Vendor Guidelines

             Invitation Only Event        

1.        All goods sold will be made in the United States or Canada, with strong preference to 100% Native American handcrafted items as defined by the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

2.        All tents will be neutral colored. No colored tarps will be allowed in public view.

3.        All vendors must be fully set up by 8:00 a.m

4.        All vehicles must be removed from the grounds by 9:00a.m.Saturday morning.

5.        No animals will be allowed inside the trade booths or public areas. 

6.        Vendors will dress appropriately for a Native event and will exhibit courteous and respectful conduct to visitors and others.  If there is a difficulty with another vendor, please contact the Vendor Facilitator, rather than handling it yourself.

7.        Vendors, demonstrators, performers, and staff will maintain neatness in and near their booths. 

8.        Weights will be needed to stabilize your tent in case of winds or inclement weather. Irrigation pipes underlie Kruch Park, therefore, no stakes of any type, size or depth are allowed at any time.  (Tent geysers are not a good thing!)

9.        No drugs, alcohol, firearms, politics, or imported goods are allowed.

10.     Absolutely no sale of imported goods or goods misrepresented as Native made will be tolerated.

11.     No grave goods or artifacts removed from burial or archeological sites or protected animal parts or feathers will be permitted.  Any booth displaying such will be shut down immediately, but be required to remain intact until the end of the day

12.     The committee has the right to close any booth if infractions are continued. In the case of continued infractions, the booth will be closed for the remainder of the day. No refunds will be made.

13.     No loud music is allowed from the booths.  Only Native American music is permitted.

14.     Everyone will abide by all local, state, and federal laws.

15.     Your vendor fee $50 is required by June 15 to reserve your spot.  A payment of $25 for a business ad (if desired) should be included.

The Powwow Committee and the City of Knoxville will not be held liable for any damages or loss. You must supply your own insurance, if any is desired.