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Merry Market - Vendor Application

Name: City Market's Annual Merry Market with Art Garden KC!
Start: 2024-11-30T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-22T16:00:00-06:00
Location: 20 E 5th St

Deadline: Oct 31, 2024 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

City Market's Annual Merry Market with Art Garden KC!

Date: Nov 30, 2024 10:00 am - Dec 22, 2024 4:00 pm (CDT)

Kansas City, Missouri

$100.00 - $150.00

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About the application

Merry Market is an open-air European-style market and holiday tradition in River Market since 2018! Every year, patrons flock to City Market to shop local artisans for holiday gifts and decor.

This will be Art Garden KCs 2nd year curating Merry Market in partnership with City Market. Continuing previous years traditions, the event will include live music/entertainment on the Community stage! Seasonal beers, canned cocktails, and other libations will be provided by Minsky’s & Boulevard Brewing Company,* and a portion of the proceeds benefit local charities. City Market shops and restaurants will offer holiday-themed specials, in-store activities, and promotions to be announced closer to the event kickoff.

Makers and fine artists are encouraged to apply!*

*Live painters, face painters, balloon artists and henna artists...please email us separately about entertainment opportunities.

*Food & beverage vendors MUST apply via City Market - Contact pstocker@thecitymarketkc.org

For returning vendors, we are making several changes this year. Please read the application information carefully before applying!

When: Saturdays & Sundays, November 30th - December 22nd

Where: City Market Square - 20 East 5th Street Kansas City, MO, 64106

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Load-in: starts at 8 a.m. (vendors will pull up directly to their booth space)

Booth Fees:

$150 per weekend for secured overnight spaces in pavilions 1 & 3 (MUST apply for all 4 Weekends)
$100 per weekend for pavilion 2 or street spaces (MUST teardown at the end of each event day)
- Invoices sent upon approval, must be paid IN FULL by Nov 15th (service fees may apply)

Parking: Paid Parking in adjacent City Market lots ($10 for 8 hours) or FREE parking at 7th & Main with a short streetcar ride back.

NOTES:

This is a Specially Curated Holiday Event reserved for experienced/professional vendors. Vendors will be selected based on quality/type of products and booth presentation with an emphasis on products/art that will make great holiday gifts.
Vendors MUST have a 10x10 straight-leg canopy.
Tent walls are HIGHLY encouraged for windblock and aesthetic.
All vendors must have a clean display and provide their own tables, chairs, tablecloths, weights, holiday décor and display stands.
Electricity is available in pavilions 1, 2, & 3. Electricity is limited to holiday decorations and merchandising equipment only. Electric heaters are and any heating equipment must be propane or butane powered. (electricity is not availbale in street spaces)
To apply, select the Merry Market Weekends that you wish to attend. You are welcome to apply to all weekends or just one, but please note priority will be given to vendors that apply for consecutive dates as this makes planning easier for our operations team.
Final selections will be made October 31st. Waitlisted vendors may be contacted after final selection date, if spaces become available.
Approved vendors are required to decorate booth for holiday theme and encouraged to promote the event via social media.

About the event

Merry Market is Kansas City"s premiere Holiday Shopping experience for the city"s BEST affordable & handcrafted gifts! ❄ Embrace the joy of giving unique, locally-made gifts and supporting our small business community in Historic City Market Square! ❄ Every weekend, Thanksgiving through Christmas - shop handcrafted wonders from over 75 local artisans; Christmas ornaments, candles, baked artisan goods, trendy custom clothing and accessories, home décor, jewelry, and more - curated by Art Garden KC! New vendors to explore each weekend. This open-air, European-style market has been a one-of-a-kind holiday tradition in River Market since 2018! Join us for Merry Market 2024 ❄

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Prices

Single Booth (10x10 Booth Space)	$100.00
Secured Overnight - 10x10 Booth Space	$150.00

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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 product category:
Artist Description.
I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or Production work and completely made by me.
Booth Fee Preference:
I have a 10x10 Straight-Legged Canopy
I have side walls for my canopy.
I understand this is a themed event and agree to decorate my booth with holiday decor.
I understand this is an outdoor holiday shopping experience and will need to provide my own propane heater if I want heat. (electric heaters are not permitted)
I prefer access to electricity for lighting decor and merchandising equipment:
I have included a photo of my canopy and my display.
By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

Minimum pictures required: 5
IMPORTANT: Include a booth display photo w/ image of CANOPY or your application will be REJECTED. Also include HIGH-QUALITY product images for selection and marketing purposes. This is a highly, competitive event. Vendors with the best display and product photo will be chosen.

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