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Sell to thousands of festival-goers.
Three full days of foot traffic. Family-friendly crowd. Free admission means more people through the gates.
Capital Expo Festival has welcomed vendors for over 50 years. Whether you’re a maker selling handcrafted goods, a food truck looking for a weekend of high-volume sales, a business showcasing services, or a non-profit getting the word out — there’s a spot for you at Lakeview Park.
Booth fees are reasonable. Setup is straightforward. The crowds are friendly. Apply early since spots fill up — particularly for food vendors, where we limit competing offerings to ensure everyone has a good weekend.
Three ways to set up shop.
Choose your vendor type below and apply online. After submitting, you’ll be taken to a page to pay your booth fee.
Arts & Crafts
Handmade goods, art prints, jewelry, soaps, woodwork, pottery, and more.
- 10×10 booth space
- Original work only — no resale
- Family-friendly content
Food & Beverage
Food trucks, concession stands, baked goods, beverages, and specialty foods.
- 10×20 booth or food truck
- Health permit required
- Generator required — no electric hookup
Non-Profit
Community groups, charities, civic organizations, and information booths.
- 10×10 booth space
- Reduced / waived rate
- 501(c)(3) verification required
Three steps to your booth.
The vendor application process is straightforward. Download, fill it out, send it in with payment. Spots are first-come, first-served once approved.
Click Link For Form
Click for your vendor type from the section above. Each type has its own form with the right fields and pricing for that category.
Fill & Pay
Complete the application and submit with booth fee payment. Online options will be available.
Confirmation
Once approved, you’ll receive booth assignment, setup instructions, load-in times, and a vendor welcome packet by email about two weeks before the festival.
What's included.
Standard booth amenities and policies. Specific details by vendor type are in each application form.
Booth Sizes
Standard 10×10 booths. Food vendors typically get 10×20 or food truck spots. Custom sizes available on request.
Water Access
Water access available for food vendors. Other vendors should plan to bring water for their booth needs.
Load-In
Setup begins Thursday morning. Load-in routes and times provided in your confirmation packet.
Want to participate, not vend?
Capital Expo Festival has multiple events open to community participation. Here’s everything that requires signup — click through to register for any of them.
SATURDAY JUN 6 · 9 AM
Funnel Cake 3K Race
Run or walk 1.86 miles. Earn a funnel cake at the finish. $25 race entry benefits We Wanna Play Inc.
SATURDAY JUN 6 · 4 PM
Cornhole Tournament
$50 per team. Bring your own partner. 3-game round robin into double-elim bracket. Benefits ACCESS Soup Kitchen.
SHOW UP AT PRELIM NIGHTS
Expo Idol
Central Kentucky’s singing competition. No advance signup — just show up at any preliminary night at 7:30 PM.
ALL WEEKEND
Volunteer
Children’s Festival, or various activities. We always need helping hands.
Frequently asked questions.
Booth fees vary by vendor type. Each application form has the current pricing. The 2026 fee schedule is finalized.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until booth space is full. We highly recommend applying early — food vendor spots in particular tend to fill quickly because we limit competing offerings.
Download the application form (from the vendor type cards above), fill it out, and submit with payment. Submission options will include mail-in, drop-off, and online submission. Specific instructions are on each form.
Cash, check (made out to Capital Expo Festival), and Paypal . Specific payment instructions are on each application form. Checks can be mailed with your application.
Food vendors must provide a current Kentucky health department permit. Other vendor types may need a state or county business license depending on what you’re selling. The application forms specify what documentation is required for each type.
Booth sharing is not allowed at the Capital Expo, If you are interested in a booth, please contact us to sign up!
Cancellation policy and refund terms are on each application form. Refunds are not available.
The festival runs rain or shine. We don’t issue refunds for weather. Vendors should plan for inclement weather with appropriate tent/canopy setups. Severe weather updates are posted to our Facebook page.
Email capitalexpoky@gmail.com with any vendor-specific questions. For general festival questions, call the board members listed on our Contact page.