Application Guidelines and Event Information
Jan 10th, 2007 by The Handmaidens
- When and where is The Handmade Market?
- How are designers chosen to participate in the show?
- When is the application deadline?
- How big is a booth space and how much does it cost?
- Can I share a booth space with a friend?
- I applied and was put on the Waiting List. What does that mean?
- If I can’t do the show, can I get a refund?
- What’s the fine print?
The Handmade Market is Saturday, May 1st at Marbles Kids Museum. Marbles is located at 201 E. Hargett Street near Moore Square in downtown Raleigh, NC. The event runs from 11 am to 5 pm.
Specific instructions about set up and other relevant details will be emailed to accepted vendors after the application deadline.
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The Handmade Market is a juried event. The Vendor Applications for the May 1st market will be open from February 2nd until midnight (EST) February 26th, no late applications are accepted.
Because we receive many more applications than the venue can accommodate, we cannot accept every vendor who applies. After the deadline, the applications are reviewed by The Handmaidens and status notifications will be send via email after applications close, starting March 8th.
Participating designers are chosen according to how well their work fits into the scope of The Handmade Market, how well the business and products are represented in the application, and the quality and originality of the products.
Only accepted vendors may participate in the show.
If you are interested in being a part of the next Handmade Market, sign up for our newsletter to learn when the next Call for Vendors is released.
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The Vendor Applications for the May 1st market will be open from February 2nd until midnight (EST) February 26th. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. There are no exceptions to this policy.
A $10 non-refundable fee is due at the time of application. Applicants will be forwarded to a payment screen after submitting the online application.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding their application status after the applications are reviewed by The Handmaidens. Be sure to add @thehandmaidens.com and @thehandmademarket.com to your acceptable email addresses list / spam filter, to ensure our emails arrive in your inbox.
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Table Space, Fees, and Payment Deadlines
Applicants may choose to reserve a full table (6 ft. table) for $75 or a half table (3 ft. table) for $42.50. The participation fee includes a table (6 ft. for full booths, 3 ft. for half booths), white linens, and 2 chairs.
Accepted participants must limit their display to the 6 ft. or 3 ft. table space that we provide. If you use racks, shelving, or other display materials in your set-up, those items must fit within the 6 ft. x 3 ft. or 3 ft. x 3 ft. footprint of your space. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Booth fees. If payment is not received by March 19th, the space may be forfeited to a vendor on our waiting list. Payment instructions are emailed to accepted vendors after the application deadline.
Booth fees received after March 19th will incur a $25 late fee.
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Because we offer participating designers the option to reserve a half space, we do not allow vendors to share a table.
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In the event that an accepted vendor cancels or forfeits his/her space at The Handmade Market, a Waiting List is created during the jurying process to fill those spaces. If you are placed on the Waiting List, you will be notified via email. If you would rather not be on the Waiting List, just let us know.
If you are admitted to the show from the Waiting List, we will notify you by email ASAP. You will have three days from our notification to confirm your participation, and five days from our notification to pay your booth fee. If your confirmation and payment are not received in time, the space may be forfeited to the next vendor on the Waiting List.
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Though we hope you won’t have to give up your spot in The Handmade Market, we understand that conflicts do arise. If your cancellation is received on or before April 14th you will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after April 14th are non-refundable.
The $10 application fee is non-refundable.
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By applying to and participating in The Handmade Market, the Vendor agrees to accept full responsibility for the booth, display, and merchandise. Neither The Handmaidens, The Handmade Market, nor Marbles Kids Museum will be liable in any way for loss or damage to merchandise, display, or personal injuries.
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