The Fell’s Point Fun Festival will return for its 59th year on October 10 to 12.
More than 50,000 people come to the free annual event, which takes over the Fell’s Point waterfront for a weekend that offers music, food, shopping and other ways to have fun.
The festival is produced by the Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point. Five Star Festivals, led by Kathy Hornig, is the manager.
Local artisans, makers and small businesses will showcase handmade crafts, specialty goods and other unusual finds. Favorites from food and drink vendors will include craft brews and cocktails. Family-friendly features such as the Pet Parade will be back, as will local and national music and entertainment acts.
Proceeds from the festival go directly toward preserving and enhancing the historic charm of Fell’s Point. Last year, funds helped restore the 1920s-era ‘Vote Against Prohibition’ ghost sign at the corner of Shakespeare Street and Broadway — a project that received widespread recognition.
Vendor applications will be available at fellspointfest.com starting March 18, and the deadline to apply is June 28. The organizers encourage businesses and organizations to visit fellspointfest.com/sponsors for information about sponsorship opportunities.
“The Fell’s Point Fun Festival is about bringing people together,” Hornig said. “Whether you’re a longtime Baltimorean or a first-time visitor, this is your chance to soak in the history, charm, and vibrant culture of Fell’s Point — all while having fun!”
“We are honored that the city of Baltimore has given us 59 years of support,” said Jeff Dewberry, Vice President of the Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point. “As we approach the 60th anniversary milestone, we will be building out new, interactive programming that both celebrates the Fell’s Point neighborhood and educates visitors about its history.”
