2025 Lineup Announcement Coming Soon

OCTOBER
3 – 5, 2025

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Gretna Green: $3500 includes:
  • Year-round identification on Gretna Fest website
  • 6 Friends of the Fest wristbands (See Friends of Fest for details)
  • 10 Single Day wristbands
  • 6 Invitations to the Gretna Fest Kickoff Party at the Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts
Gretna Gold : $5000 includes:
  • Your logo featured on Gretna Fest T-shirt
  • Year-round identification on Gretna Fest website
  • 8 Friends of the Fest wristbands (See Friends of Fest for details)
  • 12 Single Day wristbands
  • 6 Invitations to the Gretna Fest Kickoff Party at the Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts

Enter types of items Vendor is requesting to be sold with the description. Festival Committee will review and approve items accordingly. If one or more of your items are NOT approved, you must refrain from selling this item in your booth. See Contract below for additional information; Regarding Goods Sold and Payment Information, Section 1, 2, & 3

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Enter food items Vendor is requesting to be sold with the description. Festival Committee will review and approve items accordingly. If one or more of your items are not approved, you must remove the item from your menu. See Contract below for additional information; Regarding Goods Sold and Payment Information, Section 1

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One Booth Includes
– 10×10 tent
– Electricity (110 volt 20-amp receptacle)
– 9 Single Day Passes. Should Vendor need additional passes, Vendor can purchase on the Festival Website or at the Festival gate.

One Booth Includes
– 10 x 10 tent for Asian Village, all other Food Vendors will have a 12×12 tent
– Upper Booth Signage
– Electricity (110 volt 20-amp receptacle)
– 30 Single Day Passes. Should Vendor need additional passes, Vendor can purchase on the Festival Website or at the Festival gate.
Additional booth is not guaranteed. See Contract below for additional information; Booth Rental, Expectations, Safety Requirements, Section 3

Craft vendor applications open to new vendors on 6/30/2025.

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This application, when accepted by the GRETNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (GEDA) d/b/a Gretna Fest (hereinafter called the FESTIVAL), is considered a contract between the FESTIVAL and _____ (VENDOR).

In consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, and subject to the conditions hereinafter expressed, it is agreed as follows:

Booth Rental, Expectations, and Safety Requirements:

1. The FESTIVAL hereby grants the VENDOR the right to use space as assigned within the boundaries of the Gretna Fest for the duration of the three days of the FESTIVAL.

2. Each Arts & Craft booth will consist of a 10’x10’ space with canopy covered booth provided by the FESTIVAL. VENDOR must provide all equipment needed to run the booth including table(s), chairs, etc.

3. Craft Booth Rental Fee: $800.00 per 10′ x 10′ space. VENDOR agrees to pay a deposit of $400.00 when the contract is signed on the festival’s website by June 15, 2025.  The remaining balance of $400.00 is to be paid on the festival’s website by August 1, 2025.  If deposit is not made when application is completed or final payment is not made by August 1, 2025, your spot and deposit will be forfeited, and the FESTIVAL reserves the right to offer other Arts & Craft vendors the opportunity to participate in the Festival with the same privileges.  All forfeited booths will be offered to those on the Waiting List.  Full payment is due for booth rental for these vendors with the application.  If full payment is not made, the spot will be offered to the next Vendor on the Waiting List until all booths are filled. Should vendor request a second booth, 50% of deposit for this additional space is also due at the time of signing. Festival Committee will review the request for availability. If space is not available, funds will go towards your remaining balance. If full payment has already been made, a refund for the additional space will be provided. Rental Fee for an additional Arts & Craft Booth is $700.00 per 10’ x 10’ space. Vendors are required to remain under the 10’ x 10′ space to the front and sides of your space. Should you have space behind your booth, you are free to use this space directly behind your booth(es). Festival Committee will walk through the festival grounds during the weekend and will request items outside of the booth to be removed.

VENDOR contracts become binding upon receipt of payment and are NOT REFUNDABLE, unless the festival committee does not have a place for you or declines your menu. Insurance must be uploaded in the vendor portal no later than 9/10/25 or the festival reserves the right to release your booth and keep your payment.

4. Subletting or donation of space, partially or in its entirety, is NOT permissible without written consent of the Festival Board. This contract is not negotiable and may not be Sold or Transferred.

5. VENDOR must provide a UL Classification of 2A: 10BC or Larger (such as 4A: 20BC and so on) this is an ABC type Fire Extinguisher(s).  Also, all extinguishers must be tagged with an up-to-date inspection tag that shows that a certified extinguisher company has inspected it. Fire extinguishers are available to rent through a FESTIVAL approved vendor which will deliver rented extinguishers to the booth, as well as pick up extinguishers at the close of the Festival. Vendor will attend the Food Vendor Meeting where they will provide additional information on what is needed. Date of Food Vendor Meeting to be provided at a later date.

6. Arts & Craft booths will be provided with a 110 volt 20-amp receptacle. Should VENDOR equipment require additional electricity beyond a 110 volt 20-amp receptacle, FESTIVAL has available to purchase additional electricity. Payment for this is due with final payment of the booth.

– Each booth will have an electric capacity of 20 amps. To figure out what amps you will be using, add the wattage of appliance then divide by 120.  Please remember to add your lights and all other electrical appliances.

7. Since the festival goes into the night-time hours, VENDOR is required to provide the necessary lights to continue to operate your booth after dark.

8. VENDORS set up and breakdown will be discussed at the mandatory VENDOR meeting. All vendors must follow all protocol for load in and load out as provided in Vendor Packet. Any violation will forfeit your spot for future years.

9. VENDORS may restock booth according to guidelines determined at the mandatory VENDOR meeting.

10. VENDORS must be in their respective booths, the days of the festival no later than 4:00 P.M Friday, 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, and by 11:00 A.M. on Sunday. Booths must be attended at ALL times during Festival hours with one individual assigned as booth captain. Should an issue arise during the festival, the booth captain will be responsible for communicating back and forth with the Block Captain.

Friday, October 3, 2025 – Gates Opened to the Public from 4-10pm

Saturday, October 4, 2025 – Gates Opened to the Public from 11am-10pm

Sunday, October 5, 2025 – Gates Opened to the Public from 11am-7pm

11. There are no set parking lot/spaces for Vendors. Once you have loaded your booth, you must remove your vehicle(s) from the Festival grounds.

There is off street parking throughout the surrounding neighborhood. Please be aware of the street signs. GEDA, Gretna Fest, City of Gretna all city departments, agencies, boards and commissions, its officers, agents, servants and employees, including volunteers shall not be liable for any costs, fines, or penalties associated with Vendor’s parking arrangements or lack thereof.

Regarding Goods Sold and Payment Information:

1. ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS MUST ONLY OFFER ORIGINAL OR HAND-CRAFTED GOODS FOR SALE. RESALE OF GOODS NOT HANDMADE OR ORIGINALLY DESIGNED BY BOOTH OWNER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. If you question if your product is a qualified product or not, please reach out to the Festival Committee for further information. A violation of this policy will result in Vendor being instructed to remove product(s) from the Festival grounds. If additional violations occur after the product(s) are removed, Vendor will forfeit booth for future festivals.

2. ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL FIREARMS, KNIVES, OR WEAPONS OF ANY KIND. A violation of this policy shall result in immediate expulsion from the FESTIVAL.

3. Arts & Crafts VENDORS shall not be allowed to sell any food or other edible items. Any exceptions must have approval from the Festival Committee.

4. VENDOR agrees to pay all applicable state and local taxes. It shall be the responsibility of the VENDOR to collect and remit taxes to the State and Parish Agents.

5. Festival remains a cashless environment. Payment for all goods and services shall be made via Vendors’ chosen point of sale system. Vendors are REQUIRED to offer a payment option via credit card. Other cashless payment options are allowed; however, every Vendor must be required to accept a credit card as a means of payment. WIFI will be provided as a courtesy by Festival, however, Festival Board suggests bringing additional WIFI backup to avoid loss of sales should the WIFI experience issues.

Regarding Contract:

1. Vendors agree to provide proof of insurance, uploaded to this portal, no later than 9/10/25. Proof of insurance should list your business name, dates of festival, coverage amount (no less than $1,000,000) and GEDA named as additionally insured. If you don’t have your own policy, then you must purchase a policy.

2. VENDOR acknowledges that GEDA d/b/a Gretna Fest and the City of Gretna do not maintain insurance covering VENDOR’S property and that it is the sole responsibility of the VENDOR to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance covering such losses by VENDOR.

3. VENDORS shall not be allowed to hold Raffles and/or sell Raffle tickets of any kind. This act is prohibited.

4. The FESTIVAL reserves the right to evict a VENDOR immediately for unethical sales or behavior that, in the opinion of the FESTIVAL, would prove harmful to the reputation of the FESTIVAL. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Festival grounds.

5. While Festival Committee attempts to accommodate all vendor location request, the FESTIVAL reserves the right to relocate any VENDOR if it is deemed necessary for the best interest of the FESTIVAL.

6. In the event GEDA d/b/a Gretna Fest is unable to hold this Festival at the previously stated location or on the date given, due to any cause whatsoever beyond its control, then, in such event, the VENDOR hereby waives all claims for damages or compensation except for the return of the VENDOR’S payment for rental of space and any required deposit.

7. VENDOR assumes the entire responsibility for and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and save GEDA d/b/a Gretna Fest and the City of Gretna and their employees and agents, harmless against all claims, losses and damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney’s fees arising out of or caused by VENDOR’S installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the FESTIVAL premises or part thereof.

8. VENDOR assumes the entire responsibility for and shall protect, indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless, GEDA, GHF, City of Gretna all city departments, agencies, boards and commissions, its officers, agents, servants and employees, including volunteers, from and against any and all claims, demands, expense and liability arising out of injury or death to any person or the damage, loss or destruction of any property, including any and all costs, expense and/or attorney fees incurred a result of any claim, which many occur or in any way grow out of any act on the VENDOR, including not limited to the installation, removed, maintenance, occupancy, operation and/ or use of the FESTIVAL premises or part thereof.

Any VENDOR who does not follow the rules set by the FESTIVAL will not be allowed to participate in any subsequent festivals.

This application, when accepted by the GRETNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (GEDA) d/b/a Gretna Fest (hereinafter called the FESTIVAL), is considered a contract between the FESTIVAL and _____ (VENDOR).

In consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, and subject to the conditions hereinafter expressed, it is agreed as follows:

Booth Rental, Expectations, and Safety Requirements:

1. The FESTIVAL hereby grants the VENDOR the right to use space as assigned within the boundaries of the Gretna Fest for the duration of the three days of the FESTIVAL.

2. Each food booth will consist of a 12’x12’ space with canopy covered booth provided by the FESTIVAL. VENDOR must provide all equipment needed to run the booth including table(s), chairs, etc.

3. Food Booth Rental Fee: $1500.00 per 12′ x 12′ space. VENDOR agrees to pay a deposit of $750.00 when the contract is signed on the festival’s website by June 15, 2025. The remaining balance of $750.00 is to be paid on the festival’s website by August 1, 2025. If deposit is not made when application is completed or final payment is not made by August 1, 2025, your spot and deposit will be forfeited, and the FESTIVAL reserves the right to offer other food vendors the opportunity to participate in the festival with the same privileges. All forfeited booths will be offered to those on the Waiting List. Full payment is due for booth rental for these vendors with the application. If full payment is not made, the spot will be offered to the next Vendor on the Waiting List until all booths are filled. Should vendor request a second booth, 50% of deposit for this additional space is also due at the time of signing. Festival Committee will review the request for availability. If space is not available, funds will go towards your remaining balance. If full payment has already been made, a refund for the additional space will be provided. Rental Fee for an additional Food Booth is $1000.00 per 12’ x 12’ space. Vendors are required to remain under the 12’ x 12′ space to the front and sides of your space. Should you have space behind your booth, you are free to use this space directly behind your booth(es). Festival Committee will walk through the festival grounds during the weekend and will request items outside of the booth to be removed.

**If you are a food booth vendor in the Asian Village, your total Food Booth Rental Fee is $1400.00 per 10 x 10 space. Guidelines for payment listed above still apply to this village.

VENDOR contracts become binding upon receipt of payment and are NOT REFUNDABLE, unless the festival committee does not have a place for you or declines your menu. Insurance must be uploaded in the vendor portal no later than 9/10/25 or the festival reserves the right to release your booth and keep your payment.

4. Subletting or donation of space, partially or in its entirety, is NOT permissible without written consent of the Festival Board. This contract is not negotiable and may not be Sold or Transferred.

5. Any VENDOR requiring the use of oil in food preparation must pay a non-fundable $150.00 deposit per vendor. This will be included in the initial payment, therefore, 50% of this deposit will be due with rental on June 15, 2025, with final payment for oil deposit due by August 1, 2025, via the Gretna Fest website.

All oil must be disposed in the oil receptacle provided by the Festival or removed from the Festival grounds to be disposed on your own. Failure to properly dispose of oil on the Festival grounds will result in Vendor not being allowed to participate in any subsequent festivals.

6. VENDOR must provide a UL Classification of 2A:10BC or Larger (such as 4A:20BC and so on). This is an ABC type Fire Extinguisher(s). Also, all extinguishers must be tagged with an up-to-date inspection tag that shows that a certified extinguisher company has inspected it. Fire extinguishers are available to rent through a FESTIVAL approved vendor which will deliver rented extinguishers to the booth, as well as pick up extinguishers at the close of the Festival. Vendor will attend the Food Vendor Meeting where they will provide additional information on what is needed. Fire extinguishers are available to rent through a FESTIVAL approved vendor which will deliver rented extinguishers to the booth, as well as pick up extinguishers at the close of the Festival. Vendor will attend the Food Vendor Meeting where they will provide additional information on what is needed. Date of Food Vendor Meeting to be provided at a later date.

7. Food booths will be provided with a 110 volt 20-amp receptacle. Please plan cookware appropriately. Burners allowed according to the Fire Code (NFPA 101). Should VENDOR equipment require additional electricity beyond a 110 volt 20-amp receptacle, FESTIVAL has available to purchase additional electricity. Payment for this is due with final payment of the booth.

– Each booth will have an electric capacity of 20 amps. To figure out what amps you will be using, add the wattage of appliance then divide by 120. Please remember to add your lights and all other electrical appliances.

8. Since the festival goes into the night-time hours, VENDOR is required to provide the necessary lights to continue to operate your booth after dark.

9. VENDORS set up and breakdown will be discussed at the mandatory VENDOR meeting. All vendors must follow all protocol for load in and load out as provided in Vendor Packet. Any violation will forfeit your spot for future years.

10. VENDORS may restock booth according to guidelines determined at the mandatory VENDOR meeting.

11.VENDORS must be in their respective booths, the days of the festival no later than 4:00 P.M Friday, 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, and by 11:00 A.M. on Sunday. Booths must be attended at ALL times during Festival hours with one individual assigned as booth captain. Should an issue arise during the festival, the booth captain will be responsible for communicating back and forth with the Block Captain.

Friday, October 3, 2025 – Gates Opened to the Public from 4-10pm

Saturday, October 4, 2025 – Gates Opened to the Public from 11am-10pm

Sunday, October 5, 2025 – Gates Opened to the Public from 11am-7pm

12. There are no set parking lot/spaces for Vendors. Once you have loaded your booth, you must remove your vehicle(s) from the Festival grounds.

There is off street parking throughout the surrounding neighborhood. Please be aware of the street signs. GEDA, Gretna Fest, City of Gretna all city departments, agencies, boards and commissions, its officers, agents, servants and employees, including volunteers shall not be liable for any costs, fines, or penalties associated with Vendor’s parking arrangements or lack thereof.

Regarding Goods Sold and Payment Information:

1. To ensure the quality of the festival, it is mandatory that each VENDOR offers for sale, on each day of the festival, each of the food items approved for sale by the Festival Board. VENDOR is not allowed to bring items to sell that have not been approved by the Festival Committee. The FESTIVAL may remove any item not listed on the FESTIVAL’S signed copy of the contract.

2. VENDOR agrees to pay all applicable state and local taxes. It shall be the responsibility of the VENDOR to collect and remit taxes to the State and Parish Agents. All taxes owed by VENDOR must be current prior to the festival.

3. Festival remains a cashless environment. Payment for all goods and services shall be made via Vendors’ chosen point of sale system. Vendors are REQUIRED to offer a payment option via credit card. Other cashless payment options are allowed; however, every Vendor must be required to accept a credit card as a means of payment. WIFI will be provided as a courtesy by Festival, however, Festival Committee suggests bringing additional WIFI backup to avoid loss of sales should the WIFI experience issues.

Regarding Contract:

1.Vendors agree to provide proof of insurance, uploaded to this portal, no later than 9/10/25. Proof of insurance should list your business name, dates of festival, coverage amount (no less than $1,000,000) and GEDA named as additionally insured. If you don’t have your own policy, then you must purchase a policy.

2. VENDOR acknowledges that GEDA d/b/a Gretna Fest and the City of Gretna do not maintain insurance covering VENDOR’S property and that it is the sole responsibility of the VENDOR to obtain business interruption and property damage insurance covering such losses by VENDOR.

3. VENDORS shall not be allowed to hold Raffles and/or sell Raffle tickets of any kind. This act is prohibited.

4. The FESTIVAL reserves the right to evict a VENDOR immediately for unethical sales or behavior that, in the opinion of the FESTIVAL, would prove harmful to the reputation of the FESTIVAL. Alcohol sales are prohibited on Festival grounds.

5. While Festival Committee attempts to accommodate all vendor location requests, the FESTIVAL reserves the right to relocate any VENDOR if it is deemed necessary for the best interest of the FESTIVAL. Returning Vendors, please note that Gretna Fest has had to relocate the Food Court and all vendors are moving to a new location on the river batture at the riverfront stage. No need to request a location, because they will all be new.

6. In the event GEDA d/b/a Gretna Fest is unable to hold this Festival at the previously stated location or on the date given, due to any cause whatsoever beyond its control, then, in such event, the VENDOR hereby waives all claims for damages or compensation except for the return of the VENDOR’S payment for rental of space and any required deposit.

7. VENDOR assumes the entire responsibility for and shall protect, indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless, GEDA, GHF, City of Gretna all city departments, agencies, boards and commissions, its officers, agents, servants and employees, including volunteers, from and against any and all claims, demands, expense and liability arising out of injury or death to any person or the damage, loss or destruction of any property, including any and all costs, expense and/or attorney fees incurred a result of any claim, which many occur or in any way grow out of any act on the VENDOR, including not limited to the installation, removed, maintenance, occupancy, operation and/ or use of the FESTIVAL premises or part thereof.

8. VENDOR assumes the entire responsibility for and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and save GEDA d/b/a Gretna Fest and the City of Gretna and their employees and agents, harmless against all claims, losses and damages to persons or property, governmental charges or fines and attorney’s fees arising out of or caused by VENDOR’S installation, removal, maintenance, occupancy or use of the FESTIVAL premises or any part thereof.

Any VENDOR who does not follow the rules set by the FESTIVAL will not be allowed to participate in any subsequent festivals.

Application Accepted by Festival Committee Approval Only

This is the minimum up-front deposit to pay prior to your application being processed. Note: You may increase this number to pay a higher deposit or your full amount of $3500. You will receive a link in your email to pay this deposit securely via our payment platform. Your application will only begin processing once we receive your deposit.

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