Craft Booth

Bodega Bay Fishermen’s Festival

May 3-4, 2025


Craft Booth Application

Early Bird Discount: on or before March 8 2025. Regular fee after March 8 2025

We’re delighted to announce that the Bodega Bay Fishermen’s Festival will be held May 3 & 4 2025 from 10am to 5pm. 

Please be sure to thoroughly read this letter and the attached application. This information may also be found at www.bbfishfest.org under “Applications”.  

Volunteers from the Bodega Bay community run our Festival.  Residents, their relatives and friends generously give of their time and talents to assist in making this two-day event fun for everyone. Proceeds  provide support for our schools, scholarships for students and ongoing support of community services.

The Festival is advertised on radio stations, newspapers and magazines throughout Northern California. Locally we utilize roadside signs, postcards, and flyers placed in local establishments. The Festival is a long-time tradition in Bodega Bay and many people return each year. It is a fun festival with music, entertainment, local food and crafts.

SPACE RENTAL:

NOTE:  We will allow a limited number of 10×15’ and 10×20’ spaces for fees of $500 for Early Bird Discount and $550 after March 8.  Standard booth space is 10×10’. The fees for the Early Bird Discount are $250 or $500 for a double space if a complete application (information and check) IS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 8.  After MARCH 8, the fees are $275 or $550.  

 The fee includes entry on both days for vendor and two staff members. Any additional persons will be charged the normal entry fee. Children 12 and under are free.

Please indicate your expected arrival on either Friday night, May 2 or Saturday morning, May 3, to help us devise the best system for the flow of vehicles. More information will follow.

Returning Vendors Only: If you prefer a certain area, i.e. across from food booths, near entrance, sunny space, shady space, etc., you may indicate that on your application. We will do our best to accommodate preferences.  And returning vendors do not need to provide a photo of their craft.

Due to fire code regulations as stipulated by the Sonoma County Fire Department, each craft space is required to have a standard fire extinguisher. Crafters must show possession of an extinguisher prior to being allowed entrance.

PARKING:

Parking on the street or off the festival site will be required for ALL vehicles during the festival weekend. Due to the layout of the festival, no overnight RV parking/camping is allowed on the festival grounds. It is imperative that you book overnight parking as soon as possible as campgrounds fill up.

Both Sonoma County Parks and California State Parks have campgrounds in the area. Sonoma County Parks website is https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov or call 1-707-565-2267. The State of California Parks website is www.reserveamerica.com or 1-800-444-7275.  

Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival is a 501 (c) (3) California non-profit Charitable Organization.

APPLICATIONS:

In order to be considered for the Early Bird Discount, the following must be received by us no later than March 8.  1) A fully completed application; 2) 2 photographs of your craft or a link to your website; 3) a $250 or $500 check or money order payable to the “Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival” and 4) your California Sellers permit number. NOTE if your application is received in time for the Early Bird Special, but your check or payment is incorrect, we will ask you to resubmit a new check for the regular fee if payment will arrive after March 8.

After March 8 but before April 19, a $275 or $550 check, money order or cashier’s check is required.

After April 19, a $275 or a $550 Money Order or Cashier’s Check is required with your completed application. Your application will be denied if all items are not enclosed or payment is not in the required form. These later applications are accepted on a space-available basis.

In addition, if you are selling food products, you must provide a full description and a current permit from the Sonoma County Health Department within 30 days of event.

Vendor cancellation: if you cancel prior to April 19 2025 you will receive a full refund, less a $50 application processing fee.  After April 19 2025, your fee is non-refundable.

SELECTION PROCESS:

You will be notified of your acceptance or denial no later than April 20 after we review your photographs or web link.  Please do not send samples of your work. 

We are looking for quality crafts and products – both unique and traditional. Historically, the Festival was known for its handmade crafts, and priority will be given to those artists. If space is available, non-craft or imported goods of high quality will be considered. No items or imports of bulk manufacturing are allowed. Vendors who misrepresent their products will be asked to leave the Festival and forfeit their booth fee. The Committee selects the most appealing and innovative items and strives to maintain a balance of various crafts. At times, we may need to deny an application in order to maintain a good selection of items for sale. 

LOCATION:

The Festival is held at Westside Regional Park, 2400 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay on a paved area adjacent to the beautiful Bodega Bay Harbor. While we usually have good weather in May, coastal weather is unpredictable. This is an outdoor show and is subject to strong winds (sometimes gusts of 35 mph or more) and rain. No stakes are permitted on the asphalt. You must come prepared with weights or tie-downs. A push broom, in the event of rain is advisable. Please bring side covering for your booth as you must be prepared in the event of adverse weather conditions. We do not offer refunds for inclement weather.

If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Martin at (650) 483.8370. We look forward to seeing you at the Fisherman’s Festival and plan on this being the best one yet.

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