2026 Festival Vendor & Booth Information

Welcome vendors and booth participants! Please review these important load-in, parking, driving, and setup instructions before Saturday, October 17, 2026, and share this page with everyone assisting your team.

📍 EVENT LOCATION & SCHEDULE

Rowland Heights County Park
1500 S. Banida Avenue, Rowland Heights, CA

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• 6:30 AM – 8:15 AM: Vendor Load-In

• 8:30 AM SHARP: Vehicle Entry Closes

• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Parade

• 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Festival

🚗 ARRIVAL & ROAD CLOSURES

Road closures and parade staging will impact traffic. Please follow these directions carefully:

• Approach WESTBOUND on Colima Road. Eastbound Colima Road will be closed.

• Watch for parade vehicles staged along Colima Road between Nausika Avenue and Banida Avenue.

• Remain in the CENTER travel lanes. The far-left and far-right lanes are reserved for parked parade vehicles and staging.

• Turn onto Banida Avenue and proceed to the designated park entrance.

• NO PARKING on Banida Avenue south of the park entrance.

• Check In: Stop at the park entrance and provide your organization name and assigned booth number.

⏰ Hard Deadline: All vendor vehicles must enter before 8:30 AM SHARP. Late arrivals must park off-site, enter through the Cronin pedestrian entrance, and hand-carry or wheel their supplies into the festival grounds.

💎 EVENT & DIAMOND SPONSORS — VIP PARKING

Confirmed Event and Diamond Sponsors with reserved parking assignments receive designated VIP parking accommodations.

• Check in with LA County Parks staff at the park entrance to receive your official VIP parking permit.

• Follow staff directions to your assigned reserved parking space.

• TURN OFF YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BEFORE UNLOADING.

• Unload directly at your assigned space.

• Do not use the general vendor unloading area.

VIP parking is available only to sponsors with confirmed assignments and authorized permits. Additional parking spaces cannot be guaranteed.

📦 GENERAL BOOTH LOAD-IN PROCEDURES

For all booth participants without confirmed reserved parking:

• Check in at the park entrance with your organization name and booth number.

• Follow staff directions to the designated temporary unloading area.

• TURN OFF YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BEFORE UNLOADING.

• Unload promptly. Bring your own wagon, cart, or dolly to transport equipment.

• Immediately move your vehicle out of the unloading area when finished.

• Park off-site or north of the park entrance on Banida Avenue, where street parking is permitted.

THE GENERAL LOADING AREA IS FOR ACTIVE UNLOADING ONLY — NO PARKING OR WAITING.

🎪 BOOTH SETUP & FESTIVAL OPENING

• Remain within your designated booth boundaries.

• Bring all equipment and supplies your organization is responsible for providing.

• Keep surrounding pedestrian walkways and emergency access routes clear.

• Booths must be fully set up and ready to welcome guests when the festival opens at 10:30 AM.

🚨 IMPORTANT SAFETY & PARKING RULES

• ALL ENGINES OFF WHILE UNLOADING. This is mandatory for safety.

• Drive at walking speed and watch carefully for pedestrians and volunteers.

• Do not leave vehicles unattended in the temporary unloading area.

• Keep emergency access routes, pedestrian walkways, and traffic lanes clear at all times.

• Do not park on Banida Avenue south of the park entrance.

• Unauthorized vehicles or vehicles parked without proper permits will be instructed to leave and may be towed.

• Follow all directions from LA County Parks staff, Sheriff's deputies, and authorized Buckboard Days personnel.

💗 A NOTE ABOUT OUR VOLUNTEERS

Buckboard Days is a 100% community-driven event organized entirely by volunteers. Please show patience, kindness, and courtesy to the team members assisting with check-in, parking, traffic, and site operations.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping everyone safe!

🗺️ MAPS & DOWNLOADS

• Final Festival Booth & Vendor Access Map: Shows assigned booth locations, vendor entrances, unloading areas, and parking zones.

• Official Parade & Festival Map: Shows the parade route, festival grounds, and surrounding road closures.