·       The Scream Chamber’s Halloween Kickoff 2026, formerly known as Screamfest,

 will be held Sept 19th, 2026, from 2pm-10pm

·       Vendors will supply everything needed to set up for the event: tables, chairs, tent, etc.

·       This is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine.

·       All vendors must be set up and ready by 1:30pm. No vehicles will be allowed inside the festival set up area after 1:00pm. All vehicles must exit the set-up area by 1:15pm.

·       Vendors attending the event will do so at their own risk. The Scream Chamber Inc., owners, employees, volunteers, landlords, or any other affiliates will not be responsible or held liable for lost, stolen or damaged property in any capacity. This included overnight set up.  

·       110v Electrical hookups will be available with Premium Booth Spaces ONLY. These spaces are very limited, and vendors will be responsible for any adaptor, drop cord or power strip needed.

·       The Scream Chamber Inc. reserves the right to limit the number of like vendors selling the same items. See selection criteria.

·       Vendors may bring a QUITE RUNNING generator if needed for their space. However, this MUST be noted in your application for planning purposes. We will not allow LOUD generators to be used during the event.

·       If the vendor accepts approval to the festival line up and secures their booth space, NO REFUNDS will be given.

·       Please be respectful and keep your area clean throughout the festival. Trash bins will be provided throughout the festival and changed frequently.

·       Vendors may not transfer their booth to another vendor without prior approval from the event organizer.

·       Check-in e-mail will be sent one week prior to the event with booth information, map, and other set up info.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

To offer eventgoers a variety of vendors and to not oversaturate the festival with like product we will be limiting the number of participants per categories this year. We ask that all vendors provide a brief, yet detailed, description of what they will be selling/displaying. Upon approval of your application, you will receive a notice of acceptance along with your payment invoice.

NOTE: Spaces are on a first come first served basis per category.

NOTE: Booth fees are non-refundable. If the event is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, you will be giving the following options.

1.       Receive a full refund for booth fees paid.

                              OR

2.       Keep your reserved space for a later scheduled date.

Due to health department regulations food and beverages may only be sold by authorized food vendors.

 

LOCATION AND PLACEMENT:

If you have a placement preference, such as needing to be paired next to another vendor or needing special accommodation due to a disability please note this in the Special Accommodation section on the application. All accommodations will be considered but are not guaranteed. A week prior to the event approved vendors will receive an email with their designated booth number along with a map of the festival. At this point the layout will be set, changes will not be allowed.  

FEES:

This event offers two booth types: basic and premium.

Basic $50.00:  

Includes: 10x10 booth space (electrical access is not available with the Basic space)

                

 

 

Premium $100:   LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

Includes: 12x12 space, placement near the entrance of the Haunted Attraction and concession area, electrical access, advertising on our event page, day before setup.

 

Food Truck/Trailer $150.00: LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

NOTE: Electrical access is not available in the food truck area. Please note on the application the size of trailer you will be bringing including tongue and door access needed.  All trailers must be unhooked, and vehicles moved before the beginning of the festival. 

 

OPERATING HOURS:

The Scream Chamber’s Halloween Kickoff Event 2026 will take place on September 19th, 2026, from 1pm – 10pm. We ask that vendors be available for the entirety of the event. We do understand that some vendors will not be able to stay until closing. If this is the case, please note that you will be responsible for breaking down and carrying your items to the vendor parking area. No vehicles will be allowed inside the festival area during operating hours. If you will not be able to stay until close, please mark this on your application so we can accommodate the best we can in our planning process.

 

SETUP / BREAKDOWN:

Vendors are responsible for setup. Please bring everything you may need with you: tent, tables, chairs, etc. There is no access to electricity UNLESS you purchase a premium booth. You can provide your own quiet generator for your booth.

Day of event, vendor set up begins at 10am. All vendors must be set up and ready before 1:30pm.

NOTE: Day before setup will take place on 9/18/26 from 6pm-8pm

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications are reviewed and approved on a first come basis. Once a category is filled, we will hold all other applications in the order they were received and contact the next applicant in line if a booth is not secured within 7 days of their approval e-mail.