Want to set up shop or display your works at New England’s biggest heavy music and camping festival? RPM Fest is now accepting applications for our 2026 Vendor Market, Artist Alley, and Food Vendors.

RPM Fest 2026 Info:
Location: Millers Falls Rod and Gun Club (210 Turners Falls Rd, Montague, MA)
Schedule: Thursday, Sept 3rd (Setup), Friday Sept 4th to Sunday Sept 6th (Show), Monday Sept 7th (Site Clear by 11 AM)

2026 Vendor Market:

Our open-air Vendor Market features upwards of 50 vendors and is centrally located on the festival site for maximum visibility. Items available in past years have included clothing, artwork, sculptures, jewelry and accessories, comics, musical instruments, hot sauce, CDs and records, and more.

Pricing:

• Single day 10' x 10' space: $150
  
• Weekend 10' x 10' space: $300
  
• Weekend 10' x 20' space: $500
  
• Weekend 10' x 30' space: $700

2026 Artist Alley:

Established in 2023, our Artist Alley is located on the walking path between the two festival stages, and is reserved for artists who are actively creating, performing, or showcasing during the festival. Past features have included live painting, sculpture making, collaborative efforts, murals, and fire displays. Artist Alley spaces are a suggested 10' x 10', but we can adapt the space depending on the nature of your display.

Pricing:

• FREE if you are not selling any goods
  
• $150 if you offer goods for sale

In some cases we may offer a stipend or in-kind sponsorship for artists with significant upfront costs for materials and supplies.  Please inquire in your application details.

2026 Food Vendors:

We have a very limited number of slots available for Food Vendors and we curate the lineup to avoid or minimize menu overlaps.  In your application, please include information about your typical offerings. Please also include the dimensions of your setup, your power hookup requirements, or if you have your own generator (must be a closed frame generator with a dB rating between 50-65).

All Food Vendors (including beverages) must submit a Temporary Food Permit Application with the Town of Montague, MA, at least 14 days in advance with appropriate fees ($50) and documentation.  All Food Vendors must pass a health inspection (and fire inspection if applicable) to be scheduled on the first morning of the festival.  RPM Fest will not issue refunds if these inspections are failed or you are otherwise unable to serve. 

• Food Vendor: $400
• Refreshment Vendor (Selling ONLY Beverages, Desserts, or Snacks): $250

Vendor Policies:

• Please include information about your setup or needs in your application (whether it's a tent, trailer, truck, any unusual dimensions, etc.)
• Vendors must supply their own tents, tables, and chairs. 
• All Vendor Market and Artist Alley spaces will have access to electric hookup ONLY for low-wattage devices such as mobile charging devices and LED lights (no refrigerators, TVs, etc.)  We recommend you bring a portable battery solution (e.g. Jackery, Anker) for more flexibility.
• Vendors can begin setup 9 AM Thursday and must clear the site by 11 AM Monday. 
• Vendors may set their own open/close hours and take breaks to enjoy the fest when needed, but we encourage vendors to be open during the music hours of the festival (5-10 Friday, 12-10 Saturday, 12-8 Sunday). 
• New policy for 2026: Any vendors camping in their vending spaces must camp within their purchased space.  If you need extra space to set up a tent, you will need to purchase a larger space. Please note that we have FREE tent camping in our standard camping areas a short walk away, and Vehicle and RV Camping passes will be available to purchase through our ticketing link.
• All vendors will receive ONE parking pass for a standard sized vehicle inside the festival grounds.  Any additional vehicles will need to park in our Public Parking area ($15/day, $30/wknd or overnight, cash only).
• All vendors will be allotted TWO Vendor Passes for their personnel, and TWO additional Vendor Passes may be purchased at a cost of ~50% of the regular Weekend or Single Day ticket price. (This policy does not apply to Food Vendors.)

Deadlines:

We will begin reviewing applications and confirming vendors and artists in April. Accepted vendors and artists will be notified by email, and your space will not be reserved till the completion of the Confirmation Form and payment of your invoice.  Vendor and Artist spaces are limited and once an application is accepted will be processed first come, first serve. Final deadline for Vendor Market and Artist Alley confirmations is Friday, August 7th, 2026.

For questions or inquiries, please email: vendors@rpmfest.org