About the Fair

Entertainment Line-Up

Saturday, May 20th 2023:
10:15 AM – Ella Gibson
11:45 AM – Dave Littrell
1:30 PM – Chris Camp & his Blues Ambassadors
3:30 PM – Thornhill

Sunday, May 21st 2023:
10:00 AM – Ben Bedford
11:00 AM – Joel Gragg & the Filaments
12:45 PM – Fireside Relics
2:30 PM – Debbie Ross Band

Patrons Party
Levi & Jacqueline

2023 Food Vendors

Clay’s BBQ – Fried Green Tomatoes, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Walleye
Ben’s Soft Pretzels – Jumbo Soft Pretzels & Toppings
Smiley’s Concessions – Funnel Cakes, Corn Dogs, Fries, Deep Fried Treats
Scout Troop – Lemon Shake-ups
Mad Dog Concessions – Horseshoes, Chicken Strips, Italian Snacks, Fries
Vessini Concessions – Mini Donuts, Shaved Ice, Cheese on a Stick, Hot Dogs
Alamo – Adult Beverages

Thank you for your interest in being a food vendor for the 2022 Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair (SOCAF).  This year’s fair will be held on May 20th and 21st, 2023.We have enclosed an information packet and application(s) for your food/beverage stand. We need the following to be submitted:

  1. Food/Beverage Vendor Application
  2. Electrical Needs Form
  3. Temporary Food Service Permit – Sangamon Co. Dept. of Public Health (as a reminder this form is to be returned to SOCAF, not SCDPH).
  4. $100.00 or $150.00 (depending on booth size) Application Fee
  5. $50.00 Security Deposit

Your completed applications along with the appropriate fees and security deposit must be received no later than March 17th in order for you to be considered.

Vendors will be approved and notified of their selection by April 7th.

Please contact Blake Pryor – 217-725-9518 or bpryor@cbcdr.com if you have any questions regarding the application or any of the requirements in the conditions of agreement.

Contact:

Entertainment: Micah Walk at 217-691-0481 or email.
Food & Beverage: Blake Pryor at 217-725-9518 or email.

A great tradition in downtown Springfield! I look forward to it every year!

Caryn McDaniel Broombyvia Facebook

It has become a family tradition for us! We love this Art Fair! Great vendors, music and food! Our kids have picked some awesome things from the kids tent!

Temary Rodriguez Terrellvia Facebook

One of my favorite events all year! Great variety from the artists and a clean, friendly environment. The weather this time of the year is great for an outdoor event! Can't love this enough!

Stefanie Munosvia Facebook

A great tradition in downtown Springfield!! I look forward to it every year!!

Caryn McDaniel Broombyvia Facebook