Vendors
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Walnut Street Fair, please fill out the application below. Upon receipt of your application, someone from the Walnut Street Fair Committee will reach out to you to let you know if your application to be a vendor is approved.
Walnut Street Fair Vendor Registration
Held annually each Spring, The Walnut Street Fair provides over 100 vendor spaces to artists, craftspeople, food purveyors, jewelers, photographers, ceramicists, retailers, non-profit organizations, and service businesses. All vendors must be approved and reserve a space in advance.
Please review the following information prior to registering.
Important Dates
November 1, 2019 Vendor Registration Open
April 1, 2020 (11PM) Vendor Registration Ends (or until we are sold out)
April 10, 2020 Deadline to submit General Liability Certificate of Insurance to the JLMN (if applicable)
April 17, 2020 Deadline for all required license and permit applications to be submitted to the JLMN (Forms & Checklist here)
May 3, 2020 The Walnut Street Fair!! Rain or Shine.
Booths and Prices
- Craft and Retail Vendor: $150 fee (non-refundable) + Applicable licenses and permits, depending on business type-- Includes 10X10 Curbside Area.
- Food Vendor and Food Trucks: $200 fee (non-refundable) + Applicable licenses and permits, depending on business type-- Includes 10X10 Curbside Area.
- Business Promotional: $200 fee (non-refundable)-- Includes 10X10 Curbside Area.
- Retail Vendor Selling New Items Double Space: $300 fee (non-refundable) + Applicable licenses and permits, depending on business type--Includes 20X10 Curbside Area.
- Non-Profit Organization: $75 fee (non-refundable)--Includes 10x10 Curbside Area
Prohibited Vendors
The following vendors/types of vendors are not allowed at The Walnut Street Fair:
- Vendors not appropriate for a family event.
- Vendors incompatible with the Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. mission.
- Vendors wanting to serve, sample or sell any CBD product.
- Vendors selling any type of vaping / tobacco products.
- Commercially produced items, or mass-produced items
- Roving vendors.
- Vendors selling any types of toys of violence.
- Any business or item the JLMN deems inappropriate.
- The JLMN has the right to refuse a vendor for any reason or just cause.
Review the Vendor Liability Waiver and Vendor Terms & Agreement
You will be asked to verify you have reviewed and agree to the information in the documents linked above during the registration process. Vendor expectations include (but are not limited to):
- Remaining ‘open’ from 12PM – 5PM
- Providing and loading in/out your own “stuff” and ensuring everything fits within your allocated space
- Considering ways to reduce the amount of waste you generate, encouraging recycling and considering the types of materials and packaging you use
- Cleaning up your own garbage and recyclables at the end of the event (vendors who do not clean up their space may not be allowed to vend next year)
Walnut Street Fair Cancellation Policy: Vendor application fees are non-refundable.
No exceptions, please check your calendar before you register!
Generator Policy: All generators require pre approval prior to registration. For consideration, please email the Walnut Street Fair Chairs and provide, the make, model, wattage and and noise rating for your generator. ONLY quiet generators or generators with baffle box noise rating below 65dBA will be considered. With respect to all of our vendors, anyone who does not comply with this policy may be asked to leave the event and no refunds will be issued.
Spread the Word about The Walnut Street Fair!
A great turn out is good for everyone. Follow us on Instagram @WalnutStreetFair, and Like Us on Facebook @WelcomeToWalnutStreet. Be sure to tag us in your posts. Send an email to your friends and customers, encouraging them to attend this not to be missed event!
Registered Vendor Questions?
Check the Fair Updates Page for the latest news (this will become more active as we get closer to the event.)
If you still can’t find the answer, please email the Walnut Street Fair Committee Chairs. You can also leave a voice message for Chairs at (973) 746-2499, please include your email address in your message.
