Artisan Vendor Application
About the application
Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications 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.
Join us for The Garden’s annual Holiday Market, a boutique shopping experience featuring top Indiana artisans. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 and Sunday, November 9, 2025. The market is held at our beautifully reimagined bank space at The Garden (3308 N Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805).
Open to shoppers:
• Saturday, November 8, 11am-7pm
• Sunday, November 9, 9am-1pm
Event Highlights:
• Artisan Vendors: Shop a curated selection of handmade items, including holiday décor, gifts, paintings, jewelry, clothing, home décor, accessories, and more.
• Live Music: Enjoy live performances to enhance your shopping experience.
• Food and Beverages: Savor offerings from local food trucks and a selection of beverages, including beer and wine.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Engage in activities suitable for all ages, making it a perfect outing for the entire family.
Additional Information:
• Parking: Ample parking is available at both The Garden, with overflow parking at Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School.
• Sponsorship Opportunities: Businesses interested in sponsoring the event can find more information here.
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About the event
Terms & Conditions
A Retail Merchants Certificate is required to vend. Any individual or business entity engaged in the selling or transferring of tangible personal property is considered a retail merchant and is required to be registered as such (by filing Form BT-1) with the Indiana Department of Revenue. https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=2466
Accepted applicants are based on quality and variety of goods and the ability to tastefully display a booth. Completing this application does NOT guarantee participation - this is an application, not a registration.
The Garden Holiday Market is seeking to showcase highly crafted, family-friendly products made by local artists and artisan vendors. We will feature a very wide variety of Indiana-based artists and makers including items such as paintings, jewelry, clothing, home decor, accessories, furnishings, vintage finds, upcycled items, holiday decor and gifts.
Please complete this application if you feel your items fit this style or description. No direct sales company vendors will be accepted. Vendor booth registration fees start at $95, depending upon your space and display needs. Apply as soon as possible as spaces are limited. A maximum of 40 vendors will be accepted for this two-day event. If you are accepted, you will be emailed an invoice and a confirmation of all booth selection details.
Prices
| Application fee | $1.00 | Non-refundable | There is a $1 non-refundable application fee which is charged upon application. |
| 8x8 Booth | $95.00 | Non-refundable | All booths are located INDOORS at one of our two locations - The Garden or the Greenhaus. All indoor booth areas are 6'd x 8'w. A maximum of two booth spaces can be purchased per business. Vendors are responsible for providing their own tables, display and seating. We do have a limited quantity of items available as rentable add-ons. Chosen requests below are NOT a guarantee of provision since items are limited and are first-come, first-served. If accepted into the event as a vendor, we will email you back with a confirmation of your booth selection details along with the grand total due and an invoice. |
| Chair | $5.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Electrical Outlet | $20.00 | Non-refundable | |
| 8' Table | $75.00 | Non-refundable |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please describe briefly the products you make and sell.
- What is the general price range for the products you sell?
- Your business Instagram URL
- Your business Facebook URL
- Your Etsy business URL
- Tell us about your organization and why you would like to participate in The Garden's Holiday Market.
- Are you going to provide some type of interactive experience or activity for the Holiday Market??
- How long have you been in business?
- Have you ever been a vendor at The Garden's Holiday Market before?
- On which of the following social media channels will you utilize our promotional graphics to promote your presence at the Holiday Market?
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
