We pride ourselves on providing the upmost care to our vendors as we have had so much experience on the vendor-end and know what needs to meet. In addition, our event will be highly marketed and we provide many outlets for you to grow from this event, beyond the normal “set-up and sell” only fairs you see commonly. Are you ready to get in at the beginning of what is going to be a growing community event? Hooray!
Please make sure to read this thoroughly before moving on to the application. Any questions you have as an interested vendor should be answered here. If you have additional questions, please send us an email at makermenagerie@gmail.com. We are very excited for this show and your interest!
This show is juried to make sure that our vendors are properly highlighted in a low-competition setting and to ensure the integrity of our show to meet customer expectations. We are very fair and will consider EVERY application. Prior experience does not matter, it is the quality of your work, what you have to offer our customers, and the passion behind what you’re making that counts!
Please make sure to read this thoroughly before moving on to the application. Any questions you have as an interested vendor should be answered here. If you have additional questions, please send us an email at makermenagerie@gmail.com. We are very excited for this show and your interest!
The
Maker Menagerie – Fall 2013 show
Saturday,
November 9, 2013 from 11 am to 5 pm @ 885 s 13th St, Grover Beach,
CA 93433
How do I apply to the show?
Easy,
just apply online. Fees must be
paid when you apply via our online payment system. Your payment must be
received within 2 hours of emailing your application or applying online or your application will
not be juried, be sure to note your name and business name when checking out.
If you are not accepted, you will receive a refund less the paypal fees via paypal.. DON'T FORGET TO EMAIL PICTURES of what you intend to sell and, if possible, your booth set up to makermenagerie@gmail.com within 2 hours of your application and include your name and business name.
Is the show juried? If so, what are you looking for?
Yes,
to ensure diversity, exclusivity for our vendors, quality for our customers,
and make sure that all vendors match the aesthetic of the show- the show is
juried. Please know that we spend a lot of time on each application and
consider everyone. We read through all of the applications thoroughly, look at
all of your pictures, and view every website entirely. There may be similar
items in category but every vendor will offer something different. We are
looking for unique, well-made goods that are HAND MADE and would be appealing
to a variety of customers. Jurying begins August 1, 2013 as applications come
in. Unfortunately, we are constrained by space, please understand that we
cannot accept everyone.
I have never done a show before, will that diminish my chances
of being chosen?
No,
in fact, we are excited to help out newbies and will guide you along the way.
We do, however, hold the same standards of quality no matter your experience in
shows.
What is included in my booth/application fee?
•A
space to sell (size depending on what you choose on your application)- only 1
vendor per space
•LUNCH!!!
(1 per accepted application)
•Designed flyer to hand out
•Your
booth and shop name in our event program
Are there more opportunities to market my business through the
event?
Yes,
we have special VENDOR SPONSOR opportunities. These are special prices/opportunities
available to our vendors only that are greatly reduced from our Event Sponsor
prices. Continue building your brand with these affordable choices! These fees
are not due at time of application.
When will I find out if I am accepted?
We will be emailing notifications on September 9, 2013. We will jury applications until we are full. No refunds will be
given for any reason. There will be no refunds due to inclimate weather.
How do I pay taxes?
You
are responsible for collecting your own taxes and filing with the IRS. You can
visit www.ftb.ca.gov for more information.
What else?
We
ask that each vendor donates 1 item for an opportunity drawing to benefit the
non-profit of the event.
