Vendor applications for the 2026 Festival of Trees are now open! Register today!
(Last day to apply is September 11, 2026.)
One of the most popular Festival of Trees attractions is our Holiday Vendor Show, where attendees can shop with more than 100 vendor booths filled with unique gifts, handmade goods, specialty foods, and seasonal favorites. Combined with our stunning display of one-of-a-kind trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses, the event creates an unforgettable holiday experience for thousands of shoppers each year.
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…
- Accessories
- Body & personal care products
- Books
- Baked Goods
- Candles
- Children activities & offerings
- Clothing
- Fine Art
- Gourmet & Holiday Foods (packaged)
- 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
Quick Facts
Maryland State Fairgrounds – Cow Palace; 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
Friday, November 27, 2026
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 28, 2026
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Private Event for Kennedy Krieger Families
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. General Admission
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Tinsel on Tap- Exclusive Holiday Pop-up event (Separate Ticket; 21 & older) –most vendors will be requested to open for this event
Sunday, November 29, 2026
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Exclusive Family Event (Separate Ticket) – some vendors will be requested for early open
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General Admission
More than 100 vendors help make Festival of Trees a premier holiday shopping destination, offering attendees a diverse mix of handmade goods, specialty foods, seasonal décor, unique gifts, and more.
Festival of Trees welcomes more than 330,000 attendees throughout the three-day weekend, bringing together families, friends, supporters of Kennedy Krieger Institute, community members, and holiday shoppers from across the region.
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (*Available by request)
- Friday, November 26, 2026: 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Sunday, November 29, 2026: 4:01 p.m. to 10 p.m. (No Early Breakdowns!)
Booth Type | Booth Price | Deposit |
Singe Booth (10x10) | $600 | $240 |
Single Booth (10x10) w/ | $650 | $240 |
One Corner | ||
Double Booth (10x20) | $1,100 | $440 |
Double Booth (10x20) w/ | $1,150 | $440 |
One Corner | ||
Double Booth (10x20) w/ | $1,200 | $440 |
Two Corners | ||
Triple Booth (10x30) | $1,600 | $640 |
Triple Booth (10x30) w/ | $1,650 | $640 |
One Corner | ||
Triple Booth (10x30) w/ | $1,700 | $640 |
Two Corners | ||
Quadruple Booth (10x40/20x20) | $2,200 | $840 |
Please Note: The only official way to apply as a vendor for Festival of Trees is by filling out this form. All subsequent communications will come directly from an @KennedyKrieger.org email address. Any communications from other sources should be considered a scam.
- 8’ backdrop/drape with 3’ tall side rails/drape (Colors vary amongst blue, white, green, red)
- Venue is carpeted with indoor/outdoor carpet
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi (sometimes Fairgrounds Wi-Fi is weak – please make note for your POS system processing)
- Listing on the event website with a link to your company’s website/online store
Please Note: To illuminate the trees throughout the festival halls, the venue lights are dimmed throughout the event weekend. Our team recommends bringing additional booth lighting to highlight the products you are showcasing.
- Electric
- Tables & Chairs
As part of the Festival of Trees vendor application, and if selected, the vendor agrees to the Terms and Conditions listed in this document.
*Please Note: The only official way to apply as a vendor for Festival of Trees is by filling out this form. All subsequent communications will come directly from an @KennedyKrieger.org email address. Any communications from other sources should be considered a scam.