Decatur Book Festival Street Fair Exhibitor Information
2024 DBF Street Fair - A One Day Event
The DBF Street Fair will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 on the historic Square in the City of Decatur, GA, creating an intimate and festive atmosphere that celebrates reading, writing, and creativity. Exhibitors will include a variety of writers and poets displaying their latest works, small to large publishers, booksellers, writing clubs, and fun and interesting businesses that align with the DBF mission and appeal to DBF attendees.
The exhibitor booth application is closed. Our supportive exhibitors have reserved all 2024 booths.
If you have any questions, please email Steve Salcedo, Street Fair Manager, at exhibitors@decaturbookfestival.com.
Exhibit Space
Exhibit space is available in 10’×10′ (100 square foot) increments. For 2024, we will accommodate exhibits sizes of 10’×10′ and 10’×20′. The primary exhibit area at the 2024 DBF will be on the historic Square in the City of Decatur. This area will be where writers, poets, and publishers of all genres will exhibit to DBF attendees.
Pricing
- Exhibit space cost is based on a 10'x10' package and includes the following:
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One (1) covered 100 square foot tented space (10' x 10')
- One (1) 8 foot table
- Two (2) folding chairs
- One (1) booth ID sign with one exhibitor name and booth number
10'x10' Space Packages
Additional Items Available (for Additional Cost)
- Weather: The DBF will be held rain or shine. The DBF does not issue refunds based on inclement weather or an exhibitor's decision to not attend.
- Payment: Given this year’s demand, exhibitor applications will be reviewed and considered by the DBF. A separate notification will be provided to each exhibitor applicant. If accepted, exhibitor payment for applications submitted after July 26, 2024 should be made as early as possible after receipt of notification to confirm their booth. Please note that 2024 exhibitor booth assignments are final only if the prospective exhibitor's application has been accepted by DBF and full payment has been made.
- Application Acceptance: The DBF reserves the right to reject any application deemed unsuitable or inappropriate for our event, or for any other reason at its sole discretion. All exhibitors are required to read and sign acknowledgement of the rules and regulations of exhibiting before completing booth application.
FAQs
Starting in August, all accepted and registered exhibitors will receive emails with assigned booth numbers, layout of the Street Fair, instructions for installation, parking locations and other exhibitor information.
The historic Square in the City of Decatur, Georgia is the main exhibit area where writers and publishers and others of all genres will exhibit in 2024.
The DBF provides a covered tent as part of the basic booth package.
Yes. If you’re an author and interested in sharing booth space, contact exhibitors@decaturbookfestival.com.
As many as you wish.
All exhibitors are responsible for compliance with federal and state tax law, and for collecting and remitting applicable Georgia state sales tax. A state sales tax form will be provided to each exhibitor.
Installation information will be sent to all registered exhibitors in late August or early September. Exhibitors must install their materials based on their booth number at the provided times.
No food, beverages, alcohol or tobacco products are permitted for sale by exhibitors, no exceptions. There is some leeway on the sale of non-book (but related) items by exhibitors who are mainly selling books (for example, sales of related printed materials). All non-book item sales must be approved in writing by show management, in advance.
The 2024 DBF Street Fair is a one-day event on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM.
Yes, we provide volunteers to assist exhibitors to unload and load out their materials. How to arrange this help will be sent in our exhibitor informational emails.
Contact
Have more questions? Contact our Street Fair Manager!
Steve Salcedo
exhibitors@decaturbookfestival.com