A Unique Opportunity Strictly Limited to Gardening-Related Vendors
29th Annual Garden Show and Sale
The time has come once again to ask you to consider being a vendor at Festival des Fleurs. The Show, now in its 29th year, has become the premier show and sale in the Lafayette area. Our show is unique in that all of our vendors sell only plants and other gardening related items.
Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane’s mission is to support the UL Lafayette-Ira Nelson Horticulture Center which is home to numerous plant organizations, as well as, the Lafayette Master Gardener Association. The Horticulture Center is a valuable resource for UL Lafayette in the education of its students and research in horticulture. It is also a valuable resource for the Acadiana community by offering educational opportunities, outreach services and enhancement of horticulture in Acadiana. We strive to create an enjoyable event that provides a powerful venue for plant related sales.
Featuring displays by gardening societies, sales booths, children’s activities, special drawings and horticulture demonstrations
Sales
Vendor retains 100% of sales
Vendor is responsible for applicable licenses and taxes
Booth Space (Inside or Outside Coliseum)
Inside Coliseum:
Each inside booth space measures 10 feet x 10 feet
Cost: $125.00 each
Booth space includes a 6’ skirted table, 2 chairs, and a company name sign
Additional skirted tables are provided for an additional $15.00
Electricity is provided for an additional $20.00
You are welcome to bring any type of props, plant racks, tables, chairs, etc. to use in your space, but they must fit within the booth space boundary.
No items will be allowed to extend beyond the booth boundary! If you have more
items than can fit in a 10’ x 10’ space, please purchase additional booths!
→ Booth Spaces are offered on first-come-first-serve basis. → Deadline for accepting application: April 1, 2020 → Full refund for cancellations must be made in writing before April 1, 2020
Outside Coliseum
Each outside booth space measures 12 feet x 12 feet
Cost: $75.00 each
You are welcome to bring any type of props, tents, plant racks, tables, chairs, etc. to use in your space, but they must fit within the booth space boundary.
No items will be allowed to extend beyond the booth boundary! If you have more items than can fit in a 12’ x 12’ space, please purchase additional booths!
→ Booth Spaces are offered on first-come-first-serve basis. → Deadline for accepting application: April 1, 2020 → Full refund for cancellations must be made in writing before April 1, 2020
SET-UP and TAKE DOWN
Set up Friday, April 17, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Show hours are Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, only carry-in items will be allowed to be brought in.
No vehicles allowed in coliseum.
Vendors can use the rear of coliseum to unload.
Break down is 4:00 p.m., so please do not dismantle your booths before 4:00 p.m.!
Bring your own carts, wagons, dollies, etc. for set-up.
No carts will be provided by the show committee.
Refrain from hauling items to your booth for replenishing during show hours.
Hallway doors located around coliseum are fire exits and can not be propped opened by vendors during show hours to bring in more items. Purchase adequate booth space to avoid this issue.
Vendors cannot drive into the coliseum, but can drive to the front of the coliseum to unload on the concrete and at the rear of the coliseum where the roll-up door is located. On show day, no parking will be allowed in front of the coliseum.
VENDOR BADGES
Vendors will be given two badges per booth space, unless more are requested.
Badges must be worn to gain entry into the show.
ADMISSION
Admission to the show is $5.00 for adults, children 12 and under are free.
SECURITY
Security will be provided Friday night.
Every reasonable effort will be made to prevent loss.
Neither the Festival des Fleurs nor Show Committee is responsible for any losses or damage.
PARKING
Vendors are asked to please not park vehicles and trailers near entrance and exit doors. Please park some distance away from these areas and leave these prime parking spaces for our visitors purchasing your items.
RV Overnight Parking includes electricity and water hook-up – $20.00 per night.
CONTACT US If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Billy Welsh at 337-482-5339 or e-mail welsh@louisiana.edu
Invitation to Vendors! A Unique Opportunity Strictly Limited to Gardening-Related Vendors
