Forms

Festival Vendor Application

Thank you for considering joining us for an event here at Appel Farm! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. If you applied over a week ago and have not received a response, please feel free to reach out to nmakosky@appelfarm.org.

Business Name(Required)
Contact Name(Required)
Address(Required)
This will be used to view your work, and to promote food options for the event.
Social Media Accounts
Facebook, Instagram or other social channel handles
Logo and/or photos for promotion
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
Please provide clear, well-lit images of your goods or services. If possible, also include a shop or business logo that can be used for promotion on social media and in other promotional materials. If you have any issues uploading here, please send directly to kbaer@appelfarm.org.
Include medium, general pricing information etc.
Does your business sell consumables?(Required)
Anything that you can eat or drink, must be approved, either by Salem County Department of Health and Human Services or by the NJDOH. This includes jarred or canned items, candy, baked goods, etc.
This will be used to determine whether your booth will be a good fit for this festival.
Festival Vendor Artwork Standards(Required)
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center is committed to supporting artists and creative work from Southern New Jersey and beyond. We believe making art is a deeply human act, and our arts festival vendor areas are intentionally designed to honor both the creative process and the people behind the work. In alignment with these values, Appel Farm upholds vendor fairs and artmaking spaces as environments for human-created artwork. Vendors at any Appel Farm event may not sell or display artwork that appears to be wholly or partially generated by artificial intelligence (AI) systems regardless of the specific tools used in the creative process. Many AI image-generation tools are trained on large datasets that include digitized human-created artwork, raising ongoing concerns around consent, authorship, creative rights, and ethical use. Artists may use standard digital tools, such as photo editing, illustration, or design software, as part of their creative process to refine, enhance, or present their ideas. However, the final work offered for sale must be predominantly created by the artist themselves. Work that is generated primarily by AI, automated systems, or pre-existing digital templates is not permitted. This ensures that all merchandise reflects the skill, vision, and creative labor of the human artist. Vendors are expected to accurately represent their creative process and submit three (3) sample images of their work for review. Failure to comply with this policy may result in immediate termination of the vendor agreement, removal from the event, prohibition from further sales at the current festival, and possible exclusion from future Appel Farm events. Vendors whose agreements are terminated may not drive onto the festival site during active event hours or while guests are present to retrieve their materials. Appel Farm staff will coordinate with the vendor the safe breakdown and removal of items. All compliance determinations, including the severity of enforcement actions, are at the sole discretion of Appel Farm staff and are final. Vendors found in violation of this policy may also forfeit vendor fees. FAQ Q1: Can I sell AI-generated artwork? A: We celebrate human creativity. All work for sale must be primarily made by the artist, not generated by AI. Q2: Can I use digital tools in my process? A: Absolutely! Editing or design software is fine, as long as you are the main creator of the final piece. If you have a specific question about your own art, feel free to reach out to us! Q3: What do I need to submit to apply? A: Please share three sample images of your work and a brief description of how you create it. Q4: What happens if the policy isn’t followed? A: Vendors who do not comply may be removed without refund and will not be invited back, and decisions by Appel Farm staff are final. Following the guidelines helps keep our festival safe and supportive for all artists. Please select Yes or No to confirm that you have read, understand, and agree to comply with Appel Farm’s AI-Generated Artwork Ban policy.
Drop files here or
Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 3.
    Please submit examples of your artwork and merchandise for review.
    Please indicate what equipment you use (if any):
    If so, when?
    If Facebook or other social media, please mention group or page where you saw a post.
    Please read the following TERMS AND CONDITIONS thoroughly:(Required)

    Appel Farm Arts & Music Center will review all vendor interest forms and notify applicants of their acceptance status via email within five (5) business days of applying. If selected to participate in the requested festival(s), the above-named person or business (hereafter “Participant”) agrees to arrive no earlier than the designated time provided by Appel Farm, unload materials, and have their vehicle parked in the designated lot by the specified time. Upon acceptance, a follow-up online form will be provided, and payment will be processed via credit card. The vendor fee is $75 for for-profit vendors (with discounts available for non-profits applied at check-out); additionally, a limited number of youth vendor spots are available at no charge.

    Appel Farm will provide a standard 10’ x 10’ outdoor craft vendor space. However, the Participant is responsible for setting up and maintaining their exhibit for the duration of the event and must supply all necessary equipment to display their items. This includes, but is not limited to, tents, tables, chairs, canopies, cash boxes, money, and credit card equipment—please note that Appel Farm does not provide canopies, tables, chairs, or any other booth items. Electricity is not available on site.

    Vendors should look for Appel Farm staff in purple vests and enter the parking lot—please observe the 5 mph campus speed limit. Turn right at the small info tent, then stop at the green lean‑to to speak with our volunteer and receive your directions. Drive into your designated row (A–D) and pause at your marked spot to unload only. Once unloaded, move your vehicle to the vendor parking area, then return to your spot to set up. If unloading assistance is required, please notify us before arrival so that arrangements can be made. An accessible bathroom will also be available for all vendors.

    Participant agrees to sell personally handcrafted items only. Kits, supplies, or mass-produced items of any kind are unacceptable for sale, and the Participant is solely responsible for all sales and any associated taxes. The term of this Agreement shall be from today’s date until the date of the event.

    Furthermore, the Participant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, its successors, and assigns from any and all losses, costs (including litigation costs and attorneys’ fees), claims, suits, actions, damages, liabilities, and expenses—including those arising from loss of life, bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage, as well as any breach of this Agreement—that occur wholly or in part due to the Participant’s fault or negligence or that of their officers, directors, agents, or subcontractors.

    FORCE MAJEURE: Neither party shall be held responsible for fires, strikes, civil disorders, severe inclement weather, pandemics or other public health emergencies, acts or threats of terrorism, acts of war, or any other events beyond its reasonable control. In the event of such circumstances, Appel Farm reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event at its sole discretion.