Event poster for Jesse Fest on October 10, 2026, at Fairview Farm. Features colorful bunting, a heart with a hand making a Westside sign, and details about live music, vendors, food trucks, kids zone, auction, and more.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Fairview Farm, 2416 Rutland Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035

3:00PM - 7:00PM

Join us for a fun event packed with “All the Things” Jess Stach Beard loved in this world while raising money for those she fought with and for. There will be live music, vendors, games, kiddie activities (Kids 5 and under are free!), drinks, food trucks and fun all day!

The event is to celebrate her with ALL the people that loved, fought alongside, followed, admired and/or were inspired by Jess throughout her life. Grab a ticket and pass it on!

✨✨ The event wraps up at 7pm but we invite all to stick around for fireworks immediately following

Interested in being a vendor, volunteering, sponsorship or supporting the cause!? Reach out to ahagerty@respiteretreats.org or on our Facebook page.

Event Beneficiaries: Respite Retreats/ Jess Beard's Ears Over Fears

Schedule:
2:00 p.m. - Vendor Set-up
3:00 p.m. - Event Opens
3:00-7:00 - Fun for all
7:00 p.m. - Fireworks

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Read more of Jess' story here.

Become a Vendor

  • 10 × 10 space

  • $100 plus a donation to the Jess Fest 2026 Silent Auction

  • Opportunity to interact with over 200 attendees

Vendor Agreement

Become a Sponsor

Become a sponsor of Respite Retreats’s Jess Fest and align your brand with a powerful mission that brings joy, connection, and healing to families impacted by cancer. This vibrant, family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, games, and community engagement—all while raising critical funds to support programs that help patients and caregivers “refuel their spirit” and rediscover moments of peace and happiness. Sponsoring Jess Fest isn’t just visibility—it’s a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact, demonstrate your commitment to the community, and be part of an inspiring day that celebrates life, love, and resilience.

Download Sponsorship Opportunities Packet

    • Exclusivity- only 1 Platinum Sponsor

    • 10 tickets to Jess Fest 2026

    • Company name & logo on event flyers and on all marketing, media and collateral materials

    • Opportunity to distribute mutually agreeable info & product sampling at event

    • Public acknowledgement as Platinum Sponsor in Annapolis area advertisement

    • High visibility signage at the event with premier stage signage (when applicable)

    • Verbal Recognition from podium during event and by MC throughout the event

    • Recognized as a Platinum Sponsor by our partner and beneficiary, Respite Retreats

    • 2 tickets to Run for Respite- A Kentucky Derby Gala OR The Great 20 at Cattail Chase

    • 8 tickets to JESS FEST 2026

    • Company name & logo on event flyers and on all marketing, media and collateral materials

    • Opportunity to distribute mutually agreeable info & product sampling at event

    • Signage at the event

    • Verbal recognition from podium during event

    • Recognized as a Gold Sponsor by our partner and beneficiary, Respite Retreats

    • 2 tickets to Run for Respite- A Kentucky Derby Gala OR The Great 20 at Cattail Chase

    ‍ ‍Submit Sponsor Agreement

    • 6 tickets to JESS FEST 2026

    • Signage at the event

    • Verbal recognition from podium during event

    • Recognized as a Silver Sponsor by our partner and beneficiary, Respite Retreats

    ‍ ‍Submit Sponsor Agreement

    • 4 tickets to JESS FEST 2026

    • Company acknowledged on social media platforms and website

    • Recognized as a Bronze Sponsor by our partner and beneficiary, Respite Retreats

    ‍ ‍Submit Sponsor Agreement‍ ‍

    • 2 tickets to JESS FEST 2026

    • Acknowledgement at event

    • $30 credit towards Jess Fest merch at 2026 event

    ‍ ‍Submit Sponsor Agreement‍ ‍

    • Four (4) tickets to JESS FEST 2026

    • Company acknowledged on social media platforms and website

    • Recognized as a Sponsor by our partner and beneficiary, Respite Retreats

    • Prominent signage at the Bar area as the exclusive Bar Sponsor

    Submit Sponsor Agreement

    • Two (2) tickets to JESS FEST 2026

    • Company acknowledged on social media platforms and website

    • Recognized as a Sponsor by our partner and beneficiary, Respite Retreats

    • Prominent signage at the Stage area as the exclusive Band Sponsor

    ‍ ‍ Submit Sponsor Agreement‍ ‍

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