Acceptance Guidelines:  Artoberfest focuses on handcrafted items. We will accept assembled/machine made items in limited circumstances. We will not oversaturate any category and will make sure there is a variety of items in the market places. We also give consideration to whether or not the applicant's items fit the attending crowd. Tips:  Please include quality photos, that are well lit and uncluttered. Have a photo of your branded packaging or booth display. Anything that will show the type of shopping experience you will provide to our customers. Our goal is have a well organized, successful event. We will highlight your participation and your products throughout the marketing period.

PAYMENT: Call 410.758.0835 to pay by credit card or mail a check at QAC Parks and Recreation Department, 1945 4H Park Road, Centreville, MD 21617. Payment must be made at within 5 days of an acceptance email from QAC. 

Submitting an application does not guarantee a place at the event. If accepted you will receive an email confirmation and a date for payment.  Festival details including arrival times for set-up, booth locations, parking, shuttle bus schedule and more will be delivered via email at least one week prior to the event. 

Get Attention:                                                                                                             

An attractive booth attracts attention! Please be thoughtful with your set-up and consider a few of these ideas:

-Overhead table stands, 

-Festive table bunting

-Information boards 

-Business cards 

-Crates, cakestands, baskets, etc 

-Sampling area 

- Colorful backdrop, curtains

-Flower cart, ladders, shelving                                                                               

We encourage vendors to decorate their booth to match the theme of the event, and to dress in the fashion of the theme, if applicable. 

ELECTRICITY: Electricity is typically unavailable or limited. Please contact us if you desire electricity. 

WELCOMING: Anyone participating in a Queen Anne's County event is expected to treat all visitors and staff with the utmost respect and consideration. Discrimination against any individual because of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information will not be tolerated. 

RESTROOMS: Public restrooms are located on-site. SMOKING/VAPING: Smoking and vaping are not allowed in QAC parks or facilities. 

TEAR DOWN: Event tear down & clean-up begins at the end of the event and not during the event. Please take all trash with you or dispose in trash bins on site. Please ask if you need any assistance.