Hagerstown Fiber Fest 2023 Info
FIBER VENDORS
We invite you to be a vendor at the Hagerstown Fiber Fest, October 7th, 2023! We are excited about making this showcase event for the Fiber Arts in Western Maryland an annual tradition in Downtown Hagerstown. The Hagerstown Fiber Fest is for fiber enthusiasts of all ages and experiences, and is positioned to reach audiences from Western Maryland, South Central Pennsylvania, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and the Northern Shenandoah Valley. HFF will offer demonstrations, vendors of fibers and accessories, a place to connect with other fiber lovers and work on projects, and of course great food!
The deadline for applying to be a vendor at the HFF is August 15th, 2023. Space is limited. We encourage you to complete and return the attached vendor application with the required product images and hold harmless agreement promptly. This is a juried event, and the HFF Committee will be selecting the very best vendors in a number of categories to ensure attendees have an excellent experience. Once a specific category is filled, we will not accept any further vendors in that category.
Please be specific about the items you intend to sell and include pictures to aid in the decision process. Digital photos or a link to your online site is preferred. Any hard copy photos will not be returned.
If you have any questions, please contact us at theyarnshophagerstown@gmail.com.
We are confident that you will enjoy participating in the First Annual Hagerstown Fiber Fest.
We look forward to partnering with you to make this event a tremendous success.
RESTAURANT VENDORS
Dear Downtown Business Colleagues,
The entrepreneurs behind The Yarn Shop are organizing the first ever Hagerstown Fiber Fest taking place on Saturday, October 7th, from 9am-4pm in University Plaza. This event will feature fiber vendors selling yarn, accessories, and handcrafted items like sweaters and hats; demonstrations of spinning and weaving; and of course, food and music to tie the whole thing together.
Because we love Downtown Hagerstown and want to lift everyone up, we are inviting Downtown Hagerstown restaurants FIRST to vend at the event. You can cook on-site, bring prepared items to the Plaza, or use your food truck or cart. Whatever it is, we want you there!
There is NO FEE for Downtown Hagerstown restaurants to participate. We DO ask for your firm commitment by filling out the agreement form below and returning it to us no later than MONDAY, MAY 16. Only after May 16, if we do not have enough participation from Downtown Hagerstown restaurants, will we reach out to food trucks and other potential food vendors to participate.
Contact me with any questions. We hope you’ll join us!
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Melissa Noel
Owner, The Yarn Shop
theyarnshophagerstown@gmail.com
SPONSOR INFORMATION
Dear Business Leader,
We’re inviting you to become a sponsor of the Annual Hagerstown, MD Fiber Fest! This event – the first of its kind in the Western Maryland region – takes place Saturday, October 7th, 9 am to 4 pm, at University Plaza, in the heart of Hagerstown’s Arts & Entertainment District and just steps away from The Yarn Shop!
Did you know there is a large group of fiber enthusiasts out there who love high-quality products and have discerning taste? Our goal is to attract between 250-400 of these people to this event that will feature a juried show of 30 amazing vendors. Our comprehensive marketing plan includes traditional print as well as a savvy social media campaign, PLUS the word of mouth of people who are crazy about yarn and other things fiber!
Your sponsorship will make this event spectacular, allowing us to fulfill all our visions of a great fiber fest: diverse and high quality vendors, food offerings, demonstrations, music, and some live animals to tie the whole thing together.
Your sponsorship demonstrates your commitment to high quality events, to a vibrant Arts & Entertainment district, and to a thriving Downtown Hagerstown. See the various sponsorship levels below for the additional benefits of sponsorship of the Hagerstown Fiber Fest.
Please email me at theyarnshophagerstown@gmail.com with any questions.
Sincerely,
Melissa Noel
Founder, Hagerstown Fiber Fest