Applications for 2027 Festivals at ‘The Bend’
Thank you for your interest in our events hosted at The Bend (7227 Market Street). The Bend is an outdoor venue in the Ogden area of Wilmington, consisting of The Parlour House (bar), Grumpy’s Soft Serve and Middle Sound Grille. This venue neighbors Pour Fella’s Pub and Seven Mile Post. During 2027, we’ll be hosting the following there:
Sunday, February 7th, 12 - 4 PM: Valentine’s Day Market Under the Oaks
Sunday, March 14th, 12 - 4 PM: Shamrock Fest (St. Paddy’s Celebration)
Sunday, April 4th, 12 - 4 PM: Petals, Potions and Plants Fest
Sunday, May 2nd, 12 - 4 PM: Mother’s Day Market Under the Oaks
Sunday, June 13th, 12 - 4 PM: The Bubble Festival
Sunday, July 18th, 12 - 4 PM: Sundaes + Tie Dye Festival
Sunday, August 15th, 12 - 4 PM: Retro Rewind Fest (Wilmington’s Vintage Fest)
Sunday, September 26th, 12 - 4 PM: Fall Fest Under the Oaks
Saturday, October 30th, 12 - 4 PM: Hallo-Weird Fest (Wilmington’s Weird & Whimsical Halloween Fest)
Sunday, November 21st, 12 - 4 PM: First Dibs Holiday Market
Sunday, December 5th, 12 - 4 PM: Holiday Market Under the Oaks
Vendor fees for each event will be $65, with the December holiday market and The Bubble Festival 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!