Thank you for your interest in joining us at the 2026 Jambalaya Festival. Below are the rules for vendors:
• Festival hours: Thursday 5/21 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday 5/22 7:30am – 11:00pm, Saturday 5/23 7:30am – 12:00am, Sunday 5/24 7:30am – 9:30pm
• Vendor hours: Friday 5/22 12:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday 5/23 8:00am – 12:00am, Sunday 5/24 8:00am – 9:30pm.
What's New This Year:
•This years show will be held indoors, providing a more comfortable and weather-proof experience for both vendors and guests.
•To create the best possible shopping experience and avoid overlapping vendors with similar products, booth locations will be assigned by our team. This allows us to thoughtfully space vendors and maximize visibility for everyone.
•Booth Pricing Options:
•Standard Booth: $250
•Premium Booth (front and center near the entrance): $350
All booth spaces will be 10' x 10'.
PLEASE CHOOSE WHICH TYPE OF BOOTH YOU WOULD PREFER.
PREMIUM SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
THESE SPOTS WILL ALSO BE RESERVED FOR ONE PER TRADE.
BOOTH FEES AE NONREFUNDABLE!!!!!!
•To keep things running smoothly indoors, vendors will be assigned designated load-in time slots. During your scheduled time, you will be able to drive into the building to unload your items. After unloading, we ask that you promptly move your vehicle to allow access for the next vendor. You are welcome to continue setting up your booth after moving your vehicle while others load in. This process will help us avoid congestion and ensure everyone has a smooth setup experience.
•Additional event details (including your assigned load-in time and booth location) will be shared soon.
• Vendor set up is strictly enforced for Thursday between 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Tear down will begin no sooner than Sunday at 5:30pm. All Vendors must be setup and vehicles removed by 4:00pm on Thursday. No vehicles will be allowed in vendor area until Sunday 5:30pm. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. You must check-in with a JFA member prior to set up. All Parking Passes will be handed out at vendor meeting (Date TBD) at the JFA Building, 222 S. Francois Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737.
• Nightly security will be provided on the grounds at the close of the festival on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until start of the festival the following day. The JFA is not responsible for any of your merchandise.
•Payments must be made by credit card. A link will be sent to you upon application approval via email.
• Vendors can supply their own power & must supply extension cords. Quiet generators are required. Please make efforts not to place your generator impeding pedestrian traffic areas. If your generator is deemed to be a nuisance (too noisy, too much exhaust fumes, etc.) to festival attendees or other vendors by a JFA official, you will be asked to remove it.
• Each vendor is limited to displaying items from no more than two categories, listed below.
• This is an outdoor Festival. Vendors are responsible for providing their own shelter/tent, tables, chairs, displays, and any necessary supplies. Refunds are not given for inclement weather.
• Please come prepared, including having adequate cash and change for your transactions.
• Vendors are responsible for charging, collecting, documenting, and remitting any applicable sales tax to the proper institutions. The JFA is only renting you a spot.
• No pets or animals are allowed on the Festival grounds.
• Submission of an application does not guarantee participation. All Vendors must receive approval to participate. The JFA reserves the right to refuse space to applicants for any reason. No credit card charges will be processed for applicants not accepted to participate in the Festival.
• The JFA may make changes to booth layout at any time. If you attempt to sell products that you are not approved for, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE WITHOUT A REFUND.
