***PLEASE NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS FOR VENDORS ONLY. IF YOU ARE A PERFORMER, COMPLETE THE PERFORMANCE APPLICATION HERE: https://forms.gle/2ygueJzfTN2hJFCN6. DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM UNLESS YOU ARE APPLYING TO BE A VENDOR OR EXHIBITOR SELLING OR DISPLAYING AT POE FEST INT'L.***

Poe Fest International will be held October 8 & 9, 2022. The traditional festival grounds will be staged at Poe House this year but we are always vigilant about potential changes in the COVID-19 emergency and changes to public events. The festival will be a hybrid event, with both in-person and live segments also presented virtually online. Our intention is to create a virtual experience to compliment the festival or to take its place entirely if necessary.

All vendors may wish to participate in our virtual vendor hall on the website, with links directly to your online store, plus promotion via our social media channels from September 1 thru October 31. This means that vendors who wish to participate should have digital sales capability (online store or sales website, ability to fulfill and ship sales, social media links) to be most effective.

The vendor fee to participate virtually is $125 and $300 to participate as part of festival grounds. Returning vendors also receive a 10% discount***

The fifth annual International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and Awards (Poe Fest International) is a free, public event featuring Poe-themed performances, art, vendors and food, celebrating Poe’s influence and legacy in the arts. Baltimore is the city where Poe was first recognized for his writing talents, and it is his final resting place. No other city embraces Poe like Baltimore, and we want to share and celebrate his legacy in Baltimore and beyond!

Poe Fest International is seeking vendors, performers, writers/booksellers, artisans and programming with historical and/or artistic connection to Edgar Allan Poe’s life or works. We define “connection” as works either adapting or inspired by Poe, as well as literary and gothic themes. To apply, please complete the application and provide a description of your offerings; tell us how the work is inspired by Poe or significant to Poe’s life/history.  We encourage creators from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note: Festival is open to all-ages. Vendor offerings with gothic or mature themes are permitted, however vendor placement is at the discretion of festival staff.

If chosen, all vendors will be asked to provide a brief pre-recorded promotional video or graphic showcasing objects in your store or portions of your performance (readings, musical performance, etc.)

Vendors may also propose a longer video demonstration (optional) to be presented to virtual attendees online.