Downtown Stuart  - Stuart, VA 24171 

The Town of Stuart will host the annual Apple Dumpling Festival in beautiful downtown Stuart on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Time: 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Interested vendors should contact the Town of Stuart at 276-694-3811 for questions. To apply online, please follow the instructions: Get your incredible crafts, delicious foods, and unique products ready because vendor applications for our highly anticipated Apple Dumpling Festival on October 17th are NOW OPEN! We are making things easier than ever this year with a fully digital process. You can apply, pay, and lock in your spot in just a few clicks! Step 1: Submit Your Application. Ready to join the fun? Fill out our brand-new online application form here: https://forms.gle/Pvx9EKYip52z4avU7 - Step 2: Pay Your Vendor Fee Online. No more mailing checks! You can now pay your vendor fees instantly online. If you cannot pay online, you can stop by the office at 100 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA 24171. Fee: $40 per 10x10 space. How to pay online: Head over to our secure payment portal: https://secure.cpteller.com/terminal/portal/?op=01WMXn9QaAUr - CRITICAL STEP: In the very first box labeled "Account #", you MUST enter exactly: Apple Dumpling Vendor Fee. Fill out the rest of the form with your information and submit. (Please note: A standard processing fee will be added to process the payment). IMPORTANT: HOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! Spaces for this year's festival are strictly limited and fill up incredibly fast. Please Note: Simply applying does NOT secure your spot. Spaces are strictly first-come, first-served and will ONLY be reserved for vendors who have BOTH applied AND paid before the festival. If you only submit an application but do not complete your payment, and other vendors pay for all of our available spots, you will unfortunately not be able to set up. Don't wait—complete both steps today to guarantee your space! We are so incredibly excited for this year's lineup! We look forward to working with all the amazing vendors who want to help make this festival truly special, and we want to extend a massive thank you for your interest and support. Let's make this the best Apple Dumpling Festival yet!