Blooms & Brews Spring Fest

Blooms & Brews Spring Fest is a lively spring festival hosted by Bay Area Events and presented by Cumulus Media at Weeks Bay Plantation, bringing together local makers, small businesses, food trucks, live music (seven artists and bands throughout the day and night), and family-friendly activities in a beautiful outdoor setting.

We are seeking a curated mix of artisans, makers, boutiques, specialty food vendors, service-based businesses, craft beer businesses, and interactive vendors to create a vibrant shopping and community experience for attendees of all ages.

Vendor Details

Event Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00PM
Location: Weeks Bay Plantation | 12562 Mary Ann Beach Rd. Fairhope, AL 36532
Vendor Spaces: 10x10 outdoor spaces (multiple spaces may be purchased)

What to Expect

• High foot traffic from both daytime festival guests
• Live music throughout the day and night
• Food trucks, craft beer, cocktails, and family-friendly attractions
• Strong marketing and promotion through Bay Area Events’ established platforms

Important Information

• We strive to ensure variety and balance among vendors
• Vendors are responsible for providing their own tents, tables, chairs, and displays unless otherwise arranged
• Electricity is limited and must be requested in advance (additional fee will apply)
• All vendors must comply with applicable local and state regulations, including sales tax and business license requirements

• Vendor Scam Awareness
  Bay Area Events AL LLC is the only official organizer of this event.
• Vendor communication and applications will only come from Amanda Spann or email addresses ending in @bayareaevents.co or @bloomsandbrewsfest.com
• We will never request vendor payments via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or personal accounts; payments are only made through Eventeny.com.

• How to Apply
  Complete the vendor application in full. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
• Vendors will receive notification of approval, denial, or placement on the waiting list within 5 business days of applicatiom submittal.

Blooms & Brews After Dark presented by Cumulus Media is a ticketed, 21+ evening experience taking place from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, featuring live music, craft beer sampling, fun adult-focused activities, and a relaxed, high-energy atmosphere with guests ready to eat, drink, and shop.

We are seeking a limited number of vendors and food trucks whose products or services are a strong fit for an adult-only evening crowd.

Important Requirement
Vendors and food trucks must be approved and participating in Blooms & Brews Spring Fest (daytime event, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) in order to be eligible for After Dark participation.

After Dark participation is an optional add-on and not available as a standalone opportunity.

After Dark Fee Structure

Vendor Booths

After Dark vendor participation is subject to availability and approval. Pricing is based on the date of application submission:

Early Bird: $35 (until March 1st)
General Registration: $45 (until April 1st)
Late Registration: $55 (applications submitted after April 1st, if space remains)
Approved After Dark vendors will remain in their assigned daytime booth space and must be fully staffed and operational for the entire After Dark timeframe.

Food Trucks

Food trucks approved for After Dark participation will be subject to the following add-on fees:

Early Bird: $0 (through March 1st)
General Registration: $25 (through April 1st)
Late Registration: $50 (after April 1st if space remains)
Food trucks must be fully operational for the duration of After Dark hours.

Vendor & Food Truck Expectations

• After Dark participation is optional, limited, and subject to approval
• Participants must be a strong fit for an adult-only, evening audience
• Vendors are responsible for appropriate lighting, displays, staffing, and compliance for evening hours
• Additional After Dark guidelines will be provided to approved participants

Please Note
Submission of an After Dark vendor application does not guarantee acceptance. Vendors and food trucks will be notified of approval status separately from the daytime Spring Fest application.

We are currently looking for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to help with Blooms & Brews Spring Fest & After Dark on April 18th at Weeks Bay Plantation in Fairhope.

Volunteer duties may include:

• Ticket sales and entry assistance

• Traffic and parking direction

• Assisting vendors with setup and breakdown

• Helping with general event tasks

Volunteer shifts will take place throughout the day and evening between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

We are looking to cover three shifts, with at least 6 volunteers per shift.

Each participating nonprofit must be able to provide volunteers for a minimum 5-hour shift.

Participating nonprofits will receive a $500 donation per 5-hour shift they provide with at least eight volunteers.

If your organization is interested in participating, please complete this application. We would love to partner with you to help make this event a success while supporting your cause.