Product & Merchandise and Art Vendor
Bring your brand to the rhythm of the Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival! Showcase your unique products — from fashion and accessories to crafts and specialty goods — to an audience that celebrates creativity and culture. This is your chance to connect with thousands of festival-goers who appreciate quality, originality, and artistry.
There are a total of 25 vendor stations. Each vendor station is approximately 8’ x 4’ (32 sq. ft.). Please leave at least 5 feet of clear space in front of your booth to allow festival guests to move easily through the hallway to their stages.
Selection Process
Vendor participation is competitive and based on:
● Quality and uniqueness of merchandise
● Presentation and professionalism of display
● Variety of offerings, with preference for jazz-inspired and arts-focused products
Please note: Acceptance in prior years does not guarantee participation in 2026.
Vendor Space & Fees
Each approved vendor will receive:
● One (1) 29” x 6’ table
● Two (2) chairs
Vendors may bring smaller display tables as long as they fit within the assigned footprint.
● Basic Station Fee: $450
Vendors must commit to all three days of the Festival. Spaces are assigned first come, first served once applications and fees are received.
Application Deadlines
● To be listed in the Festival Program, applications must be received by January 15, 2026 with product description.
● Applications received after this date may still be considered but will not appear in the printed program.
Vendors from 2022–2024 with no major product changes do not need to resubmit descriptions or images, though photos of your intended display are strongly encouraged.
Important Notes
● Similar vendors may be located near each other; exact placement cannot be guaranteed.
● Product/Art vendors may not sell food or beverages.
● Vendors must staff their booth during all festival hours.
● Professional signage is required (no handwritten signs).
● No music, tobacco, or drug-related products permitted.
● Food from the food trucks is permitted at all stages of the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, except at the JAM Stage inside Cooper’s Mill Restaurant, where outside food is not allowed.
● Once accepted, vendor fees are non-refundable.
Logistics
Setup: Friday, February 13, from 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (must be ready by 6:00 p.m.)
Festival Hours: Friday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday until 10:00 p.m.
Cleanup: Vendors must remove all materials by 12:00 noon, Monday, February 16, 2026. A $100 cleanup fee applies if spaces are left unclean.
Accommodations
The Bethesda Marriott is our host hotel, offering a special MAJF festival rate:
● $139/night (single king)
● $149/night (double queen)
Reserve early — rooms sell out quickly. Mention you are attending the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival when booking to receive the discounted rate.
Reservation line: 800-228-9290
Questions?
Contact the MAJF Vendor Office at (301) 871-0858 or email iambush@jazzacademy.org.
Taxes & Permits
Vendors are responsible for obtaining all required permits/licenses and for remitting Maryland State Sales Tax, if applicable. Contact the Maryland Comptroller’s Office at 410-767-1544 for guidance.
✨ Join us at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival and share your products, art, or cuisine with thousands of jazz lovers in a vibrant, community-centered celebration of music and culture! ✨
