EXHIBITORS GUIDE
WELCOME TO THE 2026 PORTLAND FINE CRAFT SHOW
This private page is your guide for all the event dates, deadlines, and aspects.
The guide will be updated throughout the spring/summer as more is finalized.
All exhibitors are responsible for reading this guide to understand all the show policies and details.
Thank you for joining us!
DEADLINES
- Street Goods Vendors Permit Application – Due July 31
- Hold Harmless Agreement – Due July 31
- Booth Shot Photography Sign Up – Due Friday, August 14
- Load in/out Sign Up – Due Friday, August 14
QUICK REFERENCE
Show Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Hours: Open Hours are 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
Saturday Location: New for 2026 – Lincoln Park – 350 Congress St., Portland, ME
Load-in: Friday, August 21, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (booth materials only) + Saturday, August 22, 6:00 am – 9:30 am
Load-out: Saturday, August 22, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Contact: Simonne Feeney, Show Director, simonne@shopmainecraft.com, 207-805-4918
Itinerary:
Friday, August 21
– 6:00–8:00 p.m. Optional advance load-in for booth display materials only.
Saturday, August 22
– 6:00–9:30 a.m. Check in and load in.
– 9:30 a.m. All vehicles must be out of the load-in zones.
– 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Show open to the public.
– 11:00 a.m. Lunch delivery begins
– 4:00 p.m. Evaluation forms due. Awards announced via social media
– 5:00 p.m. Show closes.
– 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Mandatory pack-in-place period. Once your tent is down and packed, you may get your vehicles.
– 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Load out.
ABOUT
The Portland Fine Craft Show is an immersive, one-day, outdoor event in Downtown Portland. Featuring over 100 juried exhibitors from Maine and the greater Northeast, a wide array of fine craft is showcased across the following media categories: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, printmaking, stone, and wood.
In addition to the vibrant mix of fine craft exhibitors, the event will feature outreach booths spotlighting New England and Portland arts organizations, international artists making their mark in Maine, guilds and schools by invitation, and sponsor booths.
Started in 2015, the Portland Fine Craft Show stands out as one of the few Maine craft shows welcoming artists from outside the state. Renowned for its exceptional organization and commitment to high quality, this show attracts a substantial and appreciative audience.
SHOW PRODUCER
SHOP MAINE CRAFT – The Portland Fine Craft Show is produced by Shop Maine Craft (SMC), the retail subsidiary of Maine Crafts Association (MCA). It strengthens Maine’s creative economy by creating income opportunities for craft artists through gallery sales, craft shows, marketing & events.
Shop Maine Craft supports the livelihoods of individual craft artists while advancing the contemporary craft economy.
Founded in 1983, the MCA nurtures and connects craft artists across the state through education, mentorship, storytelling, community events, artist promotion, and income-generating opportunities. With a membership of over 500 multidisciplinary artists and small businesses, MCA also engages makers, institutions, and the public, ensuring that craft remains a vital cultural and economic force in Maine.
DATE AND HOURS:
Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rain or Shine
LOCATION – NEW FOR 2026!
Lincoln Park, 350 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101
WEBSITE: SHOPMAINECRAFT.COM
EVENT ITINERARY
Friday, August 21
– 6:00–8:00 p.m. Optional advance load-in for booth display materials only. Sign up is required.
Saturday, August 22
– 6:00–9:30 a.m. Check in and load in.
– 9:30 a.m. All vehicles must be out of the load-in zone.
– 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Show open to the public.
– 11:00 a.m. Lunch delivery begins
– 4:00 p.m. Evaluation forms due. Awards announced via social media
– 5:00 p.m. Show closes.
– 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Mandatory pack-in-place period. Once your tent is down and you are packed up, you may get your vehicles.
– 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Load out.
ONLINE EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Each exhibitor receives an online listing with a link to your website for the full program cycle.
2026 PUBLIC BOOTH MAP + LISTINGS
RULES & REGULATIONS
- NEW FOR 2026! – All Exhibitors must receive a City of Portland Street Goods Vendor Permit. See the tab in this section.
- NEW FOR 2026! Exhibitors must not attach to, remove, or destroy park property, including benches, fences, or landscaping. You may not drive or park on city sidewalks or park property. Load-in/out logistics must be followed. Load-in/out information will be shared ASAP.
- Standard 10×10 EZ-Up (or equivalent) tents are required.
- Proper Tent Weights are REQUIRED! Must be attached to tent poles and of substantial weight-the standard is 40lbs at each corner. We will not be weighing your weights but will insist that your weights are heavy enough to firmly ground your tent and that the weights are properly attached to the tent poles. If you’re in the market for tent weights, we suggest PVC pipe, end caps, big eye bolts, and concrete. If you arrive without tent weights, you will not be allowed to set up, with no refund issued.
- No tarps are allowed; tent side flaps that came with the tent are acceptable.
- No electricity or WiFi is available.
- Exhibitors must adhere to ONLY bringing the craft media they juried with and accepted craft media. For example, if you juried in the ceramics media category, you are not allowed to bring glass, wood, or other work that was not represented in your application. If you have questions about the accepted media and or media you wish to bring please contact the Show Director at Simonne@ShopMaineCraft.com
- Only the following media categories may be exhibited: baskets, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, printmaking (hand printed using analog techniques only), stone, and wood. The following Media/Products may not be exhibited: specialty foods, personal care, candles, books, CDs/DVDs, cards, 2D fine art, photography, flower arrangements, buy-sell items, or any products made from commercially available kits.
- No commercially made items. The show is dedicated to promoting work that is made by hand. If you have items that are branded with your designs (commercially made items such as t-shirts with your logo, note cards, tea towels, etc) but not made by you (not screen printed by hand, not sewn by hand), please reach out to Simonne@ShopMaineCraft.com to discuss.
- Exhibitors must be present at the show for all show hours and must be wearing exhibitor badges in lanyard/holders provided at load-in. Your badge also doubles as a mini, day-of-show exhibitors’ guide.
- Partner exhibitors may be represented by one member of the partnership.
- Exhibitors must set up within the allotted time frame of 6:00 – 10:00 a.m. set-up and be ready for attendees by 10 a.m.
- Exhibitors must follow load-out instructions, including a mandatory pack in placed period. Details coming soon!
- Exhibitors must fill out a Hold Harmless Agreement by the deadline.
- In the case of the show’s cancellation due to a force majeure event, exhibitors, by signing the hold harmless agreement, will agree to the Shop Maine Craft Force Majeure Policy (see Force Majeure Policy tab).
STREET GOODS VENDOR PERMIT
NEW FOR 2026! – All exhibitors are required to receive a City of Portland Street Goods Vendor’s License. Shop Maine Craft will be facilitating all exhibitor licenses. Please fill out the form by following the link below.
Permit Fee: $38 | Deadline – July 31, 2026 (please apply as soon as possible to avoid complications). If you do not receive the permit, you will not be allowed to exhibit with no refund for the booth fee.
Once approved, you will receive an email from Portland, Maine Business Licensing with your permit.
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS
Each exhibitor must sign a SMC Hold Harmless Agreement to participate. SMC staff will send these forms digitally via a service called SignRequest. Please fill them out by the August 1 deadline.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
- Before Sunday, May 24, 2026 (90 days prior): Full Refund less $30
- Monday, May 25, 2026 – Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (31 – 89 days prior): 50% Refund
- After Thursday, July 23, 2026 (30 or fewer days): No Refund
ME STATE SALES TAX ID
Pre-show: If you are not already collecting ME state sales tax, REGISTER your Business
During the show: charge 5.5% on all your sales
Post-show: File / Pay sales Tax
For more info at https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes
Maine Revenue Services Contact Info:
(207) 624-9693 or email sales.tax@maine.gov
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
Exhibitors display all work at their own risk and should carry appropriate insurance. Exhibitors are urged to carry ALL-RISK INSURANCE to protect against damage, loss, and all other hazards, from the time the materials leave their place of origin until they are returned after the show. Riders can often be added to existing policies to get the needed coverage.
Need to purchase coverage for a Shop Maine Craft event? ACT Insurance offers customizable short & long term liability insurance plans to artists and makers. See options and purchase a plan at THIS LINK.
SALES EXCHANGE / REFUND POLICIES
SMC recommends that exhibitors post their refund, return, and exchange policies in their booths. It is not sufficient to have the policy printed on sales receipts as the receipt is received post-sale.
SHOP MAINE CRAFT: Force Majeure Policy
In the event that the specified event is delayed, canceled, or otherwise affected by a force majeure event, Shop Maine Craft shall not be held responsible for any damages or losses incurred by participants. Force majeure events include, but are not limited to, natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, hurricanes), pandemics, war, terrorism, governmental actions, and other events beyond the control of Shop Maine Craft. Any prepaid fees may be retained to cover non-recoverable costs incurred by the organization.
EVENT REGISTRATION
Register between Thursday, April 30th – Thursday, May 14
STEP 1: Review all booth policies + show rules.
STEP 2:Follow the link below to fill out the required exhibitor registration form to pay for your booth fee.
Your participation in the show is confirmed once your payment and the form are completed.
Please contact Simonne@ShopMaineCraft.com if you have any questions.
BOOTH REGISTRATION IS ONLY FOR EXHIBITORS WHO HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED THROUGH THE JURY PROCESS VIA JURIED ART SERVICES. PLEASE DO NO REGISTER IF YOU HAVE NOT JURIED. IF YOU REGISTER WITHOUT JURYING, YOU WILL BE REFUNDED YOUR BOOTH FEE MINUS A $30 FEE.
Show Zone Booth Map
MCA PROFESSIONAL MEMBER BOOTH FEES
MCA Member Single Booth 10×10 in-line fee: $265.00
MCA Member Double Booth 10×20 in-line fee: $500.00
MCA Member Triple Booth 10×30 in-line fee: $750.00
+ $50.00 charge for corner booth
NON-MEMBER BOOTH FEES
Non-Member Single Booth 10×10 in-line fee: $295.00
Non-Member Double Booth 10×20 in-line fee: $560.00
Non-Member Triple Booth 10×30 in-line fee: $840.00
+ $50.00 charge for corner booth
Booth Numbers List by Last Name
Abbott, Beatrice – 309
Akakpo, Ebenezer – 307
Angie, Molly – 119
Armstrong, Jen – 421
Armstrong, Emily – 214
Atoui, Sammia – 203
Balch, Tara – 116
Bates, Cat – 311
Bello, Erica – 107
Benotti, Elizabeth – 305
Bolz, Patty – 112
Brooks, Jerin – 407
Buckland, Brian – 225
Bunting, Emily – 402 – 403
Campbell, Dana – 420
Cavendish, Gallit – 202
Clark, Liz – 212
Cooke, Susie – 211
Cronin, Maura – 205
Curran, Cheryl – 101
Curtis, Dennis – 226
Darr, Dave – 217
DeWan, Janna – 115
Doe, Steve – 322
East, David – 222
Farrar, Helene – 124
Floyd, Shannon – 219
Gates, Judy – 413
Gaudette, Samantha – 415
Goldsmith, Shelby – 220
Gonye, Anastassia – 301
Goodrich, Lacey – 204
Gordon, Lee – 210
Goulette, Danielle – 414
Guido, Mark – 323
Hatch, Howard – 312
Haviland, Cece – 111
Haynes, Stephanie – 118
Howarth, Lindsey – 223
Howell-Martin, Zoe – 117
Hunter, Konrad – 308
ito, emi – 227
Johnson, Sarah – 314
Johnson, Eric – 410 – 411
Karaca, Selma – 404
Kelly, Heather – 412
Kidson, Heather – 106
Leach, Linda – 417
Lefeuvre, Guenola – 423
Leone, Jarrett – 104
Levesh-Raabe, Dylan – 319
Low, Anna – 209
Lumumba, Patrice – 401
Maasch, Emma Raine – 102
MacDuffie, Laurel – 317
McCune, Kreg – 218
Mckim, Betty – 419
McMahon, Timothy – 121
McNeill, Naomi – 318
Melville, Ann – 103
Miller, Meghan – 302
Mojtabai, Kaveh – 207
Moran, Erin – 418
Morse, Karissa – 409
Muhorakeye, Ange – 310
Napoleon, Grace – 213
Park, Jinbi – 206
Parks, Jordan – 110
Perea-Kane, Rebecca – 304
Peters, Christine – 122
Raymond, Doug – 108
Reed, Natalie – 405
Roberts, Sumner – 313
Robitaille, Renee – 114
Roelz, Anita – 315
Rubel, Erika – 105
Sampson, Paul – 208
Schaefer, Taf – 216
Senechal, Linda – 416
Shea, Kevin – 320
Sheckler, Robert – 321
Shue, Tracy – 125
Sullivan, Martha – 120
Takaki, James – 316
Updike, Michael – 422
Varga, Victoria – 224
Verrill, Rebecca May – 201
Walsh, Meg – 113
Wheeler, Mark – 123
White, Stephanie – 408
White, Jon – 109
Wicinas, Lark – 406
Willemsen, Bea – 221
Williamson, Anysa – 306
Wing, Jaime – 215
Worthington, Catherine – 303
Xenos, Andrew – 126
Show Zone Booth Map
Booth Numbers List by Last Name
Abbott, Beatrice – 309
Akakpo, Ebenezer – 307
Angie, Molly – 119
Armstrong, Jen – 421
Armstrong, Emily – 214
Atoui, Sammia – 203
Balch, Tara – 116
Bates, Cat – 311
Bello, Erica – 107
Benotti, Elizabeth – 305
Bolz, Patty – 112
Brooks, Jerin – 407
Buckland, Brian – 225
Bunting, Emily – 402 – 403
Campbell, Dana – 420
Cavendish, Gallit – 202
Clark, Liz – 212
Cooke, Susie – 211
Cronin, Maura – 205
Curran, Cheryl – 101
Curtis, Dennis – 226
Darr, Dave – 217
DeWan, Janna – 115
Doe, Steve – 322
East, David – 222
Farrar, Helene – 124
Floyd, Shannon – 219
Gates, Judy – 413
Gaudette, Samantha – 415
Goldsmith, Shelby – 220
Gonye, Anastassia – 301
Goodrich, Lacey – 204
Gordon, Lee – 210
Goulette, Danielle – 414
Guido, Mark – 323
Hatch, Howard – 312
Haviland, Cece – 111
Haynes, Stephanie – 118
Howarth, Lindsey – 223
Howell-Martin, Zoe – 117
Hunter, Konrad – 308
ito, emi – 227
Johnson, Sarah – 314
Johnson, Eric – 410 – 411
Karaca, Selma – 404
Kelly, Heather – 412
Kidson, Heather – 106
Leach, Linda – 417
Lefeuvre, Guenola – 423
Leone, Jarrett – 104
Levesh-Raabe, Dylan – 319
Low, Anna – 209
Lumumba, Patrice – 401
Maasch, Emma Raine – 102
MacDuffie, Laurel – 317
McCune, Kreg – 218
Mckim, Betty – 419
McMahon, Timothy – 121
McNeill, Naomi – 318
Melville, Ann – 103
Miller, Meghan – 302
Mojtabai, Kaveh – 207
Moran, Erin – 418
Morse, Karissa – 409
Muhorakeye, Ange – 310
Napoleon, Grace – 213
Park, Jinbi – 206
Parks, Jordan – 110
Perea-Kane, Rebecca – 304
Peters, Christine – 122
Raymond, Doug – 108
Reed, Natalie – 405
Roberts, Sumner – 313
Robitaille, Renee – 114
Roelz, Anita – 315
Rubel, Erika – 105
Sampson, Paul – 208
Schaefer, Taf – 216
Senechal, Linda – 416
Shea, Kevin – 320
Sheckler, Robert – 321
Shue, Tracy – 125
Sullivan, Martha – 120
Takaki, James – 316
Updike, Michael – 422
Varga, Victoria – 224
Verrill, Rebecca May – 201
Walsh, Meg – 113
Wheeler, Mark – 123
White, Stephanie – 408
White, Jon – 109
Wicinas, Lark – 406
Willemsen, Bea – 221
Williamson, Anysa – 306
Wing, Jaime – 215
Worthington, Catherine – 303
Xenos, Andrew – 126
LOAD IN/OUT HOURS
– Advanced Day Load – Friday, August 21 from 5 pm – 8 pm
– Day of Show Load In – Saturday, August 22 from 6 am – 10 am
– Day of Show Load Out – Saturday, August 22 from 5:30 pm – 9 pm.
ZONE MAP
LOAD IN/OUT LOGISTICS –
SIGN UP FORMS ARE DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 14.
Please read the full logistics and let us know if you have any questions.
- Vehicles are not allowed to drive into the park. DO NOT pull onto sidewalks.
- All booths are located on grass with the front of your booth facing out to a cement park pathways. This is for ease of load-in/out and accessibility. Help us save the grass and use pathways whenever possible.
- You will need to use tent weights (40 lbs on each corner) and not tent spikes.
- Exhibitors must not attach to, remove, or destroy park property, including benches, fences, or landscaping.
- We suggest using wagons, dollies, etc to transport your items to your booth space.
- We have reserved the parking spaces along Federal St. and Congress St. directly along the park for load-in zones (read below for specifics).
- Load-in zone spaces are for quickly dropping off your materials only. DO NOT begin setting up your materials until your vehicle has left the load-in zone. Conversely, DO NOT get your vehicles and block a load-out space until you are completely ready to load your vehicles and ready to go.
- There is a mandatory pack-in-place period from 5 – 5:30 pm during load-out. Again, do not pull into the load-in zone until all your items have been packed up, your tent is down, and you are ready to pack your vehicles and drive away.
- If your booth set up allows for it, it is always an option to park at Top of the East Parking Lot and wheel your materials over to the show zone. It is directly across the street.
- Your booth #s will be pinned to the booth space and marked out by flags.
- Bringing an assistant is strongly encouraged to assist with load in/out.
- Know your booth number to assist volunteers helping you find your booth.
LOAD IN ZONE A – FEDERAL ST. ZONE SPECIFICS –
- Assume you’re zone A, unless contacted otherwise.
- This load-in zone is open to all exhibitors during all load in/out hours.
- The Zone A – Federal St. zone spaces are angled.
- Show staff + Volunteers will be stationed to assist you pulling in and out of the load-in zones.
- Federal St. is one way that turns into Newbury St. when driving around the courthouse.
- Between 7:30 and 9 am on the day of the show, Zone B is open to any exhibitor. After 9 am on the day of the show, there will be no vehicles or new load-ins allowed in these spaces.
LOAD IN ZONE B – CONGRESS ST. ZONE SPECIFICS –
- Zone B exhibitors are those with large vehicles or those using trailers with booths located on the Congress St. side of the show zone.
- If you are to use Zone B, you will be notified and sent further instructions.
- Zone B exhibitors can use this zone:
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- For advanced day load-in from 5 pm to 8 pm
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- For day of the show during 6 am – 7:30 am.
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- For load out from 5:30 pm – 9 pm.
- After 7:30 am day of the show, this load-in zone is open to anyone.
- After 9 am day of the show there will be no vehicles or new load ins allowed in these spaces of Zone B.
- These spaces are parallel to the sidewalk.
- Show staff + Volunteers will be stationed to assist you pulling in and out of the load-in zones.
- After 5:30 pm during load-out, Zone B is ONLY for Zone B exhibitors.
- If your booth is located on this side of the show zone and you were not contacted about specific use, but feel you should have been please contact: simonne@shopmainecraft.com to discuss.
ADVANCED DAY LOAD IN SPECIFICS –
- Advanced day load in is for booth materials only. No tech, artwork, etc.
- Required materials: Tent, four tents weights (40 lbs each), tent walls. No materials of your booth should be visible.
- The show zone will be monitored by security overnight. This does not mean it’s safe to leave anything but booth materials.
- Security has been instructed not to allow anyone in the park after 8 pm, including artists, as you receive your badges during load-in on Saturday, and will be indistinguishable from the public at this time.
GETTING TO THE SHOW:
- Lincoln Park is located on the corner of Congress and Pearl Streets.
- Load-in Zone A is located on Federal St. You can use the Cumberland County Courthouse Address: 205 Newbury St. Portland, ME 04101
- Load-in Zone B is located at 350 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101
- Most exhibitors will be using Congress St. to turn onto Pearl St. and then an immediate turn onto Federal St.
ZONE A
Abbott Beatrice
Akakpo Ebenezer
Angie Molly
Armstrong Jen
Armstrong Emily
Atoui Sammia
Balch Tara
Bates Cat
Bello Erica
Benotti Elizabeth
Bolz Patty
Buckland Brian
Campbell Dana
Clark Liz
Cooke Susie
Cronin Maura
Darr Dave
Doe Steve
East David
Farrar Helene
Floyd Shannon
Gates Judy
Gaudette Samantha
Goldsmith Shelby
Gonye Anastassia
Goodrich Lacey
Gordon Lee
Goulette Danielle
Guido Mark
Hatch Howard
Haviland Cece
Haynes Stephanie
Howarth Lindsey
Howell-Martin Zoe
Hunter Konrad
ito emi
Johnson Sarah
Johnson Eric
Karaca Selma
Kelly Heather
Leach Linda
Lefeuvre Guenola
Leone Jarrett
Levesh-Raabe Dylan
Low Anna
Maasch Emma Raine
MacDuffie Laurel
McCune Kreg
Mckim Betty
McMahon Timothy
McNeill Naomi
Miller Meghan
Mojtabai Kaveh
Moran Erin
Morse Karissa
Muhorakeye Ange
Napoleon Grace
Park Jinbi
Parks Jordan
Perea-Kane Rebecca
Peters Christine
Reed Natalie
Roberts Sumner
Robitaille Renee
Roelz Anita
Schaefer Taf
Senechal Linda
Shea Kevin
Sheckler Robert
Shue Tracy
Sullivan Martha
Takaki James
Updike Michael
Varga Victoria
Verrill Rebecca May
Walsh Meg
White Stephanie
Wicinas Lark
Willemsen Bea
Williamson Anysa
Wing Jaime
Worthington Catherine
Xenos Andrew
ZONE B
Brooks Jerin
Bunting Emily
Cavendish Gallit
Curran Cheryl
Curtis Dennis
DeWan Janna
Kidson Heather
Lumumba Patrice
Melville Ann
Raymond Doug
Rubel Erika
Sampson Paul
Wheeler Mark
White Jon
EXHIBITOR PARKING
1) Top of the Old Port Parking Lot – Strongly encouraged!
- 119 Pearl St, Portland, ME 04101
- Rate – Estimated total cost for full day parking = $25 – $32.00 (There are flat rates for certain hours: between 6 – 7 am rate is $6.75. After 7 am the day flat rate is $25)
- Outdoors – No height restriction
- Card payments only
2) Cumberland County Parking Garage
- 192 Newbury St, Portland, ME 04101
- $4.75 per hour or $38 day rate
- Very limited: 10 – 15 spaces total for public use.
- Height restrictions: 6 ft 9
- Card payments only
PLEASE NOTE: Lincoln Park is located next to the Cumberland County Courthouse. Be aware of permitted parking spots along Federal and Newbury St. These spaces are for city employees and police department personnel and are subject to towing at all times.
DAY OF LOAD-IN:
Saturday, August 22, 2026: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. DETAILS COMING SOON!
All vehicles must be removed from the load in zone by 9:30 a.m.The show starts at 10:00 a.m. and is open to the public till 5:00 p.m.
Full details coming soon!
ADVANCED DAY LOAD IN
Friday, August 21, 2026: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
To assist with load-in and day-of-show zone traffic SMC is offering an additional Advanced Day Load-In time, the night prior. The lot will be monitored by security staff throughout the night.
PLEASE NOTE: This load-in time is for BOOTH DISPLAY MATERIALS ONLY! Exhibitors using this time are not allowed to bring any craft objects, work, or technology to leave overnight in the show zone. If you are taking advantage of this advanced day load in time, you are required to set up your tent with the required tent weights, and your materials must be enclosed in your booth space, with closed tent walls. No materials of your booth should be visible after attaching the tent walls.
There will be security officers guarding the show zone overnight; this does not mean it is safe to leave anything but booth and display materials in your booth space. These officers have been instructed not to allow anyone in the lot during this time, including artists, as you receive your exhibitor badges during morning load-in on Saturday, August 22nd, and will be indistinguishable from the public at this time.
LOAD-OUT:
Saturday, August 22, 2025: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m – DETAILS COMING SOON!
All exhibitors must adhere to a 30-minute pack-in-place period up until 5:30 pm. No vehicles will be allowed to enter the load in zone during this time.
LOCATION: 120 Free St. Portland, ME, 04101
- When pulling up to the show zone on Free Street, exhibitors need to stop and follow the directions of SMC Staff / Volunteers. Look for the electric blue t-shirts!
- If your booth is close to Free Street (example booth # 807-808/ 1407-1408) you may be asked to pull into a reserved parking space directly adjacent to the show zone. Please let us know if this is not possible for your booth set up on the load in sign up form.
- If you would like to use the advanced day load in, please see the specific required guidelines in the Load In / Out Options section.
- While we do have your booth number, it is important for you to have this information on hand to help show volunteers direct you through the show zone.
We will continue to accommodate trailer and large vehicle parking, but no longer in the show zone. Our trailer parking will now be located at the address below with a shuttle service.
Running with Scissors Artist Studio: 250 Anderson St. Portland, ME
This location is not walkable to the show zone (in a timely manner) which is why there is a shuttle service!
To use this service exhibitors must:
1) Fill out the sign up form by Tuesday the 22nd at NOON
2) Understand that you need to move your trailer and be at the lot for pick up at 9:15 AM sharp! The volunteer will have a list with your names please take in travel time consideration as there is one shuttle for all using this service.
3) Understand that you need to be at the SMC Information booth (located behind the Dogfish Bar & Grille building at 5:15 sharp for pick up and shuttle to the lot.
4) Understand that your trailers cannot be left for overnight or longer than the show is open and can only be parked in the designated spaces.
EXHIBITOR PACKING LIST
WATER BOTTLE
We will provide roving and stationary water carts to refill water bottles. Please help eliminate the use of throwaway plastic bottles by bringing a container for drinking water.
THERMOS FOR COFFEE/TEA
Please help eliminate the use of coffee cups by bringing a thermos.
TENT + TENT WEIGHTS REQUIRED
Each exhibitor must bring a 10 x 10 ft EZ-up style or equivalent tent plus tent weights. Weights must be attached to each tent leg, 40lbs each leg recommended (please see show rules and policies, this is a requirement!)
TAPE + CLIPS FOR YOUR EXHIBITOR SIGN
An exhibitor sign will be provided by SMC to each exhibitor, listing your booth number. These signs help guide the public to your booths, to vote for People’s Choice, to assist the awards juror and the booth shot photographer. Be sure to hang your sign where it is visible to the public.
BOOTH #
To assist staff and volunteers and for a smooth load-in process, please have your booth number memorized or easily accessible.
EXHIBITOR AMENITIES + SHOW SERVICES
EXHIBITOR BADGES – A Day of Event Mini Show Guide
Shop Maine Craft provides all exhibitors with name tag badges and a mini-show guide at load-in; these must be worn throughout the show. The mini-show guide has show staff contact information, booth sitter information, itinerary, and your event day need-to-know info.
BOOTH SITTERS
SMC volunteers are on hand for booth sitting. A cell phone number to a coordinator will be provided for the day of the event for sitter requests, inside your exhibitor badge.
CELL PHONE CHARGING STATION
The Shop Maine Craft info booth is located in the center of the park, near the fountain. SMC will provide battery-powered cell phone chargers at the Info Booth for exhibitor use. The use of these chargers is limited and comes on a first-come, first-served basis.
COFFEE
Coffee will be available for purchase from Giuseppe Roasters. Located on the Congress St. side of the show zone.
WATER
We will provide roving and stationary water carts to refill water bottles. Please help eliminate the use of throwaway plastic bottles by bringing a container for drinking water.
LUNCH- Starting at 11:00 AM
A brown bag lunch will be provided for all exhibitors. Sandwiches will have a few meat options and a vegetarian/vegan option. Please note we cannot provide gluten-free options at this time and can only provide lunches to juried artists and not assistants.
BATHROOMS
The show provides Porta-Potties, located at both ends of the show zone.
MEMBER SIGNS
A reminder to MCA Professional Level members: Bring your member sign to display in your booth. If you are an MCA member at the Professional Level and have not received your sign, email simonne@mainecrafts.org. Additionally, you can pick one up during the show at the SMC info booth.
BOOTH SIGNS
SMC will provide each exhibitor with a Booth Sign with your business name and booth number. Booth Signs are to help the public, jurors, and photographers navigate the show and to help them vote for the People’s Choice Award.
Please remember to bring tape or clips to attach your sign to your tent and place signs where they are visible to the public.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
SMC will create exhibitor reels to post to our social media. Each exhibitor will be included in a post. Exhibitors are encouraged to share posts.
PRINT MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
See the Marketing + Promotion section below to learn about exhibitor advertising opportunities in the West End News / Show Guide + Map
SHOW AWARDS
Three exhibitors will be selected during the show for show awards, to be announced by social media. Be sure to follow the SMC on Instagram @ShopMaineCraft
Awards for Best Booth Design and Best of Show will be juried by the Show Awards Juror and announced during the day via social media.
The People’s Choice Award will be selected from visitor ballots throughout the day and announced at 4 p.m. via social media.
About the 2026 Awards Juror: Jillian Impastato is an arts administrator and museum worker who has worked in higher education and museums in Maine, Massachusetts, and Norway. She is currently the Associate Director of Artists at Work & Alumni Relations at the Maine College of Art & Design. She recently finished a Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She was previously the Mirken Coordinator of Campus Collaborations at the Colby College Museum of Art. She teaches workshops on professional development in the arts, slow looking with art and nature, and zine-making.
BOOTH SHOT PHOTOGRAPHY
This is an opportunity for those who need a professional booth image for juried show applications (like this show!) or for those who would like to update their existing image.
While not having a booth image does not necessarily prevent your acceptance into this show, the jurors are instructed to score for a professional presentation, so you will need an image for the years to come.
For 2026 we have invited Bret Woodard Photography to join us at the show for those exhibitors who would like to take advantage of this opportunity.
- Images are $50.00 a piece. Exhibitors will pay the photographer directly. Payment is due when you receive the images.
- Each exhibitor will receive a 20-minute time slot with the photographer. These time slots are for booth shot images only! Exhibitors looking for more detailed product shots must connect with the photographer for another time.
- The photographer will only be taking images for those who sign up in advance.
- While the show is rain or shine, this opportunity is not! If it is rainy weather, we will need to cancel with the photographer.
PRINTED MARKETING MATERIALS
Help us promote the show!
Posters + Postcards can be picked up at our retail gallery in West Gardiner, at our office in Portland, or we can mail them to you. Please take advantage of these materials by putting posters up in your area or sending postcards to your mailing lists.
Please reach out to Simonne@ShopMaineCraft.com if you need to make shipping or pick-up arrangements.
CENTER FOR MAINE CRAFT
24 Service Plaza Dr
West Gardiner, ME 04345
Open Daily 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
SMC FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
The SMC will be featuring the show on Facebook and Instagram before and throughout the show. Be sure you are following us and please promote the show through your social media networks!
Account: @shopmainecraft
Hashtags to use: #shopmainecraft #portlandfinecraftshow #portlandfinecraftshow2026
DOWNLOADABLES
Right-click or double-click to download these materials and help promote the show!
Want a graphic with your artwork and our branding? Contact Simonne@ShopMaineCraft.com to create one for you!
SHOW LOGOS
Full logo – gray, gold, transparent background
Full logo – cream, gold, transparent background
Full logo – gold, transparent background
Short logo – gold, cream, transparent background
Short logo – gray, gold, transparent background
SOCIAL MEDIA FORMATTED / DIGITAL POSTERS – (1080 x 1350)
Social Media Formatted Poster
Blank Poster on White Background
Blank Poster on Gray Background
Blank Poster on Black Background
SHOP MAINE CRAFT LOGOS
SHOW GUIDE + MAP LISTINGS
In collaboration with West End News (WEN), a trusted local newspaper serving the Greater Portland area, including Brunswick, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Saco, Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, Windham, and Yarmouth—Shop Maine Craft (SMC) produces a full-color, four-page Show Guide + Map.
Distribution Details
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The Show Guide will be included as an insert in the August issue of West End News, 15k copies distributed.
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It also serves as a stand-alone handout for the day of the event attendees.
This publication doubles as both a pre-event promotional tool and the offical show program, featuring the event layout and a comprehensive vendor listing with booth numbers.
Ad Space Available for Exhibitors
Exhibitors have the opportunity to advertise directly in the Show Guide + Map. This is an excellent chance to gain visibility both before and during the event.
To reserve ad space or inquire about premium placements (front/back page), please contact: simonne@shopmainecraft.com
Space/Costs Available –
- Top Banner Ad – 4.83″ wide x 2.36″ tall | $155
- Vertical Ad – 2.36″w x 4.62″t | $155
- Bottom Horizontal Ad – 4.8″ wide x 2.3″ tall – $155
Ad Design Add-On –
West End News staff can help create exhibitor ads for a discounted rate of an additional $49 (typically $100).
DEADLINE – Due date for ad copy and payment is July 15.
SHOW GUIDE MAP + LISTINGS –
In partnership with the West End News (WEN), a local paper serving the Greater Portland area including Portland, Brunswick, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Saco, Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, Windham, and Yarmouth, SMC has printed a four-page color Show Guide + Map.
The Show Guide will be an insert in the August edition of West End News (17,000 copies distributed) and will be distributed as a stand-alone piece to show visitors. Additionally, 5,000 copies of the Show Guide Map will be added to the Maine Sunday Telegram for the first Sunday of August.
The Show Guide + Map serves as both marketing before the event and the show program the day of the event with the show layout and vendors listed with their booth numbers.
ARTIST AD SPACE AVAILABLE ON THE SHOW GUIDE
Exhibitors have the opportunity to place ads on the Show Guide Map. Please contact Simonne@ShopMaineCraft.com if you would like to be connected with the staff at the West End News for additional front and or back-page ad placement and pricing.
SPACE/COSTS AVAILABLE –
- Top Banner Ad – 4.83″ wide x 2.36″ tall | $150 – 4 available
- Vertical Ad – 2.36″w x 4.62″t | $150 – 4 available
- Bottom Horizontal Ad – 4.8″ wide x 2.3″ tall – $150 each – 4 available
AD RESERVATION DEADLINE – MAY 24
Reservations made after May 24th will be $165
AD COPY + PAYMENT DEADLINE – JUNE 28
To reserve an ad, contact:
Rick Ness
rickthewestendnews@gmail.com
207-577-7025
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE SHOW ZONE:
SHOW ZONE TRAFFIC FLOW:
NEW DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS DUE TO FREE STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:
As there is a construction project at the entrance of Free St. you will be unable to use this road to reach the show zone.
To access the show zone, please take Congress St. coming from either direction and take Oak St to turn right onto Free St. This will take you in front of the show zone where you will be able to enter the lot. A staff member or volunteer will be there to direct you prior to entering the lot, please check in with show staff.
