Vendor FAQs
Are generators allowed in the vendor booths inside Hammertown?
There will be no generators in vendor booths in Hammertown or by the Welcome Gate on Boone Road. Vendor booths located on Boone Road near Gate One will be able to use generators because power is not available in that area. Each vendor booth in Hammertown and near the Welcome Gate will include one, 120V/20amp power connection. Vendors will have the option to purchase additional connections during registration.
Can I be a food vendor at KOH or KOM?
To ensure the success of food vendors, there are a limited number of food vending spots available. Food vendors do not pay the vendor booth price, but instead pay 3% of all sales to the BLM and 17% of all sales to Hammerking Productions; power and WiFi are additional costs. The 17% paid to Hammerking Production must exceed the value of the booth any food vendor is assigned to. We will meet with each food vendor regularly to collect the 17% and 3% on-site, so our vendors are not holding excess amounts of cash. Please do not give cash to anyone other than the assigned person by Hammerking, unless instructed by your vendor contact directly. If anyone else asks you for cash, please refuse and contact Hammerking Productions.
Can I sell apparel at KOH and use the KOH logo on my apparel?
To ensure that we do not oversaturate the market and keep our vendor show primarily auto related, we do limit the number of apparel companies at our show. Auto parts/services vendors may sell apparel related to their brand but we ask at you limit it to two-three pieces to keep your booth focused on auto parts and service. No vendor is permitted to use the KOH logo or reference KOH on apparel or products. Select sponsors may receive the right to use KOH logo or reference KOH on apparel or products if negotiated in their sponsorship deal. Approval is needed for the logo usage by those sponsors before print.
Do I need a Bureau of Land Management(BLM) permit to be a vendor?
Anyone vending on BLM land needs a permit. Instructions how to secure the permit will be given at the time of your booth assignment. If you are vending on one of our private properties you do not need a permit.
Do I need to be licensed and insured to operate as a vendor?
Yes, it is the vendor’s responsibility to have proper insurance, business licensing, permits, etc.
How can I get a tent for my vendor booth?
A1 Party rentals is our tent provider and they can be reached by emailing Michael@a1partyrental.com.
How do I get water and pumping services for my vendor booth or camp location?
Contact Diamond Environmental Services, our on-site provider to schedule or visit their booth on-site. Contact: LauraC@Diamondprovides.com.
How many wristbands, camper and parking passes are included with my vendor registration?
Three (3) staff vendor wristbands per each 30×20 booth.
No (0) Hammertown vehicle passes.
Two (2) general BLM lakebed camper passes per vendor (increases by one per each additional 20×30 purchased).
One (1) Hammertown vendor RV camper pass if you buy two or more 30×20 booths.
I want to become a vendor, who do I contact and what are the steps?
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor with King of the Hammers! The first step is simple, just fill out this form and someone will contact you.
New, interested vendors are added to our system to receive email communications as they are sent through the year.
Typically, we invite our vendors from the previous year back.
Due to land available for usage and our sell-out vendor show, we are not able to offer availability to everyone.
We review availability beginning in the Fall and begin processing any new vendor space we have so keep an eye on your email.
Is power provided or included in my vendor booth purchase?
Each vendor booth in Hammertown and near the Welcome Gate will include one, 120V/20amp power connection. Vendor booths on Boone Road near Gate One do not include power.
Vendors will have the option to purchase additional connections during registration. There will be no generators in vendor booths in Hammertown or by the Welcome Gate on Boone Road. Vendor booths located on Boone Road near Gate One will be able to use generators because power is not available in that area.
Is WIFI provided or included in my vendor booth purchase? Is it required?
WiFi is offered as an add-on for $700. Due to the large number of people on the lakebed, cell phones and StarLink will likely not work or work well. If you intend to process credit card transactions, purchasing WiFi is recommended at the time you sign up for your booth. There are a limited number of spots sold for our WiFi and it does sell out before the event. There are no WiFi sales at the event.
What is the process for a returning vendor to register?
Sponsors receive direct phone calls and emails to assist in booth assignments, then you’ll follow email instructions for finalizing your booth contract.
Vendors will receive mass email communications with instructions how to register through our online vendor portal.
When does registration for returning vendors open?
We begin registration for returning vendors in the Fall, typically October/November.
When may I set-up/tear down as a vendor and what are the vending hours?
KING OF THE MOTOS VENDORS
Vendors for King of the Motos move in beginning January 26, 2023.
KOM vendors must vend January 28-29.
KOM vendors move out on Monday before noon unless they have also paid to be a King of the Hammers vendor
KING OF THE HAMMERS VENDORS
Vendors for King of the Hammers may begin move-in January 30, 2023.
KOH vendors must vend February 2-11.
We prefer you stay through the entire event and move out February 12. If you are unable to stay the duration of the event, the only early move-out will be February 11 between the hours of 10am and 4pm. This is a strict timeframe because of high foot traffic on the lakebed.
We do not require specific vending business operation hours at KOM or KOH. We strongly encourage being open from 8am-6pm.
When does registration for returning vendors open?
We begin registration for returning vendors in the Fall, typically October/November.
Where do vendors sleep or camp?
The lakebed is massive, pick a spot anywhere to camp! The earlier you arrive, the closer to the Hammertown Vendor Show you’ll be able to stay.
We do offer a very limited number of vendor camps inside the Hammertown Racer area or in VIP sections. *We do not currently have availability.
If you choose to camp inside your vendor booth inside the Hammertown Vendor Show, campers must be behind vendor booth, out of the sight of spectators unless they are logo wrapped and part of booth display.