This page is updated regularly with information you need, including site map revisions, booth locations (when assigned), and our Welcome and Information Packet which has information about the show and loading procedures.
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Jon Gann at director@bethesdarowarts.org
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Social Media Info
@bethesdarowarts on both FB and IG To download a BRAF logo for your social posts, right (option) click on the logo and save to your device.
Hotel Partner
We have secured blocks of hotel rooms at the Residence Inn Bethesda Downtown (7335 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814) is 4 blocks from the event site, and offers kitchenettes and other amenities. The rate is $189/night — breakfast included. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE, or call 301-718-0200 and ask to book a reservation in the Bethesda Row Arts Festival group. The last day to book is Friday, August 8. Rooms may sell out before this date.
Booth Information
Booth locations and load-in times are below. Every care has been taken to honor requests for booth locations and setup times.
Booth assignments are subject to change. If a change is necessary, you will receive an email and text message, and the corrected information will appear below.
You may not alter booth locations or load-in times without prior, written approval.
Load-In Times
Each time slot is also assigned a letter (A-P) indicating the ORDER in which you will be allowed to drive into the show. Directional information (Left and Right) indicate which side of the road your booth is located.
Please arrive at your Entry Point BEFORE your load-in time.
- We request that if your position order is A, B, C, or D — arrive 15 minutes early;
- E, F, G or H — arrive 10 minutes early,
- J, K L, M — arrive 5 minutes early.
- N, O, P, Q, R — arrive at the appointed time
You may hand truck/dolly your materials any time after 4:00am as long as your vehicle is parked outside of the show area and away from artists in queue. The show opens on Saturday at 11:00.
Sales Tax
The State Comptroller’s office has received a spreadsheet with your name, address, phone number and email address. Individuals who do not have a permanent Maryland sales tax license are required to obtain a temporary license and collect a 6 percent sales and use tax for sales at various events such as craft shows and fairs. To obtain a temporary license call 410-767-1543 or 410-767-1531. The temporary license lasts for 30 days. Bethesda Row Arts Festival is not responsible for reporting your tax information.
Post-Event Survey
We appreciate your time, and encourage you to complete the Art Fair Sourcebook post-event survey. Your information informs future artists about our event. CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY.
Parking
Only trailers and RVs will be offered parking permits for parking at Bethesda Elementary School (7600 Arlington Road). Access to this lot begins Saturday morning at 4:00am. We do not have legal
access to the lot before that time, but there is usually no enforcement on Friday night. We are not responsible if you receive a ticket on Friday night.
All other vehicles, including Sprinters, vans, and cars, must be parked elsewhere. A list of county-run parking lots is online at bit.ly/braf-parking. The parking lots closest to the event are Capital Crescent (Garage 31, underground), Farm Women’s Market (Lot 24, surface lot), Metropolitan Garage (Garage 49), and Leland Street (Lot 10, surface lot).
No one is allowed to park in the county garage between Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street. If you are found parking in this lot, you will be towed and not invited back to the show.
