2026 Midway Fall Festival

🍁 Call for Vendors: 52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival 🍁
September 19–20, 2026 | Downtown Midway, Kentucky
The Midway Business Association, in partnership with the City of Midway, invites artists, makers, and food vendors to apply for the 52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival, taking place Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, in historic downtown Midway.

Now in its 52nd year, the Midway Fall Festival is one of Central Kentucky’s longest-running and most beloved community festivals, drawing large, consistent crowds who come ready to shop, eat, and enjoy the season.

 
🍂 Why Vendors Love Midway Fall Festival
🎨 Strong Arts & Crafts Focus
This festival is known for its high-quality arts and crafts vendors. Guests expect — and actively seek out — handmade goods, original artwork, and unique, well-crafted products.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly, Engaged Crowd
The Midway Fall Festival attracts families, locals, and regional visitors who stay for hours, not minutes. This is a browsing, buying, and return-customer kind of crowd.

🏺 Tradition Meets Commerce
Live sorghum and pottery demonstrations highlight Kentucky heritage and enhance the festival atmosphere, creating a setting that values craftsmanship and storytelling — a perfect match for artisan vendors.

🍴 Excellent Food Vendor Sales
Food vendors benefit from strong foot traffic across both days, with guests staying on site for meals, snacks, and seasonal treats.

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
Live music throughout the weekend keeps energy high and crowds moving through the festival footprint.
Music lineup to be announced.

 
📅 Event Details
Dates: Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Downtown Midway, Kentucky (Main Street and surrounding areas)

🚗 Convenient Vendor & Guest Parking
Parking options are available within walking distance, making load-in, load-out, and guest access smooth and manageable.

 
📌 Vendor Information
Space is limited and curated to ensure a strong vendor mix
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance
Vendors are selected based on quality, originality, and overall festival fit
This is a rain or shine event
 
📝 How to Apply
Vendor applications must be submitted through the official application link.
We do not accept vendor applications via DMs, comments, or email.

👉 Apply early to be considered for one of Central Kentucky’s most trusted fall festivals.

 
🚨 Scam Awareness
✔️ Vendor applications are accepted only through official MBA links
✔️ We will never solicit vendors through DMs or unofficial messages

52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival
September 19–20, 2026 | Downtown Midway, Kentucky

The Midway Business Association is now accepting applications from food vendors and food trucks for the 52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival, taking place Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, in historic downtown Midway.

This long-running fall tradition is one of Central Kentucky’s largest and most well-attended festivals, drawing thousands of guests over two full days. Festivalgoers arrive hungry, stay for hours, and return throughout the weekend—making this a strong sales opportunity for food vendors.

 
🌮 Why Food Vendors Do Well at Midway Fall Festival
🔥 High-Volume Crowd
Consistent foot traffic across both days, with peak meal times and evening crowds on Saturday.

🍂 Two-Day Event = Strong ROI
Guests plan full days at the festival and often eat multiple times while on site.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Audience
A broad demographic that supports a variety of menus—from classic festival favorites to specialty and gourmet offerings.

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
Festival-wide entertainment keeps guests on site longer, increasing food sales.
Music lineup to be announced.

 
📅 Event Details
Dates: Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Downtown Midway, Kentucky

Festival Hours:

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
All vendors must remain open until at least 8:00 PM on Saturday.
 
📌 Food Vendor Requirements (Summary)
Friday setup is required for all food vendors
All food vendors must carry $1,000,000 in general liability insurance listing the Midway Business Association as additional insured
Menus must be submitted for approval; unapproved items may not be sold
This is a rain or shine event
Full requirements are outlined in the Vendor Terms & Conditions.

 
📝 How to Apply
Food vendor applications must be submitted through the official application link.
Applications submitted via DMs, comments, or email will not be accepted.

👉 Apply early to be considered for one of Central Kentucky’s most established fall festivals.

 
🚨 Scam Awareness
✔️ We do not solicit vendors through social media messages
✔️ Applications are accepted only through official MBA links

If you see suspicious activity, please report it immediately.

🌱 Woodford County Farmer’s Market Vendors
Special Courtyard Placement

This application is reserved exclusively for current, paid members of the Woodford County Farmer’s Market.

We are offering deeply discounted vendor rates for Woodford County Farmer’s Market vendors because we believe strongly in supporting local farmers, growers, and makers who do the work of feeding and sustaining our community. This reduced rate is intentional and meant to remove barriers to participation—not reflect the value of your work.

 
📍 Vendor Placement
All accepted Woodford County Farmer’s Market vendors will be placed in the Courtyard area. This space is designed to highlight local agriculture and market-style vendors while creating a welcoming, cohesive experience for guests.

 
📌 Important Notes
Applicants must be current, paid members of the Woodford County Farmer’s Market
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance
Space is limited and curated to ensure a strong vendor mix
Discounted pricing is offered only through this application
 
🌾 Why We’re Doing This
We recognize the importance of local food systems and the people behind them. This discounted opportunity is our way of investing back into the farmers and producers who make Woodford County special.

We’re honored to feature you and appreciate the work you do.

🤝 Woodford County Non-Profit Organizations
Complimentary Booth Space | Midway Fall Festival
The Midway Fall Festival, produced by the Midway Business Association, is proud to offer complimentary booth space to eligible Woodford County non-profit organizations as part of our commitment to supporting the community we serve.

This application is reserved for non-profit organizations that operate from a physical address in Woodford County. There is no booth fee for accepted organizations.

 
💙 Why We Offer Free Booths
The Midway Fall Festival exists to celebrate community. Providing free booth space to local non-profits allows organizations doing meaningful work in Woodford County to:

Share their mission
Connect with the community
Recruit volunteers
Raise awareness for important causes
This program is intentionally designed to remove financial barriers to participation.

 
📍 Eligibility & Placement
Applicants must be a registered non-profit organization
Organizations must operate from a physical address in Woodford County
Eligibility will be verified during the review process
Booth space is limited and curated to ensure a balanced mix of organizations
 
📅 Event Details
Event: 52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival
Dates: Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Downtown Midway, Kentucky

 
📌 Important Notes
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance
Complimentary booth space may not be transferred or sublet
Non-profit booths are intended for education, outreach, and awareness
Direct sales or fundraising activities may be subject to additional guidelines
Full participation requirements are outlined in the Vendor Terms & Conditions.

 
📝 How to Apply
Eligible non-profit organizations must apply through the official Midway Fall Festival application. Applications submitted through DMs, comments, or email will not be accepted.

We are honored to highlight the organizations that strengthen Woodford County and look forward to celebrating community together this fall.

Premium Placement & Discounted Booths | Midway Fall Festival

The Midway Fall Festival, produced by the Midway Business Association, invites brick-and-mortar Midway businesses to participate in the 52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival, taking place September 19–20, 2026.

This application is reserved exclusively for established Midway merchants operating from a physical storefront.

Booth Placement for Midway Merchants

Merchant participation includes premium booth placement, designed to support and spotlight our local businesses:

Main Street Merchants:

Businesses located on Main Street will receive booth space directly in front of their storefront, allowing you to extend your shop into the festival footprint and connect directly with festival-goers.

Other Downtown Merchants:

Businesses located outside of Main Street will be placed in a top-tier booth location within the festival, selected for excellent visibility and foot traffic.

Discounted Booth Rates — Our Thank You

Midway merchants receive discounted booth pricing compared to other vendors. This reduced rate is a thank you for being here year-round, investing in your storefronts, and helping create the vibrant, welcoming town that Midway is known for.

Your daily commitment to this community is a core reason the Midway Fall Festival is what it is — and this pricing reflects that appreciation.

Eligibility & Participation

Applicants must operate a physical business location in Midway

This application is not open to temporary vendors or pop-ups

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance

Booth placement and logistics are coordinated by the Midway Business Association

Event Details

Event: 52nd Annual Midway Fall Festival
Dates: Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2026
Location: Downtown Midway, Kentucky

How to Apply

Eligible Midway merchants must apply through the official Midway Merchant Application. Applications submitted via email, DMs, or comments will not be accepted.

We’re proud to highlight the businesses that make Midway special and look forward to celebrating another fall weekend together.