Spring Fair 2026

Spring Fair has always been a celebration of the season and building community between the University and Baltimore. All JHU affiliates and the Baltimore community are welcome!

Please note: The programming and schedule below are subject to change.

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Games & Activities

Campus green spaces will be filled with designated areas for inflatables, lawn games, and activities!

Arts Marketplace

The Arts Marketplace hosts local artists, artisans, and commercial vendors from Baltimore and the greater DMV area, offering everything from apparel and original artwork to pre-packaged food products. This year’s vendors include:

• Eden Whisper Jewelry
• NKVSKIN
• Jamilahs Naturals
• Twisted Ivy
• Right Brain Ish
• Kiddie Kandy Treats
• Mahogany Rootz
• GroGive
• Jeweled By Jolly
• Sustainable Hopkins Innovative Projects
• Sketchbook (JHU Art Club)
• The Black Genius Art Show
• Pheemuru
• BMore Lit Candle Company
• NKVSKIN
• Regal Clothes
• mielmelt
• Pandora’s Box
• Crowned Brown Girls
• Cindy Cheng
• Blue Coin Purse Productions
• Homes Not Borders
• HopTHON
• PristineCare All Natural

Food & Drink

Each year, the food selection is one of the most popular and diverse aspects of Spring Fair. This year’s food vendors include:

• Sara Festivals
• Ekiben
• Quinn’s Ice
• Asian Taste
• Tia’s Italian Ice
• B’More Greek Grill
• NC Ribs on Wheels
• Sherri’s Crab Cakes
• Paradise Island Cuisine
• Lote 787

Concert

Good tunes, good vibes. Music is a huge part of Spring Fair!

Spring Fair 2026 Schedule

Thursday, April 23

• 6–8:30 p.m.: Center for Diversity and Inclusion Culture Show – Shriver Hall

Friday, April 24

• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Eisenhower Library Beam Signing – Keyser Quad
• 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: Henna Tattoos – Freshman Quad
• 12–2 p.m.: DIY Upcycling Workshop with Johns Hopkins Office of Climate & Sustainability – Freshman Quad
• 12–7 p.m.: Food and Arts Marketplace– Freshman Quad
• 1–3:30 p.m.: Community Bike Day with Johns Hopkins Outdoors Club – The Beach
• 2–4 p.m.: Line Dancing with FLI – Keyser Quad
• 2–3 p.m.: The HOP Tote Bag Giveaway – Keyser Quad
• 2–7 p.m.: Carnival Games and Inflatables – Wyman Quad
• 2–7 p.m.: Photobooth – Keyser Quad
• 4–5 p.m.: Spring Fair T-shirt Giveaway – Keyser Quad
• 4–6 p.m.: CMC Beat Battle –Keyser Quad
• 4:30–6 p.m.: Graduate Spring Fair T-shirt Giveaway – Keyser Quad
• 5–6 p.m.: Battle of the Classes Volleyball Competition – Freshman Quad
• 6–7:20 p.m.: The Great Dubois Circus Performance – Wyman Quad
• 7:30–8:15 p.m.: Fire Show by Johns Hopkins Entertainers Club – Keyser Quad

Saturday, April 25

• 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Mayor’s Spring CleanUp
• 11 a.m.–12 p.m.: The HOP Sweatpants Giveaway – Keyser Quad
• 11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Kids Physics Table – Wyman Quad
• 11 a.m.–4 p.m.: Daytime Activities – Wyman & Freshman Quads
  • Carnival Games
  • Inflatables
  • HOP Hidden Treasure Hunt
  • Face Painting & Caricatures
• 11 a.m.–6 p.m.:
  • • Food and Arts Marketplace – Freshman Quad
    • Music by Johns Hopkins Radio Club – Keyser Quad
• 8–10 p.m.: Spring Fair Headliner Concert ft. Artist Gunna– Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center 

View individual event listings on Hopkins Groups.

Sponsors

In collaboration with The Hopkins Student Organization for Programming (The HOP) and other incredible campus partners, the Office of Leadership Engagement and Experiential Development (LEED) is excited to host the 55th annual Spring Fair! Sponsored by and in partnership with:

• The Hopkins Family Fund
• Offices of the President and the Provost
• Student Affairs
• Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union