2026 VENDOR

application

Rules & Guidelines

New vendor openings are extremely limited!
Vendor Applications due January 15th
Selected Vendors will be notified in February
Vendor Fees are due March 1st

Festival Details

  • Date & Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • Weather Reschedule: Sunday, May 17, 2026

  • Location: Seminary Park, 350 S. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN, and surrounding areas

At-a-Glance for Vendors

  • Application Due: January 15th, 2026

  • Vendor Fee Due: March 1st, 2026

  • Booth Fees: Standard Booth $375 | Trailer/Cart Etc 12 ft - 19 ft $550 | Trailer over 20 ft. $750

  • Refunds: Available until March 15, 2026; after this date, payments are non-refundable

  • Event Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (vendors must remain open until closing)

  • Set-Up: Begins at 6:00 am (assigned times provided); must be complete by 9:00 am

  • Tear-Down: May begin after 4:00 pm; vendors must vacate by 6:00 pm

  • Weather: Rain or shine (see policy below)

Space Reservation

  • Booth spaces are assigned by the festival committee to ensure a balanced mix of vendor categories.

  • Requests for corner or multiple spaces will be considered but are not guaranteed.

  • Vendors must be fully set up by 9:00am and must stay the full duration of the festival.

Booth Specifications & Costs

  • Standard Booth (10’x10’): $375

  • Trailer 12 -19 ft. (including hitch): $550

  • Trailer/Food Truck over 20 ft.: $750

  • No electrical or water hookups provided.

  • Tents must be secured with weights only (stakes prohibited).

Payment Schedule

  • Vendor Fee: Invoiced in February, due March 1, 2026.

  • Payment Options: Debit, credit (+3% fee), bank transfer, or check

Refunds

  • Vendor fees (deposit + balance) are refundable until March 15, 2026.

  • After March 15th, all payments are non-refundable.

Restrictions

  • The Indiana Peony Festival conducts its own fundraising through peony plant and root sales. Vendors may not sell peony plants or roots.

Compliance

  • Vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local health, safety, and licensing regulations.

  • Food vendors must follow Hamilton County Health Department rules.

  • Alcohol vendors must comply with Indiana Alcohol and Beverage Commission requirements.

Sales Tax

  • All plants, flowers, and non-food items sold in Indiana are subject to sales tax.

  • Vendors must obtain a Registered Retail Merchant Certificate.

Insurance & Indemnification

  • Food and product vendors must carry general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

  • Certificates of Insurance must be submitted upon approval of your application (email: ipfkateh@gmail.com | mail: 306 Baywood Court, Noblesville, IN 46062).

  • Vendors are responsible for damages, accidents, or unsafe goods within their designated booth space.

  • Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless Indiana Peony Festival Inc., the City of Noblesville, and their employees/volunteers.

Weather Policy

  • The festival is held rain or shine unless severe weather is forecasted.

  • Severe weather reschedule date: Sunday, May 17, 2026.

  • If cancelled both days, vendor fees will be credited toward 2027.

Vendor Application

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 15TH