How Ashland, VA Vendors Can Join Our September Family Festival

Local vendors from Ashland, VA can secure a booth at the Friends of Kat Simons Foundation's September family festival at Richmond Harley-Davidson.

What Types of Vendors Are We Looking For at This Event?

We welcome food trucks, artisan sellers, pet-friendly product vendors, nonprofits, and small businesses that serve families and community members in Ashland, VA.

The 3rd Annual Musical Celebration for Kat Simons takes place on Sunday, September 13th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Richmond Harley-Davidson, located at 12200 Harley Club Dr in Ashland. The event draws a diverse crowd of pet lovers, motorcycle enthusiasts, families with children, and community members who come ready to spend the afternoon and support the businesses they discover there.

We are especially interested in vendors whose products or services align with the spirit of the event. Think pet accessories, handmade goods, local food and drinks, wellness products, and anything that fits a warm family celebration. That said, many types of vendors thrive at events like this one simply because the crowd is happy, engaged, and in a buying mindset.

How Does Being a Vendor at This Festival Grow Your Local Brand?

Vendor participation puts your business directly in front of a motivated local crowd and creates lasting connections with Ashland, VA families and community regulars.

Events like this one offer something digital advertising cannot replicate: face-to-face time with real customers who are already in a positive frame of mind. People attending a music and pet adoption festival are relaxed, curious, and open to discovering something new. That setting naturally lowers any hesitation and makes conversations easier and more genuine.

Browse our vendor event listings in Ashland to see upcoming opportunities and get a sense of what the day looks like. Vendors who have participated in past years have reported strong sales and even stronger community connections that continued well beyond the event itself.

For a local business, showing up at a cause-driven event also signals something important to customers. It tells them you care about your community and not just your bottom line. That kind of brand signal is increasingly valuable to today's local shoppers.

Do Vendors Need to Bring Their Own Setup and Equipment?

Vendors are generally expected to bring their own tables, tents, and display materials, though specific requirements may vary based on your booth type and space.

Because the event takes place outdoors at the Richmond Harley-Davidson property, the open layout works well for tented booths, tables, and display setups of various sizes. Food trucks operate from their own vehicles and do not require additional setup. Artisan and product vendors should plan for a standard outdoor market setup that can handle Virginia's early September weather, which is typically warm and pleasant in the afternoon.

If you have specific questions about space dimensions, power access, or logistics, the best step is to get in touch with the Foundation directly.

Why Ashland, VA's Close-Knit Community Character Makes This Festival Stand Out

Ashland's reputation as a welcoming, small-town community means that vendors at events here often leave with loyal customers who come back and refer their neighbors.

Ashland, VA sits along the Amtrak corridor just north of Richmond, giving it a unique mix of small-town charm and easy regional access. The town is known for its community pride, its support of local businesses, and the kind of authentic neighborhood feel that is increasingly rare in rapidly growing suburban markets. When an event like ours takes root in that environment, it draws people who genuinely want to be there, not just those passing through.

Vendors at community events in Ashland often find that the relationships they build in a single afternoon lead to repeat business, word-of-mouth referrals, and a stronger local reputation. Showing up at the Musical Celebration for Kat Simons is not just a market opportunity — it is an investment in your place within the community.

Vendor spots at this September family festival give you direct access to an enthusiastic Ashland, VA crowd ready to discover and support local businesses.

Connect with our team today to reserve your vendor booth and be part of one of the most anticipated community events of the year.