***Please note – To provide an engaging experience for visitors to vendor booths, it is strongly encouraged that vendors provide an entertaining and/or interactive activity to do at their booth. It can be as simple as trinkets to give away, a prize wheel or raffle, a carnival style game, etc. This helps ensure the festival guests spend more time enjoying all of the activities and booths. ***
***Please let us know if you are interested in sponsoring an activity, performer, or the festival itself. We’d love to talk with you about becoming a sponsor. Sponsors, in most cases, will receive their booth for free***
Who do I contact with additional questions?
Please contact Christine Newman at President@RattanCreek.org
Where will my spot be?
Booth spaces are first come, first served that morning. The exception to this will be the political party booths, which will be assigned. Arrive early to assure a prime location. If you register early and need special accommodations, that will be discussed and considered upon payment. Upon check in at the festival, from 8:30-9:30am, you will be escorted to help choose your spot. If you have a need for a specific spot or area, please reach out and we’ll see what we can do.
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. It may or may not come from the RCNA, so watch your spam folder for it.
What do you all supply for us?
We supply your 10 foot x 10 foot section of earth, and all the marketing we can muster to get people to show up. You’ll have to supply your own tent, tables, office supplies, extension cords, etc.
How do I get the member pricing?
To take advantage of member pricing, you must be a current member. If you are not currently a member, but live in North Austin MUD #1, you can pay your RCNA membership dues and reserve a member priced booth on the same form. You can also join on our website, and pay for your booth separately.
Can I buy/register for more than one booth?
Absolutely! Just make a note on your form and send in the appropriate payment. If you are a member, you will only pay $15 per booth. As a non-member you pay $30 per booth. There are no extra fees for extra booths beyond the normal booth registration cost.
Can I 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 x10 foot space, so you should make sure that you can both fit in the designated area.
Will there be electricity?
Yes, with prior approval. However, the electrical circuits in the park are only able to handle a certain amount of amperage, so we limit the number of booths for which we can supply electricity. Please, only make an electricity request if you absolutely need it. We would hate to have to turn away folks that needed electricity for the gadgets at their booth because you want to keep your phone charged. So, if you absolutely need electricity to run your booth, please indicate that on your registration form so we can be prepared for you. You will also need to bring your own electrical cords.
Wait – we need to bring our own extension cords if we require electricity?
Yes, you’ll have to bring your own extension cords if you require electricity. Extension cords will not be provided by the RCNA or the Rattan Creek Park Community Center.
What is the date and time of the festival, and what time do I have to show up for setting up my booth?
The festival is on Saturday, November 4th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm but you can start selecting and setting up your booth as early as 8:30 am.
Just wondered if renting a booth and just making it a thrift/garage sale booth is possible?
Sorry, but our vendors/booth are geared more towards local businesses, arts, and craftsmanship.
Can I use a cashier’s check to make my vendor application payment?
Yes, make the check payable to “Rattan Creek Neighborhood Association”.
Can I advertise that my business will be at your festival?
Absolutely! You can absolutely advertise that your business will be at Rattan Fest!! In fact we highly encourage all of our vendors to promote Rattan Fest on their own, regardless of what kind of promotions we at the RCNA do! The more people that know about Rattan Fest and show up, the more business everyone will get! Score!!
What kind of food will be there?
In true Austin style, we do our best to keep it local! We will have several local food vendors and friends of the RCNA who will be serving food. In the past we’ve had vendors such as the boy scouts serving hot dogs, Pizza, gelato, snow cones, Greek food, a taco truck, and BBQ, – and so much more! We already have 4-5 food trucks lined up to attend. More information on food vendors will be provided on the event website page as they are lined up closer to the event.
Will there be music?
We will have several live bands and other entertainers on the Grand Pavilion stage throughout the day for everyone’s enjoyment.
Are there restrictions on political booths?
Yes. Due to an overwhelming number of political booths last year, we will be limiting partisan political booths to the official county parties this year. If you are a partisan candidate, please speak with your county party organization to see about joining them at their booth.
And please feel free and forward this awesome information to all your friends and family so they can come to Rattan Fest too and even register their own booth if they want!! Booths are open to all – both members and nonmembers!