2026 Merion Village Festival Vendor Application

  • Merion Village Festival Vendor Application

    PLEASE REVIEW ALL INFORMATION COMPLETELY

  • COMMUNITY + EVENT INFORMATION

    Merion Village is a diverse and historic neighborhood that is part of the vibrant Columbus South Side Community. Our neighborhood is easily accessible from S. High Street and Parsons Avenue and is less than 10 minutes from I-70, I-71, 315, and 104.

    This event is exclusively outdoor and does not require admission. Based on past events, we estimate attendance of at least 2,500 individuals at this year's festival. The event will include a mix of makers, retail, services, and non-profit vendors, meal and dessert food trucks, beer garden, live music, and performances, and a silent auction.

  • EVENT + VENDOR DETAILS

    The 2026 Merion Village Festival will be held on Sunday, August 23rd from 12 to 6 PM, in Moeller Park (281 Hanford Street, Columbus, OH 43206). This annual, outdoor, rain-or-shine festival will continue to feature artists, crafters, businesses, and organizations as we celebrate the community and atmosphere of the Historic Merion Village neighborhood. All proceeds from this event benefit the Merion Village Association, a 501(c)(3) civic organization.

    Each vendor booth space is a 10' X 10' foot area within which you may set up your displays for the event. Vendors are responsible for bringing any and all items required for your booth;

    • NO canopies, tables, chairs, displays, or other items will be provided.
    • Canopies, furniture, and other displays may be any color or style you choose. However, all items must fit within the booth space(s) purchased and must be weighed (not staked) down so that they are not displaced by winds.
    • Nothing may be placed in the surrounding areas or on paved pathways.
    • This event is exclusively outdoor; electricity and WiFi are NOT available. If you need access to electricity and/or WiFi, please plan to supply your own power packs and WiFi connections. Please do not bring large or loud generators.
    • Booth locations will be between 75 and 300 feet away from the loading zone, please keep this in mind when planning for the day.

    Setup begins at 9 AM on Sunday, August 23rd, and must be completed by 11:45 AM at the latest so the event can begin promptly at 12 PM. All vendors are expected to stay until the festival closes at 6 PM. Vendors who pack up and/or leave before the event has ended will not be asked to return.

     

    2026 Vendor Booth Fees:

    • Standard Vendor | $75 per 10’ x 10’ space
    • Non-Profit Organization (w/Items for Sale) | $40 for (1) 10’ x 10’ space
    • Non-Profit Organization (w/Information Only) | (1) FREE 10’ x 10’ space
    • MVA Gold & Platinum Business Members | (1) FREE 10’ x 10’ space

  • The Merion Village Festival has a primary goal of celebrating our neighborhood and community. As such, priority will be given to local vendors and organizations. Vendor applications close July 20th or as soon as all spaces have been filled. Due to the limited number of spaces at this event, early applications are strongly encouraged.

  • IMPORTANT: ALL BOOTH SPACES FOR THE FOLLOWING VENDOR TYPES HAVE BEEN FILLED FOR THE 2024 FESTIVAL

    If your business or organization fits into one of these categories, you are welcome to complete this application to be added to the waitlist should one of the previously confirmed vendors in that category withdraw from the festival. Priorty will be given to vendors who have attended our festival in past years.

    • Real Estate Services (realtors, brokers, lenders, etc.)
    • Kettle Corn / Popcorn Vendors
    • Bakeries / Baked Goods
    • Lemonade / Tea / Beverage Vendors
    • Frozen Desserts / Treats
    • Jewelry (Handmade + Retail)
    • Pet Accessories / Treats
    • Consultants: Color Street

  • Real Estate Services (realtors, brokers, lenders, etc.)
    Dance Companies / Studios (non-profit + for-profit)
    Coffee Vendors (prepared + take home)
    Kettle Corn / Popcorn Vendors
    Lemonade / Tea / Beverage Vendors
    Frozen Desserts / Treats
    Jewelry (Handmade + Retail)
    Accessories (Handmade + Retail)
    Ceramics (Handmade + Retail)
    Bath + Body / Skincare (Handmade + Retail)
    Candles / Wax Melts / Aroma Products (Handmade + Retail)


  • THIS APPLICATION MAY ONLY BE COMPLETED BY NON-TRUCK FOOD VENDORS SERVING SNACKS, DESSERTS, BEVERAGES, OR FARMER'S MARKET ITEMS.

    APPLICATIONS FOR FOOD TRUCKS AND/OR VENDORS SERVING MEALS MUST BE COMPLETED HERE BEFORE MAY 31ST.


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  • Your Current Gold/Platinum MVA Business Membership entitles you to (1) free 10' X 10' booth space.

  • As a non-profit organization that will not be making sales during the festival, the MVA will provide you with (1) 10' X 10' booth space, free of charge if your application is approved. Please note, non-profit booth spaces are extremely limited and priority will be given to organizations local to the South Side. Should your application be accepted, you will receive a confirmation at the email address provided above.

  • As a non-profit organization that will be making sales during the festival, the MVA will provide you with (1) 10' X 10' booth space at a discounted rate of $40 if your application is approved. Please note, non-profit booth spaces are extremely limited and priority will be given to organizations local to the South Side. Should your application be accepted, you will receive a confirmation at the email address provided above.

  • NOTE: Double spaces are exclusively approved in depth. This means if you request and are approved for 2 spaces, your booth witll have a 10' space along the walkway and a 20' space front the front to the back of your booth. Due to space limitations, we cannot offer booth spaces that are wider than 10' at the front.


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  • BOOTH LOCATIONS

    Booth locations are 75–300 feet from the designated loading zone. Because of traffic laws and safety requirements imposed by the City, all loading and unloading must take place within the designated loading zone and legal parking spaces. We unable to make exceptions to these restrictions. Booth locations are assigned in advance based on event logistics but are not shared prior to event check-in. If you have accessibility-related needs, please let us know when applying. We will do our best to consider requests; however, we are not able to guarantee specific accommodations due to site and logistical limitations. Vendors may also note requests to be placed near other vendors who you may collaborate with during events. When requested through this application, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these requests, when possible, but cannot guarantee placement. Please consider these limitations when planning for participation and determining if the event is a good fit for your needs.

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  • The Festival Vendor Application includes the following steps:

    1. YOU: complete and submit this application.
    - You will receive an auto-response e-mail upon submission.

    2. MVA: review and approve application, beginning in May.
    - If you are not selected to particpate, you will receive an e-mail notification.
    - If you ARE selected to participate, you will receive an e-mail with the subject line: ACTION REQUIRED (Step 2 of 4) - Your Vendor Application for the Merion Village Festival is Approved!

    3. YOU: click "ACCEPT" in the body of the e-mail outlined above. You must complete this step within 14 days of the date of the e-mail. If not completed, your application will be automatically terminated.
    - Upon completion of this step, you will receive an e-mail with the subject line: ACTION REQUIRED (Step 3 of 4) - Complete Your Vendor Registration for the Merion Village Festival

    4. YOU: click "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" in the body of the e-mail outlined above, complete and submit the form. You must complete this step within 14 days of the date of the e-mail. If not completed, your application will be automatically terminated.
    - Upon completion of this step, you will receive an e-mail with the subject line: ACTION REQUIRED (Step 4 of 4): Select Your Vendor Arrival Time for the Merion Village Festival

    5. YOU: click "BOOK ARRIVAL TIME" in the body of the e-mail outlined above, complete and submit the form. You must complete this step no later than August 1st.
    - The avaialbe windows are limited and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Early selection is encouraged.

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