53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival

Welcome to the Arts & Crafts Application process!

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (53rd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.

Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed acceptance, booth location, or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise*. (*Informational booths are not allowed.) Arts & Crafts vendors must also submit a photo of the artist in the studio working. The applicant verifies that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. Mass produced (Buy/Sell) products in the Arts & Crafts section is prohibited.

Do you want to be eligible to win a cash award and/or a ribbon for your artistry and booth presentation? Our show includes judging of accepted vendors during the Festival. Judging & Award participation is OPTIONAL and artist MUST OPT IN to be included. By opting in, the artist agrees to be present and ready for judging.  Judging will take place the Thursday of the Festival beginning at 9 am. 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission Deadline April 24, 2026

Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted)  August 28, 2026

Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2026. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.

Applicant will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees. 

Welcome to the Retail Marketplace Application process!

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (53rd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.

Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed aceptance, booth location, or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and merchandise *. ( * Informational booths are not allowed.) The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. Retail Marketplace is for items that are Buy/Sell and or mass produced.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission Deadline April 24, 2026

Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted)  August 28, 2026

Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2026

Your application will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees. 

Welcome to the Fine Arts Application process!

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (53rd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself. 

Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed acceptance, booth location, or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. Fine Arts vendors must also submit a photo of the artist in the studio working. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. Mass produced (Buy/Sell) art is prohibited. (Informational booths are not allowed.)

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission Deadline April 24, 2026

Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted)  August 28, 2026

Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2026. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.

Your application will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees. 

 Fine Arts Categories are Clay, Metal, Mixed Media, Photography, Wood, Jewelry, Paintings, Fiber, and Fine Arts  

Prize Money  - Best in Show $2,000 -1st place $1,500  - 2nd place $1,250  - 3rd place $1,000 - Awards of Merit: $250

Welcome to the Childrens Actvity Village Application process!

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (53rd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.

Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed acceptance, booth location, or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products* to be sold. *. (*Informational booths are not allowed.)

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission Deadline April 24, 2026

Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted)  August 28, 2026

Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2026. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.

Your application will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees. 

Welcome to the Food Vendor application process!

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (53rd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.

Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed acceptance, booth location, or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos and a map of your booth setup.

Do you want to be eligible to win an award called BEST of FEST  for one of your dishes? Our show includes judging of a dish presented by accepted vendors during the Festival. Judging & Award participation is OPTIONAL and you MUST OPT IN to be included. By opting in,you agree to prepare and present a menu item ready for tasting/judging.  Judging will take place the Thursday of the Festival beginning at 10 am. 

                                                                                        IMPORTANT DEADLINES

                                                                               Submission Deadline April 24, 2026

                                                                 Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted)  August 28, 2026

You will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, or received without correct fee payment.