Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market

OPENING & CLOSING DATES

Applications Open: 07/01/26
Application Deadline: 09/01/26
Notification of Acceptance or Waitlist Status: 09/27/26
Booth Fee Due Date: 10/19/26
Booth Assignments and Final Instructions Emailed By: 11/22/26

Booth placement is determined solely by the Holiday Artisans Market Team.

Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Market Team. Any late applicants will be placed on the waitlist and notified if space becomes available.

JURY PROCESS

Participation in the Holiday Artisans Market is juried. Applications will be evaluated based on several factors, including:

• Artistic quality and craftsmanship
• Originality and uniqueness of work
• Variety and balance of vendor categories
• Price range and market appeal

Artists applying in a category other than jewelry who intend to sell jewelry must submit jewelry images for separate jury review. Additional photographs may be requested.

The jury will consist of representatives of the Holiday Artisans Market Team and the Wake Forest Guild of Artists.

The Market Team reserves the right to require removal of any items that were not included in or approved through the jury process.

FEES

Application Fee: A non-refundable $10 application fee is required at the time of application submission.

Booth Fees
• Individual 10' x 10' outdoor booth: $65
• Shared booth: $35 per artist/artisan

Each artist participating in a shared booth must submit a separate application and complete the jury process independently.

Refund Policy

Application fees and booth fees are non-refundable. Please direct any questions to [email protected] before submitting your application.

SALES REQUIREMENTS

• Artists/artisans must be present at their booths during all market hours (10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.).
• The Market Team hopes to provide volunteers to assist with brief breaks.
• All sales transactions are the sole responsibility of the artist/artisan.
• Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting all applicable sales taxes.
• A valid North Carolina Sales Tax ID is required. If you have an older ID format, enter 600000000 and contact the Market Team for instructions.
• Participation does not guarantee any level of sales or profit.

SETUP (8:00–10:00 am)

• Setup begins at 8:00 am
• Booths must be completely set up by 9:45 am
• Vendors must provide all booth materials, including tents, tables, chairs, coverings, displays, and weights.
• All displays must remain within the assigned booth space.
• Vendors are responsible for the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of their booths.
• Vehicles must be removed from the unloading area immediately after unloading and no later than 9:30 am
• Additional setup information will be provided to accepted participants by 11/22/26.

BREAKDOWN (4:00–5:00 pm)

• Breakdown may not begin before 4:00 pm
• All booths and merchandise must be removed from the event site by 5:00 pm

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Please ensure the following items are submitted by 09/01/26:
✓ Completed application through EntryThingy
✓ $10 non-refundable application fee
✓ Valid North Carolina Sales Tax ID
✓ Five high-quality digital images (minimum 100 KB each):
• Four product images
• One booth image (if available)
For best results, photographs should clearly showcase your work and avoid distracting backgrounds.
✓ Brief description of your work and creative process
✓ Website and/or social media links (if applicable)

Submission of an application confirms that you have read, understood, and agreed to all application requirements, terms, and conditions.