Good Food Fest (GFF) is the ultimate celebration of local food & agriculture in Southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding region - an epic farmers market and event that brings farmers, food makers, and the local community together in one place. GFF is hosted by Growing Roots Partners and made possible by premier sponsor Kimberton Whole Foods.

Exhibitor applications are open to local farmers, food makers, drink makers, and a small portion of non-food/drink artisans that craft unique, handmade products related to kitchen, garden or similar. GFF will showcase an EPIC FARMERS MARKET featuring farmers and makers from the southeastern Pennsylvania region. Shopping is encouraged. GFF will take place in the large barn at the Kimberton Fairgrounds, as well as two large pavilions, and two tented spaces. For non-agriculture applicants, the use of locally sourced agricultural goods in your product is paramount.

Date: Sunday, November 1st, 2026

Event Time: 11am-4pm (*VIP entry at 10am)

Location: Kimberton Fairgrounds; 762 Pike Springs Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Kimberton Fairgrounds are located on Route 113, just west of Phoenixville, adjacent to the Kimberton Fire Company.

"Always a phenomenal event! From staff and vendors to attendees, everyone is passionate about locally sourced food and goods, and it feels like one big party with all of your best friends. The buzz of this community and support for local farms and makers is what makes the Good Food Fest truly epic." -Phoenixville Honey

“I attended Good Food Fest 2024 for the first time as a vendor this year and WOW, just WOW was my takeaway. It felt like a huge hug from our community. We were in awe, seeing the love and support from everyone that came to the event to shop local. It just shows how blessed we are in this area of PA, our community really does see such value in small farms and businesses. It showed true in the outpouring support at just about every booth there. As I left Kimberton Fairgrounds that day I was so thankful to witness the beauty of our community coming together, we will 100% be back again next year!” -The Shoemaker Homestead Soap & Co.

"Good Food Fest is one of my absolute favorite events I do every year. This was my third time participating and it just keeps getting better! Christy does an incredible job of curating an amazing group of local producers, food vendors and artisans and everyone just has such quality product, as a customer you can’t go wrong! It’s the ultimate farmers market and I feel so lucky to be included!" -Julie Miller Pottery

"Good Food Fest is a highlight of our year! It is so thoughtfully planned, communicated and executed every year. The energy and camaraderie among the vendors, staff and volunteers makes this day so fun. You can feel that the customers genuinely enjoy this epic event. As vendors bringing both merchandise and livestock, we appreciate that tables are provided, animal pens are all set up and clearly marked and the load in and out is smooth. Thank you for all of your hard work and attention to detail." -Silkie's Farm

 “Good Food Fest is an important, exceptional event where thousands of people get a chance to support their local community of farmers and makers. It’s rare we get an opportunity to bring our products to so many customers at once and share what we love with people who truly appreciate what we do. It’s a very rewarding experience.” -Fungus Aurelius

"Hi GFF Team, I wanted to provide a testimonial for GFF, but took time to get it together. Good Food Fest is truly one of the most inspiring community events we participate in each year. As a local maker dedicated to wellness and clean eating, we are always seeking opportunities to connect with people who value local agriculture, wholesome meals and sustainable living. Good Food Fest does exactly that and more!We’ve been honored to participate for the past few years as a sponsor and vendor, and each year we’ve seen and experienced meaningful growth. The festival brings together farmers, small batch producers, artisans, and families in a way that feels vibrant, inclusive, and deeply rooted in community. Attendees come ready to learn, taste, and support local businesses, which has helped us expand our reach, strengthen customer relationships, and share our mission with a wider audience. A huge and heartfelt thank you to Christy and her incredible team, who show up each year with smiling, gracious attitudes and a genuine passion for making the day truly epic for everyone. Their leadership and dedication are the heartbeat of this festival, and it shows in every thoughtful detail from vendor support to community engagement to the overall joyful experience. What truly sets Good Food Fest apart is its commitment to celebrating the work of local farmers and makers while creating an educational, welcoming environment for visitors. For businesses like ours, the festival is not just an event, it’s an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and contribute to a more sustainable local food system. Supporting Good Food Fest means investing in community resilience, small business success, and a healthier local food economy. We are proud to stand behind this event and look forward to its continued growth for years to come." -IrieVeda

"As a vendor who vends at 100s of different events, Good Food Fest is the most well run and one of the most well attended events that I’ve been a part of. I’ve never seen so many high quality vendors at a single event. The staff was amazing and I’m very much looking forward to vending again next year!” " -T.O's Hot Spice

"Good Food Fest is a one-of-a-kind event for our community that really puts a spotlight on the amazing food culture we have here in PA. PA Eats was grateful to be a part of it this year as a sponsor and looks forward to being involved in the future." -PA Eats

"Good Food Fest is a wonderful event, where the vendors and customers alike share the passion for supporting their local farmers, makers, and economy. There's a community feeling that buzzes through the event. Neighbors helping neighbors, spreading positivity, promoting one another, and coming together for an epic market." -The Clean Plate Club

"Good Food Fest is epic. It's a bunch of Farmers, Makers and Community members all together under one roof, hanging out and chatting, eating good food, dancing to good tunes, and all while in good moods...is there anything better?! As small ChesCo Farmers, we always look forward to this event because we get to meet our neighbors, catch up with other Farmer friends, educate and inspire the youth and get the word out about the importance of eating local, supporting local agriculture and supporting small businesses of all kinds!" -Full Circle CSA

"Once again the good food fest is here to show the region what local food is about. A festival that is bound to our region, bringing together the best the area has to offer.
Makes me proud to be a farmer in Chester County." -happy cat organics

"The community comes together for this event and it is magical! I love seeing how supportive everyone is of the farmers and makers. Good Food Fest rocks!" -Honey Rae Soap & Co.

"The Good Food Fest is very well organized and attended, and we had a great sales day! It's such a treat being at a food-focused event too. We'll definitely be back again." -Bluestem Botanicals

"We do a lot of different markets of all types, and GFF is by FAR the one where we are the best received! All the attendees are truly interested in our back story and methods, and are very excited to be there. It is a great round up of vendors and exhibitors as well. My only complaint is that I am so busy I don't have time to check out everything there is to offer myself!" -Vellum Street

Good Food Fest is a producer-only event. We invite local farmers, food makers, drink makers, and artisans who grow, raise, produce, or make their own products.

Product qualifications:
• Producer only - products must be grown, raised, or made by the exhibitor
• Local - farms and producers must be located within 200 miles of the event
• Small scale - the philosophy is to offer retail opportunities to small scale food businesses
• Sourced locally - whenever possible, all ingredients should be sourced locally; applicants that source local, agricultural products will be prioritized for acceptance

Participant qualifications:
• Pleasant disposition
• Team player attitude
• Able to read & follow directions thoroughly
• Physically present at event

Good Food Fest does not accept the following applicants:
• Commercially made products
• Resale producers
• MLM or promotional vendors
• NOTE: Any business interested in promotional opportunities should review our sponsorship opportunities.

Types of Exhibitors
(1) “Epic farmers market” exhibitors:
• Farmer/Agricultural Producer – all products for sale are grown, farmed, raised, or produced on-farm or apiary
• Food Maker – pantry, grocery, value-added, or prepared foods
• Bakery – dessert, bread, baked goods
• Drink Maker – alcoholic beverages, sold pre-packaged in cans or bottles (not permitted to be served for consumption onsite)
• Drink Maker – non-alcoholic beverages
• Crafter/Artisan – non-food artisan goods, must be hand-crafted and unique/high quality, kitchen/garden products will be prioritized

(2) Pouring Room:
• Alcoholic beverages with pouring rights, serving for consumption onsite
• A limited number of producers will be accepted with semi-exclusive pouring rights.
• Applications will be reviewed and selected in a juried process by the GFF Planning Committee.
• Alcohol producers that source local agricultural ingredients will be prioritized.

(3) Food truck/concession:
• Serving ready to eat food, prepared onsite

(4) Sponsors:
• Any organization or business that wants to get involved but does not fit the above categories should consider sponsorship of GFF. More details at the link here: www.goodfarmsgoodfood.com/become-a-sponsor

Applications Open: Friday, May 1st at 7am
Applications Close: Friday, June 12th at 11:59pm
Decisions* Sent: Tuesday, June 30th at 11:59pm
*all decisions: acceptance, waitlist, and rejection

Upon acceptance --
E-sign contract: Friday, July 10th by 11:59pm
Payment due: Friday, July 10th by 11:59pm

Please allow until June 30th at 11:59pm for application decisions to be sent. Decisions will be sent from hello@goodfarmsgoodfood.com. If you haven’t received a decision (via email) by June 30th at 11:59pm - please check your spam folder.

Once accepted, vendors must e-sign the vendor contract and remit payment by July 10th at 11:59pm to confirm their space. Any non-responsive applicants will forfeit their acceptance after the payment deadline.

Fee per 8ft table space (farmers market exhibitors):
•Agricultural Producer – $75
•Food Maker, Bakery, Drink Maker – $150
•Crafter/Artisan – $175
*Note: The standard farmers market exhibitor space includes one (1) 8 ft table. Fees are listed per 8 ft table space. Vendors requiring additional table spaces will be charged the full rate for each additional space.

Fee per exhibitor:
•Food Truck/Concession – $250
•Pouring Room (10x10 space) – $250
•Pouring Room (trailer/truck) - $300

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Remittance: Payment is due within 2 weeks of acceptance to reserve your space via check, Venmo, or Zelle.

Check:
Good Farms Good Food LLC
212 Brecknock Terrace
West Chester, PA 19380

Venmo: @GoodFarmsGoodFood

Zelle: Details to be enclosed in acceptance email

Once accepted, vendors must e-sign the vendor contract and remit payment July 10th at 11:59pm to confirm their space. Any non-responsive applicants will forfeit their acceptance after the payment deadline. If you haven’t received a decision (via email) by June 30th at 11:59pm - please check your spam folder.

Interested in applying? Please read the Good Food Fest Exhibitor Policies & Requirements page linked here.

After your review of the Exhibitor Policies & Requirements, continue reading this entire Exhibitor Application Information Page (current page).

ONCE YOU HAVE REVIEWED BOTH PAGES IN FULL, please proceed to the exhibitor application at the bottom of this Information Page.

The celebration of Good Food Fest is made possible by the perfect combination of programming and amenities, which include:
• Epic Farmers Market
• Live Music
• Food Trucks
• Pouring Room
• Demo Kitchen
• Free Kids Activities (12 & under)
• Farm Animals

Good Food Fest was established in 2019 by Growing Roots Partners. We specialize in full-service community event production and consulting, including farmers markets, makers markets, and community festivals. Our events are designed to bring visitors and residents together while supporting local small businesses.

All aspects of Good Food Fest—from planning and logistics to coordination and promotion—are managed exclusively by Growing Roots Partners, the official Event Host.

We are grateful for the support of our Premier Sponsor, Kimberton Whole Foods, whose partnership helps make this event possible.

Good Food Fest has a strategic marketing plan in place to promote the event.

Marketing Initiatives
• Dedicated email marketing, monthly targeted newsletters with event programming + features
• High quality, consistent, and professional content on instagram & facebook.
• Paid instagram & facebook ads. Dedicated facebook event + sharing to more than 15 local facebook groups.
• Website with updated event information and vendor line-up.
• Flyers distributed at our 3 Chester County farmers markets, 4 Craft & Mercantile night markets, plus local businesses in event locations.
• Featured in local magazine publications.
• Signage in and around event locations.

Reach
• Instagram: 18.7k combined audience
• Facebook: 21.9k combined audience
• Email: 10.3k subscribers
• Farmers market traffic: 1.2k weekly shoppers
• Night market traffic: 2.5k monthly shoppers
• Website traffic: 5k monthly visits

Share the Celebration
• These strategic initiatives are only as strong as the collective! All Good Food Fest participants are required to join in by engaging with & sharing GFF content + posting their own content to promote the event.
• Follow GFF on instagram and facebook!