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Join us for the 2025 Season, including the Arkansas Viking Thing, Arkansas Highland Games, and Arkansas Renaissance Festival. We are excited to host another season of immersive, period-themed fun and invite committed vendors to be part of this growing tradition.

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Our Vision

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We are building, operating, and maintaining a premier Permanent Renaissance Festival that will flourish for years to come. We seek vendors who share this commitment and are prepared to invest their time and resources to enrich this experience.

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Festival Atmosphere

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Expect a fully interactive day with street performances, stage shows, and a cast that includes vendors. We are all part of the cast! We strive to maintain an authentic period atmosphere and require all participants to wear period-appropriate costumes, hide modern items from view, and use historically influenced speech when interacting with customers.

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Vendor Requirements

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• Vendors must construct or set up their own selling area.

• Submit an accurate rendering of your final design for approval, including materials, floor plan, and color scheme.

• New vendors can rent an existing shop (if available) or use a period tent for their first three years.​

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Tent Vendors Must Provide:

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• Booth dimensions (e.g., 10×10, 10×20, 20×20, 30×30).

• Details of any additional space needed outside the booth (include dimensions).

• Indicate if electricity is required for booth functionality (e.g., for a laser engraver).

• Note if handicap accessibility accommodations are needed.

• Photos of the tent, all products, and tent decorations.

• A detailed description of products.

• Proof of insurance listing the Arkansas Renaissance Festival (ARF) as an additional insured, along with the name of their insurance provider.

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Important Deadlines for Building Vendors

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1. $200 deposit – must be paid before building begins and to secure the space.

2. Drawings/Renderings/Plans – submit for approval by June 1st.

3. Construction Start Date – begin by July 1st.

4. Construction Completion – finish by August 1st.

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Application Process

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We are a juried show and have a nonrefundable application fee of $20. The first round of applications will be accepted until January 31st, with jurying taking place in early February. Notification of results will be sent via email on or around February 19th. Once accepted, vendors must secure their space by March 10th, after which a participation agreement will be provided.

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Fees and Space

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Pricing depends on the linear frontage and location. Spots for The Viking Thing and Highland Games will start at $150, and single weekend spots for the Festival will start at $220. Accepted vendors will receive a list of available spaces and corresponding prices.

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Product Standards

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Products should align with the period, using materials available in the 16th century or earlier. We discourage imported or mass-produced items and encourage artisans to demonstrate their craft. Items should be unique, durable, well-crafted, and backed by the maker’s satisfaction guarantee.