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Now accepting 2012 Vendor applications!
Download Vendor Guidelines and Link to Online Vendor Application.
The Downtown Bangor Partnership announces the 7th annual Outdoor Market. Based on the success of previous years the market has extended through the month of August. The market, located along Broad Street and in West Market Square, will be held Thursdays June 21st-August 30th from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM. It will be held in conjunction with the Cool Sounds free concert series from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM on the same dates.
All items sold must be handmade, prepared or raised by the vendor; emphasis is placed on Maine-made, specialty food items and produce. Past vendors have sold baked goods, candy, furniture, handbags, jams, jewelry, photography, soap, toys and much more. Food vendors are also invited to sign up as vendors. Typical market shoppers include downtown employees and residents, people from surrounding communities and tourists.
Vendors may sign up for 5 weeks, 10 weeks or a single day option. This year our vendors will be eligible to receive a special rate at the August 9th KahBang Kick-Off Street Party on August 9th.
Market dates: Now through August!
June 21, 28
July 5, 12, 19, 26,
August 2, 9*,16, 23, 30
*Optional KahBang Street Party (additional fee)
Market Hours: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Setup between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.)
Location: Broad Street/West Market Square
Exhibitor Benefits
- 6000 + attendees
- Print advertising (weekly and monthly)
- Weekly press releases with proven results (live TV broadcasts, print, radio and TV stories)
- Listing of vendors with links to website (if applicable) on www.downtownbangor.com
- Bi-Weekly Email marketing to over 1,500 contacts
- Social media marketing to over 4,500 facebook “fans” and 900+ twitter followers
- On-site market manager (Laura “LC” Cushing back for her third season)
- Free weekly 1 ˝ hour concert which draws a very large crowd
Application Process:
- Download and review 2012 Vendor Guidelines (below)
- Complete Online Application (follow this link to the application)
- Print a copy of your application before hitting the final "SUBMIT" button
- Mail signed copy of last page of application with applicable vendor fee
- Upon approval of application, exhibitors will be notified via email. Exhibitors not accepted will also be notified and payment will be returned.
Application is not complete until signed form and payment is received. Exhibitor acceptance will be on a first come, first served basis, based on when both the application and payment are received. Applications submitted after April 30, 2011 will be offered space if it is available.
2012 Fees:
Registration before April 30, 2011: $25 (weekly), $75 (5 weeks), $130 (10 weeks)
Registration after April 30, 2011: $40 (weekly) $100 (5 weeks), $150 (10 weeks)
No refunds will be issued.
Non-Profit organizations wishing to set up an information table may be eligible for a fee waiver; contact us at (207) 992-4234 to discuss prior to completing an application.
Session Dates:
10 Weeks: June 21-August 30 (except 8/09)
5 Weeks: June 21-July 19
5 Weeks: July 26– August 30 (except 8/09)
Weekly (pre-register for selected dates)
Optional KahBang Street Party: August 9 (additional fee)
- The KahBang Music, Art & Film Festival is an annual 5-day, multi-venue event held every August in Bangor, Maine. KahBang festivities kick off on Thursday August 9th with a Street Party and Free concert.
- Our outdoor market vendors have the opportunity to participate at our weekly rate: $25 (before 4/30), $40 (after 4/30) as opposed to their $75 rate.
- Expect to stay later (tentatively 5-9 or 10 PM), a younger demographic, beer garden (TBD).
- This event will be 100% managed by KahBang and cross promoted as part of the Summer Outdoor Market/Cool Sounds schedule.
Thank you to our 2012 corporate sponsor Bangor Hydro Electric Company
Related Document:
2012 Outdoor Market Vendor Guidelines