2025 Craft Show at USM

 At the University of Southern Maine - Costello Sports Complex  

Show Dates: Spring Show - APRIL 12, 2025        Fall Show - NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2025

Booth Fees: April Show - 1 day   8' x 8' Booths are $95 12' x 10' Booths are $115

November Show - 2 day 8' x 8' Booths are $160     12' x 10' Booths are $190

**Health restrictions may be in place per the University of Maine System for vendors and attendees.  

Vendor Application Link APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2025 

Deadlines for Application and Booth Fee    

Vendors will be notified of their selection status for both shows on or before February, 28 2025. If you have been accepted you will receive an invoice for the full fee for either or both shows and any extras. The invoice will contain a link to pay by card. If you prefer, you may send a check for the full amount to:

  Craft Show at USM - USM Athletics Department - 37 College Avenue - Gorham, ME  04038  

All payments must be received within 10 days of the invoice date or you will forfeit your booth and we will fill it with another vendor.

NOTE: Vendor Cancellation after payment WILL result in a processing fee of $50. Cancellations within 4 weeks of the respective show may result in the forfeiture of your entire fees.

If the Craft Show is canceled by the University of Southern Maine, vendors will receive a full refund of all paid fees.  Refunds for those who submitted their fees by check may have to wait up to four weeks for their refund. 

Craft Show at USM Application Agreement and Information

Craft Show at USM Operating Rules and Guidelines

Requirements:  ALL Items being sold at this show are to be designed/created/crafted by the artisan.

 Location: Costello Sports Complex is located on the Gorham Campus.  If you are using GPS or MapQuest enter the address as 134 School Street, Gorham, ME and you should be directed close to our entrance on Campus Avenue off of Rte. 114.  

SPRING SHOW

Date and Time:  Saturday, April 12th -  10:00 am to 3:00 pm    

Set-Up Times:    Friday, April 11th  - 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm      Saturday, April 12th - 6:00 am – 9:00 am *  

Clean-up Time:    Saturday, April 12th - 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

FALL SHOW

Dates and Times:  Saturday, November 15th - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm    Sunday, November 16th - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm  

Set-Up Times:  Friday, November 14th - 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm Saturday, November 15th - 6:00 am – 9:00 am *  

Clean-up Time:    Sunday, November 16th - 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

* All Vehicles must be out of the building by 9:00 am on show dates; however you may continue to set up your booth until the show begins.

Please be ready and in your booth at 9:45 am.  

Booth Space:  

12’ X 10’ areas (all corner spaces) will be allotted for each vendor.  

8’ X 8 ‘ areas will be available to limited vendors.  

Booths may not be shared.

Vendors requesting to be located beside each other must clearly indicate this on the application in the request section. We do our best to accommodate vendor requests, however at times this is not possible.

Equipment:  Vendors must provide their own equipment for displays: screens, backdrops, etc. and any extension cords you may need.  Please note:  There are limited outlets available, please make sure you note on your application if you need electricity.

Raffle:  Each vendor must donate a craft item (minimum value of $20.00).   Please deliver this item to the raffle table by 8:00 am on Saturday morning.  If we find a donation was not made, future acceptance will be denied.

Unloading:   Ability to drive into the space creates an easy and efficient unloading and loading process. Athletes will be available for assistance if needed. Materials may also be unloaded in front of the Costello Sports Complex. Please note that on Saturday and Sunday morning ALL vehicles must be out of the building by 9:00 am. If your vehicle could leak any liquids onto our floor or if you have studded tires we ask you notify us and not bring your vehicle into the building. We will assist you to enter the building through a different access point.

Please be cautious and patient driving inside our building as the pathway is tight. Vendors who block the flow of traffic may be asked to leave the show. Vendors are also responsible for any damage they may cause to the facility.  We require all vendors to be respectful of each other and staff associated with the show.  

Parking:  Vendors MUST park in the lots BEHIND the field house near the softball/baseball fields once unloaded and during all show hours.  Lots G13a, G13b, G13c are the only permissible lots. Vendors MAY NOT, for any reason, park in any of the lots at the entrance side of the building.  

Parking Fees: We have made an agreement for vendors to get validated as long as we get your license plate number(s) ahead of time and you are parked in the approved lots.  Patrons will be charged a maximum of $2.00 or have the option to pay an hourly fee of $1.00.  The fall show parking has yet to be determined for both vendors and patrons, based on the results of the spring.  A member of parking services will be on hand during the April show to help those with issues.  

Concession:   Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase.  Lunch delivery service will be offered for vendors.

Liability:   USM Athletics assumes no liability for any property or goods of vendors.  Vendors will hold harmless USM Athletics and all affiliates of any personal liability due to vendors’ acts or omissions.

Follow us:   Facebook: www.facebook.com/USMCraftShows   

Twitter:   @USMCraftShow  

Instagram: usm_craft_show

TikTok: @usmcraftshow

Web sites:  Athletic Department Fundraising - Craft Show

This information is published at USM Craft Show Google Information Site

For more information, please contact usmath-craftshow@maine.edu