Vendors

The festival is shaping up to be one of Delaware’s premier festivals in just its second year. With an expected attendance of between 7-10K people and a limited number of vendors this year we expect everyone to have an exceptional day.

Application Submission – Along with your application, you will need to submit a photo of your display, your logo, and a description of the items you will be selling. Only items listed on the application may be sold. Applications will be reviewed and if chosen you will receive an email of acceptance with directions on how to pay. Payment will be due within 14 days of acceptance email. If you do not pay within those 14 days your spot will be forfeited and given to another vendor. ALL VENDORS MUST HAVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE AND A CERTIFICATE OR SIGN THE WAIVER FORM ON THE APPLICATION.

For social media purposes, please tell us the name of your business, your social media link, your business logo, and a picture of your display or products you want to be used to promote your business. You may submit these through the payment portal link on the website.

Once your application has been reviewed and accepted no refunds will be given for any reason. This is a rain-or-shine event. The Rain Date is Sunday September 21st 2025, 10:00am- 5:00pm.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED FOR ACCEPTANCE AND RESPONDED TO BY April 30th, 2025.

Setup and Breakdown – Setup for vendors will be Saturday morning from 6:00am-9:30am. All vehicles must be moved to the designated vendor parking area by 9:30am. (See Attached Map) Any vendor not checking in at the Vendor Check-In Tent by 9:00am may forfeit their spot to a waiting list member. Breakdown will begin at 5:00pm and ends at 7:00pm for vendors.

PLEASE DO NOT BREAKDOWN EARLY. (Breaking down early may cause you to be denied for future events). Early breakdown is prohibited for this event by the venue.
Please read all the rules as the Delaware Seafood Festival and Schellville will enforce them.

Cost & Space –
10X10 Vendor Space is $200.
10X20 Vendor Space is $385.
FOOD VENDOR Space is $500.

Vendor Competition – In the spirit of making this festival as festive and enjoyable of an experience as possible, we will be having a vendor booth competition. We’re looking for the most decorated booth that adds extra flare to the festival. Feel free to dress up in costume or decorate your vendor booth area. We will be awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for the top 3 most decorated booths. The winners will be chosen by the Delaware Seafood Festival volunteers. It’s not mandatory, but for fun!

Giving Back – We will have a raffle table of donated baskets/gifts if you’d like to donate something from your business for a great cause. It’s not mandatory, but definitely appreciated.

The Rules – Rules for the 2025 Annual Delaware Seafood Festival:

All displays must be set up during the designated set-up times described in the show schedule. Any vendor not set up in the allotted time will not be allowed to set up and will not receive a refund. Each vendor must provide his/her own display, tables, and chairs. Tents are not required but are recommended, but if used they must be weighed down. NO STAKES IN THE GROUND WILL BE PERMITTED at this venue. Vendors must keep the area around their space(s) clean and free of trash. If your space is not left clean, you will not be eligible for a vendor space the following year. Vendors are contracted to be open for the entirety of the show. NO BREAKING DOWN EARLY. All vendors must keep their products within their assigned marked space. Please make sure all aisles and walkways are clear, and nothing is in them. 6. All booth spaces are inside Schellville, and you will need to hand unload. Please bring a hand truck or an alternative way of carrying your things into the festival. No drive-up spots are available. 7. The Delaware Seafood Festival committee reserves the right to remove any vendor from the festival if it feels the vendor violates the rules and regulations or the spirit of the festival. 8. 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. 9. No flea market or yard sale items to be sold. 10. No refunds for any reason, this event is for charity.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ryan Stevenson at info@delawareseafoodfestival.com