These rules apply to all visitors at the Historic Morganton Festival and do not supersede but work in conjunction with the rules for those who have applied and been confirmed for a space within the Festival grounds/boundaries.

• No personal coolers
• No pets
• No smoking
• No solicitation
• No weapons of any kind
• No amplification
• No oversized signs [considered larger than letter sized (8.5″ x 11″) paper]
• No distribution of literature of any kind (such as flyers, letters, business cards, petitions, raffles tickets, etc.)

We have a designated area set aside for the purpose of free speech, distribution of literature, etc. The designated area will be the park located at the corner of King Street and Meeting Street.

ZERO TOLERANCE for non-compliance with these rules

Applications are now open for handmade craft vendors, children’s novelty, wineries, non-profit sales. As of May 9, 2023 the Festival is sold out of Business and Non-Profit Information Only booths. Food and novelty food vendors are invited through invitation only. Food and novelty food vendors should send photos of their setup and menu with prices for consideration to info@morgantonfest.org

For HMF, Inc Vendor rules and other vendor information, please click here.

Please note that food vendors (professional food vendors AND novelty food vendors) are accepted via invitation only. If you’d like to be considered for future festivals or events, email info@morgantonfest.org and include a photo of your booth/truck, menu with prices, and contact information.