FAQ
How can I sign up?
Visit the vendor booth signup page for instructions on how to apply either online or by mailing in the application form.
Who can have a booth?
Booths are open to all!
What is the refund policy?
We do not refund no shows, and our event is rain or shine.
Can I just have a thrift/garage sale booth?
Sorry, but no. Our vendors are geared more towards local businesses, arts, and craftsmanship.
What is the date and time of the festival?
The official festival time is from 10:00am to 5:00pm, but you can start setting up your booth at 7:30 am.
How do I get the member pricing?
Simple! If you are not already a member, we have have integrated membership to the RCNA with the Vendor Application, so you can become a member and reserve a member priced booth on the same form.
Am I allowed to share a booth with someone else?
Yes you can share a booth with someone else. Just remember, each booth is only allotted a 10 foot x 10 foot space, so you should make sure that you can both fit in the designated area.
Am I allowed to register for more than one booth?
Absolutely! In fact we have had a very small number of vendors that just couldn’t fit into the 10 foot x 10 foot space provided, so they had to go ahead and register for more than one booth.
Just make a note on your form and send in the appropriate payment. If you are a member, you will only pay $5 per booth. As a regular applicant you will pay $25 per booth. There are no extra fees for extra booths beyond the normal booth registration cost.
Am I allowed to use a cashier’s check to make my vendor application payment?
Yes, make the check payable to “Rattan Creek Neighborhood Association”. Just include the check along with our printable mailable form.
What kind of notification will I receive once I’ve submitted my application?
You will receive an email confirming that your application has been received, so make sure to include an email address on your registration form. And please be patient in waiting for a response. We are a total volunteer organization and don’t always get to things right away. However, if you haven’t heard from us in 2 weeks, send us an email to make sure that something didn’t get lost.
Where will my spot be?
We will be placing people on a first paid, first placed basis. The longer you wait to pay, the more out in the “boonies” you will be. So get your registration form and payment in early. Only when we have received BOTH will we place you!
On the day of, check in with the RCNA table and we will make sure you are properly placed.
What do I, as a vendor at Rattan Fest, have to bring?
Glad you asked! As mentioned elsewhere, you’ll have to supply your own canopy tent (if you have one), your own tables, your own office supplies, your own extension cord (25 feet or longer) if you need power, and basically anything else you’ll need to have a fun and successful event. We are there to show you your spot, and then get out of the way let you get set up and do your thing! And of course help out whenever needed!
Will electricity be provided?
Only if you request it and absolutely need it. The electrical circuits in the park are only able to handle a certain amount of amperage, so we have to limit the number of booths for which we can supply electricity. Also, we don’t want power cables running all over the park. Please, only make an electricity request if you absolutely need it. And as mentioned elsewhere, you will also need to bring your own extension cord (at least 25 feet).
Wait – I need to bring our own extension cord if I require electricity?
Yes, you’ll have to bring your own extension cord (25 feet or longer) if you require electricity. Extension cords will not be provided by the RCNA or by the Rattan Creek Park Community Center. If you have multiple items that need to be plugged in, you’ll also have to bring your own power strip.
I want to sponsor the Deer Park Ranger Run 5K, or help out in some other way. How do I do that?
If you want to help out with the Deer Park Ranger 5K, the organization and responsibility for this event has been transferred to Deer Park middle school. The contact there is Meredith Holmes and can be contacted via email at message.meredith@gmail.com.
I am already, or planning to be, a sponsor of the the Deer Park Ranger Run 5K and will have a table set up at the race. What do I need to do to get a booth at Rattan Fest?
The Ranger Run 5K is sponsored by Deer Park middle school. Although the RCNA and the Deer Park PTA do work closely together to organize these events, we are separate entities. That being said, if you want a booth at Rattan Fest, you have to make a separate full payment for that booth. We do not have any mutual sponsorship at this time.
Alternatively, ask the Deer Park Ranger Run 5K organizers whether or not they would be able to help you out.
Is it OK for me to advertise my participation in Rattan Fest to my clients and customers and family and friends?
Absolutely! We HIGHLY encourage all of our vendors to promote Rattan Fest on their own, in any way they can, regardless of what kind of promotions we at the RCNA do! The more people that know about Rattan Fest and show up, the more prospective business everyone will have! Score for Rattan Fest – and for you!!
I have a question not answered here, who can I contact?
Our Rattan Fest chairwoman is Dallas Hall and can be contacted via email at dallas@rliv.net.
For questions about the Rattan Fest itself, like music and food and bathrooms for example, please check out the event page for that general information regarding the Rattan Fest.