Old Louisville Springfest 2026

Old Louisville Springfest is one of Louisville’s most vibrant neighborhood festivals, bringing thousands of visitors to historic Toonerville Trolley Park each spring for a full day of shopping, food, music, and community celebration. The festival features a curated marketplace of local artists, makers, small businesses, food vendors, and community organizations. Visitors come ready to explore unique handmade goods, discover new local businesses, and support Louisville’s creative community in a lively outdoor setting.

Vendors at Springfest benefit from strong neighborhood support, high foot traffic, and a welcoming environment designed to help small businesses and artisans connect with new customers. Whether you sell handmade crafts, vintage goods, specialty foods, or creative products, Springfest provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your work to a diverse and engaged audience while being part of one of Old Louisville’s most beloved community events.

Springfest welcomes a variety of vendors, including:

• Handmade artists and craftspeople
• Local makers and artisans
• Small retail businesses
• Food vendors and food trucks
• Community organizations and nonprofits

 

Typical items sold at Springfest include:

• Handmade art and crafts
• Jewelry
• Pottery
• Clothing and textiles
• Woodwork
• Upcycled goods
• Handmade soaps and personal care products
• Artisanal packaged foods and specialty products
• Secondhand items

 

Our goal is to curate a diverse vendor marketplace that highlights the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Louisville.

Each vendor, including food trucks and non-profit organizations, must include two photos. Since Zapp is designed primarily for artists, some of the questions may not apply to food trucks or non-profit organizations. In those instances, use "other" or type in "food truck" or "non-profit."

To help maintain a safe, organized, and enjoyable festival for all attendees, vendors must follow these guidelines:

Booth Requirements

• Vendors must supply their own tent or canopy (10’x10’ recommended), tables, chairs, and displays.
• Tents must be properly weighted or secured for safety.
• Booth displays must remain within the assigned booth space.

Operational Expectations

• Vendors should remain open for the duration of the festival whenever possible.
• Vendors are responsible for collecting and reporting all applicable sales taxes.
• Vendors must keep their booth area clean and dispose of trash in designated areas.

Conduct

Springfest is a family-friendly event. Vendors are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully toward attendees, fellow vendors, volunteers, and organizers.

Prohibited Items

The following items and activities are not permitted without prior approval from festival organizers:

• Sale of counterfeit or mass-produced goods that do not align with the event’s artisan marketplace focus
• Weapons or weapon replicas
• Illegal goods or substances
• Political campaign materials
• Amplified music or sound systems that interfere with festival programming
• Open flames (unless approved for food vendors)

Festival organizers reserve the right to remove items or vendors that do not comply with event policies.

Food Vendor Rules
Food vendors must comply with all Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness regulations.

Food vendors may be required to:

• Provide appropriate temporary food service permits
• Follow proper food safety and handling practices
• Maintain clean and sanitary preparation areas
• Provide fire safety equipment if cooking equipment is used

Additional documentation may be requested prior to the event. Some vendors, particularly food vendors, may be required to carry general liability insurance. If required, vendors must provide proof of insurance naming the event organizers as additionally insured. Specific insurance requirements will be communicated to selected vendors prior to the event.

Vendor booth assignments are determined by the Springfest planning team to ensure a well-organized and diverse marketplace experience. Standard booth space is 10’ wide by 10’ deep. Blocking sidewalks is not permitted.

Vendors are responsible for providing their own booth setup, which typically includes:

• Tent or canopy
• Tables and display fixtures
• Chairs
• Lighting if needed
• Any other materials required for their display

Booth placements will be communicated to accepted vendors prior to the event.

Vendor Responsibilities
All vendors participating in Springfest are expected to:

• Remain open during festival hours whenever possible
• Maintain a clean and safe booth space
• Follow all local laws and regulations, including applicable sales tax requirements
• Respect park property and festival infrastructure
• Cooperate with festival staff and volunteers

Vendors are responsible for their own merchandise, equipment, and sales operations throughout the event.

Vendors are welcome to cancel, but there will be no booth fee refunds beginning April 14, 2026. Cancellations prior to April 14 will receive their paid booth fee minus a $25 processing fee.

No refunds are given for inclement weather. Refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled by organizers.

Application fees are nonrefundable.