Arts & Crafts vendors, please Click Here

Food vendors, please Click Here.

General vendors, please Click Here.

Application must be received by Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Note: To qualify for an Arts & Crafts section booth, some portion of items for sale MUST BE HANDMADE by the applicant. Otherwise, please make application with the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce for a booth in the “General Vendors” section. General vendor applications may be made via the General Vendor page.

Festival Rules & Regulations

All applications are subject to approval by the BUTTAHATCHEE RIVER FALL FEST screening and selection committee. This is NOT a juried arts festival, but screening is in place in order to maintain quality of products and ensure community standards are met.
The Northwest Alabama Arts Council, The Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce and Buttahatchee River Fall Fest reserve the right to refuse any application.
You will be notified by phone or e-mail no later than Thursday, October 23, 2025 of your application’s acceptance or rejection.
NO refunds will be issued after Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted. We only accept money orders, or cashier's checks, or credit/debit cards or PayPal payments via this web site.
There will be a $25.00 late registration fee after Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Late registration will be permitted, depending upon availability of booth(s). However, all booth set–up times and requirements remain the same. No exceptions.
NO sale of animals allowed.
NO weapons of ANY type permitted. (This includes toy guns)
NO items with obscenities or any items which are deemed inappropriate or do not meet community standards.
If you are a dealer for a company which requires that there be no more than one dealer of theirs at a festival, please contact us before submitting your application, and indicate that you are a dealer for such a company on the form below. While we will do our very best to make sure there are no duplicates, we will not be responsible for duplicate vendors.
The BUTTAHATCHEE RIVER FALL FESTIVAL is held in Downtown Hamilton, Alabama – in and around the Court Square of the Marion County Courthouse and throughout the downtown area.
This is an OUTDOOR festival. It is the responsibility of each vendor to be prepared for inclement weather conditions.
There will be NO demand refunds in the event of inclement weather.
The BUTTAHATCHEE RIVER FALL FESTIVAL will be held rain or shine.
Set-up time begins on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and resumes again on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
For ease of traffic flow, we ask every vendor to unload their merchandise into their booth, move their vehicle and/or trailer, and then return and set up your booth.
All vendor vehicles MUST be moved no later than 8:00 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Please report to the NORTHWEST ALABAMA ARTS COUNCIL booth located on the South corner of the Marion County Courthouse upon arrival to receive your booth assignment and a “Certificate of Participation.” This certificate MUST be displayed in your booth throughout the festival and be visible to festival or law enforcement officials.
Please report to the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce booth located on the corner across from the Marion County Courthouse to receive your booth assignment and a “Certificate of Participation”. This certificate MUST be displayed in your booth throughout the festival and be visible to festival or law enforcement officials.
Booths are NOT to be taken down earlier than 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025. Anyone who disobeys this rule will be barred from future festivals for noncompliance.
There are a limited number of spaces available with electricity. These will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. If you have requested electricity for your booth/s, you will be responsible for providing your own extension cord. Please bring duct tape or other appropriate covering to secure the cords that you use in and around your booth(s).
Please fill out the registration form COMPLETELY.
Please check the "I Agree" check box below. (If not checked, you will NOT be a registered vendor)

Business Name

Owner/Contact Name

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone Number

Alternate Phone Number

Email address

Web Site

Description of Merchandise

All booths are 12' X 12'.

Booths with no power ($60 each)

Booths with power ($85 each)

Food Vendor Booths ($135 each, power included.)

Will you be selling from a trailer?

If selling from a trailer, which side do you sell from?

What size trailer do you have?

Length (ft.)

Width (ft.)

Non-Profit Organization Booth or Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce Member Booth:
A non-profit organization or current Chamber member is entitled to one (1) 12’ x 12’ general vendor with no power booth at no charge. If you require additional space, or if you have special requirements, please note on this form or contact Mr. John Boyett, Buttahatchee River Fall Fest Coordinator at (205) 952-9884.

If you are applying as a non-profit organization or a current chamber member, please check here.

All spaces are 12' X 12'. If you have special requirements, please note on this form or contact Mr. John Boyett, Fall Fest Coordinator at (205) 952-9884.

Special Notations / Accomodations
(if applicable)

If you are a vendor for a company which requires that there are no more than one vendor selling their products at a festival, please contact us before submitting your application, and please check this box and indicate the company and product in the special notations box above. While we will do our best to make sure there are no duplicates of such vendors, we will not be responsible for duplicates.

Special Code (if applicable)

Total Vendor Fee

Legal Waiver

I have read this application and rules entirely. I understand that the Buttahatchee River Fall Fest, the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Northwest Alabama Arts Council, and the City of Hamilton shall not be liable for any claim or loss or damage of any kind to my exhibit or me, and I agree to release and hold them harmless for such liability. I understand that failure to follow any of the listed conditions and requirements for participation in the Buttahatchee River Fall Fest will be grounds for removal from the festival.

By checking this box, I agree to the above terms and conditions for acceptance into the Buttahatchee River Fall Fest, and that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.