3rd Baton Rouge Neighbor(Hood) Festival – Sat. July 18, 2026

3rd Baton Rouge (Neighbor) Hood Fest Sat., July 18, 2026 – Noon – 8:00 PM

The grounds of the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library
7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Vendor Contact: Don Schwarzkopf, 832-413-2217 * don@ewmediagroup.com

(Baton Rouge, LA) Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Museum Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual (Neighbor) Hood Fest. The festival’s focus is on building unity and attracting visitors by exploring Baton Rouge’s history and the unique and diverse cultural communities of Louisiana. It also has a film component that explores industries and adventures available in the state.

The 3rd Annual (Neighbor) Hood Fest will be held Sat., July 18, from noon to 8:00pm at the EBRPL-Main Library located at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. It is family-friendly and FREE to the public. The festival features live music and films, a Vendor’s Village, Food Court, and Children’s play. Features and shorts will be shown in the library, followed by filmmaker panel discussions. The Hot Dog Eating Contest returns. Entry forms and more information are available on the website. https://www.neighborhoodfest.org/

A Pre-party will be held on Thursday, July 16 from 7:00pm to midnight at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room located at 2733 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Admission is $30 and includes a buffet. No host bar.

Musical talent includes Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor and the Listening Room All-Stars, King Solomon and Ervin “Maestro” Foster, Princess Teha and Uncle Chess.

The film component this year focuses on industries and adventure in Louisiana, with filmmakers Oscar Tickle and Charles Bush, along with music video blocks from the 2025 Listening Room Film Festival.

Vendor Information

Please complete the online application below or print the application and return it.

If you are filling out the application online you MUST read the vendor rules and agree to the guidelines. Load in information will be posted on this page as well.

Print Application

Vendor Guidelines

1. CONFIRMATION AND BOOTH ASSIGNMENT: Booth space is limited and vendors are selected on a first-come/first-serve basis. Acceptance and booth location are determined by the date application and full payment are postmarked. We will send a payment receipt immediately and a load-in information packet approximately 2 days before the Festival.
2. BOOTH SPACE: Spaces are 10’x10′ or 10’x20′ (see #20 for larger sizes). For an additional fee, you may be able to rent 5 feet of additional space external to your booth, allowing you to sell out of 2 sides of your booth. See the 10’x15′ column on the Rental Fee chart on the first page of this application.
3. SALES / SUBLEASING: Sales must take place within your booth space. No subleasing of booths allowed. Festival only provides the space; vendors must provide their own tents, tables, chairs, etc.
4. EQUIPMENT RENTAL: The Festival is not renting equipment. For suggestions, contact us.
5. EXCLUSIVITY: Types of merchandise sold must be included in application and approved by festival. For an exclusive on any product call 832-413-2217 or email don@ewmediagroup.com.
6. LATE FEES: Applications paid and required documents submitted after 7/4/2026 incur a $25 late fee.
7. FOOD VENDORS: Vendors may sell 3 pre-approved entrées. See Official Soul Food List — allows you to add a 4th entrée to the 3-entrée limit. Contact us for this list (approval of food item required). Beverage sales require a $30 fee. Temporary Health Permit — we will send you the application; return it to us. You must have a fire extinguisher (rated 2-A, 10-B:C or better, or rated K if cooking in oil) with a current inspection sticker. Vendors who cook in oil must provide a refundable $150 deposit.
8. REQUIRED FOOD VENDOR INSURANCE: Food vendors must have a minimum $1 million per occurrence, $2 million general aggregate liability insurance. Submit a Certificate of Insurance (COI, Acord Form) naming the following as Additional Insured: The Baton Rouge (Neighbor) Hood Fest, Henry Turner Jr., Main Library, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and EWMedia. Call us if you need help securing this — do not call the week of the Festival. Due 7/4/26.
9. SITE PROTECTION AROUND YOUR BOOTH: Flooring requirements for food booths are set by the City of BR. We will send you those after you apply. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure that no grease or other waste gets onto the concrete or the grass. You will be charged for steam cleaning if there is a problem.
10. WASTE DISPOSAL: It is the responsibility of each vendor to keep their booth and the surrounding area clean. Vendors must provide their own garbage receptacles and garbage bags. Double-bag food waste. Vendors failing to abide by waste disposal guidelines may lose their deposit.
11. EVENT DAY SETUP: Vendors will not set up until fees are paid. Location: 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Vendor check-in begins early Saturday, July 18, 2026. You will be assigned one of 3 load-in times. The Day-of Information Packet you receive 2 days before the Festival will give you specific instructions. You will not be able to pull up to your booth, so bring a dolly. Bring your receipt — only paid vendors will be allowed into the unloading area. Vendors who have not applied and paid are not guaranteed space. Vehicles are not allowed on festival grounds. Vendors requiring restocking of supplies may re-enter the festival with a dolly. There is extensive parking close to the festival site. Business hours: vendors must be ready for business by 11:00 AM. Tear down not before 8:00 PM.
12. PROHIBITED: Vendors may not sell alcohol, drug paraphernalia, guns, fireworks, weapons, apparel displaying profanity, or sexually explicit items.
13. SALES TAX: It is the vendor’s responsibility to adhere to city and state tax guidelines in the collection and payment of sales tax.
14. ONLY ITEMS listed in your vendor application and approved by the festival may be sold.
15. SECURITY: The Festival has security. Vendors are solely responsible for the security of their cash, coupons, equipment, goods, inventory, supplies, or any other property.
16. FESTIVAL GUIDELINES will be strictly monitored. If violations occur, two warnings will be issued. Additional violations will result in removal from the Festival site by police without refund.
17. SOUND LEVELS: Vendors may not play their own music at this event.
18. LODGING: Festival vendors, employees, contractors, and attendees seeking discounted rates at local hotels — contact Dee at Deech Global Travel: 225-747-0057 / deechgtt@gmail.com.
19. ACTS OF GOD: The festival producers, promoters, sponsors, staff, employees, volunteers, etc. are in no way responsible or liable for personal adversity or acts of God.
20. RAIN OUT POLICY: If a date is cancelled due to rain, technical problems, or any other act of God beyond the control of the festival, the following shall apply: if a rain date is scheduled, vendors may set up and the basic booth fee only will be waived. Other fees will still apply.
21. OVERSIZE COMMERCIAL: Booths with an internal volume greater than 10’x20′ shall include a 5-foot external perimeter on the 2 sides adjacent to the front of the booth. Tents larger than 1,200 sq. ft. require the presence of a Fire Marshal along with fire extinguishers and signage. Contact don@ewmediagroup.com for pricing, assistance, and sourcing. (Tent not provided.)