It’s time to register for a booth at the Riverfest!
Visitors Come and See Their Unique Items!

 

Arts and Crafts Vendors

You are invited to participate in RIVERFEST, an Old Wilmington Riverfront Celebration, Inc. This is an outdoor show open to all artists and craftsmen. A limited number of commercial vendors will be allowed to display and/or sell their goods. The Arts and Crafts sales and displays will be held on Saturday and Sunday only. We look forward to seeing you and providing our assistance and hope we have your cooperation and understanding.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

 

Completed Application

To become a vendor or an exhibitor at Riverfest you must fill out this application. Completing the application implies accepting and agreeing to ALL of the rules.

PAYMENT

Submit payment of all fees (includes licensing fees, application fee, and late fee if applicable)

PHOTOS

All vendors, new and returning, MUST submit recent photos of all saleable items. For your items to be considered “handmade” (Arts and Crafts), your photos must be of you making the items. If not, you will be considered as Commercial. No exceptions. Submit photos to: artsandcrafts@wilmingtonriverfest.com or wilmingtonriverfest@gmail.com

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.
  • We are excited and look forward to this year’s festival. Should you have any questions, please contact us HERE.

RIVERFEST ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDOR GENERAL INFORMATION

DEADLINE :

Register Early and SAVE

All applications must be received NO LATER April 30th, to get the Discount! Applications received after April 30th will be charged the regular price.

Registration Fee: $20

TIME OF FESTIVAL:

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 the 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

ENTRY FEES (per space):

Pay via PAYPAL (if by check and it doesn’t clear, a $35 fee will be added)

(All fees are non-refundable and include all licensing fees)

Registration Fee: $20

 

Arts and Crafts:

 

10′ X 10′ $350 now until April 30th, $425 after April 30th

10′ X 20′ $700 now until April 30th, $800 after April 30th

10′ X 30′ $900 now until April 30th, $1050 after April 30th

Electricity: $100 (before festival), $150 (start of festival, if available) *

* Electricity will be an optional purchase in the cart

 

All Fees are NON-refundable