03/10/2025
🌱 We're Here to Support New Businesses! 🌱
To welcome fresh talent, we are offering a 15% New Trader Discount on the base pitch fee for verified first-time festival traders! If this is your first time, we want to help you shine.
Ready to Apply?
Our applications are officially open! To apply, please send your complete application package as outlined in our vendor call to our email address.
📧 Email: [email protected] Subject Line: GoE 2026 Vendor Application: [Your Business Name]
Spaces are limited and will be carefully curated to create a diverse and unforgettable experience for our guests. We cannot wait to see your applications and build our marketplace together!
🎨 For Artists & Live Performers 🎨
We are looking for visual artists, installation artists, live painters, muralists, and unique walkabout performers to make our festival a living, breathing work of art.
To Apply: Please email us with the following:
• Your name and a description of your art or performance.
• A link to your portfolio (website, Instagram, etc.).
• A brief proposal of what you would like to create or perform at the festival.
📧 Email: [email protected] Subject Line: GoE 2026 Artist Application: [Your Name]
Application Deadline for All Categories: [Insert a Deadline, e.g., April 30, 2026]
✨ The Call is Open! Vendors, Artists, Musicians & DJs - Join the Garden of Eden 2026! ✨
The gates to Eden are opening, and we're officially calling for ALL the creative souls who will bring our 3-day festival to life from September 11th - 13th, 2026! We're not just building an event; we're curating a world of wonder, sound, and magic in the heart of Lincolnshire.
Whether you craft, cook, paint, or play, we want to hear from you. Please find the category that fits you best below and follow the instructions to apply.
🛍️ For Market & Food Vendors 🛍️
We are seeking unique, high-quality artisans and culinary creators to build our enchanted marketplace.
Pitch Fees for the 3-Day Festival:
• Retail/Craft Pitch (3x3m): £220
• Premium Retail/Craft Pitch: £280
• Low-Power Food/Drink Trader: £450
• Hot Food/Street Food Trader: £750
• 16A Power Hook-up: +£80
• New Trader Discount: 15% off for first-time festival traders!
• A refundable £50 Green Deposit is required for all vendors.
To Apply: Please send your complete vendor application package (details in our previous posts) to our email. 📧 Email: [email protected] Subject Line: GoE 2026 Vendor Application: [Your Business Name]
🎶 For Musicians, Bands & DJs 🎶
The sounds of Eden are waiting for you. We are looking for enchanting acoustic sets, vibrant world music, deep electronic grooves, and everything in between to fill our stages and spaces.
To Apply: Please email us with the following:
• Your artist/band name.
• A short bio and description of your music.
• Links to your music (Spotify, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, etc.).
• Links to any live performance videos (YouTube, Vimeo).
• Your social media links.
📧 Email: [email protected] Subject Line: GoE 2026 Music Application: [Your Artist/Band Name]
Official Vendor Application Requirements: Garden of Eden 2026
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at our festival, taking place from September 11th - 13th, 2026.
To apply, please send one single email containing all of the following information to [email protected]. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.
Email Subject Line: GoE 2026 Vendor Application: [Your Business Name]
Part 1: Business & Contact Information
• Business Name: The official trading name.
• Primary Contact: Your full name.
• Email Address: The best email for all correspondence.
• Mobile Phone Number: For on-site contact during the festival.
Part 2: Business Profile & Showcase
• Description of Products: A detailed summary of what you sell. Tell us what makes your products unique and a great fit for the "Garden of Eden" theme.
• Website & Social Media: Direct links to your business website, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
• Photos of Products: Please attach 3-5 high-quality images of your products.
• Photos of Stall Setup:
• For Experienced Vendors: Attach at least 2 photos of your complete stall/booth from a previous event.
• For New Vendors: If you haven't traded before, please provide a detailed description or a sketch of your planned stall design. We want to hear your vision!
Part 3: Technical & Logistical Needs
• Vendor Category: (e.g., Hot Food, Coffee/Drinks, Crafts, Art, Clothing, Wellness, etc.).
• Footprint Size: The exact dimensions of your required space (e.g., 3m x 3m, 6m x 3m, or specific food truck dimensions in metres).
• Power Requirements: State clearly if you need electricity. If yes, specify the number and type of connections required (e.g., 1 x 16A hookup).
• New Trader Discount: Please state if you are a new trader eligible for the 15% discount.
Part 4: Legal & Safety Documents (Please attach copies to your email)
• Public Liability Insurance (PLI): A copy of your valid certificate.
• Risk Assessment: A document outlining potential hazards for your stall.
• PAT Test Certificates: Required for any electrical equipment you will plug into our power supply.
Part 5: For Food & Drink Vendors ONLY (Please attach copies)
• Local Authority Registration: Proof of registration as a food business.
• Food Hygiene Rating: Your current FHRS rating.
• Food Hygiene Certificates: For staff who will be handling food.
• Gas Safety Certificate: A valid certificate for any LPG gas appliances.
