Event Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: 70 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville, GA (Bridge Park Events)
Event Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Set Up Time: 8 am to 9:59 am
Break Down Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
VENDOR AGREEMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Deadline for submitting an application is October 15. Applying DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the Holiday Art Market. You will be notified of acceptance no later than October 25.
2. We only accept original artists and creators. We accept all types of arts and crafts: canvas art, photography, sculpture, pottery, traditional crafts, writers, home-baked goods (with proper certification), fiber art, etc. We do NOT accept MLM, Resellers, or franchised businesses. We do require that you show/sell only your original work. AI generated, art and items made from kits will not be accepted. Each application will be reviewed and vendors selected based on the uniqueness and quality of their work.
3. Vendors may only bring art/crafts described or pictured in the application. Vendors may not bring or sell anything illegal, unsafe, or in violation of state/federal regulations. All art/craft items must be appropriate for a family environment.
4. This is an indoor event. You will not need a tent, but you will need to bring what you need to set up your display. There are some tables available at $5 each. If you need electricity, there will be an additional $5 fee for that (outlets are limited). You must bring your own drop cords.
5. Set up for the market will begin at 8 am on the day of the event. You are responsible for inloading and outloading anything you bring for your booth. There will be no one available to assist you getting it in and out of the building.
6. Parking spaces around the venue should be reserved for visitors to the market. Vendors may pull up onto the sidewalks to unload/load but must move their vehicle to the empty lot across the street as soon as they have unloaded.
7. Your booth must be set up within your assigned space. Displays cannot extend into walkways or neighboring booths. Vendors are responsible for the safety of their booth and the safety of the items they sell. You must be set up and ready to greet visitors by 10 am. Vendors must remain at the venue until the end of the market at 3 pm. You must have your booth and all items removed from the venue before 5 pm.
8. Vendors are required to collect and report their own sales tax in accordance with Georgia law. The total tax rate is 8%. The state sales tax rate is 4% and the local sales tax rate is 4%.
9. Vendors are expected to treat attendees, organizers, volunteers, and other vendors with respect. Any disruptive or unsafe behavior may result in removal from the venue without refund.
10. The River Rat Art Project, its officers, agents, volunteers, event organizers, and venue (Bridge Park Events) are not responsible or liable for any damages, losses, theft, injuries, accidents, or incidents before, during, or after the event.
NOTIFICATION
Applicants will receive one of three emails:
- Acceptance
- Waitlist
- Denial
If we need clarification or have questions about your application before making a determination we will contact you by email.
If your application is denied we will let you know why via email.
If you are placed on a waiting list, that means you will be contacted as soon as possible if additional spaces become available.
If you are accepted into the market, you will receive payment details (booth space, electricity, table) based on the information included in your application.