Vendor Resources

The 18th Annual Margaretta Days Festival Festival and Craft Fair sponsored by the Machias Historical Society will be held on the mall of the University of Maine at Machias campus on June 15, 2024.  The Festival celebrates Machias’ place in history as the location of the first naval battle of the American Revolution often referred to as the “Lexington of the Sea.”  We remember our early days of settlement and how our ancestors experienced life in the wilderness.  The Festival is free to attendees and the theme is reflective of colonial times.  Colonial garb is welcome but not required.  Enjoy the experience! 

We welcome you,  artisans and crafters, non-profit organizations and food vendors who interpret many of the skills practiced by our ancestors, and who foster an atmosphere of industry and creativity!  The form below is an application to present or sell your wares and a contract for participation in the Margaretta Days Craft Fair.

Advantages for Vendors:

•  low fees!   Crafters $30 per day;

  • Non-Profits $30 per day;  Historical Societies are exempt from fees.​

  • Food Vendors: For Profit $45 per day; Non-Profit $30 per day

• An opportunity for free overnight RV parking (no electricity or water) for Friday and Saturday nights on campus (in the athletic field parking lot).

• Free coffee and refreshment on Saturday morning; toilets close by

• Entertainments – Friday night skirmish by the Revolutionary War Reenactors of Downeast Maine; Saturday night a colonial ball in Kilburn Commons- the Liberty Ball!

• Additional set up time!  Friday afternoon 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday morning 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

• Set-up in the gymnasium is the alternative for heavy rain.  This decision will be made Friday noon, June 14 at noon and communicated via email to vendors.

• Locations on the lot will be assigned via email.  We will assist you in finding your space when you arrive.

We look forward to welcoming many of you back again, and look forward to meeting new participants to our Festival and Craft Fair. 

Email questions about the event or application/payment process to margarettadays@gmail.com

Requirements for Vendors:

• The items you sell must be hand-made by you (prints of your own art are acceptable) and as described on your application. 

• You must bring your own set up equipment for a 10x10 space.

• Set-up is either Friday afternoon 2:00 to 5:00 pm, or Saturday morning 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.  Take-down is at 3:00 pm on Saturday.

• Tables  covered to the ground and your area kept free of  hazards to festival attendees.

• Application and payment must be received by April 1, 2024. No refunds will be issued after this date.  Vendor spaces will be assigned after April 1.

• There will be no private security available Friday or Saturday nights.

• You may park beside the vendor lot to unload and load, but then must move your vehicle to a designated University parking lot.

Complete online application and payment below.

For paper applications, download and print the application, complete it and send to margarettadays@gmail.com or mail to the address below.  Follow the payment directions found at the bottom of the application.  
Machias Historical Society, PO Box 754, Machias, ME 04654

Machias Historical Society is a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.