Yuletide Market 2026

Yuletide Market 2026

Looking for artists and creators for our annual Yuletide Market! Since 2022, The Painted Wraith has hosted the Krampus Market in Downtown Bloomington, IL. In 2025, we altered the name so we could grow the event, combined forces with our friends at Bloomington Spice Works, and moved the event to the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts...more vendors and a picture with Santa AND/OR Krampus! We will be filling the ballroom at the BCPA...Santa, Krampus, vendors & music!
WHEN: Saturday December 12, 2026 10am-5pm

WHERE: Downtown Bloomington, IL ~ Bloomington Center for Performing Arts

VENDOR FEE (if accepted): $125
Vendor Application

Please fill out the form below to apply. Complete this entire questionnaire with as much detail as possible. Completing this application does not guarantee you a booth.

We love unique, handmade items and art so preference will be given to artists and creators. Please no MLM, direct sales, or franchise businesses. And no AI generated artwork.
VENDOR NOTE: Application deadline is Sunday September 13, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Booth space will be 8' x 10' (8 feet deep x 10 feet wide). One 8 ft table and 2 chairs will be provided by the venue, however vendors are allowed to bring additional tables and displays as long as it fits within their booth space.

ONCE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED, we will then review all applications and will EMAIL each applicant letting them know if they've been accepted or not. We reserve the right to refuse any application. (Please add thepaintedwraith@gmail.com to your email contacts so you receive our emails and they don't end up in spam).
About You, The Vendor
Vendor's Name

First NameLast Name
Business Name
ex: The Painted Wraith
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail
example@example.com
Website
Your City/State

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Business Description (this is your chance to hype yourself/your business and tell us and others what you create. Please be descriptive.)
Is your business affiliated with a larger parent company?
Please attach a photo of yourself or your business logo that we may use on Social Media and our Website if accepted

Accepted file formats: JPG, JPEG,PNG,GIF
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Please attach AT LEAST 3 photos of your products that best represent the type of work you create.

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If you've had a vendor booth at a previous event somewhere, please upload a photo so we can see your setup.

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Your Social Media Pages

This helps us see more of your artwork and, if accepted, we will link these to your vendor bio.
Instagram:
Facebook:
Website:
Other:
Booth Specifics:

The total booth space will be 8' x 10' (8 feet deep x 10 feet wide). The Bloomington Center for Performing Arts will be providing one 8 foot table and 2 chairs per vendor booth (vendors may bring additional tables/displays as long as they fit within the assigned booth space). The provided table/chairs will be arranged and set up prior to load in.

Power outlet access may be available in certain portions of the space so please specify if power is *required* and we will do our best to accommodate, but we cannot guarantee power access. (Extension cords are not provided by the venue, so vendor would need to come prepared. Cords may not cross walk ways for safety purposes)
Booth Reservation Fee (We will email you if you have been accepted or not. If accepted, the fee is payable by cash or card).
Check-In/Setup is Saturday December 12 from 8:00am-10am. Do you agree to that?
If No, please explain
Yuletide Market Hours are 10am - 5pm. We ask that your booth be open and ready during those times, no tearing down early, unless otherwise arranged. Do you agree to that?
If No, please explain
Acceptance Terms:

Once we reach the application deadline, we will then review all applications. All applicants will receive either an accepted or denial email. Accepted vendors will receive an acceptance email and a link to pay for their booth. Once booth fees have been paid, the booth space is locked in for that vendor. Please read through our terms/conditions and our cancellation policy.
Cancellation Policy:

If a vendor needs to cancel, fees will be refunded in FULL if notification is received more than 60 days prior to the event date. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received less than 60 days before the event.
Rain or Shine:

This event is rain or shine. We do not have a back up date so please plan accordingly.
Sales Tax:

Vendors are responsible for managing their own sales and sales tax.
Additional Comments/Questions:
If you have additional questions or comments, let us know here.
I have read and understand the conditions listed above. By clicking, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth. ANY vendor found in violation of this agreement may be asked to leave and be prevented from participating in future events. We reserve the right to remove any vendor or buyer we consider disruptive or operating in an unsafe manner.
You agree that you will not hold the event venue/organizers of the Yuletide Market responsible for any personal injury, damages, thefts or shortages.
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Yuletide Market 2026

About You, The Vendor

Your Social Media Pages

Acceptance Terms:

Cancellation Policy:

Rain or Shine:

Sales Tax: