We appreciate our returning vendors from previous years of longstanding support and look forward to seeing you this year!
Join us on August 23rd for our Annual JASRI Black Ships Festival!
Vendors, Food Trucks, Community Groups!
We’re seeking creatives and local artisans from across New England for JASRI’s 42nd annual Black Ships Festival, where creativity and community come together. With more than 4,000 attendees expected again this year, it’s one of the Ocean State's most enjoyable family-friendly events. The entire community is invited to attend and admission is free!
Here’s the link to fill out the Black Ships Festival Vendor application:
Click here - https://forms.gle/jVdHV1fPoAxcQmup8
• All participants must have final approval by the JASRI.
If you have any questions, please email jasrhodeisland@gmail.com.
JASRI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Vendor Admission (Returning)
The JASRI Black Ships Festival is on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, from 10:00 am-3:00 pm in Independence Park, Bristol.
Vendors set up promptly at 8:00 am.
This is a family-friendly event for all.
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All booth space measures 10’ x 10’. Please bring your own tent, tables, chairs, change for transactions, and present your craft in an attractive display.
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Booths may be set up as early as 8:00 a.m. on the day of the Fair. Earlier setup can be arranged on a case-by-case basis. There is street parking available. We request that booths remain set up until the close of the Fair at 3:00 p.m.
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This is a Rain or Shine event.
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Materials cannot be left overnight.
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The registration fee is not refundable after July 22nd 2025.
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All participants must have final approval by JASRI.
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