Registration:Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
The Marksville Chamber of Commerce is excited announce our 17th Annual Christmas Extravaganza. The extravaganza will be held on November 18, 2023 at the Paragon Casino Resort Mari Center from 8:00AM - 4:00PM.
There is a $5 entry fee for adults and children 12 and under get in free.
Vendor Information:
Set up will be held on Friday from 4PM – 9PM and will resume again at 6AM on Saturday morning. All booths must be completely set up no later than 7:30AM on Saturday morning.
Extravaganza doors open to the public at 8:00AM.
Registration is open to all vendors. Please register at your earliest convenience as space is limited. Vendor fees are as follows: 10X10 Booth: $125 Additional Booth: $100 Chamber Member 10X10 Booth: $62.50 each Booth Sharing Fee: $50 Electricity: $35 Tables: $25.00 each
Tables are limited and will only be given to the first 20 paying vendors.
Vendors must bring everything needed for your set up. That includes, but is not limited to tables, chairs, tents, etc. All registrations are due by November 9, 2023. Any registrations received after this date will be subject to a $25 late fee. Registrations will be accepted online, credit card by phone, or with a check made payable to Marksville Chamber of Commerce, 105 E Ogden St, Marksville, LA 71351. If registering online and/or paying with a credit or debit card, a non-refundable 5% processing fee will be added to registrations.
There will be routine security in the area overnight on Friday, so you are free to leave any merchandise you wish in the Mari Center. If you are a past vendor and would like to request your same booth space as years past, please let me know when you register. You can add booth number or just make a note in the comment section so I will know. As you check in, whether that be Friday evening or the morning of the event, you will be directed to your booth space. If registering online, please place what items you are selling in the comments section of the registration form. This year we will not limit vendors selling duplicate items. We do understand that some companies only allow for one product to be sold per event, so we will honor those on a first come, first serve basis, but any other items that are being sold will not be limited. We will do our best to space out duplicate items. Last year we hosted over 85 vendors, and space is limited, so please register at your earliest convenience to secure your space. You will be given two wrist bands per registrant to work your booth space or spaces. Please note that anyone else helping you will be required to pay an entry fee of $5.00 to enter the extravaganza. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email. Please be sure to give us accurate email and phone numbers so we are able to send you important information regarding the event.
The Paragon Casino has reserved a block of rooms for vendors who are staying overnight. The block of rooms will be released on November 4, 2023. When reserving your room please refer to Marksville Chamber Christmas Extravaganza – XMAN18G.
Standard Guest Rooms will be $109.00, North Tower Room $139.00 and Deluxe Atrium Guest Rooms will be $149.00 per night. A $30 charge will be added for a third person sharing a double room. Children 17 and under may share the same room with parents at no additional charge. Please note that these rates are subject to local taxes, currently 13%. Guests will be asked to present a valid credit card or a $50 cash deposit upon arrival in order to provide them with charge privileges during their stay. To reserve your room, please call Paragon Casino Resort reservations office at (800) 642-7777. If you have any questions regarding the extravaganza, please do not hesitate to contact Morgan Vandegevel at (318) 253-8599. We look forward to a successful event and hope to see you there.