May 18 & 19, 2019

Rhododendron Festival 
 Mentone, Alabama
Enjoy an event that highlights the best of Mentone! 
Rhododendron Festival
Saturday, May 18 ~ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
​Sunday, May 19 ~ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.​
Rain or shine

Arts, Crafts & Food Vendor
​Information & Applications
Hello All!     
It is time to start making plans for the 2019 Rhododendron Festival.
 
Artists & Craft Makers: Our festivals are strictly Arts and Crafts. All Art or Crafts must be handmade by the artist. ​No ready-made merchandise is allowed. $100 plus $25 for electricity for necessary art/craft use only. Submission of pictures is required and options are on the application.

Food Vendors: $105 plus $25 each for electricity & water. Additional options available on application.

Booth Space - 12' x 12' - Must be there for both days. Tear down can start at 4pm Sunday, not before.

Application Deadline—March 8.
Do Not send payment at this time.
           
  • Please complete the application online (see links below). Applicants will receive an ‘Application Received’ email within 5 days of submission. Please check your Spam folder. If not received, email rhododendronfestival@gmail.com saying you have not received it and have checked your Spam.
  • ‘Application Received’ does not mean or imply acceptance into festival.
  • A printed version of the application is available in the February edition of our local newspaper The Groundhog, available at local shops.                  
  • Acceptance or non-acceptance notification will be sent by email on March 20. Notification will include payment due date and payment options if accepted. 
  • If notification is not received, first check your Spam folder then email rhododendronfestival@gmail.com saying you have not received it and have checked your Spam.
  • Few if any late applications will be accepted, so please apply as soon as possible.
  • There will likely be a waiting list. We will offer the old Mentone Springs Hotel site for folks on the waiting list or if requested.

Our festival venue is somewhat primitive with uneven ground, portapotties, no parking at vendor spaces, and outdoor weather. We will do our best to accommodate on a case-by-case basis Requests, Special Needs, & Handicap Accessibility.
 
If you have questions or concerns, please email us at: rhododendronfestival@gmail.com
 
Thank you
Sharon - Festival Organizer
Chris - Vendor Coordinator

Performer ​Information & Application
​Application Deadline April 9, 2018
  • Performers are selected through an application process. We pay a small stipend of $50 per performer. Performances are 45 minutes long and will be spaced to allow time before performance and after performance for set up and take down. We will also provide a table close by where you can have someone sell CDs, etc.
  • Applicants will receive an ‘Application Received’ email within 5 days of submission. If not received, please first check your Spam folder and, if necessary, email rhododendronfestival@gmail.com saying you have not received the email and you have checked your Spam.
  • ‘Application Received’ does not mean or imply acceptance into festival.
  • ​Notification of acceptance will be on April 12. Only the application is necessary if you performed in 2018 at a MAPA Festival, unless you would like to use a different bio or picture.

Please submit the following after submitting online application:
  1. A picture to be used for media. Email to rhododendronfestival@gmail.com OR mail to MAPA, PO Box 50, Mentone, AL 35984.
  2. A performance sample. This could be a CD or video or a link to Facebook, or website, or YouTube. It will be used for our selection process.
Printed forms from the February 'Groundhog' can be mailed to MAPA, P.O. Box 50, Mentone, AL 35984. 

For Questions. email: rhododendronfestival@gmail.com. Please include your contact name.

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