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Newton Craft Fairs Vendor Application 2023

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Newton hosts several events and craft fairs throughout the year. These events are a great opportunity for artists, makers, and crafters to sell their works. This application is for handmade crafts, sand art, face painting, business & educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and food vendors (HARVEST FAIR ONLY). Fees are based on a 10 X 10 weighted canopy which is considered a single space, if more than one space is required contact the Cultural Development office for approval and fee structure. You can submit your application for the following:

Family FunFEST | Saturday, May 13, 2023
(Registration Deadline: April 30, 2023)
NOTE: All interested vendors must be family and child appropriate. 

July 4th Open Air Market | Tuesday, July 4, 2023
(Registration Deadline: June 18, 2023)
We are not accepting face painting, henna, or sand art vendors currently because we don't want vendors get too much competition for one kind of products, but you can ask us to put you on a wait list. And also, signing up our newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/1Qq282q will keep you updated about our events and future opportunities
NOTE: All interested FOOD VENDORS must email gordon.doug4@gmail.com. Put “Newton July 4th Food Vendor” in the subject line and give a short description of your product offering.

Newton Harvest Fair | Sunday, October 15, 2023
(Registration Deadline: October 1, 2023)
We appreciate your interest in our event, but we are reaching capacity and need to close registration. We apologize for any inconvenience and we are offering a wait list. Please email culture@newtonma.gov with your phone number, business name, business description, and website (if you have one). If a spot opens up, we will contact you on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For other categories of booths, we still have available space. 

NOTE: All interested FOOD VENDORS must apply on specific FOOD VENDOR application. You must have a current food permit issued by Newton Health and Human Services Department 617-796-1420 and a current permit from The Newton Fire Department (if propane is used) 617-796-2210. You must have these permits prior to the day of the event. You may also access permits at the Health Department website at www.newtonma.gov


Before registering please read Rules & Regulations linked below. You are required to submit a completed application and payment of the appropriate booth space for your business, as well as a signed liability waiver. If you are registering as a non-profit organizations, you will be asked to upload proof of non-profit status. 

For additional information contact Paula Gannon at pgannon@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1540

Additional Forms and Files:
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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