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2025 - 57th Annual Blessing of the Fleet - Vendor & Sponsor Application

April 11, 2025 - April 13, 2025

Description

 Join us April 11th-13th for the 57th Annual Blessing of the Fleet, Darien’s most cherished annual tradition! This three-day festival honors the hardworking shrimping community with a vibrant blend of family fun, cultural heritage, and Southern hospitality.

Event Highlights

  • Shrimp Boat Blessing (Sunday): Witness the heartwarming marine parade and ceremony as shrimp boat captains receive prayers for a safe and prosperous season.
  • Live Entertainment: Enjoy nightly music performances by talented artists.
  • Food and Drink: Savor fresh, local seafood and classic Southern flavors.
  • Arts and Crafts Fair: Explore unique handmade goods and local artistry.
  • YMCA 5K Run: Kick off the weekend with a fun and energizing run.
  • Children’s Activities: Fun games and entertainment for the little ones.
  • Classic Car Show: Admire an impressive display of vintage vehicles.

This family-friendly festival attracts over 12,000 attendees and offers something for everyone. Stroll along the picturesque Darien waterfront, enjoy the natural beauty of Georgia’s coastal marshes, and create lasting memories with us!

Vendors are not required to stay through the full three days. However, their booth is required to be in place by 12PM on Friday and remain until closing hours Sunday. No vehicles will be allowed within the festival footprint after 1pm on Friday afternoon until 6pm Sunday.

***Application is not guaranteed accepted upon payment.  Application and payment are reviewed by a committee.  An application may be returned with a full refund by committee decision for any reason, specifically if there are other vendors with those goods already accepted by the committee.  A rejected application will be returned before March 14, 2025, or one week if after this date.

Vendor Hours: 4PM-10PM Friday 9AM-10PM Saturday 12PM-6PM Sunday

Pricing

Only 3 vendors per Goods/Crafts, Business & Non Profit category will be accepted, only 2 per Food Vendor Category. All food vendors serving seafood will be required to provide proof that the seafood is locally caught and sourced. 

***Application is not guaranteed accepted upon payment.  Application and payment are reviewed by a committee.  An application may be returned with a full refund by committee decision for any reason, specifically if there are other vendors with those goods already accepted by the committee.  A rejected application will be returned before March 8, 2024, or one week if after this date.

After March 14, 2025 no refunds will be authorized for accepted vendors.  NO REFUNDS for vendors who use the 2023 Promotional Rate.

Food/Commercial/Children's Activities

$400.00 for each 15 x 15 Food/Commercial Vendor

$600.00 each for 15 x 22 Food/Commercial Vendor

$800 each for 15 x 30 Food/Commercial Vendor

$75.00 extra for electricity, includes (1) 110-volt outlet (bring your own extension cords)

$125 extra for electricity, includes (2) 110-volt outlets (bring your own extension cords)

$150.00 extra for electricity, includes (1) 220-volt outlet (bring your own extension cords)

$50.00 extra for water (if available and vendor must supply own hose)

Handmade Arts/Crafts

$225.00 for each 10 x 10 Goods/Crafts/Arts Vendor

$420.00 for 10 x 20 Goods/Crafts/Arts Vendor ($30 discount)

$630.00 for 10 x 30 Goods/Crafts/Arts Vendor ($45 discount)

$75.00 extra for electricity, includes (1) 110-volt outlet (bring your own extension cords)

$25.00 extra for electricity to plug in minimal usage item – only one thing at a time

(ex. fan or glue guns. Additional charges will be collected if usage exceeds described electricity above).

$25.00 extra for water (if available and vendor must supply own hose)

For-Profit Business Informational 

 $200.00 for each 10 x 10 Booth

Political Group/Candidate Informational

$100.00 for 10x10 Booth

Non-Profit Informational

$75.00 for 10 x 10 Booth


Discounts are offered for Members of the Chamber and McIntosh Residents.  Not a Member?  Check out our benefits and give us a call today!  McIntosh Residents call for Promotional Pricing.

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Contact Information

Darien-Mcintosh Chamber of Commerce
Name: Lisa Barrett
Email: events@mcintoshchamber.com
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