Dickens Fest vendor info
What makes This Event Special
Part of the Festival’s charm is the quality of the street vendors that we are able to attract who offer goods that would have been available in 1840’s London; wood toys, handmade scarves and hats, stained glass ornaments, leather goods, candles, and other hand-crafted items. The Festival is an outdoor event on the streets of Narberth, PA with only two basic guidelines for vendors— that ONLY period appropriate items be offered for sale, and that the vendors dress as we all do, in period-appropriate attire. Because the event is held outdoors, dressing warm and authentic is not all that difficult to do, and we’re happy to help with ideas if you’re stuck! We supply you with the necessary permits, a selling location, and thousands of potential customers. You supply the craftsmanship and the smile!
Part of the Festival’s charm is the quality of the street vendors that we are able to attract who offer goods that would have been available in 1840’s London; wood toys, handmade scarves and hats, stained glass ornaments, leather goods, candles, and other hand-crafted items. The Festival is an outdoor event on the streets of Narberth, PA with only two basic guidelines for vendors— that ONLY period appropriate items be offered for sale, and that the vendors dress as we all do, in period-appropriate attire. Because the event is held outdoors, dressing warm and authentic is not all that difficult to do, and we’re happy to help with ideas if you’re stuck! We supply you with the necessary permits, a selling location, and thousands of potential customers. You supply the craftsmanship and the smile!
Vendor applicant will supply:
• $50 vendor fee ($25 for NBA members and non-profits); additional fees for options below
• Vendors must supply their own table. All modern tables must be covered with burlap or a period-appropriate tablecloth.
• Vendors ARE allowed to bring tents, but we ask that you only use them in the event of precipitation. Please make every attempt to stay in theme.
• $50 vendor fee ($25 for NBA members and non-profits); additional fees for options below
• Vendors must supply their own table. All modern tables must be covered with burlap or a period-appropriate tablecloth.
• Vendors ARE allowed to bring tents, but we ask that you only use them in the event of precipitation. Please make every attempt to stay in theme.
The Narberth Business Association will provide:
• Vendor space, at least ten feet wide, and at least as deep as a parking space.
• One-day Business License from Narberth Borough for non-Narberth businesses.
• Burlap for your table. All modern tables must be covered with burlap or a period-appropriate tablecloth.
• Electricity by request. (We can accommodate a limited number of vendors with electricity for an additional $25. Please indicate below what you need)
• Vendor space, at least ten feet wide, and at least as deep as a parking space.
• One-day Business License from Narberth Borough for non-Narberth businesses.
• Burlap for your table. All modern tables must be covered with burlap or a period-appropriate tablecloth.
• Electricity by request. (We can accommodate a limited number of vendors with electricity for an additional $25. Please indicate below what you need)
Parking and Load In
• Vendors may check-in & start setting up at 10:15am, and must be set-up no later than 11:45 am, for a NOON festival start; break-down after 4pm.
• Please be mindful of the fact that this festival takes place in an active business district; do not block traffic any longer than absolutely necessary, and pull over as much as possible.
• You can stop for unloading, but you cannot park on Narberth Ave, Forrest Ave, Haverford Ave or in the Narberth Station Circle parking lot.
• You can park in : ➢ St Margaret’s parking lot on N. Narberth Ave ➢ the Septa lot on Elmwood Ave on the other side of the rail station ➢ Borough Hall Parking lot – 3 blocks down Haverford Ave ➢ We are securing permission for other lots on Forrest Ave, so ask us for an update on available lots
• Vendors may check-in & start setting up at 10:15am, and must be set-up no later than 11:45 am, for a NOON festival start; break-down after 4pm.
• Please be mindful of the fact that this festival takes place in an active business district; do not block traffic any longer than absolutely necessary, and pull over as much as possible.
• You can stop for unloading, but you cannot park on Narberth Ave, Forrest Ave, Haverford Ave or in the Narberth Station Circle parking lot.
• You can park in : ➢ St Margaret’s parking lot on N. Narberth Ave ➢ the Septa lot on Elmwood Ave on the other side of the rail station ➢ Borough Hall Parking lot – 3 blocks down Haverford Ave ➢ We are securing permission for other lots on Forrest Ave, so ask us for an update on available lots
Dickens Fest Vendor/Exhibitor Application
You can use the printable application and mail it with a check, or fill out the online form below and pay below with PayPal.
FEES
$50 Vendor Fee ($25 for NBA members and non-profits)
$50 Sponsor Fee (optional; adds print ad to festival newspaper)
$50 Electricity and extension cord (optional; by request)
$50 Vendor Fee ($25 for NBA members and non-profits)
$50 Sponsor Fee (optional; adds print ad to festival newspaper)
$50 Electricity and extension cord (optional; by request)
