Be a Vendor at SeaFeast

Are you a commercial, food, arts or education/outreach vendor? We’d love to hear from you and see how we can collaborate for this year’s festival.

Want to be a part of Bellingham SeaFeast?

Bellingham SeaFeast, premier celebration of Bellingham's rich maritime culture and seafood heritage, will take place on Saturday & Sunday, Sept 26 & 27, 2026! Food, educational, commercial and artisan vendors are welcome to submit their application to be part of this vibrant community event that draws thousands of visitors each year. Whether you sell delicious seafood, artisanal products, local crafts, marine-inspired goods or want to share your non-profit’s work with our community, SeaFeast offers the perfect platform to showcase your business or organization. By participating, you'll connect with a diverse audience eager to explore and support local offerings.

2026 Vendor applications now open!

Apply now

How it works

Fill out the vendor application, there is a $25 application fee (this will go towards your booth fee if you are selected)

  1. In the application you will note which location you prefer (inside, outside, or the food court)

  2. For booth cost, see the chart below. Note: indoor spaces cost more but you only pay once you’ve been placed indoors.

    1. The early bird special runs through February 28th. After that, prices go up incrementally each month. Lock in your price by paying early and reserving your booth space.

    2. Indoor spaces will cost $50 more per linear 10ft, billed after you have been assigned an indoor booth.

    3. Pricing is the same for one or two days - we prioritize booths that can be present both days, but we understand if one is all you can do. Note: indoor booths must be present both days.

  3. There are 6 payment tiers as follows:

    1. Micro business: for businesses/side hustles that gross less than $50,000 per year.

    2. Education/Outreach: for 501(c)3 nonprofits or other outreach organizations (ex: member groups, educational institutions, etc)

    3. Small business: for businesses that gross between $50,000 and $250,000 per year.

    4. Commercial business: for businesses that gross more than $250,000 per year.

    5. Food Court: for food service businesses that want to be present in the food court. These booth prices are regardless of micro/small/commercial business status.

    6. Dockside: this price tier is for local fisherman owned businesses that sell their catch direct to the public at Dockside market during the year and want to have a booth at SeaFeast.

  4. A committee will meet once per week to review applications, you will receive an email with the committee’s decision the Friday after your application is submitted. We want to accept vendors and love highlighting our local businesses. The new application process is to ensure that only those actually interested in attending move forward in the process.

    1. We are at capacity with coffee vendors and are no longer accepting applications for coffee vendors at this time.

  5. Once you have been accepted, we will place you in the location of your preference (indoor, outdoor, or food court) as they are available. We will send you an invoice for the remaining amount due depending on your price tier and location selection.

  6. Power is extremely LIMITED, if you have power needs, note them on your application. Power is not guaranteed.

  7. If you have questions, check the Vendor Handbook

Questions About Vendor Booth Placement?

We will be releasing the site map by the end of February 2026 and the link to the map and explanation video will be uploaded here.

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The Basics

Important 2026 Dates

  • Feb 28 - Last day to pay in time for early bird discount

  • July 31 - Last day to apply in time for regular pricing

  • Aug 1 - Late registration pricing begins

  • Aug 31 - All vendor registration closes

Please note your spot is confirmed once we've received your application, given you notice of acceptance and received your payment

  • The festival runs from 10am-6pm on Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27

  • Vendors are expected to stay open until 5pm each day. You will not be invited back if you close up or leave early.

  • Vendors can start set up on Friday, September 26 between 12 and 5pm (note this on your application if you want to set up early)

  • We anticipate 15,000+ attendees at our 10th annual event at Fisherman’s Pavilion, Squalicum Boathouse & Zuanich Point Park on the shores of Bellingham, Washington. Vendors must be prepared for this volume of attendees in both goods or services provided and petty cash. In all cases, maritime-inspired goods or services are preferred.

  • The Expo Hall is ONLY available to vendors that can commit to be there BOTH days. We want a bustling market on both days.

  • Products don’t have to fit a nautical theme, but preference is given to vendors who have at least some nautical themed items.

  • The layout of the Festival is a moving puzzle. If you have been coming for years, it’s likely you will have the same spot; however, there are many logistics and factors in play, and sometimes we have to move things around to fit everyone in. Preference is given to sponsors.

  • You will be notified of your final location in the first week of September, along with directions, maps, and final notices for the 2026 Festival.

Types of Vendors

Commercial Vendors
Commercial Vendors may sell domestic or imported products or promote professional services.

Small Business
Visual artists and business vendors with gross sales between $50,000 and $250,000 per year. Companies with gross sales above $250,000 must apply as a commercial vendor.

Food Vendors
Food Vendors can serve from trucks or pop-up tent set-ups and must have all required state and municipal permits.

Education & Outreach Booths
Education booths are a great way for your 501(c)3 nonprofit, educational institution, government agency, or community group to get the word out about your mission and educate the public. No sales, donation collection, or exchange of funds are allowed in this section.

Micro Business - New this year!
Business vendors and side hustles with gross sales of $50,000 or less per year. This tier was created to encourage local entrepreneurship and allow micro businesses to participate in this fun and well attended event.

Dockside Vendors
This is for local fisherman-owned businesses that sell their catch direct to the public. Preference is given for those that sell at Dockside market during the year and want to have a booth at SeaFeast.

Towards Zero Waste

Bellingham SeaFeast is a “Towards Zero Waste” (TZW) Event in partnership with Sustainable Connections, meaning we strive to send 0% of event supplies to landfills during and following the event. Vendors may not distribute single-use plastics of any kind with the purchases (including serving utensils and take-away bags). Learn more about this policy> 

Questions?

Email our team at admin@bellinghamseafeast.com.