--- title: 2026 Kris Kringle Market at Belle Grove description: Juried holiday craft market at Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown, VA — 100+ artisan vendors, Nov 21-22, 2026. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/59eecf77-8f9c-4010-aca7-3232b74ff8ca type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-05-28" updatedAt: "2026-09-18" programType: Festival/fair organization: Belle Grove Plantation organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/belle-grove-plantation deadline: "2026-10-30" location: Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown, VA, United States isOnline: false disciplines: - jewelry - ceramics - glass - mixed media - textile - woodworking - printmaking --- # 2026 Kris Kringle Market at Belle Grove **Hosted by:** Belle Grove Plantation **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Belle Grove Plantation, Middletown, VA, United States | **Deadline:** October 30, 2026 ## About This Program ### About the Market The Kris Kringle Market is a juried vendor event held at the historic Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown, Virginia. Now in its 7th year, the market attracts approximately 5,000 visitors over two days, offering a festive holiday shopping experience. The event features more than 100 artisans and crafters selling a diverse range of handcrafted items, including jewelry, art, woodworking, fiber arts, and gourmet foods. Beyond shopping, the market provides a family-friendly atmosphere with carolers, stories with Kris Kringle, a petting zoo, spiced wine, and self-guided tours of the Manor House. **We are no longer accepting applications for vendors in these categories: Bath and Body, Wood: decor, Wood: cutting boards. We are limiting applications to be considered in these categories: Pet Products vendors selling accessories only; jewelry vendors who offer permanent jewelry or exclusively handmade products.** Event dates: Saturday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) & Sunday (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.), November 21 & 22, 2026. Vendors must remain setup during the full time the event is open to the public. Attendee Ticket Cost: $5/adult for Early Shoppers on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free entry all other times. Free parking all day Saturday and Sunday. - Application fee of $25 for applications received by midnight on April 30, 2026 and $50 for any applications received after that date. - Prices for vendor spaces are 10ft x 10ft space $150, 10ft x 20ft space $240, 10ft x 30ft space $360, 10ft x 40ft space $480. - A Temporary Vendor Permit is required for vendors without a Frederick County, VA business license. The permit is $30 (in addition to your booth fee) and can be purchased when you pay for your vendor space(s). - Costs include BOTH days of the event; we do not offer spaces for only one day. - Application fees are non-refundable regardless of juried acceptance status and/or cancellation by the vendor. - Food trucks/trailers should not use this application. Please email for available spaces and pricing. ### Requirements - Number of pieces: 4 - 10 - Only one entry per artist - Maximum file size: 50MB per image - Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PNG ### Eligibility & Category Rules Timeline: We will strive to provide a jury decision or request clarification within 30 days of receiving your application. Eligibility: The market is open to artists, crafters, and small businesses that create their own original items. Resale businesses and Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) companies are not accepted. Category Constraints: 80% or more of your booth space must be dedicated to the category you apply under. Be aware that high-demand categories—such as jewelry, candles, and certain food products—may close early once capacity is reached. Any categories that are closed will be listed at the top of this section and vendors are responsible for checking their category before they submit an application. Application fees will not be refunded to vendors who apply after a category has been announced as closed. System Requirements: You will need a strong internet connection to complete the application or your photos may not upload. The application can be completed on a mobile device but we recommend using a computer, if possible. Information Needed: We recommend having your contact details, product description, photos, logo, social media links, and a credit card for the application fee ready before starting. Photos: You must upload two or three high-quality photos of your products plus your booth display. Your photos must be of products in the category that you are applying under. If you do not have a photo of your booth display, you can upload a drawing of your booth layout. You can also upload a logo if you have one. Photos sent via email will not be accepted. Product Descriptions: Provide a robust, professional description of your items, as this text will be used directly in event marketing materials. Decor: Vendors are strongly encouraged to decorate their space(s) for the holidays to add to the festive atmosphere. Outdoor Spaces: All vendor spaces are outdoors so vendors will need to be prepared for November weather, as well as uneven ground. Vendors must be prepared for high winds and wet weather. Belle Grove is not responsible for any damage to vendor products, equipment or persons. Mobility Warning: The grounds are expansive with very little of it paved. Vendors should consider their own mobility on gravel and uneven ground before applying. ### Categories 3D Printing, Apparel and Bags (other than fiber), Author, Bath & Body - Lotions Soaps and Cosmetics etc., Candles & Melts, Fine Art, Floral Garden and Plants, Food - canned goods & spices, Food - honey & teas, Food - prepared onsite, Food - sweets & baked goods, Food - other drinks and food products, General Crafter (not a manufacturer of the good but the decorator of it), Glass, Jewelry, Metal Decor, Papercraft or Mixed Media, Pet Products, Pottery & Ceramics, Toys & Children's Products, Wood - decor, Wood - furniture, Wood - utensils & cutting boards, Nonprofit partner ### Fees and Policies Fees and Refunds: All application and registration fees are non-refundable. Cancellations made before September 1, 2026, will receive credit toward a future event at Belle Grove, but no credits or refunds are issued for late cancellations or inclement weather. Merchandise Rules: Only approved items may be sold. Political or "anti-American" wares are prohibited, and trademarked/copyrighted items are not allowed without proper licenses. At least 80% of items must fit the specific category selected on the application. Booth Requirements: Tents must be professional in appearance (no stains or holes) and MUST be secured with at least 40 pounds of weight per leg due to high winds. Table legs must be covered and boxes/tubs must be kept out of sight. Belle Grove does not provide electricity but quiet generators (under 60dBa) are permitted. Vendor Parking: In order to provide more parking for shoppers, we are considering moving vendor parking offsite to a location within a 5 minute drive of Belle Grove. We will provide a free shuttle if we decide to do that. If we keep vendor parking on our grounds, be advised that it will be in an unpaved field across the road from the event area. All vehicles must be removed from the festival area 30 minutes prior to the event opening to the public and will not be allowed into the festival area until 30 minutes after the event is closed to the public. Professional Conduct: Vendors must remain set up for the entire time the event is open to the public both Saturday and Sunday. Breaking down early results in exclusion from future events. Any unsafe or obscene behavior toward staff, volunteers, or guests is grounds for immediate removal. Vendor Permit: A $30 Temporary Vendor Permit is required for those without a Frederick County (Virginia) business license. Business licenses from Frederick County localities (Middletown, Stephens City, etc.) are acceptable but not Winchester City. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** National - **Disciplines:** jewelry, ceramics, glass, mixed media, textile, woodworking, printmaking - **Note:** The market is open to artists, crafters, and small businesses that create their own original items. Resale businesses and Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) companies are not accepted. Vendors must remain set up for the entire time the event is open to the public, both Saturday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.); breaking down early results in exclusion from future events. At least 80% of a vendor's booth space and items must be dedicated to the category applied under. High-demand categories such as jewelry, candles, and certain food products may close early once capacity is reached. Applications are no longer being accepted for the following categories: Bath and Body, Wood: decor, and Wood: cutting boards. Pet Products applications are limited to vendors selling accessories only, and jewelry applications are limited to vendors offering permanent jewelry or exclusively handmade products. Food trucks and trailers should not use this application; they should email the organizer directly for available spaces and pricing. Vendors without a Frederick County, VA business license must obtain a $30 Temporary Vendor Permit. ### Additional Requirements - Number of pieces: 4-10 - Only one entry per artist - Maximum file size: 50MB per image - Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PNG - Two or three high-quality photos of your products, plus a photo of your booth display (or a drawing of your booth layout if no photo is available) - Optional: a logo - A robust, professional product description (used in event marketing materials) - Contact details, social media links, and a credit card for the application fee ## Timeline - **Opens:** May 28, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 30, 2026 - **Program Start:** November 21, 2026 - **Program End:** November 22, 2026 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/apply/13873/