Dirty Boots-Hagerstown Speedway Vendors

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about being a Vendor at our Fall Dirty Boots Country Fest 2026. The event will be held October 10, 2026, at the Hagerstown Speedway. We will have a focus on the music, a lumberjack show, car races & more We are so excited! Please choose your vendor spot that fits your spacing needs.

SET UP HOURS

All vendors are welcome and encouraged to set up Friday (10/9)  Friday set up is from 10am-3pm. 

Saturday (10/10) Vendor Set up is from 7am-1100am. Gate open Saturday 12pm and vendors must be set up and ready for tent inspection by 11:30AM. There is no overnight security for set-ups. 

 

WIFI/ELECTRIC/WATERS

WIFI/ WATER IS NOT PROVIDED AT THE VENUE. GENERATORS ARE ALLOWED AND CELL COVERAGE IS GOOD. WHEN USING GENERATORS PLEASE REFER TO NFPA (NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION) 1. FIRE CODE STATES “THE EXHAUST OF THE GENERATOR MUST BE DIRECTED AT LEAST FIVE FEET IN ANY DIRECTION AWAY FROM ANY OPENINGS OR AIR INTAKES AND ALSO AWAY FROM ANY BUILDING.”

 

ELECTRIC- Generators may be used

TENT MANDATES

TENT MUST BE STAKED DOWN OR WEIGHTED DOWN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE/TENT WILL BE CHECKED PRIOR TO GATES OPENING.YOU MAY NOT TIE YOUR TENT TO ANOTHER VENDORS TENT.

VENDOR SPACES & PARKING:

Each vendor will be designated a spot. You will receive your location only when paid and 2 weeks prior to event. Vendors will have a designated parking area in our vendor parking location. Vendor helpers should park in main lot.

INSURANCE, LICENSING, PERMITS: 

ALL VENDORS WILL DISPLAY ANY NECESSARY PERMITS/INSURANCE AT THEIR TENT THE DAY OF THE EVENT. IF VENDOR CHOOSES TO HAVE INSURANCE/ PLEASE SEND COPIES OF INSURANCE TO ALL VENDORS WILL DISPLAY ANY NECESSARY PERMITS/INSURANCE AT THEIR TENT THE DAY OF THE EVENT. IF VENDOR CHOOSES TO HAVE INSURANCE/ PLEASE SEND COPIES OF INSURANCE TO dirtybootsevents1@gmail.com ALL FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR SALE SHALL BE FROM SOURCES APPROVED OR CONSIDERED SATISFACTORY BY ALL VENDORS MUST INCLUDE THEIR FULL PRODUCT LIST IN THE APPLICATION. IF A SPECIFIC PRODUCT IS DETERMINED THAT WAS NOT NOTED IN PRODUCT LIST, FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE VENDOR PARTICIPATION. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION.  

 

COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS, FOOD SAMPLES, TAXES, ETC.

VENDORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH THE STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND LICENSING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF THEIR PRODUCTS. IF APPLICABLE, VENDORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING AND COLLECTING ALL SALES TAX. SALES TAX ON RETAIL ITEMS SOLD AT THIS EVENT IS 6%. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: VENDORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH THE STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND LICENSING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF THEIR PRODUCTS. IF APPLICABLE, VENDORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING AND COLLECTING ALL SALES TAX. SALES TAX ON RETAIL ITEMS SOLD AT THIS EVENT IS 6%. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: Maryland.gov VENDORS MUST HAVE ALL REQUIRED PERMITS AND/OR LICENSES PRIOR TO THE START OF FESTIVAL DAY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE PLANT/NURSERY LICENSE AND LICENSED KITCHENS FOR PROCESSED FOODS. VENDORS OF CERTIFIED ORGANICALLY GROWN PRODUCE MUST HAVE A COPY OF CURRENT ORGANIC CERTIFICATION. VENDORS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH MD STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM THE FESTIVAL AND FORFEITURE OF BOOTH SPACE RENTAL FEES. ALL PERMITS/LICENSES WILL BE DISPLAYED AT VENDOR LOCATION DURING THE TIMES OF THE FESTIVAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CERTIFICATIONS, PERMITS AND/OR LICENSES, CONTACT: Washington County Health Department. (240) 313-3200

 

VENDOR CHECK IN/NAME TAGS/ ID’s

Regular vendors may have (3) total staff helping for the event. Our staff will reach out for these names prior to the event.  If wanting to drink, vendors and vendor staff may purchase a band in advance on-line or purhcase the day of at the front gate. 

DISCLAIMERS & LIABILITY:

Dirty Boots Events & What's in Your Neighborhood IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR TO VENDOR OR VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES OR PROPERTIES OF ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER. THE VENDOR ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR JOINTLY, FROM OTHER CAUSES THAT ARISE BECAUSE OF THE ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS OF ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, WHETHER ACTING WITH OR WITHOUT THE SCOPE OF THEIR AUTHORITY. 

 

WINERIES/DISTILLERIES/Breweries

Must have an off-prem license. Free Samples to be given. Whatever your off prem license allows, you can sell at the event! Giving free samples to the patrons is part of the discounted vendor space, but you can sell what your license allows.

 

Event is rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a natural disaster and the event should be cancelled, we will provide options for a new date for the event. 

 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

If serious, always dial 911

EMS- On site or dial 911

FIRE- Hagerstown Fire Department- (301) 790-2476

POLICE- Hagerstown Police Department- (301) 790-3700 or dial 911

HOSPITAL- Meritus Medical Center- (301) 790-8000

 

FESTIVAL STAFF:

Event Director- Amber Burdick

Vendor Management- Amber Burdick/ Kristen Dominguez

Marketing/ Sponsorships- David Grimm

Bands/Music/Venue- Andrew Grimm/David Grimm

Security/Site Logistics- Scott Burdick

Kids Area- Kristen Dominguez

Front Gate- Kim Baker