Vendors and Crafts

* Rodeo — May 16th (rain date June 6th)
* Fair dates – July 6 – 11, 2026
* Hours of operation – 6 PM to 11 PM Monday – Friday; 5 PM to Midnight Saturday. Setup will be from 4-6 PM each night. Vendors are expected to be present from opening until 10:00 PM each night of rental.
* Location – Jessamine County Fairgrounds (City/County Park), Nicholasville, KY. Within the grounds, vendors will be located inside or adjacent to the blue building.
* Rental space size – 10’ x 10’ (vendors needing more space may rent multiple spaces). All spots will be marked and floor plan posted on the concession door.
* Fees – $30 per day or $150 for the week (weekly rental does NOT include the rodeo). Payment of the non-refundable rental fee and completion of the application secures the vendor’s spot. Payment can be made by cash, check, money order or credit card. See the vendor registration webpage at https://jessaminefair.org for details.
* Registration – Fully complete the online registration form and submit payment online. Alternatively, this application and can be printed and submitted by US Mail to the address above. Both completed registration form and payment must be received for an application to be considered complete. Duplicate vendors will not be accepted. Registration is on a first come/first serve basis. Registration deadline is July 1st. No registrations will be accepted after that date.
* Facilities – Electric is available inside the blue building. Vendor must provide their own extension cord(s), tables, chairs, etc. Restrooms are conveniently located inside the blue building.
* Gate Passes – Each rental includes two (2) passes good for gate admission on nights of participation. Everyone arriving at the gate must have a pass or must pay admission. Lost or stolen vendor passes will not be replaced. Vendor passes are for gate admission only and do not afford access to any other fair event.
* Restrictions on items/booth content –
• All merchandise must be new. Absolutely no used clothing, yard sale materials, etc.
• No obscene, profane or hateful content.
• Tents are allowed in outdoor spaces only and must be properly secured.
* Permits, insurance and regulations – Vendors are expected to know what local, state and federal laws and regulations apply to them and must adhere to those regulations. Vendors must secure and maintain all necessary licenses and fees and collect sales tax as appropriate. Vendors must procure and carry their own insurance.
* Breach of this agreement – Fair retains remedies to resolve any breach of these terms by Vendor up to and including Vendor expulsion from the fair and exclusion from future participation. Breach is defined as: violation of any applicable law, code or regulation; failure to comply with instructions from fair officials; failure to pay amounts due when due or failure of those payments to be honored by the bank; violation of any of the terms of this agreement; failure to comply with instructions from public safety or other government officials; belligerent behavior by Vendor or Vendor staff; dishonesty. Decisions of fair officials is final.
* Vendor property – Vendor may leave their property at the fairgrounds overnight if they have rented a booth for the following fair night but Fair assumes no liability for physical security or any loss, theft or damage of Vendor property.