Burbank Vendor Info

What types of vendors will be exhibiting?
We will be accepting handmade designs into the fair, including: visual art, fashion design, accessory design, bath and body care, home decor, housewares, food and more.

No vintage or resale items will be permitted.  
We are looking to feature original designs and handmade goods made by the artisan who will be showcasing during the event.  Manufactured and global goods are permitted as long as they are your original concept.

Mobile boutiques are applicable to apply however items must fit within the handmade parameters stated above (for Burbank only)!

How does your jury process work?  
Our jury reviews applications and scores them based on quality, aesthetic, originality, branding, and sell-ability. Read more on our BLOG.

Permit Requirements:

• CITY Requirements: All vendors are required to have an Itinerant Merchant Permit with the City of Burbank, every person engaging in business is an itinerant merchant and shall pay a license fee in the amount set forth in the Burbank Fee Resolution ($34). The booth fee covers this permit cost and Jackalope will provide the required paperwork in the acceptance.

• STATE Requirements: All vendors must have a temporary or permanent CA seller’s permit by the time you vend with us. See California Department of Taxation and Fees website for more information.

• Food Vendor Requirements: Vendors selling food products will be subject to a TFF Permit with the LA County Health Department. Jackalope Arts facilitates this TFF permitting process. TFF permitting ranges from $82 - $116 depending on your type of food sales.

Insurance Requirements:
It is suggested that all participating vendors obtain general liability insurance prior to vending.

• Here is a great resource for affordable insurance: ACT INSURANCE

Set up Details:

• All participating vendors MUST remain set up for the entire duration of the fair.

• Our fair is OUTSIDE on San Fernando Blvd in Downtown Burbank from Magnolia to Angeleno.

• The event is rain or shine.

• Each vendor is required to use a 10'x10' pop up tent for their space.

• Tent, Table and chair rentals are offered for an additional fee.

• Special requests for neighbors and location may be stated in your application.

• Overnight security will be onsite between event days, we do recommend you take product home.

• There is no electricity access.  

What is your expected attendance?
We expect to see 8,000+ attendees over the course of the weekend.

I'm traveling for the fair, where do you recommend I stay?

Traveling to the fair and need somewhere nearby to stay?  Check out some great options with the best guaranteed price HERE with Visit Burbank .

Jury / Application Fee:

$15 non-refundable fee due upon application covers the costs for our staff and jury to review applicants.

Booth Fees:  Due upon acceptance

• Half Booth - 10'x5' (10'x10' shared w/ booth-mate): $215 (this includes City of Burbank’s Itinerant Merchant fee)

  Upon your application, you may state a preference on a booth-mate. Each prospective vendor must submit applications individually. If you do not have a booth-mate preference, Jackalope Arts will place you with a complimentary vendor to share your space.

• Full Booth - 10'x10' booth space: $385 (this includes City of Burbank’s Itinerant Merchant fee)

• Double Booth - 10'x20' space: $720 (this includes City of Burbank’s Itinerant Merchant fee)

  Please note that we do not take a percentage of vendor sales! 

• Young Artisan- 6’ table space: $75 (includes the table and City of Burbank’s Itinerant Merchant fee) Exclusive to makers under 18 years old.

• Mobile Boutique & Food Truck: $100 deposit plus 10% of sales from the event, $100 counts towards overall due.

  • Food Truck/Mobile Boutique Apply Here

Take a look at our PRESS PAGE for some of the press action we've had so far.  

How will I know if I am accepted? 

You will be notified via email regarding your fair application.  Please mark vendors@jackalopeartfair.com in your safe sender list.  Gmail users: check your "promotional folder" as well as your spam folder for filtered messages from us. 

Waitlist Applications: These applications will be notified only if a spot opens up for you.

Please review our application page for dates associated with your application notification.

How do I submit my booth payment?  

Booth fees are not due until you are officially accepted into the fair.  You can make payment by credit card or check at that time.

After you've been selected, you will have approximately two weeks to return a signed copy of our Artisan Agreement, along with your Booth Payment to hold your space in the fair.  If either of these is not received within that timeframe, your space will be forfeited.

Refunds will be considered until 3 weeks prior to the event.  If you need to cancel you attendance within 3 weeks of the fair, no refunds will be made.  Fees will not be refunded due to poor weather conditions.