Application Deadline: The deadline for booth registration forms is May 31st, 2026.
Hours of Booth Operation: Friday, June 12th, 5 to 9 pm and Saturday, June 13th, 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Vendors are required to be open during these times.
Check In: Check in time is between 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Friday, *no exceptions*. Located at the southwest corner of Bell Tower Square, the junction of Wilson Street and Lincoln Way. You will be given your booth location at check in. To ensure you receive your requested utilities, booths that are vehicles and trailers should check in between 10 am and 2 pm on Friday. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee these utilities will be available. You may set up after you have checked in and located your space.
OPTIONAL FRIDAY LUNCH: We have had a lot of requests for food vendors to be open for Friday Lunch. If you would like to be open for that part of the day, there is no extra fee, but make sure to check in between 9-11 am. Please indicate on the form below if you would like to be open for Friday lunch.
Spaces: Booth spaces are 20' wide x 10' deep. If you will need more space, then you need to book two or more booth spaces. All trailers not part of your display need to be parked at a parking lot off the square and outside of the Festival area to leave room for festival goers. Free parking is available at the Greene County Fairgrounds and several parking lots adjacent to the Square. A map of parking local spaces will be sent out to vendors ahead of time via email, printed copies will be available at check in as well.
Tables: Tables and chairs will not be provided.
Food Vendors: Your applications will be based on a first come first serve basis. Please keep this in mind when planning for this year’s festival. *All food vendors are required to obtain & display their temporary food license.*
Electricity: Vendors will receive electricity only if they state exactly how much electricity they need on the registration form. 110 volts is preferred. The Nema 14-50R is the type of 220 outlet available. There will be NO direct power hook ups, cord covers are required by the county. Please bring your own extension cords and cord covers. You may need up to 100 feet in some cases. Generators must be approved in advance - please email us at jeffersoniabtfv@gmail.com to get approval for your generator.
Water: Due to limited supply, outside water access is reserved for those who need water to operate. Indicate your water needs on the registration form.
Insurance: Vendors must have their own liability insurance when sending their money and application form.
Tax ID: You are required by Iowa law to have an Iowa Sales Tax ID number. We MUST have this information on your registration form. If you do not have an Iowa Sales Tax ID number, please provide your social security number in that space. A temporary permit will be issued at the Festival. It is the responsibility of the vendor to obtain the temporary permit at check in. We are required by law to list all vendors displaying or selling items to the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance.
Weather: If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, no refunds will be given.
Disallowed Items: Bell Tower Festival is a family, friendly event. The Festival does not allow vendors to sell live animals, weapons of any sort (including knives and toy guns of any kind), or other products that may inflict harm on children. Also, the Festival will not tolerate any over 18 subject matter, this includes sexually explicit material, drug paraphernalia, alcohol or fireworks. Festival organizers reserve the right to refuse vendors that have or sell any of these items, as well as items of any sort they deem inappropriate for this Festival.
Questions may be direct to jeffersoniabtfv@gmail.com, or info@jeffersonmatters.org
Jefferson Matters, 515-386-2155