Thank you for your interest in being a vendor for the Christmas Makers' Market at the Hickory Flat Gym! Please read the following information carefully.
Event Information:
The Christmas Makers' Market will be held on Tuesday, December 2 from 5:30--8:30pm in the Hickory Flat Gym. Makers and artisans are expected to staff their booth for the entire festival. This is an indoor event with 8x8 spaces. No tents required. Set up begins at noon, all vendors must be ready by 4:45pm.
Please complete the vendor application. Pay careful attention to the qualifications and requirements, and note that an image of your complete vendor set-up is expected.
Please note, once accepted, there is a no refund policy for cancellations.
-All vendors must be approved by the Event Committee, which reserves the right to permit vendors and limit activities at its sole discretion.
-Only vendors and products that are approved by the Event Committee will be permitted.
-All Vendors must have products to sell that are cash and carry.
-No promotional business booths will be allowed unless they come on as a sponsor.
-The application deadline is November 25, 2025.
-Booth location will be assigned by the Event Committee. Multiple spaces may be requested for an additional fee per space.
-There will not be electricity or water provided.
-One Vendor per booth space; sharing of booth space is not allowed. Vendors cannot sublet or apportion space to anyone else.
-Set‐up is allowed during allotted times only.
-While the Event Committee will make every effort to accommodate specific requests, we cannot guarantee booth locations and locations will be assigned by the Event Committee upon arrival to event.
-Booths must be set‐up within their designated 8x8 space.
-Vendors must provide their own displays, chairs, tables, set‐up equipment, change, etc.
-The Event Committee reserves the right to ask any Vendor to remove any product or display deemed not acceptable by the Event Committee at the sole discretion of the Event Committee.
-The Event Committee reserves the right to remove from our mailing list Vendors who display unprofessional behavior.
-Vendors must be present and operational for the duration of the festival.
-Early breakdown will not be permitted.
-There is no rain date – come prepared rain or shine.
-Booth must always be open and manned during festival hours.
-Vendors are responsible for booth set‐up, break‐down, and security of your property.
-Booth must be set‐up and ready for business by 4:45pm. After unloading and setup, vendor vehicles and trailers must be moved to designated vendor parking area(s).
-Vendors must unload and move vehicles immediately to designated parking areas. If Vendor carries additional stock, it is suggested to bring a dolly or hand‐cart to bring additional stock to booth as necessary.
-Vendors are responsible for Georgia State Sales Tax collection and reporting and any other sales fees or other charges that may be applicable to any activity relating to this festival.
-Vendors cannot leave debris, boxes, etc. at booth space.
-No refunds will be given for no‐shows.
-The vendor fee is not refundable in whole or part.
-The Event Committee reserves the right to remove any Vendor from the event who does not adhere to all Rules & Regulations set forth by the Event Committee. - Non‐compliance with the rules and regulations set forth may affect obtaining booth space in future Black Sheep Promotions events.
