The Howard County Fair

VENDORS, COMMERCIAL EXHIBITORS

Many thanks to all of our 2023 Vendors and Commercial Exhibitors!
Your participation and interest in the Howard County Fair is most appreciated!
We’re looking forward to your return in 2024!

TIMELINE FOR VENDORS:

  • Vendor space is offered to the previous year’s vendors first and from there a wait list is created for all new inquiries.
  • Contracts for vendor space at the 2024 Howard County Fair will be mailed out soon.
  • To request a vendor application, please send your business name, point of contact phone number, email, mailing address and website to the appropriate contact listed on this page.

CONTACT US TO BE A VENDOR:

MAIN EXHIBITION HALL & NON-FOOD VENDORS INFO:

  • All vendors are required to be at the fair all eight (8) days of the fair, from August 3rd – 10th, 2024.
  • Set-Up: Thursday (8/1), Friday (8/2) from 9AM-5PM, and Saturday (8/3) from 8AM-10AM. All booths must be set up by 10AM on Saturday (8/3).
  • Packet & Passes Pick-Up: Your packet & passes will be available for pick-up at the Main Exhibition Hall upon check-in, during set-up. Four (4) season passes and one (1) vehicle pass will be provided to each exhibitor.
  • Break-Down: Saturday (8/10) after 10pm and Sunday (8/11) from 10AM-2PM.
  • Monday through Friday, the Main Exhibition Hall will be open to vendors at 11:45AM and will open to the public at noon. The hall closes to the public at 10PM each day. All exhibitors must leave the hall by 10:30PM when the hall will be locked.
  • Saturday and Sunday, the Main Exhibition Hall will be open to vendors at 9:45AM and will open to the public at 10AM. The hall closes to the public at 10PM each day. All exhibitors must leave the hall by 10:30PM when the hall will be locked.
  • All vendors must park outside the fenced in area. Shuttle transportation to your location can be requested to the gate attendant.
  • Main Exhibition Hall (MEX) Commercial Exhibitors’ booth assignments are identified with the letter A, B, C, or D followed by a number.
  • Outdoor Commercial Exhibitors are identified by location on the fairgrounds.