The 4th Street Fair takes place in a residential neighborhood during the first full weekend in October. For 2024, the fair will be open 10:00am - 4:00pm on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2024.

• Booths are setup on a paved street surface. A single booth is 15' L x 10' W and a double booth is 30'L x 10' W. Vendor displays must not exceed 10' wide or impede walkways/aisles. Tables, chairs, and extension cords are NOT provided.

• If using a tent/canopy, each leg must have no less than 40 pounds anchoring it down. This requirement is not optional and will be strictly enforced due to safety concerns. Any vendor who fails to properly anchor their canopy will not be allowed to participate unless the canopy is taken down.

• Booth space is not guaranteed until payment is received.

QUESTIONS? Please email us at 4thStreetFair@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook. If your question is urgent, you may call one of our volunteer coordinators: Tom Davis (765) 273-3311 or Michele Thompson (765) 220-1124.

2024 Booth Rates:
Includes a single 15' L x 10' W booth space for the full weekend with complimentary marketing on our website and social media leading up to the event. Booths will be setup on a paved surface. If you setup is longer than 15' then you will need to purchase an additional booth space to accommodate. If your setup is longer than 30' feet, please contact us before completing an application so we may discuss options.

$100.00 Retail Food Establishments & Commercial Businesses
$90.00 MLM / Direct Sales / Resale
$80.00 Home-Based Food & Craft Vendors
$60.00 Non-Profits, Political Organizations, Schools, Churches, & Information

Add-Ons:
$50.00 Double Booth (30' L x 10' W)
$150.00 220v/30amp Electrical Outlet
$50.00 110v Electrical Cord

Attendance: Approved vendors are expected to remain set up during fair hours and will not be permitted to tear down/leave until the fair has closed due to patron safety considerations. If you need to leave early, let us know in advance so we may place your booth accordingly. 

Booth Space: Displays should not exceed 10' wide and all items must be kept within your assigned space. Electrical access will only be provided to vendors who request electricity on this application. Vendors are required to provide their own tents/canopies as well as necessary extension cords, racks, tables, chairs, and fixtures for their display. Vendors may not sell or give space to another vendor.

Tents/Canopies: If using a portable/pop-up tent or canopy it MUST be properly weighted on all corners; each leg must have no less than 40 pounds anchoring it down. Failure to comply will result in removal and other penalties.

Check-In and Set Up: The contact person listed on the vendor application, or their spouse, must be the person that checks in unless prior arrangements have been made. Exact check-in and set up times will be emailed to approved vendors in early September.

Clean-Up: All trash and debris must be removed from the vendor's area before exiting the fair. Vendors must leave the area in the same, if not better condition, than when they arrived.

Security: Vendors are responsible for securing their own booths. 4th Street Fair does not provide security and will not be liable for theft, loss, or damage to any property.

Cash/Debit Cards: 4th Street Fair patrons have indicated it would be extremely helpful if vendors displayed signage indicating whether they accept debit/credit cards or cash only. Please help fair goers and place signage about the payments types you accept at your booth.

Sales Tax: Vendors are responsible for collecting, reporting, and submitting Indiana Sales Tax as required under applicable laws.

Weather: The 4th Street Fair will take place rain or shine. Vendors MUST be prepared for inclement weather. 

Live Animals: Due to liability reasons, vendors MUST let us know in advance if they plan to have live animals at the fair.

Food Vendors: You must comply with all Wayne County, Indiana Health Department regulations. Food vendors will be subject to health department inspection during the fair. Electrical access will only be provided to vendors who request electricity on their vendor application. The 4th Street Fair does not provide vendors with access to potable water or wastewater/sewage disposal systems. Trash receptacles will be provided throughout the event site for the public. A dumpster will also be provided on site for vendor and public trash removal. Portable toilets and a hand-washing station will also be provided on site for public use.

• Not-For-Profit Food Vendors: Food items must be labeled with name of the maker and tax-exempt numbers. For additional requirements or questions, please contact the Wayne County Health Department at (765) 973-9245.
  
  

• Retail Food Establishments: Retail Food Establishments are required to have a food service permit issued by the Wayne County Health Department (WCHD). Vendors will be subject to inspection during the fair. Temporary Food Vendor applications are available on the Wayne County Health Department website and must be turned int o WCHD at least 7 days before the event: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/waynecounty/environmental-health/food-establishments/. For permit cost, additional requirements or other questions, please contact the Wayne County Health Department at (765) 973-9245.
  
  

• Home-Based Food Vendors (HBV): The sale of non-potentially hazardous food products made in your primary residence, such as baked goods and candies/confections, is permitted in accordance with Indiana's HBV requirements and labeling guidelines. Vendors will be subject to inspection during the fair. If you have questions about HBV requirements and applicability, please contact the Wayne County Health Department at (765) 973-9245.

Water/Sewage/Refuse: Vendors will NOT have access to potable water or wastewater/sewage disposal systems. Trash receptacles will be provided throughout the event site for public use. A dumpster will also be provided on site for vendor and public trash removal. 

Restroom Facilities: Portable toilets and a hand-washing station will be provided on site for public use.