Vendor Information
Greetings Vendors!
We are deeply grateful for all your enthusiasm to take part in the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz! Due to this year’s vast number of applicants for the Jazz Fest, all vendor spots have been filled. In accordance, the Vendor Portal is Now CLOSED.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank you for all your support!
Keeping it jazzy,
Renee Smith
Vendor Coordinator
WELCOME! Thank you for your interest in the 35th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz in Bushnell Park July 17 – 19, 2026. The vendor portal is now open. We hope to see you there!
Vendor Process
- Apply as soon as possible. Vendor space gets filled quickly.
- Complete and submit the appropriate vendor application.
- All new applicants will go through a review and selection process. Please allow up to three weeks for a response.
- When all spaces are full no more applications will be accepted, and the portal will be closed.
- You will be notified and offered a place on the wait list if all spaces are filled when you apply.
- Portal closes May 25, 2026.
- All decisions sent by email.
- Payment info furnished with an acceptance notice. Prompt payment secures your space.
GHFJ supplies:
20-amp circuit of power
10 X 10 tented booth (w/light); 10 X 20 – double tented booth (w/light)
1 – 6’ table; 2 – 6’ tables if a double (Arts & Crafts/Health & Human Services Vendor)
1 – 8’ table; 2 – 8’ tables if a double (Tented Food Vendor)
2 – Chairs
All chosen vendors will get the GHFJ brand template to help promote your business on all social media platforms of your choice upon payment prior to the jazz festival. You will also get listed in the Program Guide. Of special note, to make sure you take full advantage of all the benefits offered, all fees must be paid in full by the invoice due date.
Thank you in advance for your prompt submissions and valued support. Joy, peace, and jazzy vibes!
Cordially,
Renee Smith
Vendor Coordinator
The Board of Directors
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
PLEASE NOTE:
- All applications must be submitted online.
- Arts & Crafts vendors must submit at least three (3) photos of their set up with the crafts/merchandise to be sold. Your application will not be considered without them.
- Food vendors must provide a sample menu with price points when you apply. Your application will not be considered without them.
- Only eight (8) food vendor spaces are available to be filled, of which three (3) are for tented food vendors.
- Food Application(s) REQUIRE an Insurance Rider.
- Only payment of your booth(s) fee(s) secures your space to take part.
- PORTAL CLOSES MAY 25, 2026.
2026 VENDOR APPLICATIONS:
LEASE NOTE: