Downtown SC Makers Market Holiday Pop-up 2026

Deadline to apply: October 1, 2026

Notification of acceptance: October 7, 2026

Artists & Makers are invited to apply for a special holiday pop-up market produced by the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market. The market will be held indoors at the former Palace Arts space at 1407 Pacific Ave in the center of Downtown Santa Cruz. Open days are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 28-December 21. Market hours are 11am-7pm (Fri & Sat) 11am-5pm (Sun).

This market will feature the work of artists & crafters - no resale please. Full vendor information will be provided by email 2 weeks prior to the event date. Please understand that categories have limited availability. Booths are sold by the FULL weekend - no exceptions.

ELIGIBILITY: All participants should make their own work. No resale. No imports. All artists, crafters & cottage food (packaged) who live in Santa Cruz County and neighboring counties are invited to apply. Applicants must have a valid seller's permit and/or health permit (food) for the state of California. Vendors are responsible for their own sales, collecting sales tax, and reporting to the BOE.

BOOTH FEES & SIZES: 10x10 ft. indoor spaces - $350 per weekend.

BOOTH SET-UP: Booth setup starts on Friday at 8am. Vehicle access for load in and out will be available in the back of the store from the Locust St entrance. Hand carts are NOT provided but required so please bring your own cart or dolly. Vendors must provide their own setup. Booths can be left setup over night at the vendors own risk. Vendors participating in multiple consecutive weekends can leave their booth setup during the week at their own risk.

RULES/GUIDELINES: All state and county health guidelines will be followed. These are subject to change.

ADVERTISING: The Downtown Makers Market Holiday Pop-up will be advertised throughout Santa Cruz county. Local media ads, signs, flyers, postcards, and social media/web advertising is planned.

WEATHER/NATURAL DISASTER POLICY: This is an indoor event. There will be no refunds for cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances, including sudden cancellation due to a natural disaster or pandemic.

VENDOR CANCELLATION: Vendors can cancel their space up to 3 weeks before the market date for a refund with a cancellation fee of $20. Cancellations made with less then 3 weeks notice will not be issued a refund.

Market Director:
Bree Karpavage: bree.scmmakersmarket@gmail.com

Name

First NameLast Name

Business Name

Email

example@example.com

Please choose which dates you are applying for.

City of Residence

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

CA Sellers Permit #

Website URL

Instagram Handle

example: @scmmakersmarket

Please upload 3 product images (small file size recommended)

Photos must represent what you are planning to sell. Individual product shots only please.
Returning artists, please occasionally submit new photos :)
Food vendors ONLY - Please also attach a copy of your Santa Cruz County Health Permit.

Applications are not complete without photos either attached or emailed.

Problems with photo upload? Please try a smaller file size or email them to Bree.scmmakersmarket@gmail.com

Please upload 3 closeup images of your work & one of your booth.

By checking this box you agree to the following terms. I agree that I have read, understand and agree to the show policies and fees, and as a vendor participant I agree to release the Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market, market coordinator, Bree Karpavage, market staff, First Friday Santa Cruz, First Friday Santa Cruz staff, the Santa Cruz Downtown Association and its employees, and The City of Santa Cruz and its employees, and Pacific Square Holdings, LLC - 1407 Pacific Ave - of all responsibility and liability of injury, both personal and property, while attending the market.

Please click the "Submit Application" button.

An auto-response confirmation of this application submission will be emailed to you. If you don't see it, please check your spam.

Booth fee payment is not required until you are notified of acceptance after the deadline. The deadline is October 1 or until the market is full. Upon acceptance you will receive an invoice. Please pay your invoice ASAP to reserve your space.

Thank you for applying!

Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market Holiday Pop-up