Commercial, Nonprofit, Educational and Food Vendors

1. Important dates and deadlines

02/15/08 - Application process opens; sponsors, previous exhibitors and those who apply early receive priority booth assignments
07/01/08 - Late fee applies for applications received after this date (see application)
07/07/08 - Late fee applies for payments received after this date (see application)
08/15/08 - Application process closes (if space is still available)
09/04/08 - Set up Thursday after 12:00pm
09/07/08 - Tear down Sunday after 5:00pm
Exhibitor check in is Thursday from 12:00-7:00pm. In August, Booth and Land Boat Exhibitors will be mailed a Parking Pass and map to the Jefferson Street (Skateboard Lot) entrance. A Traffic Volunteer will greet you in your car, then you will receive your Registration packet and receive directions how to proceed to your tent location. Cars are not allowed inside the grounds after 5:00pm on Thursday, so plan to unpack quickly then move your car to Exibitor Parking. Festival music, food and Bar Harbor open at 5:30pm. Hundreds of boat crews, locals and volunteers are on the grounds that evening, so take advantage of the opportunity to open your booth early! Official festival start time is 9:00am Friday.

2. Festival application

By applying to exhibit at the Wooden Boat Festival you agree to abide by our Commercial Activity and Exhibitor Policies as outlined below.
APPLY ONLINE TODAY (preferred)
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Download 2008 application to apply by mail (or use as a guide)
Administrative processing fee applies to mail/fax applications (see application)

$ current pricing and cancellation/refund policy

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.