Vendor Information

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 If you’re interested in concession (street) space for the Galion Oktoberfest, please contact us by email: galionofest@gmail.com  

You can mail the contract with payment to:

Galion Oktoberfest

PO Box 433

Galion, Ohio 44833

The Galion Oktoberfest Craft, Community, & Commercial vendor area is located on North Columbus Street. The area is open during festival hours daily, rain or shine. Handmade Craft Vendors will need to bring their own pop-up tent(s) and set up their fantastic displays however they see fit. Single booth spaces are 10 ft x 10 ft, multiple booths are available. Electric can be included with your booth space (but is limited).

•  Craft – Vendor or family member makes at least 75% of items to be sold in booth. Resale of large amounts non-handcrafted goods not permitted.
• Community – Vendor lives or works in the Galion area and presents some kind of service to the community, such as non-profit, school organizations, boy or girl scouts, churches, colleges, and other community organizations.
• Commercial/MLM – Companies such as Tupperware, Avon, Watkins or vendors reselling items such as t-shirts, jewelry, clothes, toys, or companies that are handing out information about services, events, or recruiting people.

•  How are spaces assigned?
  Spaces are assigned by the committee in the order money and contract has been received.  If you are a returning vendor, you will receive priority
• When can I set up?
  Set up is Wednesday morning before the festival or Thursday from 8-11 AM. All vehicles MUST be off the streets by 11 AM. Vendors should have booth ready to serve by opening ceremony at 3:00 PM Thursday (A lot of vendors choose to open early for lunch).
• What are the hours of the festival?
  Festival hours are 3-10 PM Thursday, 11-11 PM Friday and Saturday.  We ask the vendors in Craft, Community, and Commercial Area stay open entirely during festival hours. RAIN OR SHINE!!! We ask you to make plans for someone to be in your booth during these hours.
• When can I tear down?
  DUE TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ISSUES, YOU CANNOT BRING VEHICLES ONTO THE MIDWAY UNTIL AFTER 10:30 PM THURSDAY OR 11:30 PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT. If you must move products/materials before these times, you must hand push a cart or hand carry items to your vehicle off the festival grounds.
• Who do I make my check payable to?
  Please make checks payable to:

Galion Oktoberfest
PO Box 433
Galion, Ohio 44833

We also have the option credit cards (for an additional fee). Please contact us for this option.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Travis Wolford 
419-834-5263  
galionofest@gmail.com