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Light Up Downtown

Light Up Downtown is a free, family-friendly event held in Downtown North Wilkesboro on the Friday before Thanksgiving each year. The event is organized by the Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership (DNWP). Light Up Downtown will feature a lighting ceremony, shopping with our downtown merchants, food and craft vendors, performances, and activities for all ages.

Friday, November 21, 2025

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Downtown North Wilkesboro

VENDORS

The DNWP welcomes vendors to apply to showcase their products or services to a large audience of potential customers. The event attracts over ten thousand each year, making it a great opportunity to generate business, connect with the local community, increase exposure to potential customers, and build brand awareness.

Vendors will be reviewed for acceptance based on multiple criteria, including their product offerings, space availability, and application completion.

Additional logistics and event details will be provided to accepted vendors prior to the Light Up Downtown event. All vendors are advised to keep a copy of the guidelines for their own records.

The DNWP reserves the right to modify the terms of the vendor application at its sole discretion.

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Light Up Downtown 2025

Thank you for your interest in Light Up Downtown!

Only electronic applications will be accepted this year! If you do not submit your information through this form, you will not be considered for this year's event. If you have technical difficulties with this form, please email lightupDNW@gmail.com and describe the issue.

The DNWP welcomes vendors to apply to showcase their products or services to a large audience of potential customers. The event attracts thousands yearly - over 12,000 in 2024 - making it a great opportunity to generate business, connect with the local community, increase exposure to potential customers, and build brand awareness.

About Light Up Downtown

Light Up Downtown is a free, family-friendly event held in Downtown North Wilkesboro on the Friday before Thanksgiving each year. The event is organized by the Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership (DNWP). Light Up Downtown will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and will feature a lighting ceremony, shopping with our downtown merchants, food and craft vendors, performances, and activities for all ages.

Event Details

Vendors will be reviewed for acceptance based on their product offerings, space availability, and application completion. Expect application review and notification within 3 to 5 business days after submitting this form. Additional logistics and event details will be provided to accepted vendors prior to the Light Up Downtown event. All vendors are advised to keep a copy of these guidelines for their own records. The DNWP reserves the right to modify the terms of the vendor application at its sole discretion.

Event Hours:

Friday, November 21, 2025

Vendor setup: 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM

*Vehicles must be removed from vendor spaces by 4:45 PM. Set-up instructions and parking details will be conveyed via email.

Event open to public: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Breakdown: 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

*Vendors must cease vending and begin breakdown upon the event's conclusion at 9:00 PM. Vendors MUST clear the event area by 10:30 PM.

Application deadline: November 7, 2025

Vendor fee payment deadline: November 14, 2025

Payment can be made online or by check (details below).

I agree to adhere to the event hours and breakdown schedule.

I acknowledge that the DNWP reserves the right to modify the terms of the vendor application at its sole discretion.

I agree to pay the applicable vendor fee by the deadline.