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We are currently seeking cash and media sponsors for the Elberta German Sausage Festival. This is a bi-annual fundraiser for the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department that attracts approx. 30,000 people per festival. All proceeds benefit the fire department. The festival has around 230 arts and crafts booths, and we cook approx. 7,000 lbs of Elberta German Sausage per festival. If your business is interested, please contact us.
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Join us at the German Sausage Festival for Elberta's famous German sausage & sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and 250 arts & crafts booths. Other scrumptious foods will include German style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans & rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts. There will be baked goods as well as arts & crafts for sale at the festival. The Bellview Stumpfiddle Band will perform with the North End Stompers, and cloggers, carnival rides and polka, country and German music will also be provided for entertainment.
The sausage festival is a town fund-raiser, spearheaded by Elberta's Volunteer Fire Department in 1978, whose proceeds are used for improving not only the fire department, but the town as well. Additionally, local non-profit organizations also benefit from the festival through proceeds from their booth sales and parking lot fees. Due to its huge success, the festival is now held twice a year on the last Saturday of March and October.
Although the recipe has changed somewhat over the years, the original secret recipe for Elberta's famous sausage is credited to Alfred Stucki who managed Elberta's Locker Plant from 1953 until his death in 1973.
We usually sell about 7,000 pounds of German Sausage each festival, and attract an estimated 30,000 visitors to each fest! All booth spaces are 10'x10'. Regular spaces are $70 each, and spaces requiring electrical are $75. If you want to purchase multiple spaces, it is advised that you send in your application early..don't wait until the last minute! The later it gets, the harder it is to group multiple spaces together. Vendors may start setting up their booths the day before the festival. No security is provided, so setup your merchandise the day before at your own risk! If you still have any questions, you can contact us by e-mail at festival@elbertafire.com.
When is the festival?
The festival is a one day event that is held twice a year, ALWAYS the last Saturday in March & October.
Where is the festival located?
The festival is located in the town park, at the intersection of Main St. and State St. (Co Rd 83 and US Hwy 98). The park is located directly across from Town Hall. If you are using a GPS, use the address 13052 Main St., Elberta, AL, 36530.
What are the times for the festival?
The festival is held from 8am – 5pm. Vendors will not be allowed to bring vehicles into the park until 5pm, unless otherwise allowed by event staff.
What is the cost for a space?
Non-electrical is $70 and electrical is $75.
How many spaces am I allowed?
You can purchase as many as you need, but as the festival date nears, spaces may be limited. The longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to give you multiple spaces, and spaces next to each other.
What is the size of a booth space?
Spaces are 10’x10'. Tables, tents, etc are not provided. We only provide a 10'x10' space.
How long do vendors have to setup?
Vendors must check in on Friday from 1PM-8PM, or on Saturday starting at 5AM. You may start setting up at anytime after you have checked in. All vendors must be checked in and setup by 8AM on Saturday. Vehicles are not allowed back into the park until 5PM.
What items are not allowed for sale?
No flea market/garage/yard sale items, air soft guns, stun guns, knives, or other items that can injure others are allowed. Adult novelties/items, or other items that could be construed as offensive in a family setting, or harmful to others are also prohibited. If you think there may be an issue with selling it, you probably shouldn't try to sell it. We do random booth checks throughout the day to ensure those types of items are not being sold. Event staff will have final discretion of what items may be inappropriate.
Where is handicap parking located?
Handicap parking is reserved around the Police Department and the Municipal Complex across from the Town Park. If you park in the handicap zones and you do not have a handicap tag or placard on your vehicle, it will be towed at your expense. Your trailers will also be towed if you park them in this area.
Where are vendors allowed to park?
Parking is located anywhere outside the park as long as no roads/driveways are blocked, with the exception of any handicap parking and/or private property. All traffic laws apply. All vendor vehicles must be outside of the park during the festival or they may be subject to tow. The park area is defined as any area inside of our park rules signes, barricades, gates, and/or chains.
Do you provide wireless internet access?
Not currently, but we are working to provide wireless internet access for vendors who wish to accept credit cards.
Is there security provided?
Elberta Police has additional officers working during the festival weekend. If you choose to setup your items on Friday and leave them overnight, we are not responsible for any theft or damage to the items.
Am I responsible for collecting sales tax? Yes. Sales tax in Elberta is 10%. This covers all applicable taxes. You will receive a tax packet upon check-in that will explain how to pay your tax payment.
Are pets allowed?
No pets are allowed inside the park. If you are seen with a pet inside the park, you will be expelled from the event.