Nonprofit Exhibitor

Welcome to the application process for the 60th Annual Fell's Point Fun Festival, Baltimore's longest-running community event that draws 50,000+ attendees. We appreciate your interest in our special event!

This application is for nonprofit exhibitors, mission-driven organizations doing good work in the City of Baltimore that participate in the festival to promote their organization, generate awareness and recruit volunteers. Nonprofit exhibitors may not sell merchandise, and/or food or beverages of any kind at the festival. Nonprofits can not promote corporate or commercial entities as part of their display.

FESTIVAL HOURS:

Friday, October 2: 5-9pm- Friday Night Market

Saturday, October 3: 11am-7pm

Sunday, October 4: 12-5pm

*Hours may be subject to change.

All applicants must read and agree to the terms and conditions below before submitting their application.

TENTS: 

Nonprofit exhibitors must bring a 10'x10' tent that is secured throughout the festival to avoid potential damage to other vendors' space and property.

TRASH REMOVAL:

Grounds must be kept clean and free of debris. There will be designated dumpsters for exhibitors during the weekend. At the end of each day, exhibitors are expected to leave any and all trash neatly in front of their setup for pickup. Exhibitors must bring their own trash bags and receptacles.

ICE:

Ice will be available for purchase. Exhibitors must provide their own transportation for the ice (ex. carts, wagons, etc.) and must use the festival's official ice vendor.

FIRE MARSHAL: Vendors must meet all requirements set forth by the Baltimore City Fire Marshall. Vendors must have all labeled fire-retardant structures when applicable. Exhibitors using any source of fire/heat must bring a fire extinguisher with a valid recharged tag. If you have any additional questions, please contact Baltimore City Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal, 410 E. Lexington Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, (410) 396-5752.

INSURANCE:

Once accepted to the festival, vendors must furnish a Certificate of Insurance (COI) no later than August 28, 2026. The required coverage should not be less than the following:

• Workers Compensation: Statutory Requirements
• State Disability: Statutory Requirements
• General Liability: $1,000,000 occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate
• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000
• Insurance certificates shall name The Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point, Inc. and the Mayor and City Council and all respective employees, agents, and representatives as additional insured parties.

LIABILITY:

Exhibitors shall bear sole responsibility for any personal injury, loss of property or merchandise placed upon or sold at the festival, from set up to break down. Exhibitor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point Inc., their respective employees, agents, and volunteers and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, its elected/appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, from any and all claims, demands, suits, and actions, including attorney’s fees and court costs, arising out of this contract or as a result of the vendor’s activities on the festival grounds and/or within its boundaries, including selling, storage or merchandising, and/or exhibitor’s occupancy or use of the festival grounds or any portion thereof.

GENERATORS:

• The festival does not provide house power or access to electricity.
• All generators used on festival grounds must be hush/silent run generators.
• Any vendor using a non-compliant generator will be asked to leave the festival without a refund.

NON-COMPLIANCE: The Fell’s Point Fun Festival has the right to refuse any exhibitor participating in the festival if they do not comply with the rules set forth by the Fell’s Point Fun Festival and listed within this contract. If an exhibitor is noncompliant, they will be asked to leave and fees will not be refunded.

CANCELLATIONS:

After an exhibitor is accepted, refunds will be given for any cancellations. All fees are non-refundable.

LOCATION:

All nonprofit exhibitors will be placed on Thames Street between South Ann and Wolfe Streets, leading to our Family Fun Park. To that end, your display should be fun, interactive and family-friendly. If you are not interested in being placed in this location, please do not apply.