In keeping with the desire for everyone to have fun without having to worry about monetary issues, there is no fee for vendors but a free-will donation is collected. All donations gathered go directly into offsetting the cost and go directly towards putting on the festival.There is no financial sponsorship; people vounteer their energy, talents and time as a gift from their heart. Community spirit and spring-fever power the creation of Matta Fest.

 

We welcome earth friendly, non franchise creations and healing services. Pre-registration is required and can be done via the contact form at the bottom of this page.

 

People wishing to register as vendors are expected to:

 

1. Pre-Register to ensure your product or service fits the theme of the festival and there is vendor space available.

 

2. Bring and Finish their own set up before 10:30 am, to accommodate early browsers and allow vendors to be ready for the Opening Ceremony. For those wishing to transport their goods down the hill to burnt the River site via cars etc. there will be a flag person directing them until 10:00 after that the road down will be closed and any goods will need to transported on foot. Cars and trucks etc are to be parked at the top of the hill on the upper field.

 

3. Take part in the opening and closing ceremonies at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm; This expectation is non-negotiable because vendors play an important part of Matta Fest by holding the circle of energy for the day. Their involvement in the ceremonies is vital because it sets the tone for others and shows they understand the deeper meaning of Matta Fest as a community Spring celebration of connection with each other and with Mama Nature. Any business is to be concluded before, or postponed during the ceremony time. 

 

The ceremonies are a simple welcoming and giving of gratitude to all present in body and heart, as a remembrance and acknowledgement that, no matter what our spiritual and philosophical beliefs, we all walk upon the same Earth under the same Sun; we are one with the ALL. Vendors will be given a verbal heads and hearts up shortly before the ceremonies begin, then a drumming chain of people will come around to gather everyone together in a circle. Vendors are expected to join without further promting or encouragement.

 

4. List ingredients for food and drink products, and meet food safety requirements for health board.

 

5. Pick up after themselves- Put back any picnic tables that you may have used. Make sure there is no garbage on the site that may have been left from a product you have sold ie; wrappers, cups, packaging, etc.

 

6. Relax and enjoy the day, the creativiy and spirit of this region is amazing.

                                           

HAPPY MATTA!