2025 Holiday Market Vendor Application

Fircrest Parks & Recreation is now accepting applications for our 2025 FIRCREST HOLIDAY MARKET.

The event will take place on Sunday, December 7th at the Fircrest Community Center from 12 noon - 8:00 pm. The Holiday Market will be held in conjunction with the Annual Tree Lighting Event happening that evening.

LOCATION:

Fircrest Community Center

Vendor set up: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Market Hours: 12 noon - 8:00 pm

Tear Down: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Pricing for the Holiday Market is as follows:

Artists, Makers, Sweet Treats (prepackaged): $35.00

Food Trucks / Food Tents: $75.00

For food vendors, please only apply if you intend to get the licenses/permits/insurance required to operate in Fircrest. Prepared Food Vendors must possess and maintain all required state, county and local licenses and permits.

PLEASE NOTE:

We are focused on supporting small business owners with handmade or highly curated, boutique goods and treats. Please do not apply as a representative for a direct sales organization.
Please submit photos of the products you will be selling. Please include a photo of your booth set up. We will receive many applications for this Holiday event and your photos and descriptions are what we use to base our decision.

Once your application is submitted, please allow 5-7 business days AFTER application closing date to receive notification. IF approved, we will send you an invoice that you will need to pay within 72 hours to secure your spot.

All Fircrest events are family-friendly and community oriented.

Please only fill out this form once. If your application does not go through while using a mobile device, please try submitting on a computer.

APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 29th.

Questions? Contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net.

Thank you!

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Name*

First NameLast Name

Business Name*

E-mail*

Contact Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

What do you sell?*

Please submit a descriptive 3-5 line paragraph descripting your business. IF you are chosen for this Market, it will be used as a promotion for your booth.*

Instagram Handle*

Website Address*

Please upload at least 8 photos of the products you will be selling. Please include a photo of your booth set up.*

Browse Files

Category*

Artisan / Crafter / Prepackaged TreatsFood Truck / Food Tent

Please choose the type of booth you would like

8 x 8 inside

Please choose the type of booth you would like

16 x 8 inside

Please choose the type of booth you would like

8 x 8 outside

If not chosen for an inside booth, I am willing to have a booth outside*

yesno

Please choose the type of booth you would like

Food Truck / Tent

VENDOR INFORMATION

Vendors are required to bring their own tables, chairs and tablecloths that reach the floor.

Outdoor vendors must also provide their own tent and appropirate tent weights. Outdoor vendors will be located on the Community Center Plaza.

Set-up time: 10:30-12 noon

Market hours: 12 noon - 8:00 pm

Tear down time: 8:00 pm

Tear Down begins at 8:00 pm. Please do not start tearing down prior to that - not only does it inhibit your chance for that last minute sale, but it is also disruptive to customers that are still shopping and the vendors around you.

8 x 8 inside or outside booth: $35

Prepared Food Vendors must possess and maintain all required state, county and local licenses and permits.

Please plan for alternative ways to process payments such as using your data and having cash on hand. There is WiFi available but it can get bogged down when a lot of people are connected to it. Commonly used card processors include SpotOn, Square and Paypal, Venmo or Cashapp.

Application fee & Vendor fee REFUNDS will NOT be given to any vendor who is not able to attend a market after submitting an application and reserving their booth.

Additional details will be sent to you once we approve your application.

The Market will happen RAIN, SHINE or SNOW.

Required Permits and Licenses:

a. Food Vendors must have a Washington State business license, or UBI # (Unified Business Identifier) to sell. Food vendor's applications will not be processed without a UBI number. Vendors must keep a copy of business license on site. They must also have a Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Operating License and Food Handlers’ permit on site.

By signing below I understand the above statements regarding set up, tear down and the market happening rain or shine. Also that the City of Fircrest Parks and Recreation is not responsible for loss or damage of property. All vendors, or vendor representatives, are responsible for any damage they may cause to the grounds, its representatives, other vendors, or customers, and are expected to work to resolve any damage claims either personally, or by providing applicable insurance information in a timely, responsible manner.

HOLD HARMLESS, DEFENSE & INDEMNIFICATION

I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Fircrest, and its employees, directors, officers and Councilmembers from any and all claims, demands, losses, actions, and liabilities to or by any person or entity due to the negligence of actions on my part. This agreement includes both Personal Injury, Bodily Injury, Death or Property Damage as well as other loss or damage.

Signature*

Print Name:*

Date:*

For more information, please contact:

Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist

Fircrest Parks & Recreation

jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net

Fircrest 2025 Holiday Market Vendor Application