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- The Pickens Azalea Festival is a nonpolitical event
- No booth set up is allowed promoting any political party or candidate
- Candidates and political parties are allowed to walk the event and hand out brochures
- Candidates and political parties are allowed to contribute as sponsors to the Pickens Azalea Festival, up to, but not exceeding, one thousand dollars
The artwork from the art contest can only be used with prior consent from the Pickens Azalea Festival Board.
The Pickens Azalea Festival uses the winning artwork in all promotions for the Pickens Azalea Festival.
It is the responsibility of the Pickens Azalea Festival to oversee the Art Contest, along with awards to the winner. It will be the responsibility of the Festival Committee to contact the parent / guardian of the contest winner, requesting permission to use the artwork in festival related promotions.
- No resale or flea market items are to be sold.
- All items must be listed on the application.
- The Pickens Azalea Festival Board reserves the right to have final approval and acceptance on all items sold at the festival.
- Any foods sold must meet all SCDHEC requirements
- Any pre-package (wrapped) foods, ingredients are to be labeled on all items
- For any foods, vendor will be required to have liability insurance
- Must have SC Department of Revenue license (https://dor.sc.gov)
- All vendors selling food must meet SCDHEC requirements.
- All foods sold must be listed on the vendor applications.
- No waste disposal is available.
- No liquid runoff of any kind from a booth is allowed into the storm sewer system.
- Must have SC Department of Revenue license & carry liability insurance (https://dor.sc.gov)
- Power is only available on the West End
- Power hookup is available (for a fee) on a first come, first served basis
- Generators are not allowed
- The festival does not supply any cords
- All cords must be covered to prevent trip hazards
Due to space needed for the classic car cruise-in, only spaces for commercial food vendors, festival sponsors, and those with prior approval will be accepted for Friday night’s event.
Any vendor wishing to sell outside the festival area must obtain a city permit prior to the event. This will be enforced by the Pickens Police Department.
The committee does not supply nor offer any canopies, tables, chairs, electrical cords, or any items required for vendor set up. The only amenity offered is power in the West End only.
All vendors are required and obligated to collect and report SC state sales taxes.
The Pickens Azalea Festival Board reserves the right to refuse any vendor application.
Any and all persons or organizations participating in the Pickens Azalea Festival on the day of the event must abide by all decisions made by the Pickens Azalea Festival Board and local police.
The Pickens Azalea Festival is a rain or shine event. No refunds shall be given due to inclement weather.
The Pickens Azalea Festival is a pet friendly event. We simply ask that you adhere to the following guidelines.
- All pets must be secured on a leash
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet
The Pickens Azalea Festival is a tobacco and alcohol free event.
The Pickens Azalea Festival is a tobacco and alcohol free event.
Official Festival Hours are from 10:00 A.M. until the festival committee permits closing.
Musical and/or promotional groups may require festival vendors to remain open until 9:00 P.M.
NO VEHICLE TRAFFIC WILL BE PERMITTED WITHIN THE VENUE AREA OF MAIN ST. UNTIL THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE OR PICKENS POLICE DEPARTMENT GIVES THE ALL CLEAR.
By default any vendor owned items must be delivered to your parked vehicle by foot or dolly. Thank you for your understanding.
Trash removal will be handled by individuals hired for the event. All cardboard boxes must be broken down and placed beside the trash bins located throughout the festival venue. No cardboard is to be placed in trash cans. Please help us recycle where possible. Should trash cans become full and overflow please contact a festival representative.
Free parking is available beside the Pickens County Courthouse in the county parking lot at the corner of Ceder Rock Street and Pendleton Street in Pickens, S.C.
To find out more about where booths are located please go to pickensazaleafestival.com/booth-layout/.
Booth set up is from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM on Saturday. Main Street will be closed for the event.
All vendor traffic will be one way and will create three loops (Section A, B, & C) from East to West Main St. Entry onto Main Street depending on your booth number. As a reminder, if you miss your space, please loop around and re-enter. Do not turn around to get to your spot as all traffic is one way.
Section A (100s, 200s, 300s): Travel on E. Cedar Rock St. and enter by way of S. Lewis St. onto Main Street. After unloading, exit at Hwy 178 Pendleton St. (Left) which is just beyond the courthouse.
Section B (400s, 500s, 600s, & F-1 through F-11): Travel on to E. Cedar Rock St. and enter by way of Hwy 178 Pendleton St. onto Main Street. After unloading, exit by way of Garvin St.
Section C (700s, 800s, 900s): Travel on to W. Cedar Rock St. and enter by way of Garvin St. onto Main Street. After unloading, exit by way S. Catherine St.
Our two day event begins with our annual cruise in Friday at 7 PM and continues into Saturday beginning at 10 AM until 9 PM. The festival offers amusements rides (fee required), free entertainment, and free parking! We can’t wait to see you there!
We are currently looking for partners for the Pickens Azalea Festival! If your interested in becoming a sponsor and making your business a part of every aspect of the festival find out more by visiting our “Partners” page.
