2025 Vendor Application (INDOORs) > The Merry Maker Market : Nov 28th / 29th / 30th

2025 Merry Maker Market - Community Center INDOORS

The Merry Makers Market : A Handmade Holiday Experience

 
Dates & Times :

Friday, November 28th - 12pm-6pm

Saturday, November 29th - 9am-3pm

Sunday, November 30th - 9am-2pm

Locations:

Schererville Community Center (500 E. Joliet St., Schererville, IN)

Debuting in 2025!  
Get ready for a holiday shopping experience like no other! The Merry Makers Market is your destination for beautifully handcrafted and handmade treasures, showcasing the incredible talents of local artisans and small businesses.

Fees:
Each fee covers an 8'x8' booth space only but a maybe pivoted to a 10x6 or 9x7 for safety. Tables are not provided, though two (2) chairs will be included per booth. Electricity is limited and will be approved on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the crafter (space heaters are prohibited). Larger booth spaces are available through additional rental. All applications and items for sale are subject to approval. No crafter/vendor may sell food or beverages without permission from the Recreation Coordinator. Permission for food and beverage sales is granted on a case-by-case basis, ensuring no conflicts with existing concessionaires, and all vendors must provide proof of health permits and insurance naming the Town of Schererville, Schererville Parks and Recreation Board, and its authorized agents as certificate holders.

Set-Up/Take-Down: 
Set-up will be available ONLY on Friday, November 28th, from 8am-11:30am. Vendors are required to fully unload their vehicles and promptly move them to the designated parking area at Scherwood Golf (behind the Schererville Community Center).. A staff member will be on-site to monitor the unloading zone and ensure vehicles are moved efficiently. Take-down must be completed by 4:00 PM on the final day of the event. A set-up email with detailed instructions will be sent two weeks prior to the event.

Rules:

• No live animals are allowed in the building.
• No decorations or signage may be attached to any wall, metal, or wood surface.
• NO Direct sales businesses.
• This is a handmade / handcrafted show. THere will be a cap of up to 2 type of products. The Rec Director reserves the right to expand on this based upon product variability.
• No crafter/vendor may sell weapons, items considered dangerous, or products containing vulgarities.
• All merchandise and displays must remain within designated booth spaces. Tables must be covered with floor-length tablecloths, and no boxes, extra merchandise, or clutter should be visible to customers.
• Vendors are responsible for keeping their spaces clean and removing all trash at the end of the event.
• Vendors are prohibited from distributing advertisements or soliciting other vendors and patrons outside their booth.
• All vendors are required to participate for the full duration of the event.
• Electricity is not guaranteed.
• Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel the event due to insufficient registration. If canceled, vendors may receive a refund of up to 50% of the booth fee.

Important Policies:
The following are grounds for removal from the event and exclusion from future Schererville Parks craft shows:

1. Leaving Early: Vendors must stay for the full event duration. Tearing down early is disrespectful to other vendors, patrons, and the organizers. If you need to leave early due to unforeseen circumstances, communication with the Recreation Director is required.
   
2. Arriving Late: The show opens at specific times on all 3 days, and all booths must be set up and ready for business 30 minutes before each show on each day. Booths must be manned and open to the public by this time.
   
3. Parking: Vendor parking is limited. All vendors must park in designated areas, and requests for on-site parking must be made through the Recreation Director. Unauthorized on-site parking takes spaces from customers, reducing foot traffic for all vendors.

4. Raffle Donations: Each vendor is required to provide a physical raffle item (no coupons or gift cards). Raffle prizes draw customers to the show, and the raffle drawings will occur after the show to accommodate the large number of entries.

5. Respect: All vendors must treat others with kindness and respect. Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.

Sales Tax:
All vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting their own sales tax.

Registration Procedure:  
Beginning in 2025, all Schererville Parks craft shows will be juried. Applications will be reviewed by the Schererville Parks and Recreation staff on an individual basis. The number of vendors selling similar products may be limited to maintain a diverse selection. Not all applications will be accepted. Flea market items, previously used merchandise, and wholesale products are not allowed. Photos of products and displays are required with the application. Schererville Parks and Recreation reserves the right to reject any application based on poor craftsmanship, unprofessional displays, or other factors determined by the Recreation Coordinator.

Raffle Donations:
Vendors are asked to contribute an item (gift baskets, merchandise, gift certificates, etc.) related to their booth for the raffle. Raffle items will be collected 15 minutes before the start of the show.