

Merchants may sell their approved products from a permanent structure, period tent, or cart. First-year merchants may not build, or purchase existing permanent structures. All structures, tents, carts, etc. must be approved by the Merchant Team PRIOR to set up. If you are interested in renting an existing shop space for the season, please contact us to learn of any availability. Pop-ups and/or Easy-ups are not period-appropriate and therefore not allowed. 

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The Louisiana Renaissance Festival requires all merchants to have a minimum of $1,000,000 general liability insurance with the festival listed as additional insured. You may choose to purchase insurance through the festival for an additional fee. A copy of your current Certificate of Coverage must be on file with the Merchant Team prior to October 1. If it is not, your booth will be automatically put on the festival insurance (if eligible), and your booth billed at the current rate, subject to change. If we are unable to insure your business and you are not able to obtain your own policy, you will not be allowed to open. 

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If accepted as a merchant, you will receive an email containing your contract and invoice. You will have 60 days from notification of your acceptance to pay your merchant fees. If payment is not received by the deadline and no contact is made, your contract offer may be withdrawn and your deposit forfeited. Fees are based on footprint and begin at $700.

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A new merchant also has the option of renting temporary space in our Guest Artist Pavilion. This allows a new merchant to set up their vending area for up to two weekends at a discounted fee, giving both the merchant and the festival a chance to see if it is a good 'fit' for both parties. If you cannot provide your own insurance, you will be required to purchase festival insurance for the dates you are vending. There is one electrical outlet included at this location. If interested, please check the Guest Artist Pavilion option under "select booth size" and choose your preferred weekends.

2026 Louisiana Renaissance Festival Merchant Application

Applications are considered complete when all required information is submitted along with a $50 non-refundable application fee (you will be directed to the payment screen after clicking 'submit' - don't close your browser).

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You may submit up to 4 files in the following formats (any combination): image, document
You may submit up to 8 files (group photos together if possible) as an image or document (or combination).
You may submit up to 6 images/documents.

If products are not made by you, include the source on your product list.

Do you demonstrate your product?

You are responsible for providing a period tent (Oakenfoot, Tentsmiths, etc.) or cart. EZ ups and pop ups are not allowed.

Booths that qualify for a reduced frontage and percentage fee are games, rides, services and food with gross sales due weekly.

Booth space - check the booth size you are requesting, including ropes and displays.
Moveable Cart ($700)
10' x 10'
20' x 10'
20' x 20'
30' x 20'
40' x 20'
Request 15% Fee
Other- explain below
Guest Artist Pavilion ($220 per weekend) for vendors with smaller inventory or somewhat new to the renaissance circuit. Choose up to 3 weekends, a maximum of 2 will be approved.
Electric service in the booth - Fee is for one weekend before through one weekend after the season.
Insurance is required. Please select one:
You may submit up to 2 files in image and/or document format.

I understand this application in no way guarantees acceptance into the Louisiana Renaissance Festival.

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Application Fee - you will be directed to the payment details page after you click submit. Keep your browser open.

The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is always seeking artisans (skilled artists/crafters) that make and demonstrate their historic craft. Please tell every artisan you know we are looking for those that make the products they sell. We are specifically looking for artists who make stain glass, chainmaille/scalemaille, musical instruments, hats/headwear and footwear. 

Please note the Merchant Coordinator can be reached on our merchant Facebook page, Merchantteam@larf.org, or at the number

985-429-9992 x105. (please leave a message)

Merchants in good standing with more than one year of operation at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival may request to build a permanent physical structure. The form to request permission to build or expand a current structure should Download the Construction Request Form and follow the instructions. 

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