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MUNICIPAL & Main Street Business VENDORS - No Fee, by Invitation Only

​Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 10am-3pm | Main Street (Rte 44) |
Downtown Winsted, CT
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  • Set Up Time:  8:30 am to 9:30 am. (Event 10 am to 3 pm)
  • Inclement Weather:  This is an outdoor event (weather permitting). 
  • Festival Area: The festival area begins at Case Avenue to Union Street (approx).  
  • Entrance:  All exhibitors will enter at Case Avenue.​​
  • Map & Booth Number: Vendors will receive booth, entry area, and set-up information before the event.
BOOTH SPACE SIZES
  • Assigned Booth Spaces are ​12 x 12*
*Exception - Emergency Responders Equipment Size

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    Municipal/Main St. Business Application


    Contact details of the person responsible for manning your booth on the day of the Festival.

    Emergency Responder Equipment (Required for All Emergency Vehicles)

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INFORMATION for Exhibitors  FESTIVAL Area
  • Set-Up Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
  • Inclement Weather: Outdoor event (weather permitting)
  • Contact: Friends of Main Street – [email protected]
Entrance & Parking
  • Enter at Case Avenue
  • Offload tent & supplies → exit at Elm Street or Union Street
  • Park in vendor-designated areas on Center Street
  • Walk back to set up booth
  • No parking next to booth
Festival Area
  • Booths located from Case Avenue to Union Street
  • Booth assignments provided before the event
No Call/No Show Policy
  • Vendors must contact FOMS by 9:00 AM if unable to attend
  • Failure to do so → space given to another vendor
Placement
  • Booths assigned at FOMS discretion
  • Vendors may not move unless directed to do so by FOMS.

Tents & Booth Setup
  • Tents strongly recommended (sun + wind)
  • Tents must be securely anchored with weights - examples: right->
  • Exhibitors must bring their own:
    • Tents, Tables and Chairs (tablecloths must be weighted down)
  • Includes stand-up displays
Electricity
  • Not available - Notify FOMS if using a generator
Load-In/Load-Out
  • Booth location & parking instructions sent via email before the event
  • Breakdown at 3:00 PM only (no early exit)
  • Exhibitor vehicles may re-enter only when directed by Winchester Police
Parking
  • Free Exhibitor parking available on Center St. (short walk from Main Street)
Trash
  • Vendors responsible for trash removal & booth cleanliness
Insurance
  • Winchester Dept./Board or Commission Members are covered under the Town of Winchester's insurance policy. 
Right to Deny Participation
  • FOMS may deny vendors for failure to follow procedures​

​Political Messaging is restricted to the Town Party booths: 
Political parties or candidates can purchase booth space in the Fall Foliage Festival area exclusively for political messaging, voter education, and get-out-the-vote activities, as they have in the past.  This is only allowed in the festival area, not in or around the Car Show.
© 2026 Friends of Main Street Winsted-Winchester, Inc., PO Box 18, 398 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Mission, Location & Hours
    • What We Do
    • Work, Play, Day Tripping: Winchester
    • Board of Directors
  • SUPPORT
    • Sponsors
    • Donate & Volunteer
  • EVENTS
    • Bubble & Truffles 2026
    • Restaurant Week
    • Earth Day Cleanup
    • Flowers on Main Street
    • Summer Concert Series
    • Fall Foliage Festival >
      • 25th Fall Foliage Festival
    • Fall River Cleanup
    • Halloween Window Painting
    • A Winsted-Winchester Christmas
  • CALENDAR
    • Community Calendar & THE WEEKLY Newsletter
    • Blog
  • FOOD, BREW, FUN & NECESSITIES
    • Antiques
    • Attractions
    • Food, Brew & Catering
    • Recreation & Exercise
    • Necessities
    • Salons & Personal Services
    • Shopping
  • CONTACT
  • Summer Concert Series