The Monticello Lions Club is a volunteer organization made up of over 100 people who devote and volunteer their free time to making an impact in our community. This is a 100% non-profit fundraiser to support those efforts and we thank you for being part of our day!
What to know before the event |
We provide a 6 ft table per 10 ft booth space and have limited plain white tents, but recommend you bring your own (no tubs or chairs provided)
You will have a specific vendor entrance location where we will load equipment in gators and golf carts to bring you to your spot
Please avoid driving into the park if at all possible, but we understand this may be necessary. Please let us know in advance to plan
Your complete and accurate sample list is to be submitted as soon as you can and must be in no less than 10 days before the event to receive the $50 stipend boost - A quick sample list submission form can be found and filled out at bottom of this page for your convenience
When you check in as a general admission vendor, you will receive up to 4 vendor wristbands and up to 4 sampling mugs for your staff
When you check in as a general and VIP vendor, you will receive up to 6 vendor wristbands and up to 6 sampling mugs for your staff
Tickets for any additional staff may be purchased from our tickets and gear page:
Day of Event |
Arrive between 11:00AM - 2:00 PM to set up your booth; Be ready to serve (set up) by no later than 2:30 PM to ensure a smooth event
Bring your vehicle to vendor check-in so you we can help you unload and deliver to your booth (refer to map below)
VIP only is let in at around 2:30 pm to a dedicated space by the food but should not be at your booth before 3pm
DO NOT serve attendees until 3:00 PM - Per liquor license, we cannot serve before
Ice will be distributed starting @ 1:30 PM. If ice is needed sooner, let us know when getting dropped off at your booth
You will be assigned Lions staff to help with anything you need during the event and after to cleanup, don’t be shy!
Our #1 goal is a safe experience - If you feel someone has been overserved, please inform event staff and we will handle it immediately
More info below map, keep scrolling…
After Event |
Stop serving attendees at 7:00PM sharp, per the rules of our liquor license
Cleanup - Lions will have side-by-sides and golf carts to help get you and your gear back to your vehicles.
We will determine the appropriate time to start running carts based on our ability to safely operate them within the park
Work with your assigned Lion for any additional needs at this time
Friendly Competition Amongst Brewers/Vendors |
An award will be given to the attendee-voted favorite brewer and potentially favorite specialty vendor! (subject to total vendor count)
Each guest will receive a voting ticket upon their entry into the event. They are to drop it in the voting growler placed at your booth
Please use the growler we provide as they are numbered specifically to your booth
Vendor wristband colored tickets will not be counted
Share product details with event guests and encourage them to vote for you!
Lions staff will come and collect growers with tickets between 6:15 and 6:30 PM; Winner announcement estimated @ 6:50PM
VIP Brewer Details & Expectations |
Must be a returning vendor from one of the last 3 events to be eligible
We request that you staff appropriately for the time slot assigned and have enough product to support 250+ 4 oz. samples
We request that a unique and special brew is made for VIP, not found in GA and not released to GA once time slot expired
You are welcome to remain in VIP to run through any VIP product remaining after time slot but not required
$100 brew bonus added to stipend for participation and adherence to the requests above
Time Slots will be 1 hour per brewer, 4 brewers from 3-4PM, 3 brewers from 4-5PM, and 3 brewers from 5-6PM
If you have a request for a specific time, we will do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee
Original Monticello Lions Brewfest VIP brewers have first right of refusal each year, until a year is missed
Remaining slots will be randomized for selection among all interested vendors each year
Vendor Feedback!
Please use this form below as a way to share feedback about Monticello Lions Brewfest, our communication, set-up and support, anything you can think of to help us make this the event you look forward to most each and every year. Even if it’s just to say you had a blast, we want to hear it all!
Vendor Event Form
Having a party? Is something cool happening and you would like us to share it on socials? Fill out the form below!
(up to 3 events per vendor)