Exhibitor Information

Resources for exhibitors at TinyFest

  • location

    Event Location

    OC Fair & Event Center
    88 Fair Drive
    Costa Mesa, CA

    Los Alamitos Building
    & Lot I

  • hours

    Event Hours

    Saturday, April 18, 2026
    9am PST - VIP Tour
    10am–5pm PST - Open to the public

    Sunday, April 19, 2026
    9am PST - VIP Tour
    10am–5pm PST - Open to the public

  • parking

    Is there a fee to park?

    Vendor parking passes must be purchased by Apr 1 and will be distributed on Friday at load-in. (Make arrangements with Renee or Tracy if you are not loading in on Friday.) Passes are $12 for the weekend. If leaving a vehicle or trailer overnight, you’ll need an overnight parking pass - additional $12. Vehicles left overnight without an overnight pass will be towed. Use Gate 8 for Vendor Parking. Alternatively, you may park in General Public Parking at Gate 1 for $12 per day.

  • setup

    Event Setup

    Friday, April 17:
    9am - 2pm: Pro-Built Houses & Vans and Outdoor Exhibitors with vehicles as part of their display 
    12pm- 8pm: Indoor Exhibitors
    4pm - 8pm: Outdoor exhibits without vehicles as part of their display

    Saturday, April 18:

    7am: Indoor and Outdoor Exhibitors without vehicles as part of their display
    8am: All extra vehicles moved out of exhibit area.
    9:30am: Vendor check-in deadline. Fee applies for late check in. 

    Sunday, April 19
    9:30am: Vendor check-in deadline. Fee applies for late check in.

  • insurance

    Insurance Requirements

    Certificate of Insurance needs to be provided to Renee or Tracy prior to March 18th. For specific insurance requirements refer to your “Registration Confirmation” email or email Renee or Tracy.

    If you do not have business insurance, ACT insurance provides an option for short-term insurance at a reasonable rate. Use the Code “TinyFest5” to save 5%

  • Event Tear Down

    Sunday, April 19:
    5:30pm - 8pm
    After the TinyFest teams makes sure all guests are safely out of the venue area, they will announce “All Clear” at which time vehicles can be brought into or out of the venue area.

    Monday, April 20:
    All property must be removed from the exhibit area by 10am.

  • event rules

    Event Rules

    THE ONE BIG RULE:
    NO vehicles may move in the exhibit area while attendees are present. TinyFest will give an “All Clear” when all attendees are safely out of the space. If you disobey this rule, you will not be invited to any future TinyFest events.
    NO EXCEPTIONS.

    Rain Policy
    The event with take place rain or shine.

    Canopies
    Per fire code, canopies are not allowed inside the building. 

  • Event Security

    There will be overnight security Friday and Saturday and the building will be locked each night. Exhibitors should ensure that all merchandise is secured before leaving the grounds. Regardless, TinyFest can accept no responsibility for loss or theft of your merchandise.

  • Rental Items

    Electricity, tables, chairs & canopies are available to rent. You can order any of these options on the registration page. 

    Pro-Builders/Van Outfitters Registration Page

    Vendors Registration Page

  • overnight accomodations

    Can I Camp On-Site?

    Information Coming Soon!

  • water

    Is water available?

    Yes! We prefer to avoid single-use plastic, so please bring a reusable water bottle or two.

  • food

    Is food available?

    Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event. If you’d like to bring your own food, please feel free to have a picnic at your vehicle.

  • Animal Policy

    Do not bring a pet. Only Service Animals are allowed. This does not include Emotional Support Animals.

  • Sales Tax Permit

    If onsite sales will occur, all necessary state sales tax permits must be obtained.

  • Refunds

    Refunds are available to an exhibitor who cancels more than 30 days prior to the event.

Have Questions About Being An Exhibitor?

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