In addition to all the incredible one-of-a-kind trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses, Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees features more than 100 vendor booths! Festival of Trees provides a great opportunity for attendees to get started on shopping for all their holiday gift giving needs.​ 

Why join us as a vendor at Festival of Trees?

  • Reach buyers at the height of the Holiday Season
  • Grow your customer base by reaching a more diverse audience
  • Connect with more than 45,000 attendees throughout the holiday weekend (pre-pandemic attendance)
  • Enjoy the beautiful holiday displays and cheerful environment
  • Take advantage of a robust and well-planned marketing program. Our comprehensive public relations campaign reached viewers and readers more than 800 million times, through a variety of local, regional, and national media.
  • Support the event that raises much-needed funds to provide services to more than 27,000 patients and students who turn to Kennedy Krieger Institute each year

 

Festival of Trees attendees want to see…

  • Body & personal care products 
  • Books
  • Candles
  • Children activities & offerings
  • Fine Art
  • Gourmet & Holiday Foods (packaged)
  • Hair accessories
  • Handmade crafts
  • Holiday decor (no wreaths & trees)
  • Holiday gift items
  • Holiday ornaments
  • Home accessories
  • Jewelry
  • Personalized crafts
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Ribbons & wrapping paper
  • Stocking stuffers
  • Toys & children's items
  • Winter clothing

 

Quick Facts

Location

Maryland State Fairgrounds – Cow Palace; 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093

Event Dates & Times

Friday, November 24, 2023           
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Private VIP Event)
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (General Admission)

Saturday, November 25, 2023
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Private Event for Kennedy Krieger Families)
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (General Admission)

Sunday, November 26, 2023
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (General Admission)

Vendors

100+ expected

Attendance

30,000+ expected

​​​​​​​Move In

  • Tuesday, November 21 – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

  • Wednesday, November 22 – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

  • Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving) – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (*Limited) 

  • Friday, November 24 – 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. 

Move Out

  • Sunday, November 26 – 4:01 p.m. to 10 p.m. (No Early Breakdowns!) 

Booth Costs

  • 10’x 10’ Handcrafted Artist Booth $600 

  • 10’ x 10’ Commercial Booth $850 

  • Corners (additional) $50 

  • Discount for each additional booth $100 off  

Included with Booth

  • 8’ backdrop/drape with 3’ tall side rails/drape (Colors vary amongst blue, white, green red) 

  • Booth sign with Vendor name displayed (size TBD) 

  • Venue is carpeted with green indoor/outdoor carpet 

  • Free Parking 

  • Free Wifi 

  • Listing on the event website with a link to your company’s website/online store

Available for a fee

  • Electric 

  • Tables & Chairs 

VENDOR APPLICATION & AGREEMENT AND BOOTH PAYMENT FORM 

  1. First, please fill out your Festival of Trees 2023 Vendor Application and Agreement. 
  2. Once you have completed the application and agreed to the Terms & Conditions you will be able to submit your application. We will do our best to reach out to you within 5 business days to discuss your application. 
  3. Next, once an application has been approved/finalized, you may pay your booth deposit/balance and any additional fees here.