Submitting a vendor application is FREE. Once you're approved to be a vendor, you receive access to select your vendor space on the fairgrounds map. After choosing a vendor space, you may proceed to the payment process.
Vendor spaces range in price from $125 - $325 depending on where you choose to set up. We offer field space (approx 10'x30') and building T space (approx 10'x15').
Per the Carlisle Fairgrounds, electricity is limited but available near designated locations on the map. (You will have access to the map when/if you're approved to be a vendor.)
Carlisle Antique Fest is an outdoor vintage, antique, handmade, and unique market held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA. The event runs rain or shine. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be reserved in advance.
Accepted Categories
We welcome vendors selling:
- Antiques – furniture, décor, jewelry, tools, and collectibles typically 50+ years old
- Vintage – fashion, accessories, décor, and items from the mid-century to early 2000s
- Handmade – original crafts, art, jewelry, candles, pottery, and textiles
- Unique Finds – upcycled, repurposed, or one-of-a-kind items that fit the event’s spirit
(Vendors focused on mass-produced or new retail merchandise will not be approved.)
WE DO NOT ACCEPT - mass-produced or bulk-offered new merchandise, nor vendors offering service-based sales or consulting. *FOOD VENDORS require approval through Carlisle Fairgrounds. They contract and approve food vendors for events.
Event Protocol
- Vendors must remain set up during all posted event hours.
- Booths must be clean, professional, and safe for visitors.
- Tents must be weighted and secured at all times.
- Carlisle Events reserves the rights for food and drink sales*
If you need to rent tables, chairs, or a tent--you can rent tables and chairs by completing an application: (Will be posted soon.) You can also contact High Peak Rentals (717) 258-8006 but they may not deliver them to your spot and there is a fee for deliver. High Peak offers tables in both 6' and 8' long tables.
Parking & Setup - Vendors may park in their spot or in the designated vendor parking.
Setup: Thursday, 8 AM.
*PLEASE NOTE* VENDORS CAN SHOW UP AT ANY TIME THURSDAY AFTER 8AM, BUT IT IS ENCOURAGED TO COME AS EARLY AS YOU CAN.
VENDORS IN BUILDING T: BUILDING T IS LOCKED DOWN AT 6PM EVERY NIGHT. PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 7PM ON THURSDAY TO SET UP AS NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN HERE AFTER 7PM. BUILDING T WILL REOPEN TO VENDORS FRIDAY AT 7AM.
Friday,
Early Shopping: 8 AM – 12 PM
General Admission: 12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday
General Admission: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sunday
General Admission: 10 AM– 4 PM
Vendor Breakdown: Sunday after 4 PM (NO EARLY BREAKDOWNS)
Camping
Camping is permitted on site for vendors, but electric is limited at designated spaces*. NO CAMPFIRES PERMITTED.
We encourage all accepted vendors that already have a space picked out to join our private Facebook groupchat! Here, you can meet other vendors, ask questions, and get updates regarding the fest! To access, go to "Groups" under the main Carlisle Antique Fest Facebook page.