Application

Christmas Market Vendor Application

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Deadline: Nov 22, 2024 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Nov 29, 2024 11:00 am - Dec 22, 2024 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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$750 - $850

About the event

The 5th Annual Williamsburg Christmas Market will take place in Downtown Williamsburg along Court Street and Bicentennial Park. Dates: November 29-December 1 December 5-8 December 12-15 December 19-22 Times: Thursdays: 11am-6pm Fridays: 11am-7pm Saturdays: 10am-7pm Sundays: 11am-6pm
CultureFix
CultureFix
CultureFix
CultureFix

About the application

OUR VENDOR SPACES ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING YOU WILL BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST. 
 
This is an electronic agreement and by applying to be a vendor, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
 
CultureFix is hosting it’s 5th annual European-style Christmas Market. Vendors will display their items in wooden chalets. Chalet's are 10’ X 8’ and 10'x6' both will have a display door 78” wide that opens to the front of the shed to display products. Every chalet will have electricity, a light & a small internal heater. 
There will be programmed Live Entertainment, Craft Beer, Warm Gluhwein, Food Vendors and lighting and decor to create a festive holiday atmosphere.
 
Chalet rental fee is: 
SOLD OUT: $500 for 10'x6' per block (new size, only 6 available)
 
SOLD OUT: $600 for 10'x8' per block (original size)

Filling out this application does not guarantee acceptance to be a vendor at the market. If your application is accepted, a $250 deposit will be automatically charged. Your chalet rental fee will be charged at a later date. The deposit does not apply to the chalet rental. You will receive your $250 deposit back after your chalet has been checked for damages and all the rules are followed. 

CultureFix will be curating the market to ensure a variety of products. Vendors will be chosen based on product description and quality. 

We will accept vendors with hand made items, artwork, imported handcrafts and other unique offerings. 

This will be a juried high quality market intended to feature a diverse mix of seasonal gift items and unique products.  Exhibitors will be selected based upon the contribution to a vibrant environment of varied high-quality gifts. Only pre-approved products will be allowed to be displayed. CultureFix reserves the right to restrict or reject any exhibitor with products deemed unsuitable.

 
We have already allocated the food vendor positions. Please do not apply if you are a food vendor. Only pre-packaged goods are permitted to sell. (ie. boxed/wrapped cookies, macaroons, cakes etc.) as a regular vendor.

Terms & Conditions

Vendor applicants must agree to the following:
1. Chalet's shall be open for the duration of the market, based on posted hours. If the vendor does not operate their chalet for the entire time frame, their deposit will be lost and they will be at risk of losing the right to participate in future Christmas Markets. 
2. Locks will be provided to secure the chalets overnight. 
3. No extra heating units of any type may be used inside the area per the Fire Marshall. Any additional electrical needs besides basic lighting, should be discussed with the organizer.
4. Vendors may have two six-foot tables outside of their chalet, one in front and one to the side. The rest of the items must be inside their chalet.
5. Shoppers may enter the chalets to purchase merchandise.
6. The Christmas Market is a rain or shine event. Tents are only permitted when it is actively raining/snowing. This will be determined by management.
7. Vendors may decorate their chalets as needed. CultureFix will install an LED strip light inside the chalet, a lit garland and decorative sign along the top of the chalet.
8. Booth spaces will be allocated by CultureFix.
9. There will be portable toilets available on site at the market.
10. There will be a dumpster on site. Vendors must dispose of their trash in the dumpster, not in the market’s garbage bins. 

Prices

Vendor Deposit $250 There is a $250 refundable deposit. Vendors will receive the deposit back after their time at the market is over so long as there are no damages to the shed and the rules have been followed.
WAITLIST November 29-December 1: Large Chalet (10'x8') $600 Non-refundable OUR VENDOR SPACES ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING YOU WILL BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST. There is a $250 refundable deposit, so long as there are no damages to the shed and the rules have been followed. The large chalet is 10’ X 8’ and will have a display door 78” wide that opens to the front of the shed to display products. Every chalet will have electricity, a light & a small internal heater.
WAITLIST: December 5-8: Large Chalet (10'x8') $600 Non-refundable OUR VENDOR SPACES ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING YOU WILL BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST. There is a $250 refundable deposit, so long as there are no damages to the shed and the rules have been followed. The large chalet is 10’ X 8’ and will have a display door 78” wide that opens to the front of the shed to display products. Every chalet will have electricity, a light & a small internal heater.
WAITLIST: December 12-15: Large Chalet (10'x8') $600 Non-refundable OUR VENDOR SPACES ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING YOU WILL BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST. There is a $250 refundable deposit, so long as there are no damages to the shed and the rules have been followed. The large chalet is 10’ X 8’ and will have a display door 78” wide that opens to the front of the shed to display products. Every chalet will have electricity, a light & a small internal heater.
WAITLIST December 19-22: Large Chalet (10'x8') $600 Non-refundable OUR VENDOR SPACES ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR THE CHRISTMAS MARKET. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING YOU WILL BE PUT ON THE WAITLIST. There is a $250 refundable deposit, so long as there are no damages to the shed and the rules have been followed. The large chalet is 10’ X 8’ and will have a display door 78” wide that opens to the front of the shed to display products. Every chalet will have electricity, a light & a small internal heater.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Please describe your work.
  • Please choose your medium category:
  • Product Price Point
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.
  • Have you participated in the Williamsburg Christmas Market before?
  • What events have your participated as a vendor in the past?
  • If you applied for a smaller chalet but there are none available, would you like to apply for a larger chalet?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 1
Christmas Market Vendor Application
Christmas Market Vendor Application
Williamsburg Christmas Market 2024