Application & Rules
Please read these conditions carefully and complete the application. By signing the application, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions. Applicant must complete and electronically sign application for each booth.
1. The non refundable booth fee is $75 for each week. The market runs from Thursday through Sundays at the Family Activities Park, 1000 Park Street. Your prompt and reliable participation are extremely important to the market, your business, and your fellow vendors. Thursday-Saturday sale hours are from 6 PM - 10 PM, and Sundays are from 6 PM - 9 PM. Failure to attend your scheduled nights will most likely affect future invitations to participate.
2. This market is "handmade, handmade by you." You may not bring in wholesale items, direct sales products, or otherwise purchased items. If you are found to be exhibiting any of the previously mentioned items, you will be asked to remove them from the market.
3. We do not allow booth sharing. There is ONE business per booth. You may not sublet your booth to an unapproved vendor.
4. Canopy tents with sidewalls are required. NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not require a certain color canopy tent but you are required to have a tent and sidewalls. The sidewalls are to be attached at all times for visual appeal at the market. Sidewalls are to be up by 6 p.m. Tents must be weighted or tied down to the facade structure.
5. You will need lighting for your booth.
6. Booth decorating for the holidays is encouraged to add to the visual effect of the market.
7. Set up on Thursdays and Sundays is 4 PM - 5:45 PM. All other nights 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM. As a note, we found customers will start filtering in around 5:30 PM. It's good if you can be able to sell items around that time, even if you are still setting up.
8. The pavilion is enclosed with a tall, locking fence, security cameras, and covered with a roof (no walls, no heat). You may leave any items you wish overnight at your own risk. There is no inside storage for vendors. Lightweight and loose items may be susceptible to the wind. Your booth must be completely removed from the premises each Sunday evening at the end of the weekly market, unless you are returning the following weekend.
9. Concessions available at a nominal fee at the concession stand.
10. Inside public restrooms on site.
11. Canopies are set behind constructed facades. All items will need to be contained in your space.
12. Facades are randomly assigned. Return vendors may request their spot from last year and we will do our best to accommodate you.
13. Dress for the weather. Be prepared for the cold. From experience, electric blankets were helpful, heated throws, warm socks, ski clothes, etc. It can get very cold.
14. Electricity is provided to each vendor for lights and heat. Space heaters are allowed. Infrared heaters and propane are not allowed. Do not bring propane on to the grounds. You will need to bring your own multi-outlet power strip.
15. No music in booths (venue provides holiday music)
16. No soliciting products outside of your designated booth space. One 24-square-inch space is allowed outside the facade for an ad display such as a sandwich board. Vendors may not block the view or access to other booths with displays, merchandise, or any products. Travel lanes must remain clear of obstruction at all times. The Market Coordinator has final say on permissible displays.
17. You may not tear down early unless directed by the City of Charlestown.
18. PARKING – IMPORTANT! You will be able to park *near* the entrance to the pavilion to unload/load your vehicle. Carts/wagons are recommended. After unloading your vehicle, you will need to proceed across the street to the Charlestown High School parking lot to park your vehicle. Vendor vehicles are NOT allowed in the Family Activities Park parking lot. If someone comes to assist you, the same rule applies. Our parking lot is very small and we cannot justify using excess space for numerous vendor vehicles. Please do not block the ramp from the parking lot to the venue.
19. Disabilities. We will make every effort to make sure you are accommodated with regard to disabilities. Please let us know ahead of time any special arrangements you will need.
20. The time to ask questions is prior to paying for your booth. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julie Hester (Market Coordinator) at 765-376-2154. Text or call.
21. Market Coordinator and/or City Staff reserve the right to remove vendors who violate rules, create disturbances, or who otherwise disrupt the market.