Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., February 10, 2026 – ArtsQuest is excited to announce that vendor applications for the 2026 festival season are now open! Local artisans, pre-packaged food vendors* and makers of all kinds are invited to showcase their products and services at one (or more) of our many events that take place throughout the year. The application process is now available here and will close on April 3, 2026*. Vendors are encouraged to submit their applications early to secure their spot.
Each year, ArtsQuest hosts an impressive lineup of festivals and events that brings thousands of visitors to celebrate great food, music, art and culture. The 2026 festival season will include favorites like Tacofest, Sangriafest presented by Service Electric Cable TV & Communications, Ginvitational, Blast Furnace Blues presented by Highmark Blue Shield, ꜟSabor! presented by Highmark Blue Shield, Soccerfest and so much more, including Musikfest, Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial with Winter Wonderland presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health.
These events offer a unique opportunity for vendors to showcase their products to an enthusiastic and diverse crowd of festival attendees. ArtsQuest’s festivals and programming offer vendors a prime opportunity to connect with the community.
*Pre-packaged food vendor applications exclude vendors operating out of food trucks and stick stands. Applications for those categories are separate and have different deadlines.
*Please note: Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial have separate retailer, artisan or crafter applications. Vendors interested in these events, Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) or other ArtsQuest events should apply online at the respective links by the applicable deadline. Find your festival-specific applications here.
Application close dates are as follows: Musikfest and general events – April 3, 2026; Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial – May 1, 2026.
About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences, using arts and culture as drivers of economic development in our urban communities. ArtsQuest supports this mission through performing and visual arts, film, arts education and outreach, youth programming and a wide range of cultural events, anchored by signature venues and initiatives including its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, a centerpiece for the Valley’s artistic communities; the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks; and the LVHN, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop, an adaptive reuse project expanding space for programming, festivals, private events and nationally touring exhibits. ArtsQuest welcomes more than 1.9 million people annually, with nearly 40 percent of its programs free to attend, generating a regional economic impact of more than $143 million annually. ArtsQuest’s Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign supports the continued growth of its mission to make the arts accessible for all.