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Cultural Development
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 (for outdoor events) which is considered a single space, if more than one space is required contact the Cultural Development office for approval and fee structure. 
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR SUBSTITUTIONS OF THE FEE, UNLESS YOU ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
You can submit your application for the following:

Family FunFEST | Saturday, May 17, 2025  10am - 4pm
(Registration Deadline: April 30, 2025)
NOTE: Family FunFEST is at capacity and registration is now closed. 

July 4th Open Air Market | Friday, July 4, 2025  1pm - Dusk
(Registration Deadline: June 13, 2025)
The festivities begin at 1pm on Albemarle Field and include a carnival featuring kiddie amusement rides and games by Cushing Amusements, live musical entertainment at the gazebo, live entertainment at the main stage beginning at 6pm with and food trucks and a spectacular fireworks display at dark. 
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 19, 2025  11am -  5pm
(Registration Deadline: October 2, 2025)
This fall festival features a full carnival with kiddie rides and games, two live music stages, food trucks and pumpkin decorating.  This event draws over 3,000 people from surrounding communities.  

Updates 
** July 16: Face Painting options are sold out.

NOTE: All interested FOOD VENDORS should 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

GreenEXPO will return to this year's Harvest Fair! Hosted by Green Newton, GreenEXPO is a featured section of the city’s Harvest Fair, dedicated to sustainable living and eco-friendly solutions in Newton. Vendors with a sustainability focus are invited to sign up for a booth at greennewton.networkforgood.com/projects/253754-greenexpo-harvest-fair-2025-booths.
You may also email armela@greennewton.org with “GreenEXPO 2025” in the subject line and a short description of your product or service.

Make note of the registration deadlines.  There will be a late registration fee of $25 applied after the deadline and applies if you are accepted to the fair. 

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. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OF THE FEE UNLESS YOU ARE NOT ACCEPTED.  

** Special Note for Political Candidates (City Council, School Committee and Mayoral races):

If you plan to attend the Harvest Fair in an official campaign capacity, you have two options to engage with the public:

1) Keep outside of the Harvest Fair perimeter with your campaigning efforts.
2) Register for a vendor booth (currently a $30 fee for non-profits, volunteer, and political booths) in which case you can engage with the public from WITHIN the confines of your 10'x10' area (no spilling out). 

For additional information contact Newton Cultural Development
culture@newtonma.gov 
617-796-1540

Additional Forms and Files:
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Newton Harvest Fair 
N/A N/A Su  10/19/2025
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Newton Centre Green 		See Options
 
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Food/Beverage Vendor Harvest Fair 
N/A N/A Su  10/19/2025
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Newton Centre Green 		See Options
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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