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Join us as an Exhibitor at one of our three festivals.

Introducing Grotonfest Spring into Summer, our newest addition to the Grotonfest Family of events. This event will be for only Nonprofits and businesses, with a focus on all the adventure awaiting our community over the summer. This event will always be the third Sunday of May (May 19, 2024), located at Prescott Community Centers back field.

Grotonfest Winter will be celebrating its second year as a part of the Grotonfest Family of Events, however this is it’s third year celebrating local artists and crafters for the holiday season. This event will always be the first Saturday of December (December 7, 2024), located at Prescott Community Center and The Groton Inn.

Our Fall festival is the original Grotonfest, celebrating our 45th year of the event, is always held the last Saturday of September (September 28, 2024), located on Legion Common (School St. between Main St. and Hollis St.). This event is open to all businesses, artisans, crafters, and nonprofits.

  • GrotonFest Spring into Summer

    Exhibitor Booth Prices:

    Business: $200.00

    Non-Profit: $100.00

    Food Vendors: $200 (Currently Full)

    All Booths are 12x12 in size. Vendors to provide own tents, tables and chairs. We encourage all vendors to create interactive booths.

    Note to vendors - GrotonFest does not strictly jury booths or vendors. There is no promise and there should be no expectation of exclusivity for any vendor at GrotonFest.

    This event is the perfect platform for exhibitors to showcase their products and services to a large audience. Visitors can explore the latest Summer offerings from a variety of businesses, and organizations.

    Artisan Exhibitors must offer a class, camp, summer session or training class. We are not accepting artisan vendors that do not offer community classes, at this time.

  • GrotonFest Fall

    Exhibitor Booth Prices:

    Business: $300.00

    Crafter/Artisan: $175.00

    Non-Profit: $150.00

    Alcohol Vendor: $350.00

    All booths are 12'X12'. Additional charges will apply for exhibitors needing larger booths.

    Note to vendors - GrotonFest does not strictly jury booths or vendors. There is no promise and there should be no expectation of exclusivity for any vendor at GrotonFest.

    Booths are included in our sponsor packages! If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor click here!

  • GrotonFestWinter

    Exhibitor Booth Prices:

    Crafter/Artisan: $125

    Food Trucks: $200

    Booth sizes vary, as this festival is in a historic building but you can plan for a 7ft by 5ft square. Chairs are provided for all indoor vendors and tables are provided for The Groton Inn Vendors.

    Note to vendors - GrotonFest does not strictly jury booths or vendors. There is no promise and there should be no expectation of exclusivity for any vendor at GrotonFest.

    This event is an artisan only event.

FAQs

Do I need a Permit for this event?

If you will be serving food or beverage at your table you will need to apply for a one day permit with the Board of Health.

How many festivals a year does GrotonFest host?

The GrotonFest Family of Events hosts three festivals a year. We have our original Fall festival on the last Saturday of September for local non profits, business and artisans. Then we have our GrotonFest Winter event which is the first Saturday of December for artisans. Our newest addition is our GrotonFest Spring into Summer event which is the third Sunday of May for businesses and non profits.

When will I hear back on if I was accepted?

Our team typically responds every other week to new applications that come in. Within a month of an event we check and respond daily.

If I want to do more than one festival do I have to apply to it event though I applied to one of the other festivals?

Yes. Our team requires you to individually apply and pay for each event separately. This helps us make sure we do not forget to add someone to a specific events vendor list.

Are dogs allowed at your festivals?

Yes, Dogs are allowed at our outdoor festivals. GrotonFest Winter is the only event with some limitations as a large portion of this event is located inside and only service dogs are allowed inside. We ask that you please make sure you are cleaning up after your pets if you bring them to the events.

How do I make my payment for the festivals?

After getting an acceptance email from our team you will receive an email from our team through Square with an invoice. Payment can be online through the invoice or by mailing a check made out to Groton Business Association to 161 Main St. Groton MA. In the memo line please indicate which festival it is for and an invoice number.

Do you sell Alcohol?

Our Fall Festival does have a brew Garden featuring local beer, wine and cider vendors. GrotonFest holds the permit for the event. If you are interested in joining as a vendor please email dominique@grotonfest.com. You must be over 21 to get into the garden for purchasing and tasting.