AutumnFest 2026

AutumnFest is a juried artisan and maker festival in Downtown Mebane, NC, featuring handcrafted goods, fine art, and high-quality products. We do not accept MLMs, mass-produced items, or imported goods. Please read the guidelines below before submitting your application.

📅 Event Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10 AM - 5 PM
☔ Rain Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
📍 Location: Downtown Mebane, NC

 Accepted Vendor Categories

We welcome artisans, makers, and craftspeople in the following categories:

• Fine Art & Photography

• Jewelry (Handcrafted only—no reselling or direct sales)

• Woodwork & Metalwork

• Textiles & Fiber Arts

• Pottery & Ceramics

• Glasswork

• Candles & Home Fragrance

• Bath & Body (Handmade, small-batch products only)

• Specialty Crafts (Unique handmade items not listed above)

• Food Vendors (Limited spots; must comply with health regulations)

🚫 MLMs, mass-produced items, resale goods, and imported products are NOT permitted.

 Event Protocol & Setup Information

• Jurying Process: Vendor applications will be reviewed starting mid-May, with approvals on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

• Booth Setup: Vendors must provide their own tents, tables, chairs, and displays. Tents must be weighted with 40 lbs total per canopy/tent to ensure safety.

• Electricity is NOT provided for booths.

• Vendor Load-In & Parking: Vehicles are not allowed in the event area after setup. Vendors will select a time slot closer to the event.  Each vendor will have 30 minutes to unload and remove their vehicles from the event space and will then begin their set up.  Parking details will be provided upon acceptance.

• Sales & Booth Management:

  • Vendors must remain open for the entire event.

  • Booths may not be shared or transferred.

  • All items sold must align with the images submitted in the application.

  • No food or drink may be sold by artisan vendors; no arts or crafts may be sold by food vendors.

  • Craft demonstrations are encouraged but not required. If demonstrating, please note this in your application.

• Event Conduct: Any items the committee considers illegal or inappropriate will be removed. Vendors who fail to comply with the guidelines may be asked to leave without a refund.

🚨 Limited Spaces Available – Apply Early!
All applications will be reviewed by the AutumnFest Committee. Acceptance or rejection is at the committee’s discretion, and all decisions are final. 

📩 Ready to Apply? Please submit your application and join us for this exciting artisan festival in Downtown Mebane!