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!