We are excited to introduce a Pride Maker’s Market to this year’s Pride in the Park event! LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC crafters and artists are encouraged to apply to be vendors at this vibrant celebration of creativity and community.
About the Space & Event:
- The Maker’s Market will be held outdoors on grass at the Foss Rd. Athletic Complex in a designated vendor area.
- Other festival features include a color run, music and karaoke with Black Kitten Entertainment, lawn games, and food trucks.
- The event runs from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Booth & Event policies:
- Space + Setup: Each vendor space is 10′ x 10′. Vendors must bring their own tents, tables, and display materials.
- Tents + Weights: Tents are strongly recommended for shade and must be weighted on all four corners (minimum 30 lbs per corner).
- Commitment: Vendors are expected to remain set up for the entire event, 12 – 4 pm.
- Leave No Trace: Vendors must take all items, trash, and packing materials when leaving. Failure to do so may impact future invitations to Saco Main Street events.
- Sales: Vendors are responsible for all State of Maine revenue requirements.
- Liability: Saco Main Street and the Pride in the Park planning committee are not responsible for any damage, theft, or loss of booths, artwork, or personal items.
- Original Work Only: artwork or products must be of your own creation, no resales or direct sales vendors, please.
- Day-Of Guidelines: By submitting your vendor application, you agree to follow all Saco Main Street set-up and break-down guidelines, and to respect the instruction you may receive on the day of the event by Saco Main Street staff or volunteers.
Additional Information:
- Applications will be accepted until Friday April 18, 2025.
- Booth assignments & maps will be emailed by Friday, May 23, 2025.
- Electricity is not provided, please plan accordingly.
- Weather plan: if rain or other circumstances require postponement, vendors will be notified by May 29, 2025. The rain date is Sunday, June 1, 2025.
- Inclusivity: Pride in the Park is a welcoming, inclusive, and family-friendly event and Saco Main Street strives to create a safe environment for all involved. Hate or harassment will not be tolerated. Saco Main Street reserves the right to ask any vendor, attendee, or participant to leave at any time.
Thank you for being a part of this colorful celebration of community and creativity!
