Merry Market - Vendor Application
About the application
Merry Market is an open-air European-style market and holiday tradition in River Market since 2018! Every year, patrons flock to City Market to shop local artisans for holiday gifts and decor.
This will be Art Garden KCs 2nd year curating Merry Market in partnership with City Market. Continuing previous years traditions, the event will include live music/entertainment on the Community stage! Seasonal beers, canned cocktails, and other libations will be provided by Minsky’s & Boulevard Brewing Company,* and a portion of the proceeds benefit local charities. City Market shops and restaurants will offer holiday-themed specials, in-store activities, and promotions to be announced closer to the event kickoff.
Makers and fine artists are encouraged to apply!*
*Live painters, face painters, balloon artists and henna artists...please email us separately about entertainment opportunities.
*Food & beverage vendors MUST apply via City Market - Contact pstocker@thecitymarketkc.org
For returning vendors, we are making several changes this year. Please read the application information carefully before applying!
When: Saturdays & Sundays, November 30th - December 22nd
Where: City Market Square - 20 East 5th Street Kansas City, MO, 64106
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Load-in: starts at 8 a.m. (vendors will pull up directly to their booth space)
Booth Fees:
- $100 per weekend for pavilion 2 or street spaces (MUST teardown at the end of each event day)
Parking: Paid Parking in adjacent City Market lots ($10 for 8 hours) or FREE parking at 7th & Main with a short streetcar ride back.
NOTES:
This is a Specially Curated Holiday Event reserved for experienced/professional vendors. Vendors will be selected based on quality/type of products and booth presentation with an emphasis on products/art that will make great holiday gifts.
Vendors MUST have a 10x10 straight-leg canopy.
- Tent walls are HIGHLY encouraged for windblock and aesthetic.
All vendors must have a clean display and provide their own tables, chairs, tablecloths, weights, holiday décor and display stands.
Electric heaters are and any heating equipment must be propane or butane powered. (electricity is not available in street spaces)
To apply, select the Merry Market Weekends that you wish to attend.
Waitlisted vendors may be contacted after final selection date, if spaces become available.
- Approved vendors are required to decorate booth for holiday theme and encouraged to promote the event via social media.
About the event
Prices
| Single Booth (10x10 Booth Space) | $100.00 | ||
| Secured Overnight - 10x10 Booth Space | $150.00 |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please describe your work.
- Please choose your product category:
- Artist Description.
- I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or Production work and completely made by me.
- Booth Fee Preference:
- I have a 10x10 Straight-Legged Canopy
- I have side walls for my canopy.
- I understand this is a themed event and agree to decorate my booth with holiday decor.
- I understand this is an outdoor holiday shopping experience and will need to provide my own propane heater if I want heat. (electric heaters are not permitted)
- I prefer access to electricity for lighting decor and merchandising equipment:
- I have included a photo of my canopy and my display.
- By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 5
