Wilmington Riverfest

Commercial Vendor

See you October 3rd & 4th, 2026!

Ready To Market Your Goods and Services this Year?
Reserve your Riverfest Booth Today.

You are invited to participate in RIVERFEST! Does your company have a unique product or service? Market to a large audience!

What We Need From You

Application

Submit the online vendor application form to apply for a spot at Riverfest. Spots are limited and fill quickly!

Photos

All food vendors must submit recent photos of their full booth setup. Email photos to food vendor.

Payment

Fees cover space, licensing and the ability for us to hold this venue in a great spot for commerce!

 Wilmington Riverfest
Application Fee

$20

Electricity
$150 before festival
$200 start of festival, if available

Commercial Booth
10′ X 10′ $700 now until April 30th $750 after April 30th

10′ X 20′ $1400 now until April 30th $1450 after April 30th

RIVERFEST COMMERICAL VENDORS

PLEASE NOTE:

  • No one vendor will have exclusive rights to the show
  • No flea market items or fair items are allowed
  • No dogs or others pets are allowed (City Ordinance)
  • Riverfest and Old Wilmington Riverfront Celebration, Inc. reserves the right to deny any application
  • Spaces will be assigned as applications are received and accepted by the review committee.
  • Old Wilmington Riverfront Celebration, Inc. reserves the right to limit the number of entries for any craft or art form.
  • Festival is a RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. No refunds will be given. Only during extreme weather situations deemed unfit for public safety will the festival be postponed or cancelled.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All applications must be received NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1 (late fee: $50)

  • Saturday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (no vehicles allowed after 9:00 am)
  • Sunday from10:30 am – 5:00 pm (no vehicles allowed between 9:30 am and 6:00 pm)

WHAT TO BRING TO SET UP:

  • Exhibitors must provide their own tables, displays, and tents for shelter from rain or sun.
  • All tents and displays must be free-standing and secured with weights – ABSOLUTELY NO HAMMERING INTO THE CONCRETE!

    SET-UP TIMES:

    • Vendors may set up on Friday, after 3:00 pm. However, you will not be allowed to sell.
    • All vendors must already be set up on Saturday by 9:00 am.
    • No cars will be allowed in vendor staging area on Saturday after 9:00 am. We suggest the use of handcarts to transport your merchandise in and out of staging area due to continuing street fair.
    • All vendors must be set-up on Sunday by 9:30 am.
    • Cars will be allowed in staging area on Sunday between 8:30 am and 9:30 am to restock / unload.

      PACK-UP TIMES:

      • Vendors may not pack up before 6:00 pm on Saturday and 5:00 pm on Sunday

      PAYMENT:

      • PLEASE NOTE: Please be sure to include your company’s full name when using Paypal.