Welcome to the Arts & Crafts Application process!
This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.
Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed booth location or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. Arts & Crafts vendors must also submit a photo of the artist in the studio working. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. Mass produced (Buy/Sell) art is prohibited.
Judging & Award participation is OPTIONAL and artist MUST opt in to be included. By opting in, artist agrees to be present and ready for judging. Judging will take place the Friday of the Festival beginning at 9 am.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submission Deadline April 25, 2025
Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted) August 22, 2025
Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2025. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.
Applicant will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees.
Welcome to the Retail Marketplace Application process!
This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.
Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed booth location or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. Retail Marketplace is for items that are Buy/Sell and or mass produced.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submission Deadline April 25, 2025
Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted) August 22, 2025
Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2025. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.
Your application will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees.
Welcome to the Fine Arts Application process!
This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.
Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed booth location or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. Fine Arts vendors must also submit a photo of the artist in the studio working. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. Mass produced (Buy/Sell) art is prohibited.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submission Deadline April 25, 2025
Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted) August 22, 2025
Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2025. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.
Your application will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees.
Fine Arts Categories are Clay, Metal, Mixed Media, Photography, Wood, Jewelry, Paintings, Fiber, & Fine Arts
Prize Money - Best in Show $2,000 -1st place $1,500 - 2nd place $1,250 - 3rd place $1,000 - Awards of Merit: $250
Welcome to the Childrens Actvity Village Application process!
This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.
Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed booth location or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submission Deadline April 25, 2025
Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted) August 22, 2025
Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2025. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.
Your application will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees.
Welcome to the Food Vendor application process!
This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
Completing and returning this application constitutes a contract under which you agree to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations. You hereby commit to participate personally if accepted.
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to, “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.
Vendor selection is a JURIED process and no vendor is guaranteed acceptance, location, or number of booths requested despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup. Submissions for Food Vendors must be submitted electronically or on flash drive or CD. Applicant verifies that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submission Deadline April 25, 2025
Full Refund Deadline (if accepted) August 22, 2025
You will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, or received without correct fee payment.
