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Become a vendor

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Are you an artist, craftsperson, or author? Join us as a vendor at Oyster Festival 2026! 


 Vendor information is below and applications are accepted until September 30th. You may submit your application online or download a paper version and submit via email (programs@captainaverymuseum.org) or mail.


Last year we had over 1,000 attendees so reserve your space today!

2026 Oyster Festival Vendor Information

Saturday October 17 / Rain Date: Sunday  October 18

Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Vendor Fee: $30.00

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30


SPACE EQUIPMENT & SPACE ASSIGNMENT

- Vendors may bring and set up their own 10 x 10 tents

- One 8' table and 2 chairs can be provided upon request

- Spaces are assigned on a first come first serve basis after payment is received


FESTIVAL REQUIREMENTS

- Exhibitors must staff their booths and remain present throughout the festival

- Exhibitors are responsible for recording and reporting sales and for collecting and remitting all applicable sales taxes

- All applications are subject to approval by the Captain Avery Museum Festival Committee


SET-UP, PARKING & VENDOR LOCATION

- Vendors may drive onto museum grounds to unload between 9:00 and 10: a.m. All vendor vehicles myst be removed from the festival grounds by 10:30 a.m.

- Vendor parking is available in a nearby lot. Shuttle service will operate between the parking lot and the museum

- Crafters, Artisans, and authors will be located in the museum's gravel parking lot near the festival entrance

- Festival location: 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side MD 20764

- If the event is canceled for any reason, participant fees will be refunded


IMPORTANT: FOOD AND BEVERAGES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR DISTRIBUTED AS GIVEAWAYS BY NON-FOOD VENDORS


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