2025 SPRING FAIR APPLICATION

Application for Findings Market 2025 Spring Fair
Date: Saturday, May 10th | 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: S. Oak St., Downtown Ventura

Deadline to Apply: Saturday, February 22nd

Acceptance Notifications Sent By:  Saturday, March 15th

Please read the following details carefully before submitting your application for consideration as a vendor at the Findings Market 2025 Spring Fair.

Key Information:

Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by Saturday, February 22nd. Late applications will be moved to the waitlist.
Acceptance Emails + Applications: Notifications of acceptance will be sent out between February 1st to March 15th. Please note that submitting this general application does not guarantee acceptance. If selected, you will receive an acceptance email along with a follow-up application to confirm your participation and submit your booth payment.
Waitlist: If you do not receive an acceptance application by March 15th, your submission will automatically be placed on our waitlist. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every application individually.
Rolling Acceptance: Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis between February and March. While acceptance is not first-come, first-served, applying earlier may increase your chances. We carefully curate a diverse mix of vendors to ensure a balanced event, so some product categories may fill up faster than others.
Late Applications: Any applications submitted after the February 22nd deadline will be automatically moved to our waitlist.

Jurying Process:

Findings Market is a curated fair featuring a mix of independent designers, makers, creatives, and curators across a range of product categories. When reviewing applications, we consider:

• Design & Creativity
• Skill & Craftsmanship
• Technique & Originality
• Price Point & Quality

In order to maintain a diverse range of vendors, we select a balanced number of participants across product categories, meaning some categories may close for new applicants faster than others.

Acceptance Process:

Please note that applying does not guarantee a spot at the fair. If you are selected, you will receive an acceptance email with a link to submit a booth payment. Payment is due within 48 hours of receiving the acceptance notification. Failure to submit payment within this time frame will result in your spot being offered to another applicant.

To ensure you receive all communications, please add findingsmarket@gmail.com to your email contacts.

Thank you for your interest in joining us at the Findings Market Spring Fair! We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your offerings.

If your application is accepted, you will receive a link to select and purchase your booth space. No payment will be required until you are officially accepted.

Booth locations will be assigned based on our curated layout for the event, which spans across S. Oak St. and Ventura Coast Brewing Co. (VCBC).

Please note the following -

Food & Pantry Products: Only ‘ready-to-eat’ food vendors and pantry product vendors will be placed in the food court area. Pantry product vendors may choose to reserve a booth outside of the food court if preferred.
Booth Space Details: All booth spaces are raw spaces—this means no fixtures, tents, electrical access, or Wi-Fi will be provided. You are responsible for providing your own booth setup, including tents and other display equipment.

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Findings Market 2025 Spring Fair! We are excited to review your application and are thrilled at the possibility of having you join us. Acceptance notifications will be sent by March 15th. If you do not receive an acceptance email by this date, your application will be placed on our rolling waitlist.

We truly value the passion and creativity that makers like you bring to our market and appreciate your support.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at findingsmarket@gmail.com and events@findingsmarket.com.

Please note, we will not be responding to individual application submissions. Acceptance notifications and further details will be sent in a separate email.

Fine Print:
Rain or Shine:
This is an outdoor event, and it will take place rain or shine. Please plan accordingly for weather conditions.
No Refunds or Credits:
Once accepted and your booth is reserved, no refunds or credits will be issued if you withdraw from the event or are unable to attend after confirming your participation. Please be sure of your availability before submitting your application.