• CITY OF WELCH COALTOWN FESTIVAL VENDOR APPLICATION

  • CITY OF WELCH COALTOWN FALL FESTIVAL
    WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 
    Sept. 30- Oct. 3, 2026

    COALTOWN FALL FESTIVAL 2026
    Vendor Registration Information
    Celebrate the Season in the Heart of Welch!
    The City of Welch invites local businesses, artisans, food vendors, organizations, and community groups to participate in the 2026 Coaltown Fall Festival.

    The festival will take place Wednesday, September 30 through Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Martha Moore Park in Downtown Welch.

    The festival will feature carnival rides, live music, food, family activities, local vendors, Gospel Night, and fireworks.

    FESTIVAL DATES
    Wednesday, September 30
    Carnival opens at 5:00 PM

    Thursday, October 1 — Gospel Night
    Carnival opens at 5:00 PM
    Gospel Night begins at 6:30 PM
    Performances by The Sescos and Robert Hale Band

    Friday, October 2
    McDowell Street closes at 9:00 AM
    Two-way traffic on Wyoming Street begins.
    Vendor setup begins at 10:00 AM.
    Carnival opens.
    Best of Times Band performs at 7:00 PM

    Saturday, October 3
    Vendor setup/opening begins at 10:00 AM.
    Carnival opens at 10:00 AM
    Detour Band performs at 7:00 PM
    Fireworks at 10:00 PM in Downtown Welch

    THURSDAY — GOSPEL NIGHT VENDOR INFORMATION
    Thursday vendors are limited to church groups only.

    Church group vendors may begin setting up at 4:00 PM on Thursday.

    VENDOR INFORMATION
    Please complete the vendor registration form with your contact information and details about your business, organization, products, or services.

    Vendor space is located within the Coaltown Fall Festival area at Martha Moore Park and the surrounding Downtown Welch festival area.

    By registering, vendors acknowledge the festival schedule and agree to follow all setup, operating, safety, and festival guidelines provided by the City of Welch.

    VENDOR REGISTRATION
    Ready to participate?

    Complete the vendor registration form to reserve your place at the 2026 Coaltown Fall Festival.

    Martha Moore Park • Downtown Welch
    September 30 – October 3, 2026

    We look forward to having you join us for a great weekend of food, music, family fun, community, and local shopping!

     

    NOTICE: All Food Vendors Must Have a CURRENT food handlers permit. (Per the McDowell Health Department requirement.) You will be required to have a copy with you on-site during the festival.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • *All Craft/Table Vendors: Spaces are 10x10,  you will need to bring your own tables, chairs and canopy, etc. Electricity is not provided but you may bring a quiet generator. 

     

  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • IF YOU ARE PURCHASING ELECTRICITY FOR YOUR BOOTH:

    To pay online, click here.

    Next,  select the electricity option from the drop-down menu option.

    Submit and follow the instructions to make your payment online.

     

    If paying via a check, please pay to the order of, "The City of Welch".

    Mail payments:

    The City of Welch
    c/o Welch Fall Festival
    88 Howard Street
    Welch, WV 24801

  • We look forward to making this event a great success, thank you for your participation! If you have any questions please call (304)-436-3113

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