Birder's Marketplace
Vendors and Exhibitors Information

BIRDER'S MARKETPLACE 2017 - VENDOR DETAILS

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 OPTIONS
As our festival is 10 days long, we offer three options for vendors. You will need to select one of the following:

OPTION #1: Friday, May 5 through Tuesday, May 9 - $100
OPTION #2: Wednesday, May 10 through Sunday, May 14 - $100
OPTION #3: Table throughout the entire festival, Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 14 - $200

Set-up times:
For options #1 and #3: Thursday, May 4 from 3-7 pm or Friday, May 5 from 9 am to noon
For option #2: Wednesday, May 10 from 8 am to noon

Tear-down times:
For option #1: Tuesday, May 9 after 7 pm (you must be finished by the end of Tuesday evening)
For options #2 and #3: Sunday, May 14 at noon

Please note:
   - Deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2017
   - Space is limited, not all applications will be approved
   - Approved vendors will be notified on or before March 10, 2017
   - No special security will be available and any valuables will need to be secured by each vendor
   - Vendor fees are non-refundable​

NONPROFIT RATES
NONPROFIT OPTIONS
As our festival is 10 days long, we offer three options for displays. You will need to select one of the following:

​OPTION #1: Friday, May 5 through Tuesday, May 9 - $50
OPTION #2: Wednesday, May 10 through Sunday, May 14 - $50
OPTION #3: Table throughout the entire festival, Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 14 - $100

Set up times:
For options #1 and #3: Thursday, May 4 from 3-7 pm or Friday, May 5 from 9 am to noon
For option #2: Wednesday, May 10 from 8 am to noon

Tear-down times:
For option #1: Tuesday, May 9 after 7 pm (you must be finished by the end of Tuesday evening)
For options #2 and #3: Sunday, May 14 at noon

Please note:
   - Deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2017
   - Space is limited, not all applicants will be approved 
   - Approved nonprofits will be notified on or before March 10, 2017
   - 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, please use this contact form, or phone Black Swamp Bird Observatory at 419-898-4070.