๐ 12th Annual Handmade Holiday Fest
On location at Lily & Sparrow Mercantile in historic downtown Covington, GA
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Join us for a festive celebration of the season filled with artisan-made gifts, live music, and joyful community spirit. Held on Shop Small Saturday, this annual event invites families and holiday shoppers to explore one-of-a-kind finds from local makers and creatives.
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As in yearโs past this event supports AWAKE Communities, a faith-based nonprofit committed to cultivating communities through a life-style of revival by meeting everyday needs, prayer, and encouraging Creatives to pursue their God-given dreams.
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โจ Event Highlights:
- Handmade holiday gifts made by local creators
- Local specialty foods & festive treats
- Pictures with Santa
- Face painting by local artist
- Live Christmas music throughout the day
- Holiday scratch-off cards for the first 100 shopper to grab a sweet treat or craft drink at Lily & Sparrow during the eventโevery card wins!
๐๏ธ Now Accepting Artisan Vendor Applications
Weโre welcoming up to 35 vendors offering handmade or small-batch items, and foods including:
- Candles & Home Fragrance
- Bath & Body Products
- Jewelry & Accessories
- Holiday Ornaments & Seasonal Decor
- Wreaths & Floral Arrangements
- Pottery, Art & Woodworks
- Leather Goods & Glassware
- Winter Apparel, Scarves & Accessories
- Journals, Stationery & Handmade Books
- Baked Goods, Jams, Teas & Treats
- Coffee Mugs, Drinkware & Kitchen Gifts
- Stocking Stuffers & Childrenโs Items
- And More......
All items must be handmade or designed by the vendor. No direct sales or mass-produced goods, please.
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๐ Vendor Booth Decorating Contest
Bring the holiday cheer! Vendors who decorate their booths and wear festive attire will be entered to win a Lily & Sparrow Mercantile gift card.
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โ Vendor Guidelines & Fire Safety:
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Approval: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled. Past participation does not guarantee acceptance.
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Marketing & Promotion: Promoted through Lily & Sparrow, Newton County Chamber, City of Covington, local signage, and social media. Vendors are encouraged to share with their own followers.
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Attendance: Typically draws 800โ1,000+ local holiday shoppers
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Outdoor Event: Vendors are responsible for providing their own tents, displays, and setup materials.
Fire Safety Requirements (City of Covington):
- 5 lb ABC fire extinguisher with a visible pressure gauge is required at each booth
- Tent weights must be placed on all four corners of vendor tents
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Vendors not meeting these requirements may be asked to leave at the discretion of the Fire Chief during inspection
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๐ Important Dates:
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Vendor Application Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
If space remains, applications may be accepted beyond this date.
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Event Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 โข 10 AMโ4 PM
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Please read through our application and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
