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2024 Holiday Market Vendor Application

The Shaker Heritage Society's Holiday Market will be held

October 9 through December 15, 2024

 
Holiday Market Guidelines:
 
We are looking for quality, creative designs and techniques, and the ability to work well with others.
 
Dates: October 9 through December 15, 2024
Deadline to apply: July 15, 2024
Booth Fees: 30% of your overall sales in addition to the fees listed below:
  • The Holiday Market is approximately a 11-week show (10/9 through 12/15/24) with an annual attendance of approximately 8000 shoppers.
  • A maximum of 95 artisans/crafters will be accepted.
  • Once accepted your prime responsibility is to set up your space in an aesthetic, pleasing way, and replenish your products, by appointment only, as needed for the length of the show.
  • You do not have to staff your booth throughout the event, however, if you would like to volunteer as a greeter, shop assistant, or other positions we have available, we would happily welcome you. Please email Anna Starrington at community@shakerheritage.org if you are interested.
Booth size, displays, and fees:
  • Full space, 6x3 - $60.00
  • Full space with electricity - $75.00
  • 1/2 space, 3x3 - $35.00
  • Benches - 10 ft. x 11" - $40.00 (limited spaces)
  • Jewelry section, 3x3 - $35.00 or $30 if combined with a full space (limited spaces)
Vendors are responsible for providing a sturdy 6x3 table with tablecloths (no plastic) and/or displays such as bookcases, shelving units, and/or grids to display their products.
 
Application Guidelines:
  • The deadline to apply is July 15, 2024 or until all spots are filled.
  • Vendors are limited to a single medium and all products must be HANDMADE by applicant(s) ONLY.
  • We do not accept applications from for-profit or nonprofit businesses, advertising services or selling mass-manufactured goods.
  • Use your legal name on the application. If you are applying with a partner, choose one representative to be the point of contact and recipient of payment at the end of the season.
  • New vendors: you must submit 4 images of your work in addition to an image of your studio/work space and send it to Jackie Davis at gift@shakerheritage.org. Your application will not be reviewed without images. Photos must reflect what you will be selling at the show.
  • Jewelry submission - no bead stringing unless there are handmade components incorporated into the design.
Review and Notification:
You will be notified of your acceptance by August 1st. Once accepted, you will be sent a link for payment and given 5 business days to submit your booth fee. If you do not submit payment within the 5 days, your application goes to a waiting list.
 
Refunds:
100% refund prior to August 1, 2024
50% refund after August 1 and before the 31st
No refund after September 1, 2024
 
I have read and agree to the vendor guidelines.

Contact Information


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Photos of your products & booth display
New Vendors are required to submit 4 to 5 images of their work to Jackie Davis @giftshakerheritage.org. Your application will not be reviewed without images. Photos must reflect what you be selling at the show.



Social Media
We'd like to support your business on social media! Leading up to and throughout the Holiday Market, we'll be posting about our vendors and would love to tag you so you can help us spread the word.





I hereby release, remiss, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless The Shaker Heritage Society, Albany County and any of their officers, employees and representatives from any and all liabilities arising from my participation in the Holiday Market. I will comply with all regulations and adhere to the guidelines as stated in the SHS Holiday Market letter, application, and instructions. I acknowledge, accept, and agree to the terms above.


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No double booths will be offered

You will be notified of your acceptance by August 1, 2024. Once accepted, you will be given 5 business days to submit payment of your booth fee. If you do not submit payment within 5 days, your application goes to a waiting list.