Frequently Asked Questions
What is 717 Vintage Fest?
717 Vintage Fest is a weekend long vintage-only vendor market featuring unique curated clothing, accessories, home decor & more for all genders, all ages, and from all decades. 717 Vintage Fest will feature a selection of the region’s most established and up-and-coming vintage stores and independent vendors. Each store’s brand focus offers diverse styles of vintage clothing, accessories, home decor, furniture, vinyl, collectables, & more, ranging from early 20th century pieces to in-demand Y2K items and everything in between.
When is 717 Vintage Fest?
We have 2 Fests this year!
May 4-5, 2024
November 9-10, 2024
Each event will take place Saturday 11-6 & Sunday 10am-4pm, with ticketed early entry on Saturday 10am.
I wanna go! Is the Fest free to attend?
717 Vintage Fest is free & open to the public.
Early Entry tickets are available now for Saturday at 10am.
Where is 717 Vintage Fest?
Horticultural Hall, York Expo Center
334 Carlisle Ave
York, PA 17404
The first York Fair, which was also America’s first fair, was held in 1765, eleven years before the nation was founded. A charter to hold that fair was granted to the people of York by Thomas Penn, son of William Penn in recognition of “the flourishing state to which the town hath arrived through their industry.” Today the York Expo Center, the home of the York Fair, provides a combination of unique historic architecture with modern amenities such as free parking, free wifi, and convenient proximity to the highway and interstate.
Is there parking?
Yes & it’s FREE! The York Expo Center has over 6000 free parking spaces and is conveniently accessible from US highway 30 & Interstate 83.
Do I need to bring cash?
Most, if not all, vendors accept some combination of credit cards, venmo, cash app, and/or paypal. However, cash is always welcome.
What else is nearby?
Downtown York is less than a mile away from 717 Vintage Fest with tons of businesses, restaurants, bars, galleries, lodging, & more. Visit Downtown Inc for more information on what Downtown York has to offer.
The York Expo center is also less than a mile away from US highway 30, which has everything else you could need. For more information about York County attractions and businesses, visit Explore York.
How are you keeping everyone safe?
We will be following all official guidelines & mandates that include masking, social distancing, cleaning protocol, and capacity requirements. Because this is an indoor event, if it is advised at the time, we will require all attendees & vendors to be masked.
Are makers allowed to vend?
We do not accept direct sales/MLM, mass produced items, imports, yard sale items, or modern handmade. All applicants will be juried to ensure that the market is full of quality & variety.
I missed the deadline. Can I still apply?
Applicants will be reviewed & notified on a rolling basis. We have a waitlist that extends until about 1 week before the market. If you apply after our application deadline or if the Fest is full, you will be added to the waitlist, and we will contact you if we have space to offer.
When will I hear back about my application?
All deadlines & vendor information can be found on our application.
Why didn't you accept my application?
All applicants will be juried to ensure that the market is full of quality & variety. There could be a variety of reasons why your application was not accepted. Some reasons may include: avoiding too much of a certain category, incomplete or insufficient application, or your business or goods do not fit within the mission of the Fest.
If you still feel that you’re a great fit for the Fest, you may try re-submitting an application with updated photos or more detailed description of what you plan to sell.
I'd like to partner together for this event.
We love partnerships and collaborations. Email us and we can set up a meeting to discuss your ideas!
How can I be notified of future events?
The good news is that you have options! Vendors & patrons alike are welcome to follow us on Instagram or Facebook or to join our email list to stay up to date on any event details & get notified of future events.