Commercial, Nonprofit, Educational and Food Vendors

1. Important dates and deadlines

• 02/01/13 - Application process opens for 2013
  (sponsors, previous exhibitors and those who apply early receive priority booth assignments)
• 07/15/13 - Late fee applies for applications received after this date (see application)
• 08/01/13 - Application process closes (unless space is still available!)
• 09/05/13 - Set up Thursday after 12:00pm
• 09/08/13 - Tear down Sunday after 5:00pm

3. Commercial Activity and Exhibitor Policies

Exhibitors are in tents we provide, or bring your own heavy duty cover

• Food vendors are in their own tents. Mobile units must be on perimeter and not emit exhaust when other exhibitors or attendees are present.
• Product or service must "fit" nautical, wooden boat and maritime audience
• No vendor can sell logo t-shirts, posters and sweatshirts on site
• No dogs allowed within festival grounds
• Exhibitors must stay within assigned booth space
• Signage should be appropriate to family event and educational
• Exhibitors outside Main Gate can only sell education programs and membership. To sell other products, please complete Commercial application.
• No cars or bikes allowed near booths or pedestrian areas during official hours
• Exhibitors are accepted by the Festival Committee. Booth locations assigned based on Sponsor level, years at festival and date of application.