West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Added Five New Booths
The Evansville festival expanded its lineup with new vendors joining the event on Franklin Street.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival has expanded its presence on Franklin Street by adding five new booths to its annual event. Among the newcomers is the Evansville African American Museum, which secured its spot through a donation.
Why it matters
The inclusion of new organizations and community groups reflects ongoing growth for the long-standing festival. These additions allow local entities to increase their visibility while contributing to the diverse vendor offerings available to attendees.
The festival added 5 new booths to the event on Franklin Street. Booth 41, which was previously used by the Grace and Peace Lutheran Church, was donated to the Evansville African American Museum.
The players
West Side Nut Club
This local organization is responsible for hosting and managing the annual Fall Festival in Evansville.
Evansville African American Museum
This institution is a local center dedicated to preserving the history and culture of African Americans in the region.
Evansville Latino Center
This community organization serves the local Latino population through various outreach and support initiatives.
Grace and Peace Lutheran Church
This local religious institution provided its former festival booth space to the community museum.
The details
New vendors including the Evansville Latino Center, New Tech Institute High School, Ozanam, and Burdette BMX joined the festival after waiting several years for booth space. The Evansville Latino Center saw immediate success, selling its entire inventory on the first day of the event.
Timeline
Grace and Peace Lutheran Church backed out of the festival in 2025.
The festival began on October 5, 2026.
The second day of the festival is underway as of October 6, 2026.
Market Landscape
The addition of new vendors follows a trend established by the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival's multi-year vendor waitlist, which creates high demand for entry. This move helps the organization refresh its lineup and accommodate institutions that have sought space for several years.
Attendees can expect a more diverse range of booths and items available for purchase as they explore the festival grounds. With some vendors already selling out of inventory, visitors are encouraged to visit their favorite booths early in the schedule.
The takeaway
The successful integration of new community-focused vendors provides a model for how established local events can refresh their offerings. Early sell-outs suggest that high consumer demand continues to drive the festival's overall success.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WTVW 7 Evansville.
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