ArtsQuest Festivals & Events 2026

ArtsQuest hosts a wide variety of festivals and events at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem that draw millions of visitors each year.  This General Event application is for Artisans and Retail Vendors applying to any of the following 2026 ArtsQuest Events:

• TacoFest - May 31, 2026
• SangriaFest at SteelStacks - May 16, 2026
• Sabor Latin Festival - June 26 - June 27, 2026
• Independence Day - July 4, 2026
• Soccerfest* - June 11- July 19, 2026
• Ginvitational (indoors) - June 14, 2026
• One Earth Reggaefest - July 11, 2026
• Country Music Fest - August 21- August 22, 2026
• Union Terrace - May 22, June 26, July 17, August 21, September 11
• Winter Winefest (indoors) - February 14, 2027

*For Soccerfest only: vendors are not required to participate in each weekend of the event.  Additional vending dates may be announced, or above dates revoked, depending on the progression of the World Cup series. More details TBA at time of acceptance notification.*

Jury/Acceptance/Late Entries: The application will be closed following the April 3, 2026 application deadline.  The application will not be reopened unless additional applicants are needed for the event. 

Artisan Medium Categories: Bath & Body | Candles & Home Scents | Food Products (must be pre-packaged and not consumable on-site) | Graphics & Illustration | Glass | Jewelry | Leather | Metal | Painting (all paint mediums) | Photography | Pottery | Textiles | Woodworking 

Retailer Medium Categories: Apparel | Accessories | Bath & Body | Food Products (must be pre-packaged and not consumable on-site) | Graphics & Illustration | Glass | Jewelry | Leather | Metal | Pottery | Textiles | Woodworking | Experiential | Home Goods | Plants | Gemstones | Other categories will be considered.

There is no wait list for this event - your status will be accepted or not accepted.  There is no wait list for applicants who do not apply by the application deadline.  In the event of a cancellation by an accepted Vendor, ArtsQuest will reach out to applicants within Zapplication from the application period for 2026.

PLEASE READ ALL EVENT REQUIREMENTS BY CLICKING "VIEW LEGAL AGREEMENT" BELOW

Your product is the most important aspect of the application. To ensure you have the best possible advantage in the selection process, please be very thorough and complete with your product presentation. A fully completed application is also extremely important in finalizing the vendor selections. Applications that are not complete or have not uploaded the proper documentation will not be considered for selection.

The following are additional criteria that are used in evaluating vendors for selection:

1. Vendors with large event experience, particularly with outdoor events.
2. Vendors with a distinct direction on product line at a variety of price points, and clear, attractive branding.
3. Prior participation in an ArtsQuest event, with special attention to compliance of both ArtsQuest Terms of Participation and City of Bethlehem requirements.
4. The ability of a vendor's operations to fit into the available resources at ArtsQuest events (i.e. electrical and 10’ x 10’ space requirements). There is a slight advantage to operating with limited electrical needs and meeting 10’ x 10’ space requirements.
5. Vendors ability to provide their own equipment to operate (tables, chairs, tents and weights, lights, gridwall, etc).  ArtsQuest recommends 40lbs of weight per tent leg for all outdoor events.

Please provide appropriate supporting materials with your application. If the descriptions of your items are not familiar or clear, please provide as much information as possible. Please include links to websites where your product and event setup photos can be reviewed by the jury.

ArtsQuest is committed to providing the finest quality festivals in the world.  We strive to have the highest-quality vendors to match the caliber and quality of our events.  To reach this goal, we follow the previously outlined selection process and concepts very closely.  If you choose to apply, we assure you that all applications and vendors are given equal consideration.

PLEASE REVIEW ALL EVENT REQUIREMENTS BY CLICKING "VIEW LEGAL AGREEMENT" BELOW

Booth fees vary by Event and are due upon Acceptance (no later than May 1, 2026): 

• TacoFest - May 31, 2026 - 10'x10' space for $175
• SangriaFest at SteelStacks - May 16, 2026 - 10'x10' space for $175
• Sabor Latin Festival - June 26 - June 27, 2026 - 10'x10' space for $200 (includes both days)
• Independence Day - July 4, 2026 - 10'x10' space for $175
• Soccerfest* - 10'x10' space:
  • $300 per US match, or $750 for all 3
  • $300 per non-US match weekend (Sat/Sun), or $1500 for all 6 weekends (Sat/Sun, includes US matches)
  • $100 per non-US match weekday
• Ginvitational (indoors) - June 14, 2026 - 8' table for $160
• One Earth Reggaefest - July 11, 2026 - 10'x10' space for $100
• Country Music Fest - August 21- August 22, 2026 - 10'x10' space for $200 (includes both days)
• Union Terrace -  May 22, June 26, July 17, August 21, September 11 - 10'x10' space for $100
• Winter Winefest (indoors) - February 14, 2027 - 8' table for $160

*For Soccerfest only: vendors are not required to participate in each weekend of the event.  Additional vending dates may be announced, or above dates revoked, depending on the progression of the World Cup series. More details TBA at time of acceptance notification.*

1. A full return of refundable fees will be made by ArtsQuest ONLY IF written cancellation notice is received by ArtsQuest within fourteen (14) days of the date of the acceptance.
2. Cancellations greater than fourteen (14) days will not be refunded and failure to complete payment may impact application acceptance in the future.   
3. Deposits and Application Fees are non-refundable regardless of cancellation date.