About This Event

Bay Area KidFest has been the premiere family event in the San Francisco Bay Area for over three decades. This year's KidFest is scheduled for the Sept. 4-6 three-day Labor Day Weekend in the largest city in upscale Contra Costa County, KidFest was voted the 2019 Best Family Event or Community Fair/Festival in the East Bay by readers of Bay Area Parent magazine. Our Vendor Marketplace is centrally located in the KidFest site, ensuring maximum exposure for exhibitors.

Demographics

KidFest attracts a diverse audience of families with children 12 years and younger from the San Francisco Bay Area, primarily from the East Bay Area and Contra Costa County.

Past or Current Sponsors and Vendors

Special Notes

If you can’t make it to KidFest, you can still participate through our Goody Bag program (see Sponsorship Information). Goody Bag insert can be a product sample, brochure, flier, coupon, postcard or SWAG.
Companies interested in sampling opportunities should email us at [email protected]
Sponsorships besides those listed here can be tailored to your budget and objectives. There are also multi-year sponsorship discounts available. Contact producer Jay Bedecarre at [email protected] for more details.
Booth assignments are issued to exhibitors at KidFest check-in on Friday afternoon, Sept. 4, or Saturday morning, Sept. 5. Exhibitors can indicate their booth location preference on the application.
This application is not for Food Vendors. Companies wanting a booth in KidFest Food Courts must contact producer Jay Bedecarre at [email protected]

Event Terms and Cancellation Policy

ALL FEES for Booths and Add-Ons are for ENTIRE 3-day Festival.
No refunds after Aug. 5, 2021. If vendor cancels before August 5, $50 of fee and any credit card fees are non-refundable.
Exhibitors pay a flat fee for each 10’x10’ space. NO percentage or commission is collected on sales.
Exhibitors can reserve multiple spaces either together or in separate areas of KidFest.
Acceptance of vendors is subject to review by Bay Area KidFest producer after submission of application and payment. Producer reserves the right to reject any application without prejudice.
We limit the number of exhibitors in any single category.
Returning exhibitors can request same booth location as previous year.
Priority of acceptance will be based on receipt of your application and payment.
Event is OUTDOORS and is held rain or shine.
Exhibitors must stay within your rented space. Walkabout solicitation or “barking” is not permitted.
You may only exhibit or sell items listed on your application.
No food or drinks may be sold or sampled in your booth without written permission of Bay Area Festivals and securing any necessary permits.
Electricity is limited. If you want electrical service you must order on your application and provide a 100’ electrical cord. Absolutely no noisy, loud generators allowed!
Canopy tents (10'x10'), 6-foot rectangular tables and chairs may be rented for your space. Only advance pre-paid rental orders are accepted. No equipment will be available to rent at KidFest.
The contact name and mobile phone number of the onsite representative must be provided to KidFest in advance of check-in.