Bothell Tree Lighting Handmade Market

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: please make sure you have your business information and links handy and your photos ready [and formatted to squares]! Once you begin the application, you will not be able to edit it or save, so have everything ready before you begin. Click the "show more" link below to read the super important details before you begin!

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Here's the deets:

MARKET: This event will be held outdoors in downtown Bothell, rain or shine. If selected, you are responsible for providing your own tent, weights, tables, displays, chairs, card readers, etc.

Events run 12pm-5pm Saturday, December 6th, 2025 with load in starting at 10am and load out completed by 7pm.

SELL YOURSELF: What makes your business different from others in your niche? What about your process, your story, your values sets your business apart? Really sell yourself and your products to show us why you should be chosen over other vendors in the same category. ALSO, if you have holiday or seasonal products that you'll be showcasing at this event, please include photos so we can market your business appropriately!

WHAT I LOOK FOR:

• I prioritize unique, memorable products and brands that show a distinct perspective and iconic products.
• I look for businesses that have a distinct brand and identifiable products - products that make you go, “Oh! That’s So and So’s product!”
• If you make lots of different types of products, make sure they feel cohesive and recognizable as YOU. YOUR brand. YOUR designs - not something copied or inspired by other artists or generic designs on Canva or Pinterest or something. I’m looking for businesses that stand out and push the creative envelope.
• The more niched down you are in your field, the better. Meaning, it’s ok if you make lots of things, but make sure they are intentional. If you’re a stationer and you decide to make candles (for example), it should feel on purpose and as an enhancement to your brand, not just because you can - especially if it’s a product that is already an oversaturated product type.
• I will always strive for a diverse mix of cultures, vendors, orientations, products, points-of-view, experience levels, and product price ranges.

PHOTOS:

• Please submit 5 photos - 4 that show off your product, only, and 1 that is of your booth set up if you have it.
• Photos should be formatted to squares [1:1 ratio, 1080x1080 px, 300 dpi] or to the vertical Instagram new grid post size [1080x1350]. Please do not provide horizontal images as these do not format well for social media.
• No text overlays, watermarks, borders, or collage/montage-style images
• Make sure you're submitting the photos that pertain to your business... while I love seeing personal photos of you and your pets/kids/families, or screenshots of your most recent insta post or etsy sale, it's not what's intended. These should be marketing photos for your business.
• By submitting these photos, you consent to allow Making Local Markets to use them for event marketing purposes - this applies only to events you are selected to vend.

Please read the TERMS & CONDITIONS for additional details about the event, fees, and eligibility to vend.