APPLICANTS: READ THIS BEFORE YOU APPLY
Event Rules and Contract are below in the Word Doc.
To help us keep a well-rounded variety of vendors and desirable products, and to ensure we limit like vendors, include photos of your products in your application so we can process your application. If you do not include photos of your products, then you will not be considered for the event. Please email photos of your product separately to rustyrootsinfo@gmail.com after you have applied.
We seek a high level of importance on the design and creative production of vendors' booths. We are looking for over-the-top vendors with highly creative booth designs. Pictures must represent your style, the product you will be selling, and an example of your booth.
We are not accepting Direct Sales vendors, aka MLM or commercial vendors, such as solar, cell phone companies.
Commercial Vendors can apply to be sponsors of the event. We offer several Sponsorship opportunities. Email us at rustyrootsinfo@gmail.com for more information about sponsorship.
NOTE: Clothing, fashion, jewelry, tumblers, wreaths, and plants are very popular products that we limit. If you apply and sell a popular item, you will be placed on a waiting list if there is no available space.
We are highly seeking Antique, Vintage, and Craft vendors. These vendors are in high demand by our customers.
The Rusty Roots Show accepts applications for vintage items, as well as handmade and embellished products. PLEASE NOTE: If you are not a vintage vendor, you are requested to display your items using vintage or antique props to help maintain the event's theme.
You are responsible for the merchandising, setup, and takedown of your own booth and display. You are encouraged to transform your booth to resemble a boutique store. Your display should showcase your brand's character and attract shoppers to explore what you have to offer. Our shoppers are attracted to fun, unique, and imaginative displays. Your success is directly correlated with the energy and creativity you put into your display.
We require a back wall for your booth. Please get creative with your backdrop. You can use plants, old doors, fabric, wood, or another material of your choice. Pop-up tent frames are allowed and must be decorated but the canvas is not allowed as a top for indoor booth spaces as it violates Fire Marshall rules. Your backdrop does not have to be all three sides of your booth, just directly behind you. Please ask for advice if you are unsure of these rules.
ALL VENDOR APPLICATIONS AND INVOICES ARE DUE ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
ALL UNPAID INVOICES OR LATE SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS AFTER THE DUE DATE WILL INCURE A $50.00 LATE FEE.
Vendor Categories Currently Full
At this time, we are not accepting new vendor applications for the following categories:
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BEVERAGES (Lemonade, Dirty Sodas, Coffee, and everything else)
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Permanent Jewelry
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desserts, sourdough, baked goods
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jams and jellies
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Wreaths
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Hat Bar
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Plush Giftables
Application & Payment Information
If your application is approved, you will receive an email confirmation and invoice.
Payment must be completed within 30 days of the event date.
Important: We will only request payment via the official invoice email. We will never contact you by any other method for payment.
Please be cautious of fraudulent messages.
If you are ever unsure, contact us directly—we’re happy to help!
We welcome you to apply for our next market and look forward to the possibility of working with you!
Market Dates & Rates
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TULARE CA
March 14 & 15, 2026
Nov. 14 & 15, 2026
RUSTY ROOTS SHOW
Tulare County Fairgrounds
These events are both inside and outside.
Corner Spaces will have a $50.00 premium added to the booth fee.
Electricity $25.00
Inside 10x10 $300
Inside 10x20 $450
Inside 10x30 $650
Fourth Booth Free option
*(Must buy 3 to get 4th free)
Outside 15x15 $250 (No electricity)
Outside 15x30 $400 (No electricity)
Outside 15x45 $600 (No electricity)
Fourth Booth Free option
*(Must buy 3 to get 4th free)
Food Truck Vendors $150.00
RV Parking is directly through the Fairgrounds.
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TULARE CA
May 9, 2026 - Mother's Day weekend
August 1, 2026 - Summer Show
RUSTY ROOTS SHOW
Tulare County Fairgrounds
These events are both inside and outside.
Corner Spaces will have a $50.00 premium added to the booth fee.
Electricity $25.00
Inside 10x10 $175
Inside 10x20 $250
Inside 10x30 $345
Inside 10x40 $430
Outside 15x15 $125 (No electricity)
Outside 15x30 $200 (No electricity)
Outside 15x45 $250 (No electricity)
Food Truck Vendors $150.00
RV Parking is directly through the Fair Office.
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Sometimes applications get sent to our spam folder or get lost. If we do not respond to your application within a week, please email us to let us know you are waiting for a response.
ALL food vendors will need to provide a valid County Health Department license. Permits & Insurance with the venue as an additional. Tulare County Health Department Food Vendor Event application link above.
