Birder's Marketplace
Vendors and Exhibitors Information

BIRDER'S MARKETPLACE 2020

The Birder’s Marketplace is located in the lobby of Maumee Bay Lodge, headquarters for the festival. The space is open and sprawling, not like a large room or conference hall where vendor areas are frequently situated. Free food and refreshments are provided for participants in the Birder’s Marketplace every evening of the festival so traffic is excellent, with an average of 300 - 500 people passing through each evening. Vendor space consists of one 8’ table, two chairs, and a table drape.
    VENDOR SPACE DETAILS
    The Birder's Marketplace is located in the lobby of Maumee Bay Lodge, headquarters for the festival. The lobby is very intimate and open, not like a large ballroom or conference hall where vendor areas are frequently situated. Complimentary refreshments during an evening social are provided for participants in the Birder's Marketplace every evening of the festival so traffic is excellent, with an average of 300-500 people passing through each evening. Vendor space consists of one 8' table, two chairs, and a table drape.​

    VENDOR OPTIONS
    The Birder's Marketplace is open for 9 nights of the 10-day festival. We offer four options for vendors.
    PLEASE NOTE:
    - Deadline for submitting application is December 1, 2019
    - Final application selections will be made by January 1, 2020.
    - Space is limited, not all applications will be accepted.
    - No special security will be available and any valuables will need to be secured by each vendor. Vendor fees are non-refundable.

    For more information, contact Black Swamp Bird Observatory at 419-898-4070 or email Vendor Coordinator, Julie Davis. 

    Vendor Application for The Biggest Week In American Birding 2020
    Due to Mother's Day brunch at the Maumee Bay Lodge at the beginning of the festival, the six booths at the west end of the vendor area (please see the 2019 vendor map, booths 31-36) will only be available Monday, May 11, to Saturday, May 16. These booths are offered at a prorated discounted price.