Wasteland Weekend
You can find our official vendors in Bartertown!
(The page will be updated closer to the event.)
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Fire Kult
The Junksmith
Karol B Clothing
Liquid Red
Instruments of War
The Rat Hole
Cult of Asmodeus
Applications for vendors are closed for 2026.
If you are a FOOD VENDOR,
you’ll find the information to apply
and the application on the FOOD VENDOR page here.
If you are a goods/services vendor (no food or drinks), read on to find the information to apply! You’ll find the application at the bottom of this page when it’s live.
Are you thinking of selling unique items at Wasteland Weekend?
While many attendees at Wasteland Weekend engage in the time-honored tradition of bartering for goods and services, some people would actually like to sell items for real-world money. In order to do that, you must be an approved vendor! This is also so we can ensure the items you are planning to sell will be of interest to our attendees and will fit in with our overall post-apocalyptic theme.
If you are planning on BARTERING ONLY (no real-world money or credit exchanged), then you do NOT need to fill out a vendor application.
However, if you would like to sell goods or food for money, you’ll need apply as a vendor. So read on, and apply at the bottom of this page when the applications are open.
VENDOR FAQs
Do not use our logos, name, or other symbols on any of your for-sale items, items or barter, or any giveaway items. All event rules, including theme rules, apply to vendors as well as attendees.
What things can I vend?
Whatever fits into the dirty, end of civilization, post-apocalyptic Wasteland environment. Appropriately themed costume gear, camp supplies, adornments, prop weapons, and survival necessities are always popular. Better still if it serves a function and looks great doing it. If you try to vend contraband and / or offensive items, you will be removed from the event. If you have any doubts about what you plan to vend at our event, ask us first.
Where will vendors be placed?
Bartertown will be the main hub for vendors, which is along the main roads into the city. You can find detailed information on the Theme Zone HERE.
Are there any vendor fees?
For 2026, there is a fee for all vendors. The fee for goods and services vendors is $200. (The fee for food vendors is $400.) Upon approval as a vendor, you will receive an email with further info on paying the vendor fee. All vendors and their helpers need to purchase event tickets. No vendors will receive comped tickets for either themselves or their helpers – the vendor fee is only for your physical vendor space in Bartertown. (If you get approved as a vendor, our Vendor Coordinator will inform you how to pay this fee. It is usually a Venmo or PayPal payment.)
Do I and my booth / truck helpers need tickets?
YES, every person entering the event, including vendors and their helpers, must purchase an event ticket. They must be purchased a head of time, as there are no ticket sales at the gate or at the event itself. They will also need Early Access (EA) passes to enter the event before it opens to the public in order to set up your booth, space, or truck. These are limited, and you’ll learn more about them in the application.
How big is the spot I’ll get?
The standard vendor spots range from 200 to 400 square feet, and usually are 10’x10′, 10’x20’, and 20’x20’. Larger spots are very limited and only available upon approval. You’ll need a good reason for wanting one.
What’s included with the spot?
You only get an allotment of space to set up your items/tent/tables/whatever. We do not provide any shade, tables, or other infrastructure. The event does not provide any power.
Can I use a generator for power?
Yes, with some limitations. Diesel or propane generators are generally fine to use if done safely. Gasoline generators are discouraged for safety reasons (unless they are built-in to a vehicle, like on an RV). Fuel storage is the most important safety consideration when using a generator.
SEE OUR GENERATOR SAFETY INFO HERE.
We may have a designated stretch of area for vendors to place their generators, and a separate area for fuel storage. Gasoline can NOT be stored next to the generators. The event has final say about placement of generators and fuel, and our burn watch team will be regularly inspecting things to make sure everything is up to our safety standards. If our teams find that you are breaking the rules in terms of generator safety, you will no longer be allowed to use a generator for the remainder of the event.
If you have any questions about generators specifically for vendors, you can contact vendors@wastelandweekend.com
When can I set up?
All approved vendors are required to be onsite and set up on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026. No vendors or Theme Zone tribes will be permitted to set up past this date. If you have not set up your vendor spot by Tuesday night, it may be forfeit.
Where do I camp?
You may set up your personal camp inside your vendor space as long as it meets theme requirements. If you do not have a themed personal camp, you must camp in General Camping, which is outside the designated Theme Zone.
How many people can camp in the vendor spot with me?
Up to four people (including yourself) may camp inside a vendor spot. If you need more, you must request special permission ahead of time and have a good reason for it. Otherwise, please instruct the rest of your friends to set up camp in General Camping, which is outside the Theme Zone boundaries.
Can I share shop space with another vendor?
Every vendor needs to apply seperately. If both applications are approved and you want to combine your camps, please let the vendor coordinator know so this can be mapped. If a vendor application has been denied, they can not vend out of your approved space. However, if you have a consignment situation with a friend, where they have A SMALL NUMBER of items in your shop that you plan to sell, we may approve that.
Do I have to theme my entire camp?
Yes. All of it. This includes your booth presentation, as well as any personal camping setup you have. Bartertown is a themed area at Wasteland Weekend, so we only accept vendors who meet Theme Zone requirements. If, after setup, we determine your booth or space does not meet the Theme Zone requirements as you indicated in your application, we will remove you from Bartertown, and you will not be able to vend.
Blue tarps and uncovered rental trucks/vans are NOT theme appropriate, and will not be allowed inside the Theme Zone.
Other camp considerations: You will be responsible for ensuring that your space is clean when you leave – this is a Pack It In, Pack It Out event. There is no dumping of any kind (fresh, grey, or black water included) at our event. Please plan accordingly.
What about my car?
Any vehicle in the Theme Zone must be appropriately themed. If it’s not theme-appropriate, you must leave it in a designated parking area or camp outside the Theme Zone.
Are there any licenses or permits I need to get?
Yes. You will need to show proof of the following to our Vendor Coordinator by July 31st, 2026. No one may sell merchandise at the event without a California Seller’s Permit, and Business Liability Insurance.
* California Tax ID/Seller’s Permit
What tax docs you file with the State of California is between you and the State, and you are responsible for reporting all applicable sales tax accordingly. We just need to see proof that you can sell within this state. Our Vendor Coordinator will be asking for your Annual or Temporary CA Seller’s Permit to ensure yours is active, just like we did in in previous years.
If you need this information for applying for a Temporary/Flea Market/Swap Meet Permit, here you go!
EVENT LOCATION
(for “Temporary Sales Address”)
Wasteland Weekend
17200 E. Rosewood Boulevard
Edwards, CA 93523
September 30th- October 4th, 2026
EVENT ORGANIZER:
Wasteland World, LLC.
1050 W. Alameda Ave.
Suite 319
Burbank, CA 91506
Do NOT put down Wasteland Weekend’s contact information where the app asks for your personal information. If you do, you will need to contact the state and correct this. This has been a problem many times in the past, so please make sure that YOUR information is put down, and Wasteland’s info is only used when needed as the “Event Location or Organizer.”
Business Liability Insurance
All vendors at Wasteland Weekend will need to carry their own business liability insurance, and you will need to show proof of this to the Vendor Coordinator in order to be approved for a vendor spot. The insurance must be for at least $1,000,000 limits and must name Wasteland World, LLC as an additional insured. (The common name for this insurance document is an ACORD-25 “Certificate of Liability Insurance.”) You may have business insurance through whatever company you prefer. You may already have business insurance, and just need a temporary rider for the dates/location of the event, and listing Wasteland World, LLC as an additional insured. If you do not currently have business insurance, you can find many companies online that specialize in short-term insurance, such as for craft fairs.
When was the deadline to apply?
July 1st, 2026.
When will I hear back on my application?
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Space is limited, so don’t wait until the last minute. We will be approving applications as they come in this year. If you are denied, that could be for a multitude of reasons, including your submitted plans don’t meet our theme requirements, we already have too many vendors selling similar items, or that we simply don’t have the space. Feel free to apply again at our next event.
Are you a FOOD VENDOR? You can find the information to apply and application on the FOOD VENDOR page here.
I have questions!
Please make sure your question wasn’t already addressed above. After that, if you still have questions related to vending at Wasteland Weekend, please contact our Vendor Coordinator Jesse Thaxton [vendors @ wastelandweekend dot com], putting “Wasteland Weekend” in the subject line.