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 33,000 attendees throughout the holiday weekend
  • 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 nearly 30,000 patients and students who turn to Kennedy Krieger Institute each year

Festival of Trees attendees want to see…

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

 

Quick Facts

Location

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

Event Dates & Times

Friday, November 28, 2025           
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Private VIP Event (Separate Ticket/Invitation Only)
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. General Admission

Saturday, November 29, 2029
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Private Event for Kennedy Krieger Families
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General Admission
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Exclusive Holiday Pop-up event (Separate Ticket; 21 & older)

Sunday, December 1, 2024
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Exclusive Family Event (Separate Ticket)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General Admission

Vendors

100+ expected

Attendance

30,000+ expected

​​​​​​​Move In

  • Tuesday, November 25: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 26: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (*Available by request)
  • Friday, November 28: 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Move Out

  • Sunday, November 30: 4:01 p.m. to 10 p.m. (No Early Breakdowns!)

Booth Costs

  • 10’x 10’ Vendor Booth $600
  • 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
  • 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