The Downtown Bordentown Association is proud to sponsor the 35th Annual Cranberry Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts on Farnsworth. Featuring over 100 juried crafters, artists and makers, the Cranberry Festival annually draws over 40,000 visitors to historic Bordentown City, N.J.

Dates: Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, 5th 2025
Time: 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 
Location: Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, N.J. from Burlington Street to Park Street. 

The application below is intended for arts, crafts and maker applicants only.


Cranberry Fest Guidelines:
1) The Cranberry Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts on Farnsworth is open only to handmade/produced Arts and Crafts. All work must be original, made by the exhibitor or a member of their team. NO COMMERCIAL or MANUFACTURED products are allowed. No imports, 'buy/sell,' commercial or manufactured items including those made with kits, molds or patterns are permitted in the show, nor any direct service nor marketing companies.
2) NO Sharing your booth space! Only those who applied, accepted and paid should occupy a booth. If we find you sharing a booth, you will both be asked to leave.
3) EVERYONE must break down Saturday afternoon, EXCEPT those that have paid for a secured overnight space. A limited number of overnight spaces are available on a first come, first served basis for $100, in addition to the regular booth fee.
4) Artists/Vendors MUST remain in place until 5:00 PM both days, with booth dismantling beginning promptly at 5:00 P.M. to allow street sweeper access.
5) Display, or be able to produce your NJ Sales Tax Authorization form.
6) No alcoholic beverages.
7) No distribution of printed material unless exhibitor-related.
8) Political campaigning is prohibited.
9) No Solicitation
10) Cancellation of the festival due to inclement weather is at the sole discretion of the Downtown Bordentown Association. NO RAIN DATES, CREDITS or REFUNDS will be given.

Cost:

  • $200 per 12x10 Booth Space

  • Double Spaces are available.

  • Secured overnight spaces can be reserved on a first come, first serve basis for an additional $100.                             

    Deadline to Apply: August 31st, 2025


    AWARDS: 
    '    Best of the Fest' ribbons awarded in each of the eleven judged categories, and an overall "Best of Show" ribbon.

    CATEGORIES: 
    Wood, Metal, Jewelry, Leather, Glass, Ceramic, Mixed Media, Art/Photography, Fabric/Fiber, Health/Home, Specialty Food

IMPORTANT: NJ State Sales Tax:  In order to comply with N.J. State sales tax laws, all vendors should complete a Business Registration, have or obtain a NJ Sales Tax Certificate (Form CA-1), and collect and submit sales tax on taxable items. If you are not registered with the State of New Jersey and the Division of Taxation, you can register here. It is free, and relatively painless. Additional information regarding Arts and Crafts businesses and N.J. State sales tax, can be found here.

Cancellation or Delay of the Cranberry Festival The Cranberry Festival and its organizing body, the Downtown Bordentown Association (DBA), retain the authority to modify the festival's start or end times in response to adverse weather conditions. This may include the complete cancellation of the festival or its reduction to just one of the two scheduled festival days. NO RAIN DATES, CREDITS or REFUNDS will be given.

Apply here to enter the 2025 Cranberry Festival.