Artist/Artisans

Showcase your original handmade goods!

Entry Checklist  
A completed application form is required to participate. The form includes fields for all necessary information. and can be found here:
  • A $75 participation fee is required upon acceptance to secure your vendor space. Payment instructions will be provided via email.
  • If you are new to the festival, you are required to provide at least two images of your work and one image or description of your booth setup. The application form includes an area for uploading or linking these materials.
  • A valid California Seller’s Permit or Temporary Seller’s Permit registered to a South Lake Tahoe address is required to participate. If you do not already have one, a temporary permit can be obtained at no cost through the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration: www.cdtfa.ca.gov. Use the event venue address when applying:
    1201 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Juried Show

Participants will be selected by the event committee and booth assignments are at the discretion of the Tahoe Chamber. A limited number of booths are available. Galleries representing multiple artists are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to exhibitors who are representatives of the Sierra Nevada region.

Update with this information: Each artisan vendor will be provided with a designated 10’x10’ outdoor booth space at Bijou Community Park. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own chairs, display equipment, and any necessary booth materials. No equipment, furnishings, or booth structures will be provided by the event. All booths must be sturdy, weather-ready, and comply with applicable safety standards. If electricity is required, access must be requested in advance and is available for an additional $50 fee.

  • Set-up is permitted between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM on the day of the event, Saturday, September 6, 2025. All booths must be fully ready by 12:00 PM.
  • No vehicles will be allowed into the park after 11:00 AM.
  • Tear-down begins at 4:00 PM and must be completed by 6:00 PM. Early breakdown is not permitted.
  • Vehicle access for load-in and load-out is available on a first-come, first-served basis at designated staging areas.
  • After unloading at your assigned booth space, vehicles must be promptly moved to the designated event parking area.
  • Due to the layout of the venue, vendors will not be able to park directly next to their booth during the event.
  • More detailed information, including booth assignments, parking maps, and staging procedures, will be emailed upon confirmation of participation.

Each vendor must obtain a seller’s permit with the California Board of Equalization (there is no fee). 8% Sales Tax must be collected on the sale of goods and each seller must pay their sales tax directly to the Board of Equalization. Each vendor must report their total sales for the event to Event Organizer at the end of the event. Your participation in the event cannot be confirmed until a valid CA Sellers has been obtained. Please email Events@TahoeChamber.org for information on how to obtain a valid permit.

Application