Holiday Market Vendor Application
Vendor Information
Please read the info below before you fill out the Holiday Market vendor application.
The Owosso Holiday Market is our annual artisan winter market happening on December 5 from 6pm-9pm and December 6 from 10am-2pm at the 201 South Building (Old JC Penny – downtown Owosso). We are accepting applications for the following vendor categories: artisan, retailer, grower/producer, food concession, and specialty service (entertainment value). This market is targeted specifically for Holiday shopping customers, and hosts over 2,000 shoppers every year!
Vendor Applications close November 30th.
The Space
The Holiday Market is located inside The 201 South Building, downtown Owosso. Vendors will set up on the main floor of the building (approximately 10,000 sq ft). Vendors can begin setting up at 2pm, the market event is open from 6 pm – 9 pm. Vendors are required to stay for the entire length of the market.
The indoor space for this market is plentyful to allow for flow of traffic and adequate room for each vendor. As this market provides a large amount of foot traffic. A single vendor space for the Holiday Market is 10 ft wide x 10 ft deep. Food concession vendors will set up on the cement patio in front of the 201 Building entrance with up to 18′ of space.
Requirements
All vendor are required to provide a full booth setup including: at least two 6′ tables, table coverings, business signage, adequate product with legible pricing and. Every vendor is required to bring a sufficient amount of product to last for the entire length of the market.
Vendors wanting to re-sell unique items or provide a specialty services are welcomed to apply. Please note: we do not accept any direct sale/wholesale only vendors for this event. This is an artisan focused market with a purpose to provide handmade and crafted products from Michigan businesses.
The Owosso Farmers Market prohibits vendors from: any sales of raffle tickets, all forms of organized or intended soliciting and/or political activity or displays. Distribution of content-based literature or marketing is not permitted within the event.
Application
This market runs a waitlist for vendors and not all applications will be approved. Returning vendors are not guaranteed approval. Please be thorough and accurate when completing the vendor application! The information your provide and each product item you list is what we base your acceptance off of. If approved, you may not bring additional items to sell outside of what you included on your application.
We can only allow a limited amount of approved vendors per each artisan category and/or business type to reduce vendor redundancy. All applications are juried by the Owosso Farmers Market board for approval – which considers various factors, including, but not limited to, the following:
– Vendor’s compatibility with the Market Mission and event type
– Vendor’s ability to comply with the rules, including a thoroughly completed application
– Diversity and quality of products, all are locally made by you and your business
– Vendor’s previous commitment, attendance, and conduct at the Farmers’ Market or other vended events with the Owosso Farmers Market
Accepted vendors will be contacted via email. Waitlisted vendors will be notified of an opening by November 27th and onward.
There are no refunds under any circumstances.
Vendor Fees
Vendor Booth
$50 (One Day) $80 (Both Days)
A single vendor space for the Holiday Market is 10’x10′. Vendors are allowed to select up to two (2) spaces for the same business.
Food Cart / truck
$70 (One Day) $100 (Both Days)
A single food vending space in the allocated food truck area is located OUTSIDE of The 201 Building entrance with limited power access. This fee covers up to 18 feet of space for a single concession vendor.
Vendor Application
Please note: We receive more applications than the allotted space for this event, not evert vendor will be accepted. All responses will be sent out by November 25th. Each application is reviewed by our vendor jury team, to ensure that your products meet the criteria above and to limit vendor redundancy. We have the right to approve or deny any vendor application. If approved, we will contact you and require the following: any necessary permits/insurance information, a signed market agreement with your vendor fee. If your application is declined, you may appeal this decision by emailing The Owosso Farmers Market within 24 hours to begin an appeal process.
