Deadline is July 22, 2026

There is a $20 non-refundable application fee to apply as a food, merchant/business, commercial crafter, or artist/craft vendor. Payment must be made online through the RecXpress Registration System before proceeding with the form. If accepted, the full vendor fee will be collected upon acceptance. If not accepted, the application fee is non-refundable.

Political & Nonprofit Vendors do not pay the application fee. Simply click the appropriate vendor application under the Application Process section below and submit the form. Once your application is verified, we will contact you to collect the full vendor fee.

For any inquiries, please contact the Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture at 301-258-6350 or parksrec@gaithersburgmd.gov.