Welcome to the 2026 Shore Living Expo! We’re excited to have you join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland.
This guide is designed to answer the most common questions vendors may have leading up to the event. Please read through each section carefully.

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2026 Shore Living Expo

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🚛 Vendor Setup Times

Friday, September 11: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, September 12: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

  • Please check in at the registration table before setting up.

  • Booths must be completely set up by 9:30 AM on Saturday.

  • Early attendees are common: be ready ahead of the official start time.

    📅 Event Details

    Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Event Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Location:
    Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
    500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804

    🅿️ Parking & Load-In Instructions

    • After unloading, move your vehicle to the midway lot (to the right if facing the Civic Center entrance).

    • Do not park or unload on the front sidewalk.

    • Vendors must bring their own carts or dollies to transport materials.

    • If you are moving in vehicles or driving in to unload large items, you will need to set up on Friday. Please let your Draper Media Specialist know immediately so we can schedule a time for you at the 16×16 roll-up door first thing Friday morning. If you are facing the doors from the main parking lot, this door is located around the right side of the building on the back right corner.

    🛜 Wifi Information

    • Guest Wifi: WYCC-Guest
       Password: wicomico-a
    • Vendor Wifi
      Password: wYCCV3ND0R (Zero instead of O)

    Please note that speeds may vary depending on device usage and crowd activity.

    🔌 Booth Setup & Electricity

    Included with Your Booth:

    • One 6-foot table

    • Two chairs

    Electricity:

    • Outdoor booths will not have access to power

    • You may bring a quiet generator if exhibiting outside

    • Indoor booths may use outlets, but must bring:

      • Extension cords

      • Power strips

      • Surge protectors, if applicable

     

    🚙 Vehicle & Equipment Rules (Indoor Vendors)

    If you are displaying vehicles or large items indoors, please follow these rules:

    • Disconnect the vehicle battery

    • Drain the gas tank as much as possible

    • No oil changes permitted inside the building

    • Tire changes are allowed, if needed

    • All demonstrations must occur inside the arena

    • No demos in the truck bay or loading zones

    • Vehicles must remain stationary once the event begin

      🧹 Teardown Guidelines

        • Teardown begins no earlier than 4:00 PM on Saturday

        • Do not pack up or move out before the event officially ends

        • This ensures a consistent experience for all attendees

        • Large/oversized exhibits must be last out after teardown

      ☕ Coffee, Water & Food

        • On Saturday morning, enjoy complimentary coffee, water, and danishes in the VIP Vendor/Staff area.

        • The Civic Center concession stand will open for lunch purchases.

      📱 Promote Yourself At Expo

      • Want to let your followers know you’ll be at the Shore Living Expo?

      • Download this graphic and use a program like Canva to put your logo on it!

      • Using this graphic helps promote both your business and the event — and increases traffic to your booth!

      📞 Need Help?

      If you have questions not addressed here, please reach out to your Media Specialist for assistance before or during the event. For on-site help on the day of the Shore Living Expo, look for one of our staff in a DSN, WBOC, or CoastTV shirt.

      We look forward to a successful Shore Living Expo and appreciate your participation!