MumFest 2025 - 45th Annual MumFest

About the event

Experience the magic of MumFest, a delightful fall festival in historic downtown New Bern! Enjoy live music, thrilling amusements, delicious food, unique local artists and vendors, and a fantastic beer garden - all set against a stunning waterfront background. With over 75,000 attendees last year, this unforgettable weekend is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends. Mark your calendars now - come join the fun!

Dates

Oct 11, 2025 · 10:00 AM - Oct 12, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

North Carolina, United States

316 S. Front Street, New Bern, North Carolina 28560, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

FREE PARKING Parking at Lawson Creek Park by the Pembroke Rd / Country Club Rd exit of Hwy. 70 with free shuttles to the festival from 9:30 am to 8:30pm Saturday and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on Sunday. Street parking availability: there is street parking outside of the MumFest footprint and City parking lots that are very well marked. Look for standard parking signs located at most intersections to be directed to City lots.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

8 active applications

Handmade Arts & Crafts

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025

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Welcome to the MumFest Vendor Application Process! If your booth sells Handmade Arts & Crafts you MUST complete and submit the Handmade Arts & Crafts Vendor Application in full, pay the application fee, and submit.

Commercial Arts & Crafts

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025

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Welcome to the MumFest Vendor Application Process! If your booth sells Commercial Arts & Crafts OR sells both Commercial and Handmade Arts & Crafts you MUST complete and submit the Commercial Arts & Crafts Vendor Application in full, pay the application fee, and submit.

Commercial

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025

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Welcome to the MumFest Vendor Application Process! If your booth sells Commercial products you MUST complete and submit the Commercial Application in full, pay the application fee, and submit.

Food Vendors

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025

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Welcome to the MumFest Food Vendor Application Process! If your booth sells food and/or beverages you MUST complete and submit the Food Vendor Application in full, sign that you have read the Food Vendor Information, pay the application fee, and submit.

NOTE: WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING LOCAL/EASTERN NC FOOD VENDORS/TRUCKS THIS YEAR -Please message us with any questions or concerns.

Non-Profit

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025

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Welcome to the MumFest Vendor Application Process! If you represent a Non-Profit organization (non-political) WITHIN CRAVEN COUNTY you MUST complete and submit the Non-Profit Application in full, pay the application fee, and submit.

Political

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025

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Welcome to the MumFest Vendor Application Process! If you represent a Political Party or Candidate WITHIN CRAVEN COUNTY you MUST complete and submit the Political Application in full, pay the application fee, and submit.

Downtown Business

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025

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Welcome to the MumFest Vendor Application Process! If you are a Downtown Business Owner you MUST complete and submit the Downtown Business Application in full, pay the application fee, and submit. THIS APPLICATION IS FOR LOCAL DOWNTOWN NEW BERN BUSINESS OWNERS ONLY! DO NOT SUBMIT IF THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU. APPLICATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Entertainment

Deadline: Mar 15, 2025

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MumFest Entertainer Application ONLY. If you are interested in becoming a performer or entertainer at MumFest 2025, please apply here. Once your application is submitted, you will be notified within two weeks whether or not you have been accepted. If you are accepted, one of our team members will contact you via email with an entertainment contract and further information. We look forward to reviewing your application!

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New Bern, North Carolina, United States