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Demonstrate & sell your craft
Founding-vendor program
Set up shop in a real 1840s village
We're inviting a founding group of artisans to anchor Pioneer Heritage Days — and grow into year-round shops on the bluff. Here's why it's worth your weekend.
Free founding booth
No booth fee for our founding artisans — first seasons on us.
Keep 100% of sales
What you sell is yours. No commission, no cut.
We bring the crowd
Festival marketing, press, and the Truman Visitor Center traffic next door.
An authentic stage
Demonstrate your trade in historic buildings over Truman Lake.
The trades
Crafts we're looking for
Simple to join
How it works
Apply
Tell us about your craft — a few minutes, photos welcome.
We review
We curate for quality and authentic, handmade work.
You're in
We confirm your spot and send the vendor packet.
Set up & sell
Bring your tools and wares — we handle the rest.
Apply now
Vendor application
Founding spots are limited and curated. Send this and we'll be in touch within a week.
What does a booth cost?
Founding artisans vend free for the first seasons. Standard rates apply afterward and will be shared up front.
What's provided?
Your space on the grounds, festival marketing, signage, and parking. You bring your tools, tent or table, and wares.
Is electricity available?
Limited power at select locations — note your needs on the form and we'll do our best to place you.