Event Information, Vending Details & Application Form
What: 4th Annual Vermont Gear Makers Festival!
This is the only event that entirely centers on Vermont gear makers. All booths are Vermont-based companies selling and showcasing outdoor gear, apparel and adjacent products. Any Vermont-based outdoor gear, apparel, and accessory company, no matter how big or small, is invited to apply. Just fill out the form below!
Where: Downtown Montpelier, VT
When: Saturday, April 26th, 11 am - 4 pm (Buyers’ Preview 10 am - 11 am)
Why: Vermont has an amazing community of gear makers and this is the event that solely focuses on bringing them together and giving them the biggest stage possible.
This year’s Fest will be held in conjunction with Onion River Outdoors’ annual gravel bike ride, the Muddy Onion. As well as being open to the public and attracting GMF regulars, the Fest will overlap with the return and after party for Muddy’s ~750 riders. By combining events and holding the Fest in walkable downtown Montpelier, 2025 is poised to draw GMF’s largest crowds yet!
Vendors get:
10’x10’ booth spot (bring your own tent, tables, chairs, etc.).
Networking time during the 1 hour Buyers’ Preview, 10 - 11 am.
Discounted lunch/drink tickets. There will be a selection available to choose from on the day, including vegan and gluten-free options and beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Volunteers to help you load in and out & cover your booth for breaks.
Vendors give:
$100 booth fee. (If your manufacturing takes place in the US, you get 50% off! Thanks for making local - we know it’s hard to do.)
Vendors are required to help with marketing the event. Marketing assets will be shared after you are approved to vend.
Questions? Email gearmakersfestival@gmail.com.