Autumn-Fest

Autumn Fest is held on the last Saturday in September.

The event is held outside on the “Quad” in front of Boyden Hall on the campus of Bridgewater State University. For GPS directions, use 131 Summer Street, Bridgewater MA

Non Members can register on our eventbrite page.

BBA members need to log in to the membership portal to register for free.

Autumn Fest is a RAIN or SHINE event.  There are no indoor facilities and there is no rain date.

Weather that presents dangerous conditions may lead to event cancelation prior to or during the event.  This decision is made at the sole discretion of BBA Leadership.  Vendor refunds are not issued for weather.

Registration starts at $100, depending on the type of vendor space.  BBA members get a $100 discount on registration costs.

BBA members should log in to their BBA membership for the discount.  Non-Members can register and pay on our eventbrite page.

Vendors receive a 10'x10' grassy area on the quad.  Spaces are assigned upon arrival.  A limited number of spaces with electricity are generally available, but most spaces will NOT have power.  Generators are NOT allowed other than for food vendors.  Spaces are not accessible by vehicle, but the BBA provides volunteers to help transport your supplies from your vehicle to your spot.

Vendors must bring their own canopy, table, and other materials.  Canopy legs and other supplies must fit in the allocated 10'X10' space.  Vendors may purchase 2 spots if they require additional space.

There are typically between 75 and 100 vendors each year.

The Bridgewater Police Department has estimated between 5,000 and 6,000 people come through the event each year.

Vendor restrictions:

• No generators are permitted on the quad
• Food truck generators MUST be inverter type, quiet generators
• Nothing may be driven into the ground (i.e. canopy stakes)
• No vehicles may be driven on the quad
• No vendor may occupy more than the 10' x 10' space

AutumnFest is a family friendly event. The BBA reserves the right, at the discretion of it's officers, to restrict any and all materials or items deemed to be inappropriate or dangerous.

Materials that litter or damage BSU property are prohibited.

You will be given your space upon arrival. As a vendor, please use 26 School Street, Bridgewater as your destination. BBA volunteers will check you in, give you a booth number, and direct you to the set up area. We have volunteers that will unload your car onto carts and deliver your items to your booth. You will then be asked to park your car and then return to the field to set up. Please be patient in line.

You will not be allowed to break down until 4pm. School Street will be closed for the day from 9:45am until 4pm. The street will reopen to bring cars back in and/or around to the other sides of the quad. The carts and volunteers will be available again to help you bring your items back to your vehicle, but they will be gone by 5pm.