Ocean Grove's Sand & Sea Festival
Load In Instructions
Sand & Sea Festival – A Coastal Makers Market Experience Join us at the Sand & Sea Festival, where creativity meets the coast in beautiful Ocean Grove. This vibrant, open-air celebration brings together talented makers, crafters, and artists for a day of sun, salt air, and seaside shopping. Set against the charming backdrop of our historic beach town, Sand & Sea draws a lively crowd of locals, day-trippers, and shore lovers eager to discover unique, handcrafted goods. From artisan jewelry and coastal home décor to fine art, specialty foods, and one-of-a-kind creations, this is the perfect setting to showcase your work to an engaged, supportive audience. The festival atmosphere is energetic and family-friendly, featuring: • Live coastal-inspired music throughout the day • Kids’ activities that keep families lingering longer • A curated lineup of crowd-favorite food trucks • Strong community promotion and marketing support Vendors benefit from high foot traffic, a welcoming small-business-focused community, and a laid-back yet lively beach-town vibe that makes shopping feel like a summer experience — not just another market. If your brand embodies creativity, craftsmanship, and coastal style, Sand & Sea is where you want to be. Come set up by the sea and sell where the shore shops. 🌊✨
Load In Instructions
Please review the load in instructions for your market date. These guidelines outline the procedures for arriving, parking, unloading your products, and setting up your booth safely and efficiently. Following these instructions will ensure a smooth and organized process for everyone involved.
Vendor Load-In Information
Load-in hours are 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. All vendors must be fully set up by 10:00 AM, as the roads will be closed by the police at that time. Vendor spaces are 11x20 for this Market.
Vendors may pull up to their assigned space to unload and then move their vehicle to find parking. Please note that there is no dedicated vendor parking. Street parking is available throughout Ocean Grove.
Vehicles parked within the event space after unloading will be towed and may be subject to fines.
OGACC volunteers will be on site to help guide you to your space. Please have your space number and vendor information readily available upon arrival to ensure a smooth check-in process.
All vendors are expected to obey traffic laws and be courteous to fellow vendors, volunteers, staff, and police officers during load-in. This is a large event, and we appreciate everyone working together to keep the process safe, organized, and efficient.
Parking Guidelines
- Driving or pulling onto sidewalks at any time during the event is strictly prohibited and against the law.
- Vendors may not block other vendor spaces with their vehicles.
- Do not block streets or access lanes. All vendors must be able to reach and unload at their assigned spaces safely and efficiently.
No Parking Areas
There is absolutely NO PARKING permitted in the following locations:
- Within the event area
- Around the park perimeter
- On sidewalks
- At yellow curbs
- In any area marked with posted No Parking signage
Vendors are responsible for locating and using designated legal parking areas once unloading is complete.
Failure to comply with these policies may result in warnings, removal from the event, or ineligibility for future participation.
Vendor Load-Out Information
Vendors may not begin packing up or bring vehicles into the event space until the official event closing time. Early breakdown is not permitted.
All vendors must pack up their booth and have items ready for removal before bringing vehicles into the event area for loading.
When load-out begins, vendors may bring their vehicles in in an orderly and patient manner. Please be courteous and respectful to fellow vendors, volunteers, staff, and police assisting with traffic flow.
For everyone’s safety:
- Do not block roadways at any time
- Do not drive the wrong way down any street
- Follow all directions from event staff and police officers
Thank you for helping ensure a safe and efficient load-out process for this large event. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to a successful market day!
