Sell Or Exhibit

Be a Part of the Celebration

The US Oyster Festival draws crowds of almost 10,000 people from near and far to St. Mary’s County for two full days of food, fellowship, music, and celebration of Chesapeake Bay heritage and America’s oyster culture, culminating in the US National Oyster Shucking Championship.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Lexington Park to raise money to support our neighbors, the US Oyster Festival offers artisans, vendors, food trucks, businesses, and community organizations an opportunity to showcase their distinct offerings or services, sell their unique goods from food to handicrafts, and join in Southern Maryland’s annual celebration of oysters!

2025 Vendor & Exhibitor Rates

General Merchandise Vendor - I sell quality merchandise that is not made by my hands $350

Artisan Vendor or Author - I sell quality items that I make by hand or with others, or I sell books written or represented by me $200

Community Non-Profit Vendor - We will represent our services will sell non-food items in support of our mission $100

Food Vendor Tent - I am a licensed food vendor in good standing with the State of Maryland not selling from a truck or trailer $500

Food Vendor Truck - I am a licensed food vendor in good standing with the State of Maryland selling from a food truck or trailer $1,000

Community Org/Non-Profit Exhibitor - We will represent our services in an interactive, engaging or educational way $0

Commercial Exhibitor - I represent a business or franchise exhibiting our services but not selling items on-site $850

RCLP Member Exhibitor - I am a RCLP club member representing my small, local business without selling anything $200

Vendor Application Process

  1. Complete the Vendor Application below by July 31, 2025.  Include as much detail as possible—really show us what you’ve got!  

  2. We will notify all selected vendors and exhibitors by email by or before August 5, 2025.  

  3. If you are selected, payment and any other required forms will be due no later than August 15, 2025 to secure your space. 

  4. All vendors and exhibitors must furnish tents, chairs, tables, trash receptacles, signage, and any and all other items to complete their booth.

  5. All vendors and exhibitors are expected to follow all rules at all times as outlined in the vendor/exhibitor guidelines.

  6. All vendors and exhibitors are expected to actively participate in the festival Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 11-6 while the festival is open to the public. Vendors and Exhibitors must staff their booth for the entirety of the event; it may not be left unattended. 

The US Oyster Festival is a community-focused, family-friendly event.  Vendors and exhibitors are expected to conduct themselves with consideration for the safety and experience of our visitors. The US Oyster Festival reserves the right to include or deny any vendor at its sole discretion.