Mainstreet Day 2026: Early-bird Pricing Ends January 31
The Mainstreet Day Arts & Craft Fair 2026 is set for May 16! Applications are now open, and EARLY BIRD pricing applies through January 31.
The Hopkins Education Foundation is working closely with JCI Hopkins as we transition to hosting this year’s fair. We can’t wait to welcome past vendors and new vendors to this year’s event.
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Craft/Business Vendors
Booth pricing has not changed
$90 for 10'x12' booth space ($115 after Jan. 31)
$180 for double 10'x24' booth space ($230 after Jan. 31)
Updated guidelines are posted here.
Applying involves two steps: Fill out the application AND pay the registration fee.
You will receive a confirmation email within two weeks of your application.
Booth assignments and other details will follow in April.
This application also applies if you are a food vendor who only requires a 12'x10' space AND does not have a generator.
Food Vendors
Booth pricing has not changed
$200 for 10'x36' booth space ($250 after Jan. 31)
Updated guidelines are posted here.
Applying involves two steps: Fill out the application AND pay the registration fee.
You will receive a confirmation email within two weeks of your application.
Booth assignments and other details will follow in April.
If you are a food vendor who only requires a 12'x10' space AND does not have a generator, refer to craft/business vendor information above.
Bands/Performers & Roving Entertainment
We are looking for bands or performers for our main stage at Mainstreet Day. Please consider donating or discounting your services so we can best benefit our schools.
Mainstreet Day entertainment also includes roving artists (balloon artists, stilt walkers, magicians, clowns, musicians, etc.) who interact with guests on the street. Please consider donating or discounting your services so we can best benefit our schools.
Answering Your Questions
If you are curious about JCI Hopkins transferring hosting duties for the fair to the Hopkins Education Foundation, please read this blog post about the transition.
If you want to learn more about our organization and how your registration fees support students in Hopkins Public Schools District 270, read all about us here and in our annual report.
We will continue to update the FAQ on this page as we receive questions from applicants and attendees.
Contact Jacqui Barnard with questions at 952-988-5223, mainstreetday@hopkinseducationfoundation.org
