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5th Annual Festival & Pop-Up Market for Autism
Autistic Youth International is accepting vendors for its 5th Annual Festival & Pop-Up Market for Autism.
- Date
- Saturday, June 12, 2027
- Location
- Keith Family YMCA
8100 Old Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
About the festival
This FREE, sensory-friendly festival celebrates Neurodiversity Pride Day and brings the community together for an inclusive experience.
The curated market welcomes businesses, artisans, makers, and organizations, with an emphasis on minimizing direct competition between vendors.
All proceeds benefit Autistic Youth International and its mission to make Charlotte more inclusive for Autistic and Neurodivergent people.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the festival free to attend?
- Yes. The festival is FREE and sensory-friendly for everyone.
- Who can become a vendor?
- Businesses, artisans, makers and organizations. The market is curated to minimize direct competition between vendors.
- Where do proceeds go?
- All proceeds benefit Autistic Youth International and its mission to make Charlotte more inclusive for Autistic and Neurodivergent people.
- How do I ask about pricing or sponsorship?
- Email Rebecca.tarrant@AutisticYouthIntl.org for vendor pricing, availability, event partnerships and sponsorships.
From past festivals
Help Autistic youth be seen, celebrated and included.
Every gift puts an inclusive book in a child's hands and keeps our sensory-friendly events free.