Applications received after 1/8/25 will be considered late and a late fee will apply. Late applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

*Please read all instructions, criteria, terms and conditions before starting the application.*

APRIL 26 & 27, 2025

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival is held each spring on the streets of historic downtown Leesburg, Virginia. This award-winning festival showcases beautiful flowers, plants, and landscaping along with the best of gardening and outdoor living products and services.  The event draws tens of thousands of visitors each year from near and far. So, get your wagon ready and join us at the 35th Annual Flower and Garden Festival. 

Application Tips

• Submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival, even if applicant meets all criteria.
• All applications will be juried. Prospective vendors should make their best case to the jury with this submission of the application and photos.  Applicants should assume their business is unknown to the jury even if they have participated in the festival in the past. 
• Be sure to read the photo requirement and supply the best examples of your product.  Applications WITHOUT required photos will be placed on the waitlist.  
• This application is for vendors selling and promoting products and services that meet event criteria listed below.  Food vendors preparing and serving food on site must use the separate food concessions application to be posted in November 2024.
• Nonprofit organizations may apply for a paid booth space with this application or apply for a limited number of fee-free nonprofit spaces on the Nonprofit Application to be posted in November 2024.  In all cases booths should align with event criteria and acceptance is never guaranteed.
• Booth spaces are assigned based on availability.  Vendors may request particular locations or multiple adjacent spaces; however, requested booth quantity, sizes and locations are not guaranteed, even if accepted.
• Please list all items you intend to sell. Items not listed will not be permitted at the event.
• Please do NOT answer questions labeled OFFICE USE ONLY.  
• Application fee is charged at time of submission and is nonrefundable, even if applicant is not accepted.  Booth fees will be charged on the same card at a later date if vendor is accepted into the festival.
• THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Vendor Criteria

The Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival promotes a theme of landscaping, plants, flowers, gardening, lawn care and outdoor living.  Our jury selects a curated group of vendors selling products and services that fit with this theme and bring something unique to the event.  Please keep in mind that not all who meet the criteria will be selected.  Nearly all vendors will fall into one of these categories:  

1. Landscaper - This category is for landscape companies. These large exhibitor spaces must be landscaped with live plant material. Landscaped gardens will be entered in our annual landscape display People’s Choice Award Competition.
2. Live Plant Material - This category is for vendors who are selling primarily live plants, trees, and flowers.
3. Garden Related Products - Products and services that make gardening and lawn care easier and more enjoyable.
4. Outdoor Living Products - This category is for products or services that encourage and enhance outdoor living at home.
5. Plant Made Products/Packaged Food - Food packaged off site and sold as retail may fall into this category along with products made from plant-based materials.

On-Time Application Deadline:  January 31, 2025.  Applications received after this date will be placed on the waitlist. 

APRIL 26 & 27, 2025

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

The Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival is held each spring on the streets of historic downtown Leesburg, Virginia. This award-winning festival showcases beautiful flowers, plants, and landscaping along with the best of gardening and outdoor living products and services. The event draws tens of thousands of visitors each year from near and far. So, get your wagon ready and join us at the 35th Annual Flower and Garden Festival.

Application Tips

• Submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival.
• All applications will be juried.
  • The jury will choose a selection of vendors that fit the festival's needs. Those not selected will be placed on the waitlist. 
  • Prospective vendors should make their best case to the jury with this submission of the application, menu, pricing and photos.  
  • Applicants should assume their business is unknown to the jury even if they have participated in the festival in the past.
  • Space is very limited at this event. Food trucks and trailers are preferred over cooking tents becuase the fire marshal requires less buffer space between booths for trucks and trailers compared to cooking tents.
• This application is for vendors preparing, serving, and selling food onsite.  
• Booth spaces are assigned based on availability and festival needs. Requested booth locations are not guaranteed even if accepted.
• Please list all items you intend to sell. Items not listed will not be permitted at the event.
• Please do NOT answer questions designated OFFICE USE ONLY.  
• Applications received after 1/31/25 will be considered late and will be placed on the waitlist. On time submission does not guarantee acceptance.
• Vendors on the waitlist may be considered for any vendor spots that become available. Selection will be based on festival needs, vendor capabilities/menu, and jury recommendations. 
• Booth fees will be charged on the submitted payment card at a later date if vendor is accepted into the festival.
• Please review everything on this page including the description, other required items, Terms and Conditions, and regulatory requirements.  We truly appreciate your attention to these details that allow us to host a safe and successful event.
• THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

On-Time Application Deadline:  February 1, 2025. 

***Please read all instructions, criteria, terms and conditions before starting the application.***

APRIL 26 & 27, 2025

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 The Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival is held each spring on the streets of historic downtown Leesburg, Virginia. This award-winning festival showcases beautiful flowers, plants and landscaping along with the best of gardening and outdoor living products and services.  The event draws tens of thousands of visitors each year from near and far. So, get your wagon ready and join us at the 35th Annual Flower and Garden Festival.

Application Tips

• Only government entities and IRS 501(c)(3) organizations engaging in activities that support the local community are eligible for a nonprofit booth space.  
  • Non profits must be able to show proof of 501(c)(3) status.
• Submission of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. There are a very limited number of booth spaces for nonprofit exhibitors.
• All applications will be juried. Prospective participants should make their best case to the jury with this submission of the application and photos. Applicants should assume their organization is unknown to the jury even if they have participated in the festival in the past.
• Please describe your proposed booth activities fully. Include giveaways, theme, messaging, any other relevant information.
• Please do NOT answer questions designated OFFICE USE ONLY.  
• THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Organization Criteria

The Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival promotes a theme of landscaping, plants, flowers, gardening, lawn care and outdoor living.  Our jury will select qualifying organizations (government entities and IRS 501(c)(3) non profits) that actively support the local community and also propose a booth that will enhance the festival in line with our theme.  Among eligible applicants, extra consideration will be given to:   

1. Organizations based in the Town of Leesburg, providing services to Town residents.
2. Organizations based in Loudoun County, providing services to Town of Leesburg residents.
3. Other local, regional, and national organizations, providing services to Town of Leesburg residents.

*Equally qualified applicants will be chosen at random for the very limited number of spots.