Applications for 2025 Festivals at ‘The Bend’

Thank you for your interest in our events hosted at The Bend (7227 Market Street). The Bend is a NEW outdoor venue in the Ogden area of Wilmington, consisting of a bottle shop, ice cream shop and grille (ice cream shop + grille coming soon). This venue neighbors Broomtail Pub & Arcade and Seven Mile Post. During 2025, we’ll be hosting the following there:

  • Sunday, February 9th, 12 - 4 PM: Valentine’s Day Market (waitlisted)

  • Sunday, March 16th, 12 - 4 PM: Shamrock Fest (waitlisted)

  • Sunday, April 27th, 12 - 4 PM: Spring Fest Under the Oaks

  • Sunday, May 4th, 12 - 4 PM: ‘Love Ya Mother’ (Mother’s Day) Market

  • Sunday, June 1st, 12 - 4 PM: ‘Love is Love’ (Pride) Fest

  • Sunday, July 27th, 12 - 4 PM: Petals + Pups Fest

  • Sunday, August 10th, 12 - 4 PM: North Carolina Bubble Festival

  • Sunday, September 21st, 12 - 4 PM: Fall Fest Under the Oaks

  • Sunday, October 12th, 12 - 4 PM: Funky Fright Fest

  • Sunday, November 2nd, 12 - 4 PM: Early Bird Holiday Market

  • Sunday, December 7th, 12 - 4 PM: Holiday Market Under the Oaks

Vendor fees for each event will be $65, with November + December holiday markets being $75. Each vendor will be allotted a 10x10 space outdoors and will be required to bring their own tent, tables and chairs - although tents are optional. More information will be shared upon acceptance!

Please do not apply more than once! For waitlisted events, vendors will only be contacted if a space becomes available and they are removed from the waitlist. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at info@DowntownILMMarket.org. Thanks so much for your interest in our events!