Craft vendors needed for Aug. 5 Craft Fair

The following is a release from the Pine'eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines:


(July 10, 2023) The Pine'eer Craft Club is planning the 45th Annual Indoor/Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in and they need YOU. If you are an artisan or crafter who creates handmade art, consider becoming a vendor at this year’s festival.

Ocean Pines, Maryland is located off Route 589 between Route 113 and Route 50 near Ocean City. This festival is well attended by residents from Maryland and Delaware, as well as visitors of Ocean City. The festival is held inside in the Ocean Pines Community Center and outside in White Horse Park at 239 Ocean Parkway.

A couple of inside spaces remain available (measuring approximately 10'x10') inside the Community Center at $75 per space. Eight foot tables are available for your use for an additional $5 purchase with a maximum of two tables with two chairs per space.

Limited electricity is available. If you plan on using your own display, it must be rubber footed or sit on a material that will protect the floor from being marred. Vendors may arrive at 6 a.m. for set up for a 9 a.m. start. Wi-Fi is available but not guaranteed. An ATM is located in the entrance to the Administration Building.

Outside spaces (approximately 10' x 10') are available in White Horse Park at $65 per space. These vendors must furnish their own table(s) and chairs, as well as sun/rain protection. The event will take place rain or shine. Some outside spaces may be around trees. Vendors may come as early as 6 a.m. to set up for a 9 a.m. start. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The club does its best to accommodate requests; nothing is guaranteed. No refunds will be made.

Items must be handmade. (Didn't make it? ... Don't bring it!) Products commercially produced, used as weapons, drug paraphernalia or other unacceptable items are not permitted at the festival. All new applicants are required to submit photos of their items for consideration with their application. If you did not participate in the 2022 festival or if you have changed your craft, you are required to submit photos. In addition, Pine’eer Craft Club reserves the right to limit the number of vendors making similar crafts in order to offer variety to our customers.

Upon receipt of your application, check and photos, the craft club evaluation committee will review your craft. If accepted, your space will be reserved. You will receive an acceptance letter with details about the day of the festival. The deadline for this application is July 29, 2023.

The Pine’eer Craft Club invites you to be a part of this terrific event, a staple of summer Ocean Pines. The club advertises and markets this event to support the participating crafters both in print and digitally. If you have questions about the event or wish to receive an application, please contact chairperson Jane Wolnik via 410-208-4225 or [email protected].