SCAM ALERT: Azalea Festival vendor registration

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo., (KBSI) – The Azalea Festival organizers are warning vendors of a potential scam. Individuals are impersonating Azalea Board Members, contacting vendors through personal Facebook pages, rather than the official festival page.

To avoid falling victim to the scam:

Verify contact information: Only communicate with authorized festival representatives through the official festival page or directly with:

– Joy Starkey, Craft and Retail Vendor Contact, (573) 783-9262
– Diane Priest, Craft and Retail Vendor Contact
– Kim Baldwin, Food Vendor Contact

Be cautious of payments: Only make payments through the Azalea Festival PO Box or via a digital link provided by Joy Starkey.

Verify the authenticity of the payment request before sending money.

Stay safe and protect yourself from scams.