Skeleton Festival 2026

ATTENTION CRAFT/ART/RETAIL APPLICANTS: 

Due to space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate corporate vendors at this event, unless they are an event sponsor. This application is for artists, crafters, and local small businesses. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, visit the HDR website: https://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/sponsorships

BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION:

To ensure you can meet the expectations of participating as a vendor at this event, please read all of the information below, including the arrival and departure schedules.

• A limited number of 20-amp electrical outlets are available.
• This event will take place rain or shine.
• All vendor spaces are outdoors, and vendors are required to bring their own tent, tent weights, tables, and any other necessary setup materials.
• Vendors will be located on the sidewalks and streets surrounding Court Square / Main Street.

***IMPORTANT!***

Vendors must be willing and able to follow both the arrival and departure schedules, detailed below, in order to participate. Vendors who do not follow these instructions will not be invited back.

VENDOR ARRIVAL

• On the day of the event, Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Vendors will be allowed to drive into the closed event zone, via East or West Market Street, no earlier than 11:00 AM and no later than 11:50 AM.
• The closed event zone must be clear of vendor vehicles by 12:15 PM.

VENDOR BREAKDOWN & DEPARTURE

• Vendor sales must cease when the event ends at 5:00 PM.
• Each vendor is responsible for managing their own breakdown schedule to ensure they meet the 6:00 PM departure deadline.
• The East & West Market Street vendor entrances to Court Square will be staffed after 5:00 PM, for re-entry and load-out.
• Vendors must be able to break down their vendor setup and exit the event site by, no later than, 6:00 PM.

BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION:

To ensure you can meet the expectations of participating as a vendor at this event, please read all of the information below, including the arrival and departure schedules.

• Electricity is NOT available on-site for this event. If you need electricity for your vendor setup, you must bring your own generator or power source. 
• This event will take place rain or shine.
• All vendor spaces are outdoors, and vendors are required to bring their own tent, tent weights, tables, and any other necessary setup materials.
• Vendors will be located on the sidewalks and streets surrounding Court Square / Main Street.
• All Food Trailers will be required to unhitch.

***IMPORTANT!***

Vendors must be willing and able to follow both the arrival and departure schedules, detailed below, in order to participate. Vendors who do not follow these instructions will not be invited back.

VENDOR ARRIVAL

• On the day of the event, Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Vendors will be allowed to drive into the closed event zone, via East or West Market Street, no earlier than 11:00 AM and no later than 11:50 AM.
• The closed event zone must be clear of vendor vehicles by 12:15 PM.

VENDOR BREAKDOWN & DEPARTURE

• Vendor sales must cease when the event ends at 5:00 PM
• Each vendor is responsible for managing their own breakdown schedule to ensure they meet the 6:00 PM departure deadline.
• The East and West Market Street vendor entrances to Court Square will be staffed after 5:00 PM, for re-entry and load-out.
• Vendors must complete breakdown and exit the event site by, no later than, 6:00 PM.

BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION:

To ensure you can meet the expectations of participating as a vendor at this event, please read all of the information below, including the arrival and departure schedules.

• Electricity is NOT available on-site for this event. If you need electricity for your vendor setup, you must bring your own generator or power source. 
• This event will take place rain or shine.
• All vendor spaces are outdoors, and vendors are required to bring their own tent, tent weights, tables, and any other necessary setup materials.
• Vendors will be located on the sidewalks, streets, and parking areas surrounding Court Square and Main Street.
• All Food Trailers will be required to unhitch.

***IMPORTANT!***

Vendors must be willing and able to follow both the arrival and departure schedules, detailed below, in order to participate. Vendors who do not follow these instructions will not be invited back.

VENDOR ARRIVAL

• On the day of the event, Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Vendors will be allowed to drive into the closed event zone, via East or West Market Street, no earlier than 11:00 AM and no later than 11:50 AM.
• The closed event zone must be clear of vendor vehicles by 12:15 PM.

VENDOR BREAKDOWN & DEPARTURE

• Vendor sales must cease when the event ends at 5:00 PM
• Each vendor is responsible for managing their own breakdown schedule to ensure they meet the 6:00 PM departure deadline.
• The East & West Market Street vendor entrances to Court Square will be staffed after 5:00 PM, for re-entry and load-out.
• Vendors must be able to break down their vendor setup and exit the event site by, no later than, 6:00 PM.

This category is for nonprofit (501c3) organizations. We have a limited number of 10' x 10' spots reserved exclusively for local, nonprofit organizations looking for community outreach opportunities. Nonprofits are permitted to accept donations at their booths, but please do not sell food or other items.

One 10'x10' Nonprofit Booth: $0.00 Vendor Fee -- if organization provides attendees with giveaway item(s) and/or a free activity/entertainment

One 10'x10' Nonprofit Informational Booth (no giveaways or activities): $25 Vendor Fee

BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION:

To ensure you can meet the expectations of participating as a vendor at this event, please read all of the information below, including the arrival and departure schedules.

• A limited number of 20-amp electrical outlets are available.
• This event will take place rain or shine.
• All vendor spaces are outdoors, and vendors are required to bring their own tent, tent weights, tables, and any other necessary setup materials.
• Vendors will be located on the sidewalks and streets surrounding Court Square / Main Street.
• All Food Trailers will be required to unhitch.

***IMPORTANT!***

Vendors must be willing and able to follow both the arrival and departure schedules, detailed below, in order to participate. Vendors who do not follow these instructions will not be invited back.

VENDOR ARRIVAL

• On the day of the event, Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic.
• Vendors will be allowed to drive into the closed event zone, via East or West Market Street, no earlier than 11:00 AM and no later than 11:50 AM.
• The closed event zone must be clear of vendor vehicles by 12:15 PM.

VENDOR BREAKDOWN & DEPARTURE

• Vendor sales must cease when the event ends at 5:00 PM
• Each vendor is responsible for managing their own breakdown schedule to ensure they meet the 6:00 PM departure deadline.
• The East & West Market Street vendor entrances to Court Square will be staffed after 5:00 PM, for re-entry and load-out.
• Vendors must complete breakdown and exit the event site by, no later than, 6:00 PM.