Fire Code: All vendors must follow the Deschutes County Fire Code for setup. Please see the attached document “Special Event Guidelines”.
Hours of Operation: Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 11am-9pm, and Sunday 11am-5pm. Vendors must stay open during all hours of the event. Vendors leaving early will not be allowed to return for future events and their deposit will be cashed.
Inclement weather: WinterFest takes place in February. Please plan for extreme weather conditions. WinterFest takes place rain, snow or shine as well as in high-wind and/or extremely cold weather. No refunds will be granted due to weather. No exceptions.
Insurance: Please have your insurance company create a certificate of insurance for each entity listed below:
- WinterFest, 704 NW Georgia, Bend, OR 97703
- Lay It Out, Inc., 704 NW Georgia Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Please send all certificates to Lay It Out Events, 704 NW Georgia Ave, Bend, OR 97703 or email to vendors@layitoutevents.com. Certificates must be received two weeks prior to event start date.
Layout: Please keep in mind, now that the Bend Winterfest is returning to the Old Mill district, the layout of this event has changed and availability for vendors may be limited compared to previous years. You will be able to choose your location based on your price point and the order in which your complete application is turned in.
Security: Security will be provided overnight from 6pm Thursday to 9am Friday, 8pm Friday to 9am Saturday and 8pm Saturday to 9am Sunday. WinterFest is not responsible for lost or stolen goods.