Vendors

The music might take center stage, but our vendors set the scene.
Whether you’re serving up flavors, crafts, or festival favorites, there’s a place for you in the folk mix.

Craft Artisans Marketplace Vendors

If you handmake your work, this is your spot. The Craft Artisans Marketplace features artists and makers who bring one-of-a-kind goods to the Festival each year… it's a great space to display and demonstrate your craft!

  • Applications open December 1 and close January 21, 2026. Notification by March 15, 2026.

  • Application fee: $40, reviewed by a panel of jurors.

  • Booth fee: $375 for a 10x10 space or $750 for a 10x20.

  • Read application guidelines carefully before applying.

General Merchants Shops on Church

If you sell great goods or services but do not make them by hand, this is your spot. The General Merchants area features vendors with unique, curated, or creative merchandise or business services that adds character and energy to the Festival. Examples might be tin booth photography, vintage re-sell store, face painting, etc.

  • It is free to apply and applications open on December 1. Vendors will be notified in May based on space availability.

  • Booth fee: $475 if you provide your own tent and weights or $875 if NCFF provides a tent and weights.

  • Read application guidelines carefully before applying.
food vendor interest form

Food Trucks/Vendors

If you serve great food from a truck, cart, or booth, this is your spot. The Festival welcomes a wide range of cuisines and creative menus that keep our crowds well fed throughout the weekend. Prior to applications opening, you can complete our interest form to be added to our email list and notified as soon as applications go live.

  • Application fee: $40, reviewed by a panel of jurors.

  • Applications open January 15, 2026 and close February 28, 2026.

  • Notification by April 15, 2026.

exhibitors

If you represent a larger company and want to showcase your brand at the Festival, this is your spot. Exhibitor placement is available through our sponsorship program.

Contact Jodee Ruppel to discuss opportunities and exhibitor fees that fit your goals.
nonprofit form

Nonprofits

If space allows, we welcome nonprofits and community partners who help connect Festival audiences with meaningful local work. Use the interest form to let us know if you would like to be considered for any available spaces.

  • Booth fee: $100 if you provide your own tent and weights or $400 if NCFF provides a tent.

  • Timeline: Submit your interest form now. Nonprofits will be contacted in June, July, or August.