2026 Application Information – Juried Crafts

Join Us at the 56th Annual Bluemont Fair September 19–20, 2026Monkeytown Pottery at the Bluemont Fair

The Bluemont Fair is a beloved, village-wide, two-day country fair that draws between 7,000 and 10,000 visitors each year. Our Juried Crafts area is prominently located on the front lawn of the Bluemont Community Center, with additional spaces in a restored barn just behind the building. Many selected crafters demonstrate their techniques throughout the weekend.

The fair is widely promoted across local, regional, and state channels, including:

  • Community signboards and posters
  • Our website, search engines, and social media
  • Newspapers, libraries, and community centers
  • Retail stores, malls, tourism brochures
  • The Virginia Artisan Trail Network

Supporting local artisans is a long-standing Bluemont Fair tradition. To ensure a diverse mix of crafts, we limit any single medium to no more than 10% of the total. If you’d like to participate, we strongly encourage you to apply early—indoor barn spaces are limited to just 14 and fill quickly.

To apply, please read the instructions below and complete the application form at the bottom of this page.

For questions, contact the Juried Crafts Chair.

Thank you for your interest in the Bluemont Fair! We’re excited to welcome local artisans and hope you enjoy the Fair as much as we do!

Standards

Items for Sale

All items for sale in the Juried Craft section must be 100% handmade by you and reflect high-quality workmanship, originality, and creativity. Use of natural materials is encouraged whenever possible. A jury committee will review all applications to determine eligibility.

Commercial, imported, or wholesale items are not allowed. The Bluemont Fair Committee reserves the right to remove vendors who misrepresent their work; all fees will be forfeited.

Please note: Food items are not permitted in the Juried Craft section. If you sell packaged food items to take home, please apply separately as a Specialty Food vendor.  If you’re interested in selling baked goods, please apply as a Baked Goods Consignor.

Spaces & Fees

  • Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis as completed applications are received, approved and paid
  • All space fees are for the 2-day weekend. No single days accepted
  • Booths must be staffed from 10 AM to 5 PM on both Saturday and Sunday

Outdoor Space (Lawn)

  • Cost per space (non-refundable): $125.00
  • Size: Approximately 12′ x 12′
  • If desired, vendors must furnish their own tables, chairs and/or canopies
  • Please be prepared for all weather conditions—the Fair runs rain or shine

Indoor Space (Barn)

  • Cost per space (non-refundable): $175.00
  • Size: Approximately 10′ x 8′
  • Only 14 spaces are available
  • Spaces have electricity, cement floor, and overhead fans
  • If desired, vendors must furnish their own tables or chairs
Included in the Vendor Fee
  • Your paid space(s)
  • Generic fair advertising
  • Four (4) Fair entrance wristbands, two for each day (Saturday & Sunday). Additional wristbands may be purchased at the gate on each day of the Fair for $10 each, or in advance by contacting the Crafts Chair no later than one week before the Fair.
  • You will receive a parking tag for use during the Fair in the general parking area, which is free for all attendees. This tag grants access to a reserved section near the entrance gate, making it easier to unload any inventory you may need during the weekend. Please note: This designated parking area is located approximately 1/4 mile (about a 5–6 minute walk) from the Community Center, where the Juried Craft booths are located.

Application Requirements

Payment
Payment is not required to apply. If accepted, you’ll receive an online payment link by email and you’ll have 14 calendar days from the date of acceptance to pay your vendor fee and secure your space.

New Artisans
New applicants must submit a file (in a common format such as PDF, Word, etc.) that includes

  • Photos of the items you intend to sell
  • A brief description of the process and materials used to create each item
  • Photo/s of your booth setup
  • If you have never participated in a show before, please also indicate this in your file

Once complete, this file needs to be uploaded in the file upload section of the form below.

Returning Artisans
If you participated in the previous year’s Bluemont Fair, you only need to submit photos if you are adding a new category of items that was not previously juried. Please include a brief description of the process and materials used for each new item. If you are a returning artisan but did not participate in the previous year, you must submit photos of all your work, as your application will be reviewed as if you are a new applicant.

Liability Insurance

You are not required to provide proof of insurance when submitting your application. However, a Certificate of Insurance (COI) showing proof of liability coverage is required in order to participate in the Fair.

Please review the detailed requirements on our Vendor & Exhibitor Insurance page and make sure your COI meets these standards before uploading it using our online COI Upload Form.

The deadline to submit your COI is August 14th. Your application will not be considered complete until we have received your COI.

Early Bird Application Deadline May 1st

Applications submitted after May 1, will still be considered as space allows; however, a $25 late fee per space will apply and you won’t be included in the publicity plan.

Vendor Acceptance Decision

New Artisans
Jurying in of MOST new crafts will take place during the month of May. Expect to receive an email notification regarding the status of your application around June 1. After that date, we will continue to jury in applicants as space allows.

Returning Artisans
You will receive an email notification regarding the status of your application around May 1.

Fair Participation

Payment & Final Documentation
  • If you are accepted as a vendor, you must complete your online payment within (14) days using the link provided by your Chair in your acceptance email.
  • All payments will be made electronically by credit card.
  • If payment isn’t received on time, your space will be forfeited and you will be moved to the waitlist.
  • If you miss the deadline but still want to participate, please pay your space fee as soon as possible—your space may still be available, but it’s not guaranteed.
  • A $25 late fee per space applies for late payments and applications received after May 1.

After payment, you will be emailed link to submit your valid Certificate of Insurance (COI), a requirement for participation.

Pre-Fair Information Package

After submitting your payment and valid COI, look for your pre-fair information package in your inbox around September 1. It will contain:

  • Map of the Juried Crafts area of the fair
  • Your designated space(s)
Set Up
  • Friday before the fair 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM*
  • Saturday of the fair 7:00 AM – 9:15 AM
  • Sunday of the fair 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

*Special Note for Friday the Day Before the Fair: The Bluemont Community Center will be open for regular school activities. You may begin setting up your booth starting at 10:00 AM, but you must not block the driveway or parking areas at any time. Please park on the grass next to your booth space or on the street. Authorized staff will be onsite to ensure these rules are followed.

Welcome Package

A welcome package will be provided to you after 3:00 PM on Friday or upon your arrival on Saturday morning. It will include

  • General fair information
  • Village layout map
  • (4) Fair entrance wristbands, two for each day (Saturday & Sunday)
  • (1) Parking tag
Accepted Forms of Payment

Vendors must accept credit cards.

Sales Tax

All vendors must collect and pay Virginia State Sales Tax on all merchandise sold. For more information, contact the Commonwealth Of Virginia Department of Taxation.

Security

The fairgrounds will be periodically patrolled on Friday and Saturday nights, but exhibitors are responsible for the security of their own materials at all times.

No-Shows

Failure to show up for the Fair without prior notice will result in removal from future Bluemont Fair invitations and communications.

Weather

The Fair will be held rain or shine. However, in cases of extreme weather that present safety risks, the Fair Administration reserves the right to cancel the event.

2026 Juried Crafts Application


To offer our visitors a wide range of unique crafts, category caps are in place:
❌ Closed: Woodworking, Jewelry, Soaps & Candles
✅ Open: All other craft categories

Apply Today!