Dates and times of the following events are subject to change at the discretion of event organizers. Vendors will be notified immediately of any changes. Upon acceptance of your application, a team member will reach out to you via email and confirm all details, including providing instructions for payment.
FEE SUMMARY
If you provide entertainment-related services such as a performer, musician, band, comedian, amusement ride service, or other product or service provider which does not fit within the categories below, then these fees may not apply to you.
Fees will apply to all vendors who are soliciting a product or service such as selling arts, apparel, crafts, food, and textiles.
Do not pay fees until notified of an accepted application. Fees are due on Friday, July 19, 2024. You will be notified of an accepted application by Friday, June 21, 2024.
Arts & Crafts and Apparel & Textiles Vendor Fees
Each booth space will measure approximately 10 feet wide by 10 feet long. Reservations are first-come, first-serve. Specify the number of required booth spaces below.
- Chota Conference Center
- Cherokee Citizen - $50.00
- Other Tribe - $75.00
- Non-Tribal Affiliation - $100.00
- Hand Made Arts & Crafts
- Cherokee Citizen - $100.00 per space
- Other Tribe - $150.00 per space
- Non-Tribal Affiliation - $200.00 per space
- Hand Made Apparel & Textiles
- Cherokee Citizen - $100.00 per space
Other Tribe - $150.00 per space
Non-Tribal Affiliation - $200.00 per space
- Commercial Arts & Crafts, Apparel & Textiles
- Cherokee Citizens, Other & Non-Citizens - $400.00 per space
Food Concession Fees
Each booth space will measure approximately 20 feet wide by 30 feet long. Reservations are first-come, first-serve. Specify the number of required booth spaces below. All food vendors are required to submit a $100 down payment to secure their location.
- 110 Voltage, 20 Amps
- Cherokee Citizen - $500.00
- Other & Non-Tribal Citizen - $700.00
- 220 Voltage, 50 amps
- Cherokee Citizen - $700.00
- Other & Non-Cherokee Citizen - $900.00
Other Products & Services, Exhibitor
Each booth space will measure approximately 10 feet wide by 10 feet long. Reservations are first-come, first-serve. Specify the number of required booth spaces below.
- Commercial/Non-Profit Org Products & Services Exhibitor
- Cherokee Citizens - $200.00 per space
- Other & Non-Cherokee Citizens - $400.00 per space
ARTS, CRAFTS, & FOOD VENDORS, COMM. PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Location: One Fire Field
One Fire Field is the bustling center of activity during the Cherokee National Holiday. From traditional games and cultural demonstrations to rides and entertainment, this outdoor venue will host thousands of attendees from
across the country during labor day weekend. We are recruiting arts, crafts, and food vendors, as well as commercial products and services providers, to
set up shop.
Schedule |
Dates |
Times |
Set-Up & Inspections |
Thursday, August 29 |
12 pm to 5 pm |
Set-Up & Inspections |
Friday, August 30 |
8 am to 12 pm |
Day One |
Friday, August 30 |
4 pm to 10 pm |
Day Two |
Saturday, August 31 |
9 am to 10 pm |
Day Three |
Sunday, September 1 |
9 am to 5 pm |
Take-Down |
Sunday, September 1 |
5 pm to 8 pm |
ARTS, CRAFTS, FOOD VENDORS
Location: Cherokee Nation Cultural Grounds (Intertribal Powwow)
The Cultural Grounds lights up the night and becomes the life of the festival. The Intertribal Powwow is a crowd favorite with thousands attending every night. We are recruiting arts, crafts, and food vendors to set up shop.
Schedule |
Dates |
Times |
Set-Up & Inspections |
Friday, August 30 |
9 am to 5 pm |
Night One |
Friday, August 30 |
4 pm to 10 pm |
Night Two |
Saturday, August 31 |
4 pm to 10 pm |
Take-Down |
Sunday, September 1 |
9 am to 12 pm |
ARTS, CRAFTS, FOOD VENDORS – CHEROKEE ARTISAN MARKETPLACE
Location: Cherokee National History Museum
**INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY** Cherokee National History Museum / Cherokee Artisan Marketplace applications must be submitted separately to Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism. For more information, please contact Jessica Pratt at 918-232-3584 or jessica.pratt@cn-bus.com
The Cherokee Artisan Marketplace is located at the Cherokee National History Museum square in the heart of downtown Tahlequah, OK. It is the only exclusive event for Cherokee artisans. For attendees who seek traditional and authentic hand-made Cherokee arts and crafts, there is no better place to shop.
In addition to the shopping, visitors will enjoy the State of the Nation (in which over 1,500 people attend) and the Cherokee National Holiday Parade (in which over 2,000 people attend) taking place both in front and behind the square on Saturday.
Schedule |
Dates |
Times |
Set-Up & Inspections |
Saturday, August 31 |
6:30 am to 8:30 am |
Day One |
Saturday, August 31 |
9 am to 3 pm |
Day Two |
Sunday, September 1 |
9 am to 3 pm |
Take-Down |
Sunday, September 1 |
3 pm to 5 pm |
APPAREL & TEXTILES VENDORS
Location: Chota Conference Center
The Chota Conference Center is the home of the Quilt Show, Art Show, Awards Banquet, and so much more. Over three days, thousands flood these halls. We are recruiting apparel & textile vendors to set up shop during events. Booth space is exclusive and limited, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Schedule |
Dates |
Times |
Set-Up Day |
Thursday, August 29 |
12 pm to 5 pm |
Day One |
Thursday, August 29 |
5 pm to 8 pm |
Day Two |
Friday, August 30 |
12 pm to 8 pm |
Day Three |
Saturday, August 31 |
9 am to 5 pm |
Day Four |
Sunday, September 1 |
9 am to 3 pm |
Take-Down |
Sunday, September 1 |
3 pm to 6 pm |