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      • Sponsor Agreement - BOB Fest
    • WINE & BREW FEST - April >
      • Wineries, Breweries, Entertainment & Vendors
      • International Wines at Fest
      • Fest Attendee Info Letter - WB Fest
      • Chalet FAQ's - Wine & Brew >
        • Chalet Agreement Form - W&B Fest
      • Sponsor Table FAQ's - Wine & Brew >
        • TABLE Sponsor Agreement - W&B Fest
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    • After Purchase - Volunteer Shirt
    • WINE & BREW Volunteer Job Descriptions
    • BOB Fest Volunteer Job Descriptions

Vendor Inquiries: 

Interested in participating in our festivals as a vendor? Please review the info below for different types of vendors and how to contact us. 

Smithfield VA Events is a non-profit that hosts (3) annual festivals and donates the proceeds to community charitable & non-profit organizations. Our festivals are some of the most popular in Coastal Virginia with tickets selling out weeks in advance.
Festival info & Dates
Retail Vendors:

We only use hand-crafted, unique, artistic, or event-themed vendors. Preference is given to Smithfield or Isle of Wight County based businesses, but not a requirement. 

We do not offer commercial "informational" vendor space, we only use retail vendors who have qualifying items to sell to our attendees. 


Retail Vendors are invited to participate in a specific event and are selected from vendors that have pre-qualified to be on our Approved Vendor List. 

For the spring Wine & Brew Fest and the fall Bacon & Bourbon Fest, we invite approximately (6) retail vendors to participate in each festival.  We do not use any retail vendors at the January BOB Fest. 

Prior to being invited for a specific festival, you must submit info and qualify to be placed on our Approved Vendor List. Our Retail Coordinator reviews and makes vendor selections and invites you to participate.  You confirm your participation by returning event application and vendor fee. 

Vendors pay a flat fee, ($300) that includes the fest providing a 10x10 tent. We do not let you set up your own tent.  For an additional fee you can order tables or chairs. There is not a percentage of sales collected, however if you are so inclined, we encourage you to donate an item for our auction events, or you are welcome to make an additional donation to Smithfield VA Events either when you submit your application, by mailing it in or giving it to our Retail Vendor Coordinator before you leave the festival. 
 

Click below to review selection process and basic rules for festivals. 
Retail Selection Process
Retail Rules
If you feel you qualify and want to be considered for future festivals, please take the required steps listed in the retail selection process to apply.  Vendors who clearly do not qualify or submit complete information will not be considered. Note: just because you are on the Approved List does not guarantee that you will receive an invitation.

If you receive an invitation for a specific festival, you will be contacted and emailed an application form and your form & booth fees will be due by the deadline.  If you do not return by deadline, your invitation will expire and we will select another vendor. 

Email your vendor information for consideration to:
[email protected]
Food Vendors: 

We do use a couple food vendors at our festivals, but give preference and invite our brick & mortar Smithfield based businesses and our local non-profits who do food vending first.  If you would like to still email us your info feel free to, but historically,  we do not accept new vendors. 
[email protected]
VA Wineries
(for April Wine & Brew Fest only) 

If you have a VA Winery and would like to be considered to participate in our festival, please contact us at: 
[email protected]
Bands
Please review info on each festival below and if interested please email us the following: 

1) Band Name,  Contact Person & Phone. 

2) Brief description of type of music and number of members. Do you only perform orginial music or do you play covers? 

3) Links to website, videos, or social media pages. 

4) List of other festival/events played and info about upcoming bookings. We often come see a band before we hire.  

5) Estimate Fee: (see info below about who provides sound & hours for specific Fests) 

If your band offers multiple options to perform as a solo artist, duo or a band with multiple members, let us know that as well. 
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Provide fee estimate for:  
  • 2.5-hour performance
  •  4-hour performance

Spring Wine/Brew or Fall Bacon/Bourbon: 
We have (2) large stages and (1) small stage on the steps of the Manor House and usually book two bands on each stage for these events. Sound on the large stages is provided by Craftworks Sound. 

For the large stages, we are looking for bands that have professional crowd interaction and can put on show that folks will hit the dance floor!

For the Manor House stage we need bands with 1-2 performers and we can talk about using your own the sound equipment or whether it will be provided by Craftworks. 

For January BOB Fest: - Single Band for entire event
This event requires a GREAT HIGH ENERGY SHOW BAND. 
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This event is held inside a huge heated party tent and the crowd is looking for a show that will keep them on their feet from the first song until the last.  For BOB Fest, the Band will need to provide sound & lights. 
[email protected]
VA Breweries
(for April Wine & Brew Fest or October Bacon & Bourbon) 

We currently use breweries distributed by Hoffman Beverage or that are brick & mortar businesses located in the Town of Smithfield. 

Our site has limited access and working with multiple independent breweries is not feasible. 

Have questions? Email us at: 
[email protected]
Bourbon:
(For Bacon & Bourbon Fest only) 

We LOVE It when Bourbon Experts or VA Distilleries come to rep their brands at our festival. 

We are required to purchase all bourbons used at our festival from the VA ABC Stores or from a VA Distillery with an ABC permit. We only have bourbons and a few whiskeys at our festival.  We are NOT a FULL SPIRIT Event and we do not permit sales of bottles at our festival, only tastings. 

Interested? Email us: 
[email protected]

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Smithfield VA Events is a 501 (c) (3) public charity.  All events are 21 & up only. No infants/No pets. See Event Rules & Refunds for details.
Event Address: 
Windsor Castle Park
705 Cedar Street
Smithfield, VA 23430 
Mailing Address: 
Smithfield VA Events
PO Box 133
Smithfield, VA 23431
SVAE Headquarters: (at the fest site)
Smithfield VA Events
​302 Jericho Road
Smithfield, VA 23430
How to Contact Us: 
Ticket or General Festival Questions Email:   Info@SmithfieldVAEvents.com

Volunteers Questions Email: [email protected]

Chalets, Premium Tables & Sponsorships: Sponsors@SmithfieldVAEvents.com

Manor House Dinners Email: [email protected]

Vendor Inquires - Click here  for info about what we need and how to apply.

Need to Call? Call the Visitor Center at 757-357-5182 (they probably can help you, or they will have us contact you.) 

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  • Home/About
    • About Us & History of SVAE
    • Sign Up E-News
    • Contact Us & Directions
  • Our Impact
    • Benefiting Orgs - Grant Recipients
  • DONATE
    • 2023/2024 Supporters
    • 2020 - 2022 Supporters
    • After a Donation
  • Dinners
    • Donate Auction Items
  • Festivals
    • BACON & BOURBON MUSIC FEST - October >
      • Sponsors - Bacon & Bourbon Fest
      • Bourbons at Festival
      • Bourbon Descriptions
      • Fest Attendee Info Letter - Bacon Fest
      • Chalet FAQ's - Bacon Bourbon Fest
      • Sponsor Table FAQ's - Bacon Bourbon Fest
    • BOB FEST - January >
      • Sponsors - BOB Fest
      • Fest Attendee Info Letter - BOB
      • FAQ's - BOB Fest SPONSORS
      • Sponsor Agreement - BOB Fest
    • WINE & BREW FEST - April >
      • Wineries, Breweries, Entertainment & Vendors
      • International Wines at Fest
      • Fest Attendee Info Letter - WB Fest
      • Chalet FAQ's - Wine & Brew >
        • Chalet Agreement Form - W&B Fest
      • Sponsor Table FAQ's - Wine & Brew >
        • TABLE Sponsor Agreement - W&B Fest
    • Sponsorships - All Types
    • Indiv Tix Options & Release Dates- All Fests
    • Reserved Tables - Sponsor & Non-Sponsor
    • Party Chalets/Private Areas
    • Small Business Sponsorships
    • Vendor Inquiries
  • Buy TIX
    • REVIEW ALL POLICIES BEFORE PURCHASE
    • Tix Buying - Troubleshooting
    • After On-Line Purchase Info
    • Options When Sold Out...
  • Hotels
  • GET FUNDS FOR YOUR ORG
    • GRANTS - $5000 or $10,000
    • How Groups Can Raise Funds
    • How Individuals Can Raise Funds
    • Corporate Volunteer Partnerships
  • VOLUNTEERS
    • After Purchase - Volunteer Shirt
    • WINE & BREW Volunteer Job Descriptions
    • BOB Fest Volunteer Job Descriptions