At the 45th Quechee Balloon Festival: Meet the Makers Behind Handmade Jewelry, Woodwork and Textiles

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At the 45th Quechee Balloon Festival: Meet the Makers Behind Handmade Jewelry, Woodwork and Textiles

Vendor registration for the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce’s curated marketplace runs alongside the Quechee Balloon Festival, where regional artists exhibit and sell their work June 20–22.

At the 45th Quechee Balloon Festival: Meet the Makers Behind Handmade Jewelry, Woodwork and Textiles.

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Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
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Robert Eric Crews
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Set beneath the wide Vermont sky during the 45th Quechee Balloon Festival, the vendor marketplace gathers a curated selection of artists, makers and craftspeople from around the region. Over the June 20–22 weekend you can browse handmade jewelry, finely turned woodwork, woven textiles and more—meet the creators, shop direct from their booths and take the pulse of a lively, long-running summer festival.

Highlights

Marketplace Highlights

THE CRAFTS

Handmade Jewelry, Woodwork and Textiles

A curated cross-section of regional makers presents wearable art, wood objects and textile work—an opportunity to see and buy work directly from its creators at the festival marketplace.

THE EXPERIENCE

Meet the Creators

Vendors attend the weekend event in person, offering a chance to ask about materials, processes and provenance as you shop the festival booths.

THE TIMING

A Weekend Market During a Longstanding Festival

The vendor showcase is embedded in the 45th Annual Quechee Balloon Festival, aligning makers’ booths with the event’s June 20–22 schedule for concentrated foot traffic and festival energy.

What the day feels like

What the vendor weekend feels like

Across three festival days, the vendor area unfolds as a browsable village of tents and tables where makers demonstrate, explain and sell their work—an intimate, direct commerce that sits alongside the spectacle of the balloon festival.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this vendor marketplace suits—and who might reconsider.

1
Artisans & MakersA curated marketplace designed for regional artists, makers and craftspeople to exhibit and sell their work; vendors are organized through the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce and participate across the weekend.
2
Collectors & ShoppersIdeal for shoppers seeking handmade jewelry, woodwork, textiles and unique regional craft, with many creators present in person during the June 20–22 festival weekend.
3
FamiliesFamilies attending the festival can browse vendor offerings as part of the weekend activities; note vendor access and wristband logistics when planning arrivals.
4
Festival Volunteers & StaffVendors receive logistics support for the weekend—standard allocations include four wristbands and one parking pass per vendor—which affects staffing and access planning.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Event dates

The vendor marketplace operates during the Quechee Balloon Festival weekend, June 20–22.

Vendor allotments

All vendors receive four wristbands and one parking pass for the weekend; plan staff and setup accordingly.

Set-up considerations

Vendors should plan displays and staffing around a three-day festival schedule and the wristband/parking pass allocation provided for the weekend.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When is the vendor marketplace open?

The vendor marketplace runs during the 45th Quechee Balloon Festival weekend, June 20–22.

Who operates vendor registration?

Vendor registration and marketplace coordination are handled by the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce.

What kinds of vendors will be present?

A curated selection of regional artists and makers offering handmade jewelry, woodwork, textiles and related crafts will be showcased.

What do vendors receive for the weekend?

All vendors receive four wristbands and one parking pass for the festival weekend.

Which edition of the festival is this?

This vendor marketplace is part of the 45th Annual Quechee Balloon Festival.