SpringFest 2026

Thank you for your interest in SpringFest 2026 in Old Ellicott City, Maryland!

The Ellicott City Partnership (ECP) is pleased to host the beloved annual event, attracting 7000+ visitors to our Historic District. The all-ages festival features an artisans’ market, kids’ activities, live music, food, environmental education, and more. SpringFest vendors benefit from a strong social media, website, e-newsletter, and poster/banner promotion campaign.

SPRINGFEST 2026

Saturday, April 18th, 2026, 12pm - 8pm

 

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING!

• Applications will be accepted from January 28 to February 18, 2026. Applicants will be informed of selection no later than February 27th, 2026.
• The Artisan Vendor fee is $150. The fee entitles you to a 10x10 space and you must provide your own tent and tables (subject to local regulations).
• Electricity is not provided; generators are allowed but must be whisper-quiet.
• Invoices will be emailed to approved vendors. Payment is due within five (5) business days from the date of the invoice. Failure to pay in a timely manner may result in forfeiting your vendor spot.
• Each vendor is responsible for applicable sales tax.
• Previous participation in an ECP-sponsored event does not guarantee participation in SpringFest 2026 or future events.
• Third party vendors are not accepted. Sponsorship and partner opportunities are another way to connect your business with this popular event. Please contact info@oldellicottcity.org for more information.
• The Ellicott City Partnership is a 501(c)(3) organization. 

Questions regarding the event or application process?
Email us at info@oldellicottcity.org or call the ECP office at (443) 762-2047.

Artisan Vendor Information

Vendor spaces are 10x10. Vendors should provide their own 10x10 fire-retardant tent. All tents are required to meet NFPA 701 or California State Fire Marshal flammability certifications; check the label in your tent for confirmation. The Fire Marshall visits on festival mornings to ensure all tents meet these safety requirements. Please note that if your tent does not meet these standards, you WILL be asked to remove your tent from the festival grounds.

Vendors are responsible for their own tables, chairs and display pieces.  Vendors are encouraged to bring a credit card processing system.

Vendors will be assigned staggered arrival times beginning at 8:30 AM. All vendors must be set up by 11:30 AM. The public hours of SpringFest are 12 - 8 PM.

There are no refunds for this event.

By submitting the application, you are committing to be a vendor at SpringFest 2026. Should your availability change, please notify info@oldellicottcity.org immediately.

There is no rain date. Vendors will be provided an inclement weather policy and decision-making factors on festival week should the need arise.