Arts and Craft Vendor App

About Day in the Park

Join us the first Saturday in May as we celebrate Day in the Park arts and crafts festival! This annual event is sponsored by the Laurel Arts League in cooperation with the City of Laurel. Day in the Park combines art, food, entertainment, and fun for the entire family.

The Day in the Park Race kick off the day with the annual 5K race that starts at 8:00 a.m. in the park on 18th Street (rain or shine), followed immediately by the one-mile fun run. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. and awards will be presented at 9:00 a.m.

Join us at 9:00 a.m. by visiting and shopping with our Arts and Crafts Vendors who will be located throughout the park. Shop for those one-of-a-kind creations, Mother’s Day gifts,

Christmas gifts or something special for the kids!

Entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m. and will feature a variety of performances including rhythm, blues, country, variety, popular and jazz.

The Student Art Exhibit features judged art and awards for pre-school through high school aged students. We welcome the participation of students from public and private schools as well as home-schooled children.

The Children’s Activities will delight the young with many supervised art/craft activities as well as provide the opportunity to participate in the 5K and one-mile fun run.

Festival Concession will offer a tantalizing array of Food including hamburgers, corndogs, barbecue, chicken-on-a-stick, funnel cakes, ice cream, lemonade and soft drinks.

Festival takes place - rain or shine - at Mason Park.

Exhibitors’ Rules and Information

All arts and crafts must be hand-made by the exhibitor.
The work of only one exhibitor may be displayed in each assigned space. Two or more people producing a single item may qualify as a single exhibitor and should indicate this in the “Comments” section of the registration form.
The application fee is $100 for a 12’ x 12’ exhibit space and $200 for a 24’ x 12’ exhibit space. This fee is due at the time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed with notifications of acceptance or rejection sent out 1 week after the deadline. If your application is not accepted, your application fee will be promptly refunded in full.
Once the application and fee payment have been submitted, a photograph depicting each type of work to be sold must should be emailed to: DayInParkArtsAndCrafts@gmail.com
Exhibitors must occupy their pre-assigned space. Returning exhibitors desiring the same space as the previous year should indicate so in the “Comments” section of the registration form. We will do our best to honor the request but cannot guarantee specific space assignments.
Effective 1/2024: All Vendors Fees must be paid online. Vendors Fee payments by check are no longer accepted.
Application form and fee must be received by the deadline.
Sales tax of 7% must be collected and submitted to LAL at the conclusion of the festival.
No commercially prepared T-shirts will be allowed.
No commercially produced items with the Day in the Park logo may be sold without the permission of the Laurel Arts League.
Selling prices may not be increased during the day.
Approved exhibitors are responsible for providing their own tent, display tables, racks, etc., and are responsible for set-up and removal.
No animals, bicycles, roller blades, skateboards or alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the park.
Approved exhibitors will be allowed to set up their displays on Saturday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Exhibitors should check in at the Mason Park Pavilion to receive instructions and a pass to enter the service road for unloading.
Unsold work must be removed by the exhibitor between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the day of the event.
Vehicles will not be allowed on the park grounds for unloading, loading or displaying of items.
The Laurel Arts League WILL DENY exhibit space to any entry which does not comply with the rules stated herein.
The Laurel Arts League has the right to request the removal of items considered inappropriate for the event.
Day in the Park is focused on engaging our community in art-related activities by celebrating regional artists, craftsmen and performers. In keeping with this mission, the Laurel Arts League does not allow informational, campaign, or trade show style booths. Only Day in the Park Platinum Sponsors are allowed to showcase informational, campaign, or trade show style materials in their booth space. For information on becoming a Day in the Park Platinum Sponsor click here.
All exhibitors must agree to the Day in the Park Inclement Weather Policy view here

Day in the Park takes place in Laurel’s beautiful Mason Park. Exhibitors should check in at the corner of 20th Street and the service road to receive instructions and a pass to enter the park for unloading.

From I-59, take exit 95B, North 16th Avenue, turn right at 4th red light (1.5 mile) on 15th Street. Turn left at 2nd 4-way stop (blinking light) on 7th Avenue. Mason Park is on right.

Questions: Contact our Arts & Crafts Chairperson: DayinParkArtsandCrafts@gmail.com

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Exhibitor Entry Fee & Deadlines

Exhibitors must complete the online registration form (below) and submit Entry Fee prior to April 4.

Effective 1/2024: All Vendors Fees must be paid online.

Vendors Fee payments by check are no longer accepted.

Once application and fee payment have been submitted, a photograph depicting each type of work to be sold must should be emailed to:

DayInParkArtsAndCrafts@gmail.com

Payment may be submitted via Credit Card: https://pay.laurelartsleague.com/ArtsandCraftVendor

Have Questions?

Contact our event committees:

Arts & Crafts: DayInParkArtsAndCrafts@gmail.com
Concessions: DITPConcessions@gmail.com
Entertainment: DITPEntertainment@gmail.com
Race: DITP5kRace@gmail.com
Children's Activities: DITPChildrensActivities@gmail.com

Or reach out to our Day In The Park Chairperson: DIPChair@gmail.com

Laurel Arts League Mailing Address

Laurel Arts League P.O. Box 4188Laurel, MS 39441

Hello Arts & Crafts Vendors!