Application

Non-Profit Application

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Deadline: Jul 01, 2026 9:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 03, 2026 9:00 am - Oct 03, 2026 4:00 pm (EDT)
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Dover, New Hampshire
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$75.00 - $315.00
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About the application

This application is meant for non-profit organizations with a 501C status. If you have any questions about which fee item to choose, please call 603-742-2218. 

About the event

Apple Harvest Day is a day-long family event, featuring 300 vendors, great food, live entertainment, and more. The event was first held in 1985 and now draws more than 60,000 people to downtown Dover, making it one of the most popular regional festivals.
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce

Terms & Conditions

Vendor Registration Policy

 

  • Payment must be received with application. Vendor spaces are not final until a completed registration form, payment, insurance coverage, and food permit (as needed) are received. 
  • All vendors must submit a valid Certificate of Insurance and name Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce “Additional Insured.” No exceptions! Certificates must show a liability limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. You can request this addition to your current liability insurance provider or, you can access www.dovernh.org/ahd and click the link to purchase a one-day insurance policy at an estimated $65 for the day. Please make sure we are able to match the Insured Name with the name on the vendor application.
  • No rain date is scheduled. This is a rain or shine event. There will be NO REFUNDS for this event for any reason. 
  • Final booth placement will be assigned two weeks prior to the festival date. All requested booth spaces will be considered, but there are no guarantees of location. Confirmation e-mails including booth assignments and instructions will be provided by email and online at www.dovernh.org/ahd not later than one week prior to the event.
  • Vendor type and rate will be at the discretion of the GDCC and the Apple Harvest Day committee.

 

Vendor Rules & Regulations

 

*Please note all times listed below are subject to change based on the final format of the event*

 

  • Vendors will be given a 10’x10’ space. Vendors are responsible for providing chairs, tables, tents, etc. All tents must be properly secured and anchored.
  • No guarantees made with regard to product or industry exclusivity. 
  • Confirmed vendors may begin booth set-up no earlier than 6:30 am, the morning of the event. Booth set-up must be completed and all vehicles off the street by 8:00 am. Vendors arriving after 8:00 am forfeit their booth and will not be permitted to set up during the event.
  • All items related to vendor spaces must remain stationary throughout the event. No “roaming” or “canvasing” is allowed. Any violation of this will result in exclusion from next year’s event.  
  • Vendor booths must remain open and staffed until 4 pm. Any vendor breaking down before 
    4 pm or not packed up and off the site by 5:30 pm will be excluded from next year’s event.
  • No trailers, trucks, cars, or other vehicles permitted as booths or displays, with the exception of radio or TV broadcasting vans. Specific exception requests may be reviewed by the Committee.
  • No electricity or water hook ups are available. 
  • Booth areas must be kept tidy. Vendors must dispose of ALL trash and debris generated by their booths. Failure to collect, remove, and dispose of all trash off-site will result in exclusion from next year’s event.
  • Generators, heating devices and open flames are only allowed in the designated Food Court areas.
  • No spray foam, silly string, confetti, noisemakers, toy guns, swords, knives, megaphones, etc. are allowed. Items in violation of this rule will be removed by the Committee.
  • Gambling and games of chance are prohibited, unless proper documentation is provided showing approved permit from the City of Dover. Free to enter raffles are allowed, but should be noted on application with type of raffle, date of drawing and contact person for any questions.

Prices

Non-Profit $315.00 Non-refundable Handmade, pre-packaged food not meant for on-the-spot consumption (example: jelly, butter, bread, sauces, candy, honey, etc.)
Non-Profit in Festival Footprint $100.00 Non-refundable Crafter in Festival Footprint: Address must be located within festival footprint. Space may not be used by or given to a substitute organization. No-shows will be charged $75 or not given a space the following year.
REQUEST: Extra Booth OR Corner Booth $75.00 Non-refundable This add-on fee is only charged if your request for a specialty booth is approved. Please Note: Double booths will be invoiced for the booth in addition to this add-on fee. The booth fee will be whatever you selected for your first booth fee. 

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • What type of booth are you looking for?
  • Do you need links for 3rd party insurance providers?
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • What category best describes what you will have at your booth? (Select all that apply)
  • Booth Decription
  • Do you have your Certificate of Insurance available to upload now?
  • Are you looking for a specialty booth?
  • Placement Request

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0

Non-Profit Application
Non-Profit Application
2026 Apple Harvest Day