2013 Craft Vendor Info
From June 13-16, 2013, 90,000+ people will gather for Bonnaroo®, a music and camping extravaganza that offers a rich and varied celebration of live music. With past headliners like Radiohead, Phish, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, The Police, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Tool, Dave Matthews Band, The Dead, Bob Dylan, and Widespread Panic, Bonnaroo features many of the top artists in the grassroots rock genre, along with hosts of acts in complementary styles such as jazz, bluegrass, and electronica. In its eleven years of existence, a staggering range of artists have performed at Bonnaroo, from veteran legends such as James Brown, Neil Young, and Emmylou Harris, to hip-hop groups like Jurassic 5 and the Roots, to eclectic singer-songwriters Ben Harper and Jack Johnson to indie darlings such as Modest Mouse and Mars Volta.
In addition to 12 music stages, Bonnaroo features a 100-acre entertainment village with round-the-clock attractions and activities including an arcade, cinema, comedy festival, yoga classes, a micro brew festival, and a music technology village, not to mention over a hundred vendors, cafes, and concessionaires providing high quality crafts and foods.
Since its inception in 2002, Bonnaroo has become a landmark event revered as “Festival of the Year” by Pollstar, Spin, and Rolling Stone. In 2002, Rolling Stone called Bonnaroo “the most ambitious festival of the year.” In 2003, the same publication named it “the American rock festival to end all festivals.” In 2004, The New York Times noted, “Bonnaroo, in just its third year, has already revolutionized the modern rock festival.” In a special issue of Rolling Stone, Bonnaroo was named one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock & roll. Each year a DVD has been created to commemorate what is noted as a historic event.
THE SITE
The site is a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles southeast of Nashville. While the majority of the land is used for camping and parking, approximately 100 acres is used for performance and central gathering areas. Gates to the camping area open on Thursday morning, and close Monday afternoon.
The Main Stage venue (capacity 90,000 people) and the Second Stage venue (capacity 30,000 people) are the two main performance areas, open from approximately noon until midnight each day Friday through Sunday.
Centeroo is a 24-hour gathering place, featuring three large music tents, a Comedy Theatre, The Brooers Festival which features microbrews from around the U.S., the Bonnaroo Market (craft and merchandise vendors), Planet Roo (the green village) an array of food and beverage vendors, several cafes with live entertainment, an arcade tent, cinema and several other special events. Most activities and vendors in Centeroo operate 24 hours, and there is live music in tent venues from approximately 12:00 noon until 8:00 pm and then from 12:00 midnight until 5:00 am.
VENDING LOCATIONS
Vending spaces are offered at Bonnaroo® at three different locations: Centeroo Market, Main Venue, & Campground. Each is explained below.
CENTEROO MARKET (including Planet Roo)
The Centeroo Market (including Planet Roo) opens Thursday, June 13th at noon and remains open 24 hours a day until Sunday night, June 16, after the headliner is finished.
Vendor Hours:
| Tuesday 6/11 | 9:00am—6:00pm | Vendor Check-In |
| Wednesday 6/12 | 8:00am—12:00 noon | Limited Vendor Check-In |
| Wednesday 6/12 | 8:00am—6:00pm | Vendor Set-Up |
| Thursday 6/13 | 12:00 noon—2:00 am | Required to be open |
| Friday 6/14 | 10:00am—2:00am | Required to be open |
| Saturday 6/15 | 10:00am—2:00am | Required to be open |
| Sunday 6/16 | 10:00am—10:00pm | Required to be open |
Although individual booth open hours are required as listed above, because of the extensive schedule of music and activities in Centeroo, many vendors choose to remain open 24 hours.
MAIN VENUE
There are a limited number of vending spaces available in the Main Venue, which is where the main stage of the festival is located.
Vendor hours:
| Tuesday 6/11 | 9:00am—6:00pm | Vendor Check-In |
| Wednesday 6/12 | 8:00am—12:00 noon | Limited Vendor Check-In |
| Wednesday 6/12 | 8:00am—2:00pm | Vendor Set-Up |
| Thursday 6/13 | 9:00am—6:00pm | Vendor Set-Up |
| Friday 6/14 | 12:00pm—12:00am | Required to be open |
| Saturday 6/15 | 12:00pm—12:00am | Required to be open |
| Sunday 6/16 | 12:00pm—12:00am | Required to be open |
CAMPGROUND
Craft vending in the campground is integrated into one of the service pods. The vending location is strategically located to maximize traffic from those who are camping farther away from the main festival venue. The campground will be open from Thursday morning until Monday morning, 24 hours a day.
Vendor hours:
| Wednesday 6/12 | 8:00am—12:00 noon | Vendor Check-In |
| Thursday 6/13 | 12:00pm—2:00am | Required to be open |
| Friday 6/14 | 10:00am—2:00am | Required to be open |
| Saturday 6/15 | 10:00am—2:00am | Required to be open |
| Sunday 6/16 | 10:00am—2:00am | Required to be open |
VENDING CATEGORIES AND FEES
ARTIST/CRAFTER
To be considered an artist/ crafter, vendors must make their products with their own hands. We are particularly interested in unique crafts. Can you demonstrate your craft on site (either the making of it or the use of it)? Let us know!
Centeroo Market (including Planet Roo)
The fee for an artist/ crafter space is $1,100.00 for the duration of the festival. The fee includes a 10 x 10 space, a heavy-duty metal-frame plastic-coated canvas tent and basic electric service. It also includes three vendor staff credentials that can access Vendor Camping. Additional vendor tickets must be purchased.
Main Venue.
The fee for an artist/crafter space is $700.00 for the duration of the festival. The fee includes a 10 x 10 space, a heavy-duty metal-frame, plastic coated-canvas tent and basic electric service. It also includes two vendor staff credentials that can access Vendor Camping. Additional vendor tickets must be purchased.
Campground
The fee for an artist/ crafter space is $900.00 for the duration of the festival. It includes a 10 x 10 space for vending, space to park and camp behind the booth, and two vendor staff credentials. Power is not included.
VENDOR
Vendors sell merchandise that they do not personally make by hand.
Centeroo Market (including Planet Roo)
The fee for a vendor space is $2,600.00 for the duration of the festival. The fee includes a 10 x 10 space, a heavy-duty metal-frame, plastic-coated canvas tent and basic electric service. It also includes four vendor staff credentials that can access Vendor Camping. Additional vendor tickets must be purchased. The opportunity to purchase more than one 10×10 space will be given to select vendors.
Main Venue
The Main Venue will be open from approximately noon until midnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The fee for a vendor space is $1,600.00 for the duration of the festival. The fee includes a 10 x 10 space, a heavy-duty metal-frame, plastic-coated canvas tent and basic electric service. It also includes three vendor staff credentials that can access Vendor Camping. Additional vendor tickets must be purchased.
Campground
The fee for a vendor space is $1,950.00 for the duration of the festival. It includes a 10 x 10 space for vending, space to park and camp behind the booth, and two vendor staff credentials. Power is not included.
SPONSOR
For businesses seeking additional presence at the festival, there are sponsorship opportunities available.
Please contact:
Bonnaroo Sponsorship
Superfly Productions
25 East 21st Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10010
sponsor@bonnaroo.com
VEHICLES
The Bonnaroo Market is an artistically-designed flowing area in Centeroo featuring many fine artists. In order to preserve the condition of the walking paths, vehicles will not be permitted to drive on any of the grass. When you arrive you will be directed to the closest road access. There will be trailers available to help you transport your wares, but you should come prepared with a hand truck or wagon with wide rubber tires. Camping is not permitted at your booth.
After initial set up in Centeroo and the Main Venue, all vehicles must be moved to Vendor Camping. For those who need to restock each day, arrangements can be made with one of the Market Coordinators. No vehicles (including golf carts) will be allowed in Centeroo unless you have received prior written permission from Bonnaroo.
In the campground, each booth will be able to have one vehicle parked directly behind their booth.
VENDOR CAMPING
There is an area designated for vendor camping. If you or your staff has special needs, please note that in the application form.
For vendors located in the campground, there will be a camping area directly behind each booth for a limited number of people.
PAPERWORK
Each vendor will be required to have a certificate of liability insurance, proof of Workers Compensation coverage, a Tennessee sales tax certificate, a Coffee County Transient Business License and a Coffee County Land Use Permit. Those vendors accepted to the festival will receive an outline of the necessary paperwork with your acceptance letter. Participation in Bonnaroo 2012 does not guarantee a space in Bonnaroo 2013.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the link below to complete an application online. Alternately, you can complete the attached application form and mail it, along with any pertinent photos, samples or information. Samples will not be returned.
Fill out the Bonnaroo 2013 Vendor / Crafter Application online here
Or, download a PDF version of the Bonnaroo 2013 Vendor / Crafter application here
Applications must be received by March 1, 2013 to be included in the initial review and acceptance process. Applications will continue to be accepted after March 1 until all spaces are filled.
Our primary method of communication is via e-mail. If you have any questions, please include them with your application. All proposals will be reviewed, and an email will be sent to you indicating whether or not you have been accepted.