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2026 Rockingham County Fair Outside Vendor Information

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Community organizations operate food booths at the Rockingham County Fair. The organizations are members of our fair association.

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2026 Outside Vendor Information and Application

2026 Outside Vendor Application

Be a part of our 2026 Celebration of the Rockingham "Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights" County Fair!

It’s time to begin planning for the Rockingham County Fair on August 10-15, 2026.

Before completing the online form, please note:

Returning Vendors

Applications are due by May 31, 2026, so that we may get contracts out as soon as possible.
Once you have received the contract, please remember to read and sign to accept. Please return the signed contract and payment promptly to reserve your spot.
A Certificate of Insurance, which specifically lists Rockingham County Fair Association as additionally insured and lists the fair dates on the COI, is required. Be sure to include the time before and after to cover your setup days. This will be due by August 1, 2026.
Insurance can also be purchased through the fair. Please answer that question on the form below.

New Vendors

Contracts will be generated, and spaces reserved after the May 31st deadline.
No exact spaces are guaranteed.
Once you have received the contract, please remember to read and sign to accept. Please return the signed contract and payment promptly to reserve your spot.
A Certificate of Insurance, which specifically lists Rockingham County Fair Association as additionally insured and lists the fair dates on the COI, is required. Be sure to include the time before and after to cover your setup days. This will be due by August 1, 2026.
Insurance can also be purchased through the fair. Please answer that question on the form below.

Application Process:

Use the application below to apply:
- Outside Vendors
- This site is the only one to be used to apply to be a 2026 outside exhibitor.
Before submitting the completed the application, you must read and then accept the Terms and Conditions by clicking the “Accept Terms” box.
To complete your application’s submission, click on the “Submit” box.
Again, this year is a $25 application fee to be paid at the time of the application process. This fee is non-refundable and will not be applied to the exhibit rental. Payment for exhibit space is due with signed contract.

Prices for 2026

LOCATION	SIZE	ON/BEFORE JUNE 17	AFTER JUNE 17
Inside Exhibit Hall	10’ x 10’	$500	$550
Outside, Commercial*	20’ (frontage) x 16’ (deep)	$400	$450
Outside, Commercial*	10’ (frontage) x 16’ (deep)	$320	$370
Outside, Retail**	20’ (frontage) x 16’ (deep)	$650	$700
Outside, Retail**	10’ (frontage) x 16’ (deep)	$450	$500
* Commercial =display only for information **Retail=making cash sales on site

Rates are based on booth size as noted. Additional sizes are available for an additional charge on a limited basis.

Signed contracts with insurance certificates, and payment will be due on or before June 17, 2026.

Please note there will be a 3% convenience fee added for card payments (American Express not accepted).

We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Rockingham County Fair! If you have questions, you may contact Connie Liskey at (540) 476-1159 or the fair office at (540) 434-0005. We look forward to working together to make the 2026 fair a successful one for all.

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Organization

Title

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone Number

Yes
No

Space Details

Will you purchase fair insurance?

Yes
No

Yes

Commercial (display only) or Retail (sales)

Commercial
Retail

Commercial

Retail

Size of Space

20' x 16' Commercial Space
10' x 16' Commercial Space
20' x 16' Retail Space
10' x 16' Retail Space

20' x 16' Commercial Space

10' x 16' Commercial Space

20' x 16' Retail Space

10' x 16' Retail Space

Need More Space? What size space do need?

Additional space may be assigned as available and is based on the size of your original space. If you are planning to use a tent please contact Connie Liskey.

Another Option

Will You Consider an Inside Space?

Yes
No

Yes

Booth Activity

Check all that apply to activities at the booth

Display Products
Description of Services
Sale of Items
Demonstration

Display Products

Description of Services

Sale of Items

Demonstration

Describe items or services to be sold, exhibited, or displayed

Will you use a microphone or sound system?

Yes
No

Yes

Final Steps

References for 2 events you have attended

Vendor Application Fee & Rules

Vendor Application Fee

2026 Vendor Application Fee

Vendor application fee for inside and outside vendor application.

Vendor Application Fee $25.00

Rules for the 2026 Rockingham County Fair
All vendors and exhibitors are expected to follow the General Rules of the Rockingham County Fair.

Outside Vendor Rules and Regulations
*

Vendor Account

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Important Information to Remember:

Application due before May 31st, 2026
Signed Contracts with Insurance Certificates and Payments are Due by June 17, 2026
Setup Times:

Friday, August 7th: 12 Noon – 5 pm
Saturday, August 8th: 12 Noon – 3 pm
Sunday, August 9^th: 12 Noon – 3 pm

Fair Times:

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 1 pm - 10 pm
Thursday (Older Adults Day): 10 am - 10 pm
Friday and Saturday: 1 pm - 10 pm

Move-out Times:

Sunday, August 16th: 12 Noon – 3 pm
Monday, August 17th: 9 am – 2 pm

Submit