2026 Alcohol Vendor Application - Maine Cheese Festival



ALCOHOL VENDOR APPLICATION


Applications must be submitted prior to July 31, 2026

Before You Begin:
Please note that this application cannot be submitted without the required licensing and insurance documentation uploaded at the time of application. The application does not save progress, so we recommend having all necessary documents ready before you begin. 


Set up time: Sunday, Sept 13, 8 AM - 10:45 AM. Earlier set up by prior arrangement only.

Vendors are expected to remain set up until 5 PM when the Festival ends. All vendors must exit the property by the end of the day.

Festival Location: Manson Park, Pittsfield (51 Peltoma Ave, Pittsfield, ME 04967) - The Alcohol Sales & Samples Tent is separate, outside of the cheesemaker and non-cheesemaker vendors area.

Festival Hours of Operation: 11 AM to 5 PM

Attendance target: 1,500

This is a rain or shine event; space fees are non-refundable.

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By submitting this form, you grant permission for photographs and/or video footage taken during the festival to be used for promotional and marketing purposes by the event organizers.

ALCOHOL VENDOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
All drink sample tickets redeemed at your booth are split 50/50—with your share paid directly to you and no swipe or processing fees deducted. Plus, you’re also welcome to sell canned/bottled beverages for off-premise consumption and retain 100% of those retail sales. It’s a great opportunity to connect with festivalgoers who are there to experience the very best of Maine’s food and beverage scene. 

*Sample pours will follow state guidelines for our event licensing: Spirits: 1/2 oz, Beer: 4 oz, Wine: 1 1/2 oz. 

Application Review & Acceptance:
Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the Maine Cheese Festival. All applications, licensing and insurance documentation will be reviewed by festival organizers. If your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with payment instructions.

About You

Please fill in all the fields.

I am a licensed alcohol manufacturer in the State of Maine.
ALCOHOL TENT: BOOTH SPACE
This INCLUDES the $20 fee to the State of Maine for the Special Taste Testing Event License (1052-D). 
Business Name
Email
First Name
Last Name
Business Phone
Address
City
State
Zip/Postcode
Website address

Insurance & Licensing

Please upload your Certificate of Insurance.
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Insurance certificates should list the Maine Cheese Guild, 795 Pond Rd., Sidney, ME 04330. Your application is not complete until this information is provided. 
1052-D Taste-Testing Event License - Section 3
(MAX SIZE 5MB)

About Your Business

Did you participate as a vendor at the 2025 Maine Cheese Festival?
On-Site Vendor Contact Name
On-Site Vendor Contact Phone Number
What type of products do you sell?
Please give 3 examples of products and their prices.
How many staff passes would you require?

Social Media Information

Business Logo
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Facebook page
Instagram page

Sponsorship 

I would like to be a Sponsor for the Festival! Please send me more information.
Are you interested in participating in additional Festival programming or partnership opportunities beyond your vendor booth?