Are you interested in participating in a Kent Downtown Partnership event as a vendor? We have multiple events a year that host vendors, artists, makers, food trucks, and more.

Kent Nerd Party 2027

Applications for KNP 2027 are now open!

Artists, vendors, and authors in the nerd realm are invited to apply. We’re looking for creative and/or handmade materials – AI generated content is prohibited – to create a robust and exciting experience for all attendees. The application is linked here! For questions, please email KDPadmin@kentdowntown.org 

Application Timeline:

Round 1: September 24 – November 30th, 2026

Notified by: December 7th, 2026

Round 2: December 8 – March 30

Notified by: April 5

Round 3: TBA

Thank you for considering our festival! We look forward to working with you 🙂

Cajun & Creole Fest 2026

Applications for Cajun & Creole Fest 2026 are now closed! We look forward to seeing you August 15, 1p.m.-7p.m. for the event! If you have any questions about the event, please email KDPadmin@kentdowntown.org