Be Part Of The Event
Exhibitor Applications
Join over 250 professional artists, craft makers and designers at Patchings Art Fest 2027 — one of the UK’s finest art, craft and design events, set across 60 acres of Nottinghamshire countryside.
Why Exhibit At Patchings
Sell Your Work To Thousands Of Visitors
For over three decades Patchings has hosted one of the country’s best-loved art festivals. After a pause, Patchings Art Fest returns in July 2027 as the flagship festival of Vantom Village — bringing together over 250 professional artists, craft makers and designers from across the UK for three days of selling, demonstrating and connecting with a genuinely engaged audience, set in 60 acres of picturesque Nottinghamshire countryside.
No Commission On Sales
Keep everything you sell — there is no commission payable on sales or orders made during or after the festival.
Free Publicity
Every exhibitor is listed on the festival website, social media and in the printed Festival Guide — free to all visitors on arrival.
Three Days, Thousands Of Visitors
The festival is open 10am–5pm, Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 July, across 60 acres of marquees, galleries and festival fields.
Choose Your Marquee
Artists & Artisans, Art Materials & Demonstration, or Individual Trade & Company marquees — find the right fit for your work.
Full Exhibitor Support
Site layout and car passes, an Exhibitor Welcome pack with badges and Festival Guide, plus regular newsletters in the lead-up to the event.
Basic Wi-Fi Included
A basic Wi-Fi provision for PDQ card machines is supplied at no extra cost across the festival.
Marquee Categories
Pricing & Stand Information
Download the price list for your category — all prices are plus VAT at 20%, and include extended hire, delivery, siting and on-site maintenance.
Artists & Artisans Marquee
For makers who demonstrate and sell work in the medium they’re selected for — single, double and triple stands, plus an outdoor area for your own marquee.
Download Pricing (.docx)
Art Materials Marquee
Retail stands from 8ft x 10ft upward, with an optional Test & Try / Demo add-on and dedicated Art Materials Demonstration marquees.
Download Pricing (.docx)
Individual Marquee
Clear-span marquees from 10ft x 10ft to 30ft x 50ft, divided into flexible 10ft bays — ideal for trade and company exhibitors.
Download Pricing (.docx)Before You Apply
Key Dates & Terms
Key Dates
| Equipment order closing date | Thu 6 May 2027 |
| Exhibitor set-up | Wed 7 July, 9am–6pm |
| Festival open to public | Thu 8 – Sat 10 July, 10am–5pm |
An email newsletter in early June confirms your site layout, marquee location and car passes.
Terms & Conditions
Full exhibitor terms — covering registration, insurance, stand conduct and payment — are set out in the official Exhibitor Information document. Applying online confirms you have read and accepted these terms.
Download Terms & Conditions (.pdf)Good To Know
Exhibitor FAQs
How do I apply to exhibit? +
Complete the online exhibitor application form. Your place is confirmed once the terms and conditions are accepted and a non-returnable deposit is paid.
What exhibitor categories are available? +
Three marquee categories: the Artists & Artisans Marquee, the Art Materials & Demonstration Marquee, and Individual Trade & Company Marquees — each with its own pricing, downloadable above.
Is there commission on sales? +
No — there is no commission payable on sales or orders made during or after the festival.
When do exhibitors set up their stands? +
Exhibitors set up on Wednesday 7 July 2027 between 9am and 6pm, ahead of the festival opening on Thursday 8 July.
Who do I contact with exhibitor questions? +
Email info@patchingsartfestival.com or call 0115 965 3479 — there is also a question field on the application form.
Ready When You Are
Apply To Exhibit At Patchings Art Fest 2027
Complete the online application form to register your interest — our team will be in touch with everything you need to confirm your stand.