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2026 Howard County Kwanzaa Market Vendor Application Form

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor for the Howard County Kwanzaa Market on Saturday December 19th, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center (8045 Harriet Tubman Ln, Columbia, MD 21044).

Please complete this form by no later than 5pm Friday, November 20, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact us at (410) 313-6430 or ohreoutreach@howardcountymd.gov

Note: This event is FREE. There is no fee for vendor spaces.
1.Kwanzaa centers Black and African cultural traditions. For alignment with the event’s purpose, vendor participation will prioritize businesses that are Black owned. Does your business meet this requirement?
2.In addition to being a Black owned business, prioritization will be given to businesses that fit the following criteria:

• A demonstrated commitment to reinvesting profits, resources, services or time back into the community

• Alignment with cultural integrity and community-centered values

• A track record of contributing to community well-being and mutual uplift

Please describe how your business fits the following criteria.(Required.)
3.Business/Organization Name(Required.)
4.Primary Contact First & Last Name(Required.)
5.Phone Number(Required.)
6.Email Address(Required.)
7.Mailing Address(Required.)
8.Website & Social Media Information (providing this information enables us to tag and/or reference you when promoting the event)
9.To help us promote the Kwanzaa Marketplace to the broader community, the OHRE will feature the logos of participating businesses. Please upload your company’s logo in the space provided.
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10.To help us promote the Kwanzaa Marketplace to the broader community, the OHRE will feature the headshots and/or wares of participating business owners/founders. Please upload your headshot and/or wares in the space provided.
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11.What products will you be selling or sharing with the attendees?(Required.)
12.Do you live, work, or study in Howard County?(Required.)
13.Are you able to table for the duration of the event (12:00pm-4:00pm)?(Required.)
14.All vendors/ exhibitors must be completely set up by no later than 11:30 am on December 19th. Can you set up by this time?(Required.)
15.Standard space: vendors will be permitted to have up to two (2) 6-foot tables and four (4) chairs. Please indicate your space needs below:(Required.)
16.Completing this form does not guarantee your participation in the event. Once all applications are received, decisions will be made based on alignment criteria and available space. Event organizers will be in contact with you to confirm your attendance or gather more information no later than November 23rd.(Required.)
17.All vendors will have to sign a participation waiver once they are notified of their selection. If you receive confirmation that your application has been accepted, you must return the participation waiver before participating in the event.(Required.)
18.How did you hear about the event?
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