Application

Vendor Application

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Deadline: Mar 15, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 25, 2026 9:00 am - Apr 25, 2026 4:00 pm (EST)
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Milford, Delaware
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$1.00 - $200.00

About the application

Downtown Milford Inc. is inviting arttists, craftsmen and home craft vendors to the Bug and Bud Festival.

 

Set up and location information will be sent the first week of April along with locations for parking. Vendor set up will begin at 7 AM. Please DO NOT arrive before 7 AM as the streets will not be closed and volunteers will not be on site.

 

All vendors must be set up by 8:15 AM. No vendor vehicles will be permitted to enter the festival area after 8:15 AM. All vehicles must be moved from the festial area by that time as well.

 

This is a rain or shine event. Once the application is accepted, there will be NO REFUNDS ISSUED. If something comes up and you are unable to attend, you can have someone else man your booth.

 

We cannot offer electric connections for vendors. Please plan accordingly.

About the event

Milford's Bug and Bud Festival is the first festival in town every year, bringing thousands to downtown for live music, great food, free children's activites and more!
Downtown Milford Inc.
Downtown Milford Inc.

Terms & Conditions

Any vendor selling edible items MUST provide a copy of their health department certification WITH this application. A copy must be on file with Downtown MIlford Inc. before the festival or your application will be cancelled and no refund issued. A copy of the certification must also be displayed the day of the festival.

 

Home artist - in order to be considered a home artist, you can only sell items you make yourself. You cannot sell items purchased from national suppliers (Scentsy, Pampered Chef, etc.). 

 

Artisan or Craftsman - an artisan or craftsmen sells items they purchase from national suppliers.

 

Small Food Vendor - small food vendors do not have generators, do not need electric and sell small food items (lemonade, baked goods, popcorn, candy, etc.)

 

Large Food Vendor - large food vendors are food trucks, trailers or tents that use generators and sell meals (hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, chicken, etc.)

 

Non-Profits and downtown businesses do not pay for their space. However, because the system requires us to put a price in the cost, we made it $1. In order to not pay the fee, enter discount code FREE when prompted.

Prices

Home Artisan or Craftsman $25.00 Non-refundable Vendor must only sell items they make themselves
Home Artisan or Craftsman - two spaces $50.00 Non-refundable Must only sell items you make yourself
National Brand Representative $75.00 Non-refundable You may order items from national suppliers
National Brand Representative - 2 spaces $150.00 Non-refundable You may sell items from national suppliers
Small Food Truck $75.00 Non-refundable You may not use a generator. You sell small food items (baked goods, lemonade, etc.) and do not have a large truck. Tents only are permitted for this category
Small Food Truck - 2 spaces $150.00 Non-refundable You may not use a generator. You sell small food items (baked goods, lemonade, etc.). Tents only are permitted in this category.
Large Food Truck $100.00 Non-refundable Large food trucks may have generators and sell meals (hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, fries, etc.). All food truck spaces are 20x20 and only one space is permitted for each truck.
Business $100.00 Non-refundable Businesses outside of the Downtown Milford Inc. footprint.
Business - 2 spaces $200.00 Non-refundable Businesses outside of the Downtown Milford Inc. footprint who need two spaces
Political Vendors $100.00 Non-refundable Political candidates and parties who wish to set up a booth at the festival
Political Vendors - 2 spaces $200.00 Non-refundable Political parties and candidates who need more than one space
Non-Profit or Downtown Business $1.00 Non-refundable Businesses in the Downtown Milford Inc. footprint receive a free vendor space at the festival. Businesses located within the festival will have their space directly in front of the their businesses; outside of the festival area can choose where they would like to be located. All non-profits will be placed randomly throughout the festival

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Vendor Application
Vendor Application
Bug and Bud Festival