Earth Day Vendor | Salisbury Maryland Zoo FREE Admission Park

2026 Earth Day - Vendor Application

Thank you for your application to be a vendor at our Earth Day Celebration Event. PLEASE NOTE: When vendor opportunities arise at the Zoo, we will prioritize selecting vendors from those on the vendor interest list. (Vendor Fee: $25) Payment Due By: 4/10/26

Phone

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What is the name of your Business/Organization?(Required)

Primary Contact for organization(Required)

First Last

Cell Phone Number(Required)

Email(Required)

Billing Address:(Required)

Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Description of Item(s)/Services being displayed / sold:(Required)

How do you contribute to conservation efforts? (ex: Use recycled materials/Donate to charity, etc.)(Required)

Vendor Space:(Required)

Please provide a brief description of your set-up and send a picture if available: (ex: 10 x 10 pop-up with 2 tables)

How long does it take you to set up, from arrival to service ready? AND how long does it take you to break down, from service to load out?(Required)

Due to limited tables, chairs, and electrical needs for exhibits, these will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.(Required)

Check all that apply.

Our organization will bring our own setup items (table, chairs, etc.)

Our organization needs 1 table to be provided by the Zoo

Our organization needs 2 chairs to be provided by the Zoo

Our organization may need electric

Names of representatives attending event (we request this be limited to no more than 2 people)(Required)

We would like to attend early set-up (Friday 17th 4:00pm-5:30m)(Required)

Yes

Earth Day Vendor Agreement(Required)

Vendor agrees to all terms in this agreement and in the Application. Any violation by the Vendor gives The Salisbury Zoo, the City of Salisbury, or their authorized agents the right to i. Immediately terminate this agreement; ii. Require the Vendor, immediately upon notice of violation of this agreement, to cease operations and vacate the premises; and iii. Forfeit all fees paid to The Salisbury Zoo to participate in the 2026 Earth Day Celebration. All Payments are due by 4/10/2026.
Any change to this agreement must be in writing and signed by The Salisbury Zoo.
1. The Salisbury Zoo agrees to provide each Vendor with a 10′ x 10′ space. The Vendor must provide its own tent, tables, chairs, an extension cord & adapters (if electrical power is requested). If the Vendor fails to claim its reserved space on Saturday, April 18, the organizers may assign the space to another vendor without further notice or refund to the original Vendor.
2. Craft Vendor items for sale should be either handmade by vendor or are all-natural or recycled materials.
3. Vendor agrees to obey all rules and instructions given by Zoo & Event Staff. Failure to strictly adhere to the instructions may result in the immediate termination of this agreement and immediate forfeiture of all fees paid to the Zoo.
4. Vendors agree to behave in a professional matter with each other and guests alike. Any vendor may be asked to leave if their behavior is deemed inappropriate by staff.
5. Vendor agrees to obey all directions by the Zoo related to protecting the environment and infrastructure of the Zoo and the safety of event patrons. Vendor agrees to compensate the Zoo for any damage to the environs and infrastructure of the park caused by Vendor its agents, equipment, or materials.
6. Vendor agrees to only use the space within its booth space. Any amplified sound and loud noise from your booth is prohibited.
7. The Zoo may prohibit the display, advertisement, or other promotion of any business, company, or organization anywhere on the zoo grounds that conflicts with a current Zoo sponsor, event sponsor, or preferred vendor. Any questions concerning current sponsors should be directed to the Earth Day Committee before the event.
8. Cancellations / No Shows: A refund will be given upon a written request received by April 1, 2026. No refunds will be given for any no shows.
9. The Zoo will provide limited overnight security the night before Friday, April 17th. Items will be left outside in your reserved vendor space. The zoo accepts no responsibility for items left overnight. Vendor assume the risk of loss for all items in their booth at all times.
10. The Zoo makes no representation or guarantees about actual event attendance. Vendor understands that the Zoo has no control over weather, acts of God, acts of terrorism, or governmental intervention, or anything else that may prevent, alter, or interrupt the event. Participants release the Zoo for any losses caused by these events. As a rain-or-shine event, no refunds will be given due to inclement weather.
11. The Zoo has complete discretion in locating all Vendor booths, irrespective of the Vendor’s request. The Zoo makes no representation and does not guarantee any volume of “foot-traffic” of event guests in any area of the grounds. The Zoo cannot speculate upon or control the popularity of one area of the event over the other.
12. Upon vacating its booth space, Vendor must dispose of all trash in appropriate containers and ensure that the booth space is free of trash and in the same condition as it was before Vendor’s occupation. Failure of the Vendor to clean their booth site may result in the future denial of Vendor participation. Vendor will have access to the grounds until 5:00pm on April 18th, 2026 to clean up and remove all materials from their location.
13. Vendor certifies that it maintains adequate liability insurance to cover all occurrences which may result in the damage or injury to anyone in Vendor’s booth space.
14. Vendor agrees to indemnify the Salisbury Zoo and the City of Salisbury, including their officers, agents, and employees, from all liability arising out of the Vendor’s participation in the event. This obligation of indemnification applies to any negligent conduct, whether active or passive, including acts or omissions of Vendor’s agents or employees.
15. The Zoo Grounds will open for move-in on Friday, April 17th from 4:00pm-5:30pm & on Saturday April 18th from 8:00am-10:00am through the West Gate. (Ben’s red swings) Vehicles are only permitted on the grounds on Friday night & Saturday before 9:30am. Unless given prior approval by the Zoo, vendor/exhibitor agrees to have their booth space secured and grounds vacated by 5:30pm on April 17th & 5:00pm April 18th, 2026.

I agree to the vendor agreement.