Winter Wonder Market Vendor Information
Vendor applications for the Winter Wonder Market on November 30th, 2024 are open now!
Don’t miss your chance to shine at the Winter Wonder Market in The Riverside Hotel Grand Ballroom in Boise! This festive event is the perfect opportunity for local artisans and small businesses to showcase their handcrafted or custom made products.
With nearly 90 vendor spots available, we’re excited to invite you to apply!
How to Apply
- Complete the Vendor Application Form. Please have booth and product photos ready. You will be asked to e-sign the vendor agreement.
- Review the terms and conditions.
- All applications are due on September 7th, 2024
- You will be notified of your acceptance or decline by September 22nd. When accepted, you will receive an email with further instructions and payment link.
See important vendor information below.
Vendor Information
What you need to know.
Date and Location
- The Market will be held indoors at The Riverside Hotel (Grand Ballroom) on November 30th from 9am – 4pm.
Booth Sizes and Fees
- 8×8 In-line booth – $135
- 8×8 In-line Back-to-Back Booth – $125
- 8×8 Corner Space and/or Booth with Classes or Workshops – $150 (limited availability)
- All booths are encouraged to bring backdrops
Vendor Requirements
- Floor-length tablecloths must be used on tables
- Vendors are responsible for their own sales and payment processing
- Vendors must donate one item of a $10 value OR a $10 gift certificate for VIP / raffle giveaways. To be collected at check-in.
- Vendors should offer handcrafted goods or creatively repurposed/recycled items.
- Except for vintage or repurposed goods, resale of commercially made products are not permitted.
Please review all terms and conditions here.
Included With Your Fee:
- Free Winter Wonder Market vendor shirt
- Custom promotional graphics and posts for social media
- Vendors will enjoy free refreshments and light snacks during the market.
Optional Services:
- Power: $10 fee
- Table: $10 fee 6 ft table available upon request
Why Choose the Winter Wonder Market?
We’re pulling out all the stops to make this a fun and profitable vendor event.
Public Attractions
- Free Photos with Santa available to the public
- Raffle Prizes
- Kids’ craft area for families
- VIP hour, with swag bags and to access to early shopping
Extensive Marketing and Advertising
- This Is Boise has a local following of over 125,000 people with daily content views between 30,000 to 75,000 and nearly 2 million impressions per month, which we will leverage to promote and advertise the market.
- We plan extensive content on This Is Boise, as well thisisboise.com promotion and paid social media advertising.
- This Is Boise will collaborate with a local influencer network for further exposure.
Vendor Amenities
- Vendors will receive custom graphics and pre-made posts to share on their own social media, which will be shared via This Is Boise.
- Vendors will enjoy free refreshments and light snacks during the market.
- All vendors receive a branded t-shirt to wear during the event and afterward (not required)
Vendor FAQs
- No refunds will be provided.
- Possibility of transferability to another vendor with approval if within 45 days of market date.
This Is Boise reserves the right to place vendors in an appropriate spot based on the product. Vendors do not choose specific booth numbers.
It is your responsibility to ensure you have all the necessary permits, insurance, and licenses required to sell at the Winter Wonder Market. Almost everyone selling goods will need a permit. Please visit https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/sales-use/permits to register for a sales permit. The Winter Wonder Market is not responsible for collecting sales tax, verifying permits, or ensuring that you are properly licensed.
- After reviewing all applications, we select vendors based on local, handcrafted, repurposed, unique, high-quality, and varied products that will appeal to a broad audience.
- Local Handcrafted and Repurposed Items: We prioritize vendors who offer locally made, handcrafted goods, as well as those repurposing or recycling items in new and unique ways. Commercially made products are generally not allowed, with exceptions for vintage or repurposed artisans.
- Well-Designed Display Tables and Packaging: Vendors are expected to create eye-catching display tables and use thoughtful packaging.
There are 90 spaces available. Each space is 8′ wide and 8′ deep. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own table/displays/chair to fit within their booth space. There are no walls for leaning/attaching to. Backdrops/pipe and drape are encouraged. 6ft tables are available for a $10 fee upon request at the time of application. Power is available for a $10 fee; please request it at the time of application. You will know the location of your booth space 2 weeks prior to the market.
- Setup Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM on November 30, 2024
- VIP Shopping Start Time: VIP shopping starts at 9:00 AM.
- Teardown Time: Teardown starts at 4:00 PM and must be completed by 6:00 PM.
Your acceptance email will contain a secured payment link.
You will receive an automatic email at the time of submission. If you do not see one please check your spam folder and contact us to confirm submission. You will receive an email from us verifying acceptance or decline by September 22nd. Vendors are responsible for securing their booth via full payment within 7 days of acceptance or their space will be forfeited.
- 8×8 In-line $135
- 8×8 In-line Back-to-Back Booth: $125
- 8×8 Corner Space and/or Booth with Classes or Workshops: $150
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Riverside Hotel Boise, 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714
You can apply at this link. Please be sure to answer all questions and e-sign the vendor agreement.
