We are currently seeking 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 Seth Fuller.
Welcome to the home of the original Elberta German Sausage Festival. We hold two Festivals each year, always the last Saturday of March and the last Saturday of October. There is no admission charge. Each Festival is a one day event, and runs from 8AM-5PM. Usually by 3PM, we have sold out of sausage (thats 7,000 lbs of sausage!). It takes another Festival we know 3 whole days to sell that much! We're the original, and still the best!
To apply for a vendor booth space at the March 2010 Festival, please use our Online Application. Applications are no longer available for download. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VENDORS - Click here for an important notice to vendors about changes to future festivals. For regular updates on the festival, sign up for our mailing list here
Special thanks to:
Cat Country 98.7 FM
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 $60 each, and spaces requiring electrical are $70. 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 on AOL Instant Messenger by sending a message to elbertafire or on Yahoo! Messenger by sending a message to elbertafire. If you do not receive a response, feel free to use the link below to E-mail us.
For any inquiries, please E-Mail sausagefest@elbertafire.com.
Sausage Festival FAQ
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).
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 dangerous weather is in the area. At that time we will make the determination when to open the gates to allow vehicles in.
What is the cost for a space?
Non-electrical is $60 and electrical is $70.
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.
Where can I get an application?
Applications are available for download here.
How long do vendors have to setup?
Setup is allowed all day Friday up until 8am Saturday morning, which at that time all vehicles MUST be out of the park. If your vehicle is located in the park after 8AM Saturday, it will be towed at owner's expense.
What items are not allowed for sale?
No flea market/garage/yard sale items, air soft guns or other items that can injure others are allowed. 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.
What types of payment for booth spaces are allowed?
Checks / Money Order are accepted for payment and made payable to EVFD. In the near future, we hope to be able to accept credit cards.
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.
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 9%
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.
Elberta is Cat Country!! Thanks to Cat Country 98.7FM for their support of the Elberta German Sausage Festival!!
We are currently seeking 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 in becoming a sponsor, please contact Seth Fuller.
Welcome to the home of the original Elberta German Sausage Festival. We hold two Festivals each year, always the last Saturday of March and the last Saturday of October. There is no admission charge. Each Festival is a one day event, and runs from 8AM-5PM. Usually by 3PM, we have sold out of sausage (thats 7,000 lbs of sausage!). It takes another Festival we know 3 whole days to sell that much! We're the original, and still the best!
The next festival will be held MARCH 27, 2010
To apply for a vendor booth space at the March 2010 Festival, please use our Online Application. Applications are no longer available for download. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VENDORS - Click here for an important notice to vendors about changes to future festivals. For regular updates on the festival, sign up for our mailing list here
Cat Country 98.7 FM
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 $60 each, and spaces requiring electrical are $70. 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 on AOL Instant Messenger by sending a message to elbertafire or on Yahoo! Messenger by sending a message to elbertafire. If you do not receive a response, feel free to use the link below to E-mail us.
Sausage Festival FAQ
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).
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 dangerous weather is in the area. At that time we will make the determination when to open the gates to allow vehicles in.
What is the cost for a space?
Non-electrical is $60 and electrical is $70.
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.
Where can I get an application?
Applications are available for download here.
How long do vendors have to setup?
Setup is allowed all day Friday up until 8am Saturday morning, which at that time all vehicles MUST be out of the park. If your vehicle is located in the park after 8AM Saturday, it will be towed at owner's expense.
What items are not allowed for sale?
No flea market/garage/yard sale items, air soft guns or other items that can injure others are allowed. 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.
What types of payment for booth spaces are allowed?
Checks / Money Order are accepted for payment and made payable to EVFD. In the near future, we hope to be able to accept credit cards.
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.
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 9%
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.
Elberta is Cat Country!! Thanks to Cat Country 98.7FM for their support of the Elberta German Sausage Festival!!
We are currently seeking 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 in becoming a sponsor, please contact Seth Fuller.