Vendor/Exhibitor Information

Anthem GO Outside Festival 2024 | October 18-20 | Elmwood Park | Roanoke, VA

At the Anthem GO Outside Festival, our community of Vendors and Exhibitors is the heart and soul of our success.  Our Vendors and Exhibitors provide hundreds of hands-on, outdoor-themed activities and experiences to our 40,000+ festival goers all weekend long. YOU are the reason people come to enjoy GO Fest and leave inspired to engage in the outdoors community.

We invite you to apply to join our vibrant group of outdoors enthusiasts, outfitters, gear companies, conservation organizations, activity clubs, and outdoor-minded artisans. Here’s what you need to know:

• Details and specifics on how to apply can be found in this year’s Vendor and Exhibitor Guidelines. Please be sure to read the Vendor and Exhibitor Guidelines before applying. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have after reading.
• The 2024 Exhibitor schedule is:
  • Friday, Oct. 18; 5-8pm
  • Saturday, Oct. 19; 10am – 8pm
  • Sunday, Oct. 20; 11am – 5pm
• Exhibitors must be “on-brand” for the GO Outside Festival. Those welcome to apply are businesses and organizations whose core purpose is outdoor recreation, conservation, or stewardship. Organizations and companies who do not have the outdoors as a core element of their operations should reach out to our event manager about sponsorships. Food trucks and alcohol brands, please email us at info@roanokegofest.com.
• 2024 Important Deadlines:
  • Application
    • August 2nd:Early Bird Pricing Deadline.
      • The Base Rate increases by $50 starting August 3rd.
    • October 1st:Application Deadline.
      • Submissions received after October 1st may not be accepted unless space is available.
  • Activities
    • August 16th:Activity Submission Deadline for Promotions. 
    • Approved submissions received after August 16^th will be on our calendar, but may not be included in our GO Fest promotional channels (email newsletter, social media posts and stories, etc.)
    • October 1st: Final Activity Submission Deadline.
  • Layout Requirements
    • October 1st:Submit all booth/exhibit requirements, including: power, vehicle access, activity space, etc.
    • After October 1st we may not be able to accommodate requests.
• 2024 Vendor Fee Structure:
  • Base Rates (10’x10’ space): Each increases by $50 on Aug. 3rd
    • Outdoor Exhibitor – $1,300
    • Non-Outdoor Exhibitor – $4,000
    • Local Small Business or Non-profit – $650
  • Add-ons:
    • Onsite Vehicle + $250
    • Extra 10’x10′ Space + $200
    • Electricity + $100
  • Discounts:
    • Approved Vendor Activity – $350
      • Discount code: ACTIVITY2024
    • Small Business/Non-profit – $650
    • Club – $200
      • Discount code: CLUB2024
    • Activity + Club – $550
      • Discount code: CLUBACTIVITY2024
• 2024 Important Deadlines:
  • Application
    • August 2nd: Early Bird Pricing Deadline.
      • The Base Rate increases by $50 starting August 3rd.
    • October 1st: Application Deadline.
      • Submissions received after October 1st may not be accepted unless space is available.
  • Activities
    • August 16th: Activity Submission Deadline for Promotions. 
    • Approved submissions received after August 16^th will be on our calendar, but may not be included in our GO Fest promotional channels (email newsletter, social media posts and stories, etc.)
    • October 1st: Final Activity Submission Deadline.
  • Layout Requirements
    • October 1st: Submit all booth/exhibit requirements, including: power, vehicle access, activity space, etc.
    • After October 1st we may not be able to accommodate requests.

Vendor/Exhibitor Registration is open until October 1.

If you have questions, reach out to our Vendor Coordinators.