2026 Artisan Vendor (Non-Cheesemaker) Application - Maine Cheese Festival


ARTISAN VENDOR APPLICATION (Non-Cheesemaker)

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 13th, 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

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.

*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.

Electricity is included for Food Trucks only. Special requests for electrical needs may be considered.

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.

BOOTH SPACE
Business Name
Business Phone
Email
First Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Zip/Postcode

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
Business Type
If other, please state
Food Type
Please describe the type of products 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

Electrical Needs

Do you have any electrical needs? If yes, please specify. Electrical access can be arranged upon request.

Licensing & Insurance 

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. This form will accept up to 5 documents, pdf and images, maximum file size is 10MB.
Please upload your Food Processing State License (if applicable).
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
For Food Vendors, a DACF Mobile Vendor License is Required. The DACF Mobile Vending License allows for off-premise sale of food.

Sponsorship 

I would like to be a Sponsor for the Festival! Please send me more information.
I’m interested in promoting my business by participating in programming sessions during the Festival.