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Become a vendor

Outdoor event setup with tents and chairs on a sunny day.

Are you an artist, craftsperson, or author looking for an opportunity to share your work? Join us as a vendor at Oyster Festival 2026! 

 Oyster Festival will be held on October 17, 2026 (rain date October 18). 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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