Applications Open for ArtsFest Makers Market

The ArtsFest Makers Market will return Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 11 am to 5 pm on the grounds of the historic Thomas Paine Cottage, with live music, food trucks, and over 30 makers. (Rain date is Sunday, October 19.)

The annual Makers Market is part of ArtsFest – the exciting weekend-long celebration of the arts --taking place in New Rochelle and surrounding communities from Thursday, October 16th through Sunday, October 19th. The action-packed weekend includes a return visit from The MOTH Radio Hour, open artists’ studios, live music, the ArtsFest Dance Festival, art exhibits, spoken word events, the ArtsFest Film Festival, a classic car show, a free trolley tour of New Rochelle’s murals, and interactive activities for all ages.

Now in its 17th year, ArtsFest is organized by the non-profit New Rochelle Council on the Arts (NRCA) to spotlight the diversity of arts and artists in our community: Last year ArtsFest 2024 featured more than 50 venues representing the work of some 250 visual and performing artists.

Applications for vendors wishing to be part of the Makers Market are now open: If selected, there will be a $60 entry fee. Each maker will have a 10×10 space. A tent is highly recommended. All makers must collect their own sales tax and are responsible for their assigned area (including tables and displays). Applications are due by September 13, 2025 at midnight. No exceptions. Makers will be notified by September 20. To apply go to :

https://forms.gle/7geLdvXQJZRtY6uK9

For any questions, please contact hello@newrochellearts.org