2011 Vendor information

The Tristate festival is held Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Memorial and Labor Day weekends at the Noble County 4H Fairgrounds, 580 North Fair Street, Kendallville, Indiana 46755.

Booths are to be open on Thursday evening, Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday of the holiday weekend. There are no activities on Monday. Tear down can be Sunday evening after the last show at 11 PM. You are responsible for any shelter you require and for the security of your merchandise. Booth space and location will be predetermined by NIBGA. If you arrive before Thursday, there is a $10/day advance charge in addition to any other fees.

Your nonrefundable fee* for this event is $175 or $150 or $125 payable 30 days in advance. Payment is by cash, certified check or money order made payable to Northern Indiana Bluegrass Assoc., Inc. (NIBGA). Booths over 20 feet in length may be subject to an additional charge. The fee includes two weekend tickets, standard vending space in a midway environment and electric service of one 110 volt / 15 amp outlet for booth lights. If you require additional tickets, they are to be purchased upon entry at $25 each.

All food service booths will be inspected by the Noble County Indiana Board of Health sometime during the festival. You are responsible for appropriate licenses, fees and the collection and payment of Indiana sales tax.

Jeanette Young, 526 Stratton Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825-5437 (260) 710-3210 is the clubs vendor coordinator.

* There are three different fees depending on what you are vending.

Major food vendor in fair grounds structure: $175
Minor food vendor in their portable structure: $150
Crafts, music and other vendors: $125

Fees are nonrefundable. No drive-ins vendors will be allowed. NO t-shirts or hat sales allowed!

All vendor locations are chosen by NIBGA and are assigned space in advance of festival. Stop at the gate and ask them to radio for Jeanette for your location.

Here is the PDF file of the vendor application. We recommend you contact Jeanette prior to submitting your application.