Pioneer Days Vendor Application
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The Lake Wales History Museum presents the 50th Annual Pioneer Days festival on October 24 & 25 in Lake Wales, FL from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM! The Pioneer Days Community Market is a beloved staple of the festival, offering a unique and vibrant shopping experience each year.
This curated market features artisan goods, handcrafted items, curated vintage, specialty products, original local art, food trucks, and more.
Ready to Apply? Click the button below to submit an application.
The deadline to apply is September 30, or until the spaces are full. Please note that spaces are limited, and we encourage you to apply early. This application consists of questions to help us understand your brand and products, as well as a participation agreement.
Note: We are not currently accepting applications for MLM products (examples: Mary Kay, Scentsy, etc.)
Calling All Historical Demonstrators!
As part of our Pioneer Days celebration, we’re excited to feature historic demonstrators who bring the past to life! If you practice a traditional craft or trade and love sharing it with others, we’d love for you to join us. Apply now to be part of this unique event and help us celebrate the spirit of the past!
FAQs
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October 24 & 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Saturday AND Sunday!)
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Lake Wailes Park (Not a Typo!), 33 North Lake Shore Boulevard. A large waterfront park in Lake Wales, Florida.
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Due to limited staff, we are not able to accept paper or phone applications this year.
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If you have any questions about the market, the best way to receive up-to-date information is by emailing market@lakewaleshistory.org. The Community Market's vendor coordinator will be happy to assist you. (Please note that we are currently receiving a high volume of inquiries at this time, so we kindly ask you to give our team 24 hours to respond.)
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We are not able to accommodate every submission in the market, and as a result an application does not guarantee a spot. Each vendor application is subject to approval as we carefully curate the Community Market in 2026 to elevate our heritage-based event. Applications are reviewed with the market's size, product mix, categories, and location in mind.
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We are grateful for your interest in Pioneer Days! The first round of application reviews will be completed the end of July. If your application is approved, a booking confirmation and invoice will be shared at that time. If we are unable to accommodate you this time around, your information will be held on file for future events.
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Our booth options are as follows:
10x10 Tent Vendor Fees:
Saturday Only: $50
Sunday Only: $50
Saturday and Sunday: $85
Food Truck Fees:
Saturday Only: $150
Sunday Only: $150
Saturday and Sunday: $250
Non-Food Truck Trailer Fees:
Saturday Only: $65
Sunday Only: $65
Saturday and Sunday: $100
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Yes! The vendor fee is calculated by the number of days you choose and the amount of booths you request. For example, one booth for two days is $85, so two booth spaces for two days would be $170.