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Olde Salem Days

  1. Vendors
  2. Sponsors & Volunteers

The Rotary Club of Salem invites you to participate in Olde Salem Days!

  • Arts & Crafts
    Calling all Artists and Crafters!

    Hundreds of arts and crafts booths and other exhibitors line the streets of downtown. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis so get your application in early! The rates per space are as follows:

    • $175 Standard registration

    This fee entitles you to a 15 ft wide x 10 ft deep space on the street and is non-refundable. All proceeds from the show will be distributed to promote worthwhile community and international projects.

    Arts & Crafts Application

    • All craft items must be handmade or hand-altered by the vendor and pre-approved prior to the show. If you are selling or displaying any items that are not handmade or hand-altered you may be asked to leave the show and no refund will be given. It is the sole discretion of the Olde Salem Days chair to determine whether you meet the criteria for display or sale.
    • A description of items you wish to sell must be provided in your application and must include photos. Without a description of goods, no space will be reserved, and your check will be returned. If you have a website with pictures of your products, you may submit the website in lieu of photos or you may mail/email digital copies. (You must send a prepaid envelope if you wish your photos to be returned.)
    • Your submission of the application and photos constitutes consent to use those photos and any photos of you and your artwork at the event in the promotion of OSD.
    • Bake sale items must be baked goods only. Any other food must be placed in the Food Court or approved as an arts and crafts booth. If you are interested in the Food Court, you may request a registration form at oldesalemdays.com or info@oldesalemdays.com. No beverages are allowed to be sold.
    • If you require more than one space, please indicate on the registration form and send payment for all spaces.
    • A confirmation letter and further information will be mailed to all registrants in August. Until then confirmation will be your cancelled check.
    • There will be no rain date for Olde Salem Days and no refunds will be given in case of rain or any other cancellation.
    • No electrical outlets, tables or tents will be provided, and no generators will be permitted.
    • There will be a $45 service charge for returned checks.
  • Food
    Food vendor information

    We would like to extend to you the opportunity to participate in this year’s Food Court. Reservations for the limited number of booths in the Food Court will be on a first-come first-served basis. The fees for the booths are noted below. The available booths measure 15 feet deep by 15 feet wide. Tents for food vendors are required per health department regulations. You must supply your own tent. If you require more space, you may rent 2 booths. Due to the necessity of making advance arrangements, we are setting a July 1st deadline for applications.

    Each application must include a copy of your insurance form verifying current liability coverage. The main food court will be in the Salem Farmers Market parking lot located just off Main Street.

    • $400 with electricity, 15’ x 15’ space

    Food Vendor Application

    • If there is an overlap in menu items, you will be notified of changes required. The Rotary Club of Salem has the exclusive rights to control the sales of hotdogs, soft drinks, bottled water and any beverage of any kind. No vendor may sell hot dogs or any soft drinks, name brand drinks, bottled water or beverages of any kind without written consent of the OSD Chairperson. No exceptions!
    • You must be set up for inspection by 8 a.m.! If the health inspector leaves and you have not been inspected, you will not be permitted to sell food. The Health Department requires each vendor to submit an application for a temporary food permit. They will not issue a permit, but they must receive an application. The Health Department WILL be inspecting each vendor’s booth. You must meet the Guidelines for Temporary Food Establishments. They will shut down any vendor that fails to meet minimum requirements for proper food handling and preparations. It is your responsibility to comply with all Health Department requirements.
    • We will not be held responsible if the Health Department requires you to close.
    • The Tax Authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia requires ALL profit and non-profit organizations to be registered with the State of Virginia and acquire a tax ID number. Each vendor is responsible for reporting their profits from this event, and it is suggested that you set your food prices accordingly to accommodate sales tax.
    • Electrical availability beyond basic 110-volt connections (220 volt) is limited and must have a special request approved by The Rotary Club of Salem. All extension cords and special adapters are the responsibility of the vendor (including 110-volt connections). The Rotary Club of Salem will not supply extension cords.
    • Vendors must use only heavy-duty outdoor cords and tape all cords safely and securely.
  • Car Show
    Olde Salem Days Auto Show

    Saturday, September 14, 2024
    10:00am – 4:00pm
    Hosted by Roanoke Valley Region AACA and The Rotary Club of Salem

    We invite you to the Olde Salem Days Annual Auto Show to be held on Main Street in Salem, VA. This show is open to all antique cars, trucks and autos of interest; including street rods, customs and modifieds.

    Registration begins at 8:00am
    Awards presented at 3:00pm

    • Pre-registration by September 7, 2024: $15
    • Registration after September 7, 2024: $20

    2024 Car Show Application

    Dash Plaques to first 100 cars. All cars must enter show field via South College Ave.

    Special Awards:

    • Best Antique
    • Best Modified
    • Best Preservation
    • Mayor's Award
    • Rotary Club President's Award

    "Best of Awards" presented in the following classes:

    1. Pre-War Stock
    2. Pre-War Modified
    3. 1943 to 1959 Stock
    4. 1943 to 1959 Modified
    5. 1960 to 1975 Stock
    6. 1960 to 1975 Modified
    7. 1976 to 1998 Stock
    8. 1976 to 1998 Modified
    9. 1999 to 2023 Stock
    10. 1999 to 2024 Modified

Sponsorship / Volunteer

Hundreds of arts and crafts booths and other exhibitors line the streets of downtown.
Proceeds from the show will be distributed to promote worthwhile community and international projects.

  • Sponsor
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    Sponsor

    We would like to invite you to be a part of this annual event. Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis beginning with the prime locations on Main Street. The registration fee will be $500 per space/sponsorship. This fee entitles you to a 15 x 10 ft space on Main Street provided the fee is received on or before July 3, 2023. Fee is non-refundable.

    General Sponsor Application 2024

    The Sponsor Package for Olde Salem Days includes:

    • A 15 ft wide x 10 ft deep space on the street.
    • The ability to pass out brochures, business cards, business information and/or give product and/or product information as well as give souvenirs. (No selling of product and/or distribution of contracts will be permitted for any goods or services.)
    • Your business will be listed and promoted within the Olde Salem Days website with a link to your business website.
    • If you require more than one space, please indicate on the registration form and send payment of $500 per space.
    • A confirmation letter and further information will be mailed to all registrants in late August. Until then your confirmation will be your cancelled check.
    • There will be no rain date for Olde Salem Days and no refunds will be given in case of rain or any other cancellation.
    • No electrical outlets, tables or tents will be provided. Generators will NOT be allowed.
    • There will be a limited number of sponsors.
  • Major Sponsor
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    Major Sponsor

    We would like to invite you to be a part of this annual event. Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis beginning with the prime locations on Main Street. The registration fee will be $2,500 per space/sponsorship. This fee entitles you to a 15 x 10 ft space on Main Street provided the fee is received on or before July 3, 2023. Fee is non-refundable.

    Major Sponsor Application 2024

    The Major Sponsor Package for Olde Salem Days includes:

    • A 15 ft wide x 10 ft deep space on the street.
    • The ability to pass out brochures, business cards, business information and/or give product and/or product information as well as give souvenirs. (No selling of product and/or distribution of contracts will be permitted for any goods or services.)
    • Your business will be listed and promoted within the Olde Salem Days website with a link to your business website.
    • If you require more than one space, please indicate on the registration form and send payment of $2,500 per space.
    • A confirmation letter and further information will be mailed to all registrants in late August. Until then your confirmation will be your cancelled check.
    • There will be no rain date for Olde Salem Days and no refunds will be given in case of rain or any other cancellation.
    • No electrical outlets, tables or tents will be provided. Generators will NOT be allowed.
    • There will be a limited number of sponsors.
  • Volunteer
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    Volunteer

    Some volunteer text here. Placement in previous Olde Salem Days events does not guarantee a place in future events. If you have any questions about volunteering, contact Denise King at (540) 387-3183.

    Volunteer application