Art Activity Applications accepted through May 10

:: Start Your Application

Deadline: March 22, 2024

The festival will feature 3-4 vendors on Hamilton Street between State & Court Streets in addition to our many local restaurants. High top tables will be placed on the opposite side of the road to encourage dining. Vendors will be promoted on our website, map, print and digital guide, and social media platforms.

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:: Application Process

The Doylestown Arts Festival is a juried event. Each vendor application is reviewed by a volunteer committee. Applications must be submitted by the application deadline to be considered for admission. There is no jury fee for food vendors. Applicants will be informed of their application status typically within 3 weeks of the application closing.

:: Booth Types

We accept 10x10 tent and food truck setups. Food trucks are provided a flat rate space as long as the truck is under 24' long.

:: Rules & Regulations

  • Booth Details

    We provide an empty, marked space for you to setup as needed. We encourage tents for protection from the sun, heat, and any other weather. All tents must be weighed down. There are no rules on tent/truck color or style, so long as your setup fits within your allotted space.

  • Setup Rules

    Displays must not block sidewalks and all tables must be covered to the ground with packing materials neatly out of sight. Vendors are expected to provide their own health permits, insurance, power, and water. Generators are allowed but must be safely stored, quiet, and energy efficient.

  • Expectations of Conduct

    We expect all of our vendors to be kindand courteous to each other, attendees, and our volunteers. Vendors are not permited to walk the streets with products or samples. Any disputes between vendors should be brought to the attention of a volunteer so it can be resolved quickly and fairly. Failure to observe these basic requests is grounds for removal and disqualification from current and future shows.

  • Weather Policy

    Our festival goes on, rain or shine! In the rare and unfortunate case of extreme weather we would cancel the affected day(s). We are not able to have a rain date due to the location and permits of our festival.

  • Refund Policy

    All fees are non-refundable. This includes booth fees, application fees, reservations and add-ons, even in the unlikely case of a show cancellation.

  • Liability Statement

    The Applicant hereby agrees to allow the Doylestown Arts Festival, as well as its partners and volunteers, to use supplied and published information and/or artwork to promote the festival. The Applicant understands that no refunds are available. The Applicant agrees to follow the terms and rules supplied by the organizers leading up to the event. Failure to meet any of these terms will result in withdrawal from the festival. The Applicant agrees to assume all liability for and indemnify Doylestown Business and Community Alliance DBA Discover Doylestown, the Doylestown Arts Festival, and their respective members/volunteers/partners from and against any and all claims, with loss of life, personal injury, and or property damage, theft, arising from or out of installation, setup, operation and dismantling of exhibit. This release applies to all employees, partners, and volunteers associated with the stated organizations.