Holiday Tree Lighting and Merry Makers Market 2026

Thank you for your interest in the City of Aurora's Merry Makers Market and Holiday Tree Lighting.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO VENDORS OF CRAFTED GOODS AND COTTAGE FOODS. We do not permit food trucks or marketing vendors at the event. 

Expected attendance for the event is 2,000. Before submitting your application please gather the following documentation:

-City of Aurora Tax License

-Proof of Workers Comp Insurance or Workers Comp Waiver (see below for more information)

If you do not have a City tax license you can apply for a FREE one day event license under special events at: https://aurorataxportal.gentaxcpc.net/tap/_/#1

This is an electronic agreement and by submitting your application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.