For Attendees
Is there a fee to attend the festival?
There is not an admission fee, however if you’d like to sample the whoopie pies, you must buy tickets ($1 for each ticket = 1 sample).
Can I buy tickets ahead of time?
Yes. There will be a button on the home page to click and purchase tickets.
Where do I pick up the tickets I buy online?
You can pick them up at the Information/Will Call Tent starting at 12:00 pm on Festival Day. There will be detailed instructions on the location of the Information/Will Call Tent once you fill out the form to purchase them.
How much are tickets to try samples?
$1 for each ticket equals one sample.
Where do I buy my tickets at the Festival?
There will be 4 Ticket Booths set up at the corners of Merchants Row and Center Street.
Will there be Gluten Free and/or Vegan Options?
YES! We will have several vendors who will offer these options. This will be identified on their booth number sign along with their QR Code to vote for them.
Where can I park?
Parking is FREE for the day in the LAZ Parking Garage at 102 West Street, Rutland. There will be a sign out front of the Parking Garage directing you.
Can I bring my dog?
Even though we LOVE dogs, due to the number of people expected, and the number of children, there will be no dogs allowed.
For Bakers & Vendors
- Deposit: $150 before July 1st, 2026 | $200 after July 1st, 2026.
- Deposit required upon registering – you will receive this back plus $750 if you attend the Festival (received upon check-in).
- You will be paid $750 to set up and provide 250 (3-inch or larger) whoopie pies for sampling at your booth. Each whoopie pie should provide a minimum of four samples.
- No-shows forfeit their deposit and will not be paid.
- All attendees will present a special ticket to receive a sample.
- Festival Ticket Sales begin at 12:00 PM. Ticket Booths will be located at the corner of Merchants Row and Center Street
- You can sell additional whoopie pies and other baked goods.
- A 10 x 10 ft. tent & space will be provided.
- You provide all items needed to set up under the tent (tables, linens, serving utensils, etc.).
- Awards are available for the Overall Best, Most Creative, and People’s Choice Award.
- Judging will be based on texture, appearance, flavor, and creativity.
- Each vendor will be asked to provide 3 whoopie pies, all the same flavor, for the judging contest.
- For People’s Choice Award
- You will collect voting sheets for your booth upon check-in
- The Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival will also have live performances, food trucks, music and day-long activities for the whole family.
- You can collect schedules of events upon check-in for your booth
PLEASE NOTE: Your space is NOT SECURED until you have submitted your deposit (bakers) or space fee (vendors) and you have received confirmation.