**APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 31, 2026**
The Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce (SSCC) is pleased to
announce that the Annual Sharon Springs Harvest Festival (SSHF) will be held
September 19 & 20, 2026. This bucolic celebration has been a favorite of
locals and visitors to quaint, historic Sharon Springs, NY for over 20 years.
It has evolved from a small garlic festival to a full-fledged fall festival
with music, demonstrations, food, tastings, activities, artisans and makers. In
keeping with last year’s harvest festival, this year we will continue to focus
on our local farms along with the best of NY artisan specialty crafts while
keeping all of the favorites of festivals that have come before. We are looking
for local farmers, artisans, producers, makers, not-for-profits, food trucks,
breweries, vintage dealers, and more. As always, this event will make the
perfect capstone to a great summer and offer a prelude to what Upstate New York
autumns are all about.
Guidelines for Vendors:
1. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2026.
Payment of $100 for each 10x10 space will be invoiced separately from Sharon
Springs Harvest Festival (SSHF) once a vendor application is accepted. Please
note that this fee is waived for Not-for-Profit Organizations but limited to
one space for each Not-for-Profit. Confirmation of acceptance will be made on a
rolling basis with preference given to prior participants and vendors with
strong social media presence. Resellers are discouraged from applying unless
they sell vintage collectables. You will receive an email indicating the status
of your application by August 1, 2026. Please understand that we may receive
more applications than we have space for. In the event we are unable to
accommodate you, we will send an email informing you of our decision.
2. Applicants must commit to participating in both days of
the festival. We are not accepting one-day vendors. Vendors who leave the
festival after one day will not be considered for future festivals.
3. Please note that a Liability Insurance Certificate (COI)
to SSHF is due upon acceptance and details will be included in your acceptance
email.
4. Please include a thorough description of your products.
In order to provide an optimal experience for attendees, the festival will
accept a capped number of vendors in each category. Submission of an
application does not guarantee acceptance.
Also, please email photos of your products and booth set-up to
sharonspringsharvestfest@gmail.com. We will use some of these photos for social
media so make sure to send high-resolution images. Please provide direct links
to your website and social media pages to help with tagging and promoting your
business. Follow us @sharonspringsharvestfest on Instagram and Facebook.
5. Booth assignments will be given out upon your arrival.
Farm, Artisan, Producer, and Maker Vendors will be located in one of two vendor
areas in the village and food service/food trucks will be located in Chalybeate
Park. If you have exhibited with us in the past, every effort will be made to
place you in the same general location you were in before, unless you ask
otherwise. Food service /food trucks will be located in Chalybeate Park.
6. All vendors must provide their own attractive shelter
with proper business signage and adequate tie-downs (20 lbs./leg). Food vendors
must meet all local and Department of Health regulations, and all vendors must
post any required permits and licenses.
7. The Harvest Festival is held rain or shine. A no-show
from a vendor may jeopardize future invitations. If for any reason the Sharon
Springs Chamber of Commerce has to cancel the festival, the vendor will receive
a full refund of the registration fee.
8. Set up Friday, September 18, 3:00 pm -7:00 pm &
Saturday, September 19, 7:00 am – 9:30 am.
9. Festival hours: Saturday, September 19, 10:00 am - 5:00
pm; Sunday, September 20, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
10. Breakdown at 4:00 pm, Sunday, September 20.
11. Absolutely no early teardowns! Vendors who create a
“hole” in the festival’s fabric by tearing down their tents prior to closing
will not be invited to return to future shows. A “sold out” sign may be posted
if appropriate, but the vendor booth must stay intact. In the event of an
emergency during the festival, please contact event staff.
12. SSCC will not take responsibility or be liable for any
loss or theft of any vendor items. Because of limited security, it is suggested
that you not leave anything of great value in your booth overnight. SSCC also
will not be responsible for any damage to booths, tents or products in the
event of inclement weather.
13. After unloading, all vendor vehicles (including
associates and/or employees) must be moved to a designated parking area
identified by SSCC.
14. Upon tear-down, Vendors agree to pick up all trash in
and around their booth and take it to the nearest trash receptacle.
15. Check our Chamber website www.sharonspringschamber.org
for updated Harvest Festival information. For questions or more information,
please email sharonspringsharvestfest@gmail.com
**APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 31, 2026**
