Get ready for an art-filled adventure at this year’s International Folk Festival!

Alongside the incredible cultural food, live performances, and hands-on learning experiences you already love, we’re shining an even bigger spotlight on the arts this year. Think stunning art installations, live art in action, and an Arts Market full of creativity and one-of-a-kind finds. And we’d love for you to be part of it!

If you’re a creator, maker, or artist of any kind, this is your invitation to join the largest celebration of arts and culture in the area. Apply to be a vendor in our Arts Market and share your work with tens of thousands of festival-goers who are ready to discover something new, meaningful, and uniquely yours.

Let’s make this year’s festival more colorful, inspiring, and creative than ever

PLEASE NOTE: The applicant artist must hand-make all items sold in the Art Market. Food sale is not permitted with this application. Please consult the homepage for a list of all other vendor applications (Food, Parade, International, etc.).

ART MARKET Hours:

Saturday, September 26th, 12 pm-7 pm

Arts Market Vendor Load-in:

Friday, September 26th: 2 pm-7 pm.

Load-in for arts and craft vendors will be on Friday, September 25th, between 2PM to 6 pm. If you are requesting a load in on Saturday morning, you must add that to your application below. Saturday morning load-ins ARE NOT GUARANTEED are approved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Your approved application secures one (1) 10x10 booth space at our 48th Annual International Folk Festival. As the Arts Vendor, YOU are responsible for tents, tables, chairs, merchandise, Wi-Fi access, and other equipment needed to sell your art/wares during the event. Vendors will be charged the full amount of the application if/when the application is approved.

The festival is rain or shine, and no refunds or exchanges will be allowed after submitting your application.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the festival information at IFF@theartscouncil.com or 910-323-1776.