CandleLit Books Presents: The Love Lit Market

CandleLit Books is excited to host a vibrant Artisan & Small Business Vendor Market in Jacksonville, Florida. We’re looking for passionate artisans, small businesses, and crafters to join us for an evening of community, creativity, and bookish fun.

 

All vendors are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to vendors offering bookish, literary, or romance‑themed items, but we welcome a wide range of handmade and small‑shop goods.

 

This application is only for vendors.  Authors have a separate application.

 

Please note: Due to venue restrictions, we cannot accept food vendors or food trucks.

 
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 7
Market Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Vendor Load‑In: Begins at 2:30 PM
Load‑Out Deadline: Vendors must be off property by 9:45 PM
 
🛍 Vendor Setup
Each vendor will be provided:

One 6‑ft table
Two chairs
Vendors must bring their own tablecloth and any additional display items needed for their setup.

 

All applicants will be charged a $5 application fee.

Once accepted, you will be charged a table fee of $70.

CandleLit Books is excited to host a vibrant Author Market in Jacksonville, Florida. We’re looking for passionate authors to join us for an evening of community, creativity, and bookish fun.

 

All authors are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to romance based authors.

 

This application is only for authors.  Vendors have a separate application.

 

Please note: Due to venue restrictions, we must submit and get approval for each book title that will be sold on the premises.

 
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Market Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Author Load‑In: Begins at 2:30 PM
Load‑Out Deadline: Authors must be off property by 9:45 PM
 
📚Author Setup
Each author will be provided:

One 6‑ft table
Two chairs
Authors must bring their own tablecloth and any additional display items needed for their setup.

 

All applicants will be charged a $5 application fee.

Once accepted, you will be charged a table fee of $70.

Would you like to be a sponsor of the Love Lit Market? Sign up up for one of our sponsorship tiers to be advertised and featured during our market! The Blush Tier Sponsorship offers a charming and impactful way for brands to be part of the Love Lit Market’s vibrant community. As a Blush Sponsor, your company receives dedicated promotion across the market’s social media channels and the printed program/map. Your brand will be spotlighted on the market’s curated social media pages, giving you meaningful visibility with attendees and book lovers before, during, and after the event. This tier is perfect for businesses looking to support the market while enjoying thoughtful, high‑touch exposure throughout the celebration.

Would you like to be a sponsor of the Love Lit Market? Sign up up for one of our sponsorship tiers to be advertised and featured during our market! The Bloom Tier Sponsorship offers your company an elevated presence at the Love Lit Market, combining meaningful digital visibility with an in‑person opportunity to connect directly with attendees. As a Bloom Sponsor, your brand receives the same dedicated social media promotion and event program/map placement featured in the Blush Tier, ensuring strong awareness leading up to and throughout the event. In addition, Bloom Sponsors are provided with a table at the market, giving your business a welcoming space to showcase products, share materials, and engage face‑to‑face with the community. This tier is ideal for companies ready to grow their reach and make a memorable impression within the market’s warm, bookish atmosphere.

Would you like to be a sponsor of the Love Lit Market? Sign up up for one of our sponsorship tiers to be advertised and featured during our market! The Radiance Tier Sponsorship is the pinnacle of support for the Love Lit Market, offering your company exceptional visibility and a standout presence throughout the event. Radiance Sponsors receive all the benefits of the Blush and Bloom tiers—including dedicated social media promotion, placement in the event program/map, and a table for on‑site engagement—while also enjoying an exclusive spotlight on the market’s step‑and‑repeat backdrop. This premium feature provides high‑impact marketing exposure as attendees, authors, and vendors capture photos and videos throughout the day. The Radiance Tier is designed for brands ready to shine brightly and be seen at the heart of the market’s warm, romantic, and book‑loving community.