Apply to be a Vendor at Sailfest Cape Charles
Handmade, coastal/nautical market • Limited spaces • No resellers
Event at a glance
- Vending Dates: Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (subject to final schedule)
- Expected attendance: ~10,000 over the weekend
- Spaces: 10'×10' (standard) and limited 10'×20' (double)
- Overnight: Tents may remain up overnight at vendor's own risk
- Utilities: No electricity or water provided
- Licensing: Vendors must hold a Cape Charles business license or apply for a Town peddler's license prior to the event
- Insurance: The event carries umbrella insurance coverage; vendors are responsible for their own property and liability and are encouraged (not required) to carry their own coverage
Eligibility (handmade only)
We welcome artisans/makers producing original work: coastal/nautical art, home decor, jewelry, body/home goods, original-design apparel, illustration/prints, photography, children's goods. No resales, MLM, or trademark-infringing items.
Selection & timeline
Applications are reviewed for quality, originality, presentation, and theme fit. We aim for balanced categories. Notifications are sent within 10 business days of completing this application. Accepted vendors have 7 days to pay to hold their space; otherwise the space may be offered to the waitlist.
Booth guidelines
Bring your own tent, tables, and tent weights (minimum recommended 40 lb per leg). No staking. Keep your space tidy; manage your own waste; follow on-site safety directions. Load-in/out instructions and space assignments will arrive via email the week prior.
Refunds & weather
Rain or shine. Cancellations +30 days prior: 50% refund • +30 days: no refund. If the event is cancelled by organizers for safety or municipal reasons, booth fees will be refunded in full.
Marketing
By applying, you grant Sailfest permission to use your submitted images and brand name in event promotion.
Questions?
Vendor pricing
- 10'×10': $100/day or $175 for both days
- 10'×20' (double): $200/day or $350 for both days