• 6400 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607
  • March 5-7th, 2027

Showcase Your Craft at Swamp Fest 2027

Join us on stage at Linda Pedersen Park during the festival weekend for a weekend of celebration, community, and incredible crowds..

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Welcome to the Swamp

Welcome to the heart of the swamp! The Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest is back for 2027, and we are looking for amazing vendors to help make this year our best one yet. From unique handmade crafts and stunning local art to mouth-watering food and unique merchandise, our vendors are what make the festival a true community staple.

Whether you are a seasoned Swamp Fest veteran or looking to join us for the very first time, Linda Pedersen Park offers the perfect energetic, family-friendly backdrop to connect with thousands of eager festival-goers.

Why Become a Swamp Fest Vendor?

  • Massive Local & Regional Footprint: Over three action-packed days (March 5–7), your brand will be front and center for thousands of local residents and visiting tourists.

  • A Built-In, Enthusiastic Audience: Our attendees come specifically to support local talent, hunt for unique crafts, and enjoy incredible food.

  • Prime Natural Setting: Located at the beautiful Linda Pedersen Park, our layout offers a scenic, high-traffic environment designed to maximize foot traffic for every booth.

  • Unmatched Community Spirit: Swamp Fest isn’t just an event—it’s a tradition. Benefit from our extensive regional marketing, local radio spots, and dedicated social media campaigns.

Terms and Conditions

Here are some common questions about becoming a vendor.
  • All booths must be fully set up by 8:30 AM daily and remain open until 5:00 PM (Fri–Sat) and 4:00 PM (Sun). Early breakdown without prior approval will result in being barred from future events.
  • All vendor materials must be removed by 10:00 AM Monday. Items left beyond this time are at the owner’s risk.

Booth spaces are preassigned at check-in and are final. Vendors must set up within designated markings and sell only approved item, no deviations from item listed on your application will be permitted.

Display your booth ID (name and space number) on your tent and your parking pass in your vehicle. Wristbands are required for all attendees, are non-transferable and must be worn throughout the event.

Vendors are responsible for providing their own tents, weights, tables, chairs, and all display needs. Keep your area clean and deposit waste in designated areas. Do NOT leave food in your trunk or vehicle overnight as there are Swamp critters. Generators are permitted but must not exceed seventy decibels.

Vehicles may enter for unloading and restocking from 6:15–8:30 AM only. All vehicles must exit by 8:30 AM and may not reenter until after guests have exited. Vehicles must be parked only in approved areas. Unauthorized parking may result in towing at the owner’s expense. Do not park in or obstruct handicapped spaces. For mid-event assistance, contact the Swamp Fest Information Tent. Trailers behind booths require prior approval.

Vendors may not sell projectile-launching items (e.g., toy guns, slingshots), raffle tickets, baked goods. Vendors are not authorized to sell any items with or using the Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest: Name, Logo, or Mascot (or any rendition of these) without written prior approval from the BOD as these items are reserved exclusively for Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest. Helium balloons are prohibited due to environmental concerns.

Vendors, sponsors, candidates, and your staff may not leave their booths to solicit to attendees, distribute materials, or collect signatures. Guests must approach all booths on their own. *Approved food vendors may take orders and deliver food within the park.

All media captured on-site is the property of Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest and may be used for promotional purposes. Please ensure you are getting approval to photograph any person (especially a minor) before posting on any Media. No photos or video is permitted in the Bathrooms or Baby Nursing Tent.

Violations may result in warnings, eviction, and/or disqualification from future events. Festival officials reserve the right to deny entry or remove disruptive individuals. Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest is not responsible for loss of products, sales, or related outcomes. Booth participation is at the vendor’s own risk. On-site security is provided.

The Board of Directors and Vendor Chair retain full discretion to approve or deny applications. 

Vendor Application

Please complete the form below to apply to become a Swamp Fest Vendor. A member of the team will contact you regarding your application status shortly.

Swamp Fest Food Vendor Requirements & Booth Information

  • Must possess current Florida Food License as well as liability insurance and any locally required licenses. Submission of proof required with application. Please see sample Liability Form. You must name Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival as an additional insured with address and dates. See sample below.
  • Must decorate individual food sales area to reflect “swamp” theme. Submit photos or description with application.
  • Must serve food items which are representative of traditional Florida/southern cooking or compatible with the special theme of the event.
    Menu Exclusions: Canned Sodas, Coffee and/or Bakery Style Sweets in any variations.
  • May not serve baked goods, canned sodas and/or coffee, in any variations, which will be sold exclusively by SWAMP FEST volunteers. Outside vendors may be permitted to sell beverages such as iced tea, fountain sodas, water, etc., which are compatible with their food selections.
  • Must agree to charge “reasonable” prices for all food items subject to approval of SWAMP FEST committee. Preference will be given to the best food values if duplicate requests for the same or similar food items are received.
  • Must provide all their own supplies and equipment. Due to limited resources, vendors are strongly encouraged to be self-contained.

    Electricity is available for an additional fee:
    • $35 for 20-amp electrical hook-ups per space
    • $75 for 50-amp electrical hook-ups per space
    Space is limited.
  • Generators allowed with noise levels not exceeding 70 decibels.
  • Water is available on grounds but not at all sites. Traffic will be very limited or prohibited, and access should not be expected. Vendors must be sufficiently equipped to avoid vehicular access to sales location during event hours.
  • Must agree to remain open at event from opening to closing on all three days during the event.

    NO Vendor is permitted to break down or leave the festival more than 5 minutes before gates close. If you are caught, you will receive one warning. If you are caught again, you will not be permitted to attend future events.

    This is a NON-NEGOTIABLE rule.

Flat Fees & Booth Information

$500 – 10 x 20 space
$250 – 10 x 10 space with 1 item (Example: Shaved Ice, Specialty Drinks, Ice Cream, Kettle Corn, etc.)

Space size may vary according to location but generally will not exceed 25’. Vendor location will be determined by type of food served and overall event layout.

SWAMP FEST committee reserves the right to accept or reject any food vendors, items, prices, decorations, etc. at their sole discretion based on the goals and objectives of the event, which include the desire to provide a good variety of high quality, theme-related food at reasonable prices.

SOME SUGGESTED FOOD ITEMS

  • Hamburgers
  • Gator Bites
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Red/Black Beans & Rice
  • BBQ
  • Seafood
  • Grits/Cheese Grits
  • Fried Green Tomatoes
  • Kettle Corn
  • Turnip Greens
  • Cajun
  • Shaved Ice
  • Bloomin Onion
  • Boiled Peanuts
  • Pizza
  • Tacos
  • Swamp Cabbage
  • Meat on A Stick
  • Gyros
  • Hot Dogs
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Ice Cream
  • Smoothies
  • Turkey Legs

Important Festival Rules

NO Vendor is permitted to break down or leave the festival more than 5 minutes before gates close.

If you are caught, you will receive one warning. If you are caught again, you will not be permitted to attend future events.

This is a NON-NEGOTIABLE rule.

  1. You or your team members are not permitted to leave your booth space to solicit around the festival.
  2. You or your team members are not permitted to aisle hawk or aggressively solicit attendees out of the main aisles.

    Attendees must approach your booth on their own accord. This ensures fairness to other vendors and supports the guest experience.
  3. There may not be more than 3 candidates campaigning per booth.
  4. You are required to provide a list of ALL attendees working at your booth for the weekend to Swamp Fest staff by 8:00 AM Friday.
  5. NO Candidate, staff member, or employee is permitted inside the festival without a wristband.

    Wristbands are non-transferable.

NO Vendor is permitted to break down or leave the festival more than 5 minutes before gates close.

If you are caught, you will receive one warning. If you are caught again, you will not be permitted to attend future events.

This is a NON-NEGOTIABLE rule.

All vendors are required to provide a complete list of ALL items being sold in the application description, and there is zero tolerance for deviations from that list.

NO VENDOR is authorized to use the Swamp Fest logo, mascot, or name on ANY products without written authorization from the Board of Directors (BOD).

NO vendors, staff, or employees are permitted inside the festival without a wristband. Wristbands are non-transferable.

NO Vendor is permitted to break down or leave the festival more than 5 minutes before gates close.

If you are caught, you will receive one warning. If you are caught again, you will not be permitted to attend future events.

This is a NON-NEGOTIABLE rule.

All vendors are required to provide a complete list of ALL items being sold in the application description, and there is zero tolerance for deviations from that list.

NO VENDOR is authorized to use the Swamp Fest logo, mascot, or name on ANY products without written authorization from the Board of Directors (BOD).

NO vendors, staff, or employees are permitted inside the festival without a wristband. Wristbands are non-transferable.

NO Vendor is permitted to break down or leave the festival more than 5 minutes before gates close.

If you are caught, you will receive one warning. If you are caught again, you will not be permitted to attend future events.

This is a NON-NEGOTIABLE rule.

All vendors are required to provide a complete list of ALL items being sold in the application description, and there is zero tolerance for deviations from that list.

NO VENDOR is authorized to use the Swamp Fest logo, mascot, or name on ANY products without written authorization from the Board of Directors (BOD).

NO vendors, staff, or employees are permitted inside the festival without a wristband. Wristbands are non-transferable.

Payment & Contact Information

Payment Types Accepted: Cash / Check / Credit & Debit

Make checks payable to:
Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival

Contact Information

Contact Mary Beth with any questions or for more information:

Phone: 325-263-5085
Email: foodvendor@weekiwacheeswampfest.org

Mail Applications & Attachments To:
Food Vendors
6252 Commercial Way #191
Weeki Wachee, FL 34613

Swamp Festival Release

All registrants agree for themselves and all affiliated persons to comply with event rules and regulations and to forever discharge the Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival, its officers, volunteers, sponsoring organizations, Linda Pederson Park, Hernando County Departments, and other participants from all matters of actions, suits, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever in law or equity, from any loss or damage to the undersigned property while in possession, supervision, or auspices of the Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival, Linda Pederson Park, its agents, representatives, volunteers, or employees.

I declare that all statements in the application are truthful and correct and representative of my art/craft and/or food that I will bring to the festival.

I understand that if, in the sole opinion of the festival committee, my application, art/craft, or food contains fraudulent or incorrect statements, I may be ruled ineligible for the festival or removed from it at any time.

Penalties following a determination of ineligibility or removal will include forfeiture of participation in future Swamp Fest events.

I agree to abide by the Festival Rules and understand that the Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest Board of Directors reserves the right to make the final interpretation of all rules.

I understand that uncivil behavior or breach of professional decorum will be cause for immediate expulsion from Festival grounds.

Contact Information

Contact Diana with any questions or for more information:

Phone: 352-596-6449
Email: Vendor@weekiwacheeswampfest.org

Mail Applications & Attachments To:
Vendors
6252 Commercial Way #191
Weeki Wachee, FL 34613

Swamp Festival Release

All registrants agree for themselves and all affiliated persons to comply with event rules and regulations and to forever discharge the Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival, its officers, volunteers, sponsoring organizations, Linda Pederson Park, Hernando County Departments, and other participants from all matters of actions, suits, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever in law or equity, from any loss or damage to the undersigned property while in possession, supervision, or auspices of the Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival, Linda Pederson Park, its agents, representatives, volunteers, or employees.

I declare that all statements in the application are truthful and correct statements and representative of my art/craft and/or food that I will bring to the festival.

I understand that if, in the sole opinion of the festival committee, my application, art/craft, or food contains fraudulent or incorrect statements, I may be ruled ineligible for the festival or removed from it at any time.

Penalties after the determination of ineligibility or removal will include forfeiture of participation in future Swamp Fest events.

I agree to abide by the Festival Rules and understand the Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest Board of Directors reserves the right to make the final interpretation of all rules.

I understand that uncivil behavior or breach of professional decorum will be cause for immediate expulsion from Festival grounds.

Contact Information

Contact Diana with any questions or for more information:

Phone: 352-596-6449
Email: Vendor@weekiwacheeswampfest.org

Mail Applications & Attachments To:
Vendors
6252 Commercial Way #191
Weeki Wachee, FL 34613

Swamp Festival Release

All registrants agree for themselves and all affiliated persons to comply with event rules and regulations and to forever discharge the Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival, its officers, volunteers, sponsoring organizations, Linda Pederson Park, Hernando County Departments, and other participants from all matters of actions, suits, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever in law or equity, from any loss or damage to the undersigned property while in possession, supervision, or auspices of the Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival, Linda Pederson Park, its agents, representatives, volunteers, or employees.

I declare that all statements in the application are truthful and correct statements and representative of my art/craft and/or food. I will bring it to the festival.

I understand that if, in the sole opinion of the festival committee, my application, art/craft, or food contains fraudulent or incorrect statements, I may be ruled ineligible for the festival or removed from it at any time.

Penalties after the determination of ineligibility or removal will include forfeiture of participation in future Swamp Fest events.

I agree to abide by the Festival Rules and understand the Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest Board of Directors reserves the right to make the final interpretation of all rules.

I understand that uncivil behavior or breach of professional decorum will be cause for immediate expulsion from Festival grounds.

Political Vendor Policy & Application Details
“Yes, a festival can legally limit or even completely prohibit political vendors. Because festivals are usually private events or permitted public gatherings, organizers have broad control over their vendor lineups, provided the rules do not violate specific public property or anti-discrimination laws.”

On Public Property: “If the festival is held on traditional public forums like city streets or public parks, the rules are stricter. Organizers can still place reasonable, viewpoint-neutral limits (like capping the total number of vendor booths to manage crowd flow or space constraints). However, they cannot discriminate—they cannot allow one political party while banning opposing ones.”

Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival Inc. (AKA: Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest) RENTS out the entirety of Linda Pedersen Park to host this event and in doing so we reserve the right to limit any/all vendor slots.
Payment Types accepted: Cash / Check / Credit & Debit
Make checks payable to: Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival

Contact Mary Beth with any Questions:
Phone: 352-263-5085 | Email: Politicalvendor@weekiwacheeswampfest.org

Mail Applications & Attachments to:
Political Vendor > 6252 Commercial Way #191 Weeki Wachee, FL 34613

Swamp Festival Release:

All registrants agree for themselves and all affiliated persons to comply with event rules and regulations and to forever discharge the Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival, its officers, volunteers, sponsoring organizations, Linda Pederson Park, Hernando County Departments and other participants from all matters of actions, suits, damages, claims and demands whatsoever in law or equity, from any loss of damage to the undersigned property while in possession, supervision or auspices of the Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival, Linda Pederson Park, its agents, representatives or volunteers/employees.

I declare that all of the statements in the application are truthful and correct statements and representative of my art/craft and/or food. I will bring it to the festival. I understand that if in the sole opinion of the festival committee, my application or art/craft or food contains fraudulent or incorrect statements, I may be ruled ineligible for the festival or removed from it at any time. Penalties after the determination of ineligibility or removal will include forfeiture of participation in future Swamp Fest events.

I agree to abide by the Festival Rules and understand the Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest Board of Directors reserves the right to make the final interpretation of all rules. I understand that uncivil behavior or breach of professional decorum will be cause for immediate expulsion from Festival grounds.

Prefer to submit a paper application?

Please select your application type from this list and download to submit your application via email or mail it to the specified address located on each application.

Since its 1994 debut as a local parking lot fundraiser, Swamp Fest has grown into a massive annual tradition that attracts thousands of visitors from across the region. After transitioning through several venues over the decades, the festival returned to its permanent home at Linda Pedersen Park in 2018 to continue its mission of supporting local charities.

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