06/11/2026
🚨 VENDOR SCAM ALERT 🚨
We have been made aware that someone is contacting vendors and falsely claiming to represent Downtown Lavonia/Main Street while requesting payment or deposits for festival participation.
Please know:
❌ The City of Lavonia will NEVER call you and ask for payment over the phone for any festival, market, or event.
❌ We do not collect vendor fees through phone calls, Venmo, Cash App, gift cards, or any other unofficial payment methods.
✅ Official communication regarding Downtown Lavonia events will come directly from City of Lavonia email addresses, including:
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
If you receive a suspicious phone call, email, text message, or social media message requesting payment, please do not provide any personal or financial information.
If you are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, contact us directly before sending any payment.
It is extremely disappointing that someone would attempt to take advantage of small businesses and vendors in this way. We value our vendor community and want to ensure everyone stays informed and protected.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with fellow vendors and business owners.