Festival at Mt. Si Vendor Information & FAQs

We have finished accepting applications for our 2024 Festival at Mt. Si. Thank you for your interest, we hope to see you next year!

The Festival at Mt. Si, presented by North Bend Education and Cultural Association (NBECA), has been a community tradition for 75+ years. NBECA's mission is to promote the spirit of North Bend's small town community by providing educational and cultural programs that will preserve the past, celebrate the present, and embrace the future.

Located only 30 minutes east of Seattle, the Festival draws over 20,000 visitors from the Snoqualmie Valley and surrounding areas. The Festival has become one of the most anticipated, fun filled, family events of the summer providing a showcase for local businesses and quality artisans of the northwest.

Vendor FAQ

Booth Hours

Saturday: 11am - 8pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm

Can I park next to my booth?

No, one single vehicle parking spot will be provided within walking distance to the booths per vendor. Due to the substructure of the grass field, no vehicles are permitted on festival grounds. Please note that if you intend to staff your booth with rotating volunteers or staff throughout the day, you must make parking accommodations for your staff and/or volunteers.

Does the festival provide tables, chairs or canopy?

No.

Is there help to unload/reload?

Yes. Volunteers and carts will be available to assist vendors with transporting items to and from their vehicle and assigned booth space.

Do I have to open my booth on both days?

Yes, we ask all booths be open and operational during all booth hours on Saturday and Sunday of the Festival (specific date/time information can be found on the Vendor application). Vendors may keep their booth open later on Saturday, if they chose, as there will be music into the late evening.

When do I get my booth space?

You will receive your booth space at the time of check-in on Friday night/Saturday morning. Vendor acceptance emails and more information will go out in late July/early August.

Do you have an ATM?

We do not have an ATM on site though there are some available within walking distance. The festival cannot provide change to any vendor.

Is there security?

The Festival at Mt. Si provides reasonable on-site security all weekend long from Friday night to Sunday afternoon, including at least one overnight officer on Friday and Saturday night, and additional CCTV surveillance. The Festival accepts no responsibility for any losses or damage to persons or property of any kind. (See application page for details.)

Are there outlets available?

Standard G.F.I.C protected circuits of 120V 20 amp are provided for our food vendors. There are a limited number of 220V outlets, G.F.I.C. protected that are available. The 220 volt outlets can be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Generators are available from R&R Rental (425.888.3083). Vendors are required to provide their own extension cords.

What is your cancellation policy?

We understand: Sometimes life happens. If you need to cancel 31 days or more in advance, you will receive a 50% refund for your booth fees. Cancellations made 30 days before the Festival or less will receive no refund. Thank you for understanding!

Is there camping on festival grounds?

There is no camping available on festival grounds, for RV or tents. There are several accommodations within city limits, including listings on Airbnb, VRBO and a number of other lodging options.

Are animals allowed?

Yes, we ask that they are leashed at all times and that you pick up after them. Animals are not allowed in the Food Vendor Area.

Is there a gray water tank?

Yes, a gray water tank will be available for food vendors.

Is water available for food vendors?

Yes. Hot and cold water is available in an onsite kitchen within walking distance.

Are there booth sitters?

Yes, our Festival volunteers make rounds at regular intervals during the weekend to relieve vendors and give you a short bio break. We only ask that you keep these breaks to 15 minutes or less, and understand and acknowledge that you are leaving your products in the care of a volunteer who is not familiar with your pricing or POS system.

Is there an emergency contact?

Yes, that information is given at the time of check-in. Emergencies during the festival should be reported immediately to the Festival Information Booth, which is flagged and centrally located. We will also have a first aid booth available.

Are giveaways allowed?

Yes, any branded advertising product is allowed to be given away. We do ask that items are not given away that are sold by others, i.e. water.

How many people attend the festival?

We have seen approximately 20K-30K people attend the various festival events throughout the weekend.

Is there a charge to get into the festival?

No.

Is there onsite parking for attendees?

Yes, limited parking is available within walking distance of the festival ground.

Who is the festival run by?

Since 1995, the Festival at Mt. Si has been organized annually by the North Bend Educational and Cultural Association (NBECA).

Is there handicap parking?

Accommodations will be made for those who are handicapped and are in need of special considerations.