Vendor Application - Nerd Party 2026

Vendor Application - Kent Nerd Party 2026

Thank you for your interest in participating in downtown Kent’s celebration of nerd culture, brought to you by The Game Shelf! The Kent Downtown Partnership and Page Turner Books strive to make this a profitable, convenient, and enjoyable event that will merit your participation every year. Come be a part of our action-packed lineup!
Are you a food vendor or author?

Don't use this form if you're a food vendor. Email KDPAdmin@kentdowntown.org to be considered. Food vendors are subject to different booth prices.

If you're an author, you are welcome to use this form if you'd like an outdoor booth space. However, we have smaller, indoor, author-exclusive table spaces at a lower price than outdoor booths available here: https://form.jotform.com/243174666614158

Event information

The Kent Nerd Party is an indoor & outdoor festival celebrating nerdiness in all its forms in Kent, WA.
- DATE: June 6th, 2026, 2pm-7pm
- LOCATION: Downtown Kent, WA, at 1st Ave S and W Gowe St
- BOOTH SETUP: 10'x10' empty booth space, outdoors, no electricity
- COST: $100
Please read our Terms & Conditions before applying. Some highlights:
- Setup is from 11:30am-1pm; vehicles are not allowed on site after 1pm
- Tent weights are required
- Vendors are required to complete a vendor experience survey within a week of the conclusion of the festival. This survey will provide an opportunity to give feedback and will include required reporting of revenue from the event.
- Vendors are required to provide a certificate of liability insurance with the Kent Downtown Partnership (202 W Gowe St, Suite A, Kent, WA 98032) listed as an additionally insured party OR a signed waiver (waiver will be provided at no cost) at least 30 days prior to the event.
Thank you for considering our festival! We look forward to working with you.
Spaces are 10x10 and $100 each. How many spaces will you need?*

12
Business name as you want it to appear on any Kent Nerd Party communications*
Your full name*
Phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Mailing address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please provide one link to your website or a social media account*
Are you a new vendor or a returning Nerd Party vendor?*

NewReturning
All booths must remain open until 7:00 p.m.*

Yes, I acknowledge and accept.
Provide a short description of product/service being exhibited (interactive or live demonstrations and activities encouraged!)*
Upload images of your product here*

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Is the majority of your merchandise handmade by you?*

YesNo
Terms and Conditions

A PDF version of our terms and conditions is available here. Please read it before continuing and save it for your records.
Have you read and do you agree to the Terms and Conditions linked above?*

Yes, I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions
By signing, you acknowledge you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions linked above.*

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Insurance

All vendors must provide a certificate of liability insurance OR a signed waiver (waiver will be provided) at least 30 days before the event.

The certificate must list the Kent Downtown Partnership (202 W Gowe St, Kent, WA 98032) as an additionally insured party.

If you don't already have liability insurance, we can provide information about where you can purchase it upon acceptance. Insurance typically costs around $50 for single-event coverage. Please do not purchase insurance specifically for this event until accepted.
Cancellation policy

Full refund if notice of cancellation received by May 1, 2026. Cancellations after this date/time will not be refunded.
Next steps

Our team will review your application. If accepted, you will be invoiced for your space.

Questions? Please contact us at KDPAdmin@kentdowntown.org or (253)813-6976.
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Vendor Application - Kent Nerd Party 2026

Are you a food vendor or author?

Event information

Terms and Conditions

Insurance

Cancellation policy

Next steps