Vendors
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED FOR ACCEPTANCE AND RESPONDED TO BY JULY 1ST, 2024.
You will receive an email with your acceptance to the festival and directions for vendor setup. Rejected applications will be returned with a full refund.
There will be a $5.00 entry to the festival for anyone over the age of 12.
Please read all rules as they will be enforced by Shore Smoke Seasonings and the American Legion. NO yard sale or flea market tables allowed.
ALL VENDORS MUST SUBMIT A PHOTO OF YOUR DISPLAY WITH APPLICATIONS OR EMAIL THEM TO RSTEVENSON@SHORESMOKESEASONINGS.COM. YOU WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A SUBMITTED PHOTO.
Setup for vendors will be Saturday morning from 6am-930am. ALL vehicles must be off the grounds by 930am. Any vendor that has not checked in at the Shore Smoke Tent by 9am may forfeit their spot to a waiting list member. Breakdown will begin at 7:01pm and ends at 9pm for vendors.
PLEASE DO NOT BREAKDOWN EARLY. (Breaking down early may cause you to be denied for future events)
Rules for 1st Annual Delaware Seafood Festival
All displays must be set up during the designated set up times described in the show schedule. Any vendor not setup in the allotted times will not be allowed to setup and will not receive a refund.
Once your application has been reviewed and accepted no refunds will be given for any reason. This is a rain or shine event.
Vendors are contracted to be open for the entirety of the show. NO BREAKING DOWN EARLY UNLESS GRANTED BY THE PROMOTER.
ALL VENDORS MUST HAVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE AND A CERTIFICATE OR SIGN AND RETURN THE ATTACHED WAIVER EMAILED TO RSTEVENSON@SHORESMOKESEASONINGS.COM BEFORE THE SHOW OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICPATE IN THE SHOW.
All vendors must keep their product within their assigned marked space. Please make sure all aisles and walkways are clear and nothing is in them.
Booth- All table covers must extend to the ground and be presentable. All trash must be placed in the receptacles around the grounds and any boxes must be taken with you or broken down and placed in the receptacles.
Parking- All vendors must move their vehicles off the grounds by 930am and parked in the designated vendor parking area. Vendor Parking Passes will be given to you on the day of the show in your vendor packet.
There is to be no subletting of your booth space.
You must provide your own tent, table, and chairs.
Please note this is an outdoor show and electricity is not available.
ALL food vendors are required to co contact the local health dept for a permit at (302) 856-5355
The promoter has the final say in all matters pertaining to this show. If you are interested or have any questions regarding the show, please contact Ryan Stevenson at 302-943-4675 or email him at rstevenson@shoresmokeseasonings.com
DELAWARE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL WAIVER
The LICENSEE signed below agrees to the additional terms and conditions and is therefore incorporated therein by reference:
- Licensee has been granted the right and privilege to use space provided by The Delaware Seafood Festival at American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro Delaware and in consideration of this right and privilege and other good and valuable consideration it is hereby agreed:
- Licensee hereby covenants and agrees to fully release, exonerate, indemnify, defend and hold harmless The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings, American Legion Post 28 its officers, directors, employees, volunteers and agents, from and against any and all claims, suits, proceedings, actions, causes of action, responsibility, losses, damages, fines, penalties, liabilities, payments, judgments, demands and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) for any injury or death to persons (whether they be third parties, the parties to this agreement, their employees, agents, volunteers or otherwise) or for damage to property (whether it be that of the Licensee, Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings, The American Legion Post 28 or a third party) caused by, growing out of, or arising from the negligence committed by the Licensee during the term of this agreement. In further consideration, Licensee hereby agrees to assume all liability, jointly and severally, for any injuries to persons or damage to property that may be performance related, or that Licensee or its employees, contractors or performers may cause to any person or property during Licensee’s use of and visit to the fairgrounds while Licensee is engaged in any activities supporting the Delaware Seafood Festival.
- The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings or the American Legion Post 28 shall not be liable for any damage or injuries of the Licensee(s), their contractors or their equipment, while on the Festivals premises, and Licensee hereby releases The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings or the American Legion Post 28 its officers, directors, staff, employees, representatives and agents from all form and manner of risks inherent or relating to such activities, and agrees to waive all claims and demands of any nature arising from said presence on the fairgrounds, commercial activity, performance or related activities, except for those losses or claims arising solely from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings or the American Legion Post 28.
- Licensee shall defend any actions, suits, and proceedings, which may be brought against The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings or the American Legion Post 28 with respect to the foregoing or in The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings or the American Legion Post 28 may be impleaded, using legal counsel acceptable The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings or the American Legion Post 28, and shall pay, satisfy, and discharge any judgments, orders, and decrees which may be recovered against The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings or the American Legion Post 28.
- Licensee assumes all risk and liability arising from or in connection with its participation and other activities while on the fairgrounds and assumes and shall bear all risk of loss or damage to, or theft or destruction of, Licensee’s equipment and personal property while on the premises.
- The laws of the State of Delaware shall govern the validity and interpretation of this waiver. The laws of the State of Delaware shall govern all rights, obligations, remedies, and liabilities arising pursuant to this contract and any rider(s) attached thereto for any legal action relating to this contract shall be Sussex County, Delaware.
- Licensee shall not discriminate in any manner against any guest, patron, employee or volunteer because of race, sex, age, color, physical or mental handicap, marital status, religion, national origin, or political affiliation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Licensee hereby agrees to accept the foregoing terms and conditions of this waiver on the date shown herein.
By signing this form, you are indicating that you are aware that you and your vendor space (including workers) take full responsibility for your area and time at the Delaware Seafood Festival. The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings or the American Legion Post 28 are not responsible or liable for anything. The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings, and the American Legion Post 28 all highly recommend that you carry insurance for the event, and this serves as notice of that recommendation. By signing this you are waving any liability for anything hazardous that happens at The Delaware Seafood Festival as well as The Delaware Seafood Festival, Shore Smoke Seasonings or the American Legion Post 28 will not be held liable. By signing this form, you understand and wish to move forward in being a vendor at the Delaware Seafood Festival.