The following are the agreement terms for vendor space at The Maryland Italian Festival. As a vendor, your acceptance of these terms shall constitute a binding agreement. It is agreed that each vendor will abide by all terms listed in this agreement.
1. MARYLAND ITALIAN FESTIVAL
The Maryland Italian Festival as used herein shall mean SIAB d/b/a The Maryland Italian Festival, it’s officers, agents and any employees acting for it, in the managment of this event.
2. ELIGIBLE VENDORS
Th Maryland Italian Festival reserves the right to determine whether any company or product is eligible under the standards for inclusion in the festival.
3. ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS
All products and services to be sold, offered or referred to during The Maryland Italian Festival must be included on the application Form. The Maryland Italian Festival reserves the right to exclude the sale of any product based on overall show presentation, or that are in-conflict with exclusive contracts held by The Maryland Italian Festival with other Vendors (Examples: glow-in-the-dark products, t-shirts, etc.). Vendor will be notified in advance of any such exclusion and have the right at the time of the application to determine if it still wants to participate.
4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Vendor agrees to make no claim for any reason whatsoever, including negligence, against The Maryland Italian Festival, its members, agents, employees or the owners of the Festival premises for loss, theft, damage or destruction of property or for any injury to Vendor or its employees while in the Festival quarters and will hold SIAB harmless for any and all liability for such claims, including attorney fees and defense costs.
5. BOOTH INFORMATION
All Vendor materials must be kept inside their tent space, and the sidewalks and streets must be kept free of materials. Distribution of samples and literature is strictly limited to the confines of the Vendor’s booth. Also, voice and/or music amplification must be kept to a sufficiently low volume so as not to disturb other vendors or attendees. Vendors agree to conduct themselves in a respectful, cooperative manner appropriate to the integrity of the attendees, fellow vendors and the show management staff.
The cost of renting a 10’ x 10’ Space with tent (including electricity, setup and tear down) is $650.00 and is due with application.
Payment for booth and any additional rental equipment is to be made by check, credit card, money order, cashier’s check or cash.
6. BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS
The Maryland Italian Festival staff will assign booth location to Vendors. Consideration will be given to special needs.
7. VENDOR STAFF BANDS
Vendor will receive vendor staff wristbands if applicable.
8. INSURANCE
Insurance is the responsibility of the Vendor and is recommended. The Maryland Italian Festival is not responsible for replacement of lost or stolen goods. Vendors are responsible for obtaining their own general liability insurance for the show dates, including setup and tear-down. Vendors will indemnify and hold harmless The Maryland Italian Festival for claims/suits arising between Vendors and attendees regarding exhibit rental. A certificate of insurance is required at the time of application and payment listing the following as additionally insured:
The Society of Italian American Businessmen, Inc. (“SIAB”)
P.O. Box 1844
Bel Air, MD 21014
City of Aberdeen, MD
60 N. Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD 21001
9. EVENT LOCATION
Ripken Stadium
873 Long Dr
Aberdeen, Maryland, 21001
10. SETUP HOURS:
Thursday, September 25 , 2025
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Friday, September 26, 2025
9:00AM – 1:00PM
*No vehicles will be allowed onsite after 12pm on Friday.