Krampus Kraft Market

The Krampus Kraft Market is a signature attraction of Krampusnacht Bremerton, a large-scale, immersive winter festival that draws thousands of attendees to downtown Bremerton each December. The market features artists, makers, and small businesses whose work aligns with the dark folklore, gothic winter, fantasy, and traditional Krampus themes that define the festival’s identity and visual culture.

The market spans Pacific Ave, Quincy Square, and the second floor of Gastro Pup, creating a multi-location shopping experience woven into the larger festival environment. Vendors benefit from high visibility alongside the Krampuslauf parade, live music performances, photo experiences, participating brick-and-mortar businesses, and food vendors. Attendance continues to grow each year, attracting an enthusiastic, engaged audience eager to support unique, thematic, and handmade goods.

This is a juried and curated market. Applications are reviewed to ensure a strong mix of products, consistent thematic alignment, and an overall market experience that feels immersive, cohesive, and exciting for attendees. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance, and booth placement is determined by the festival to support crowd flow, safety, and operational needs.

Market Environments
Outdoor Market Experience

Outdoor vendors are placed in 10' x 10' festival-supplied rented tents, enclosed on three sides to create separation between booths. Festival-provided tent lighting is included. Outdoor vendors should be prepared for winter conditions, including cold temperatures, wind, rain, or snow. Power and heating are not provided. Vendors must supply appropriate tent weights and any required fire extinguishers. Some outdoor booths may be located near the live music stage featuring heavy metal and rock performances; vendors sensitive to loud noise should note this in their application.

Indoor Market Experience
Indoor vendors are located on the second floor of Gastro Pup, a premium pet supply store. Access to this space is via a steep staircase with no ADA access due to the age of the building. Indoor vendors are allotted a 6-foot table space. While the room is heated, it is not individually climate-controlled and may become warm during peak attendance. Foot traffic and visibility may differ from outdoor placements, and vendors should consider this when applying.

Krampus-Themed Product Requirement
Every vendor must offer at least one Krampus-themed product, which is a defining requirement of the market. Applicants will be asked to describe and provide images of this item as part of the application. Vendors whose products do not include a Krampus-themed component will not be approved.

Important Notes
The festival’s footprint, layout, and market map may change due to crowd management needs, city requirements, weather conditions, or safety considerations. While organizers make every effort to accommodate vendor needs and placement requests, specific booth locations cannot be guaranteed.

The Krampus Kraft Market is designed to create a memorable, immersive shopping experience for festival-goers while showcasing the creativity, craftsmanship, and originality of makers who embrace the spirit of Krampusnacht Bremerton. Vendors who thrive in energetic environments, value strong thematic curation, and are prepared for a winter outdoor festival are encouraged to apply.

Participation in the 2026 Krampus Kraft Market is subject to the following Terms & Conditions. By applying, being accepted, and/or attending as a vendor, you agree to comply with all policies outlined below.

Eligibility & Product Requirements

• All vendors must offer at least one Krampus-themed product. 
• Vendors must provide description and photos of their merchandise during the application process.
• An application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival.

Organizers will evaluate:

• The quality of the products submitted
• The appropriateness of products for the festival
• The overall mix of vendors, ensuring a diverse range of offerings
• The festival reserves the right to curate the market to maintain thematic integrity and product diversity.

Any items deemed inappropriate, off-theme, unsafe, or misaligned with the festival’s mission may be removed at any time at the discretion of the organizers.

Sales Exclusivity & Intellectual Property

• Vendors may sell only those products approved as part of their application. Any significant changes to product offerings must be approved in advance by festival organizers.
• Vendors certify that they have the legal right, authority, and permission to sell all products offered at their booth.
• The sale of bootleg, counterfeit, infringing, or unauthorized merchandise is strictly prohibited, including items that violate copyright, trademark, or licensing laws.
• Vendors may not sell merchandise that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of third parties, including copyrighted characters, logos, designs, or artworks, unless properly licensed.
• The festival reserves the right to inspect and remove any merchandise that is believed to violate intellectual property laws or does not align with the approved application.
• Removal of unapproved or infringing merchandise does not entitle the vendor to a refund.
• Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the festival organizers, Strange Skipper LLC, Krampus Bremerton, the City of Bremerton, and affiliated partners from any claims arising from intellectual property violations.
   
  Outdoor Vendor Booths (Festival-Supplied Tents)
• Outdoor booths include a 10' x 10' festival-supplied rented tent.
• Tents must remain enclosed on three sides to create separation between booths.
• Tent lighting is provided by the festival.
• Vendors must bring tent weights (minimum 25 lbs per leg).
• No power is available. Heaters, generators, or fuel-powered devices are not allowed unless explicitly approved. Vendors using heat-producing equipment must supply an appropriate fire extinguisher.
• Vendors must be prepared for all weather conditions including rain, wind, cold temperatures, or snow.

Event Times, Load-In & Load-Out

• Festival Hours: The Krampusnacht Bremerton festival and Krampus Kraft Market operate from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
• Load-In: Vendor load-in will begin at approximately 11:00 AM. Exact load-in times, access points, and instructions will be communicated to approved vendors in advance through the Vendor Packet or follow-up instructions. As the market operates in limited space, load-in times will be assigned based on vendor zone, complexity of setup, and vehicle type. Vendors should be on time for their schedule load-in. Late arrivals may have to wait in line to complete their setup.
• Early Breakdown Prohibited: Vendors are not permitted to break down or pack up prior to the official end of the festival at 9:00 PM.
• Load-Out: Vendors may begin load-out at 9:00 PM, following instructions from festival staff and safety personnel.
• Final Departure: Vendors should plan to have all equipment, merchandise, and displays fully removed from street or indoor locations no later than 10:30 PM.

Tent Setup & Breakdown

• Outdoor vendors may be asked to assist with tent setup.
• At closing, vendors are required to take down their tent and place it inside the supplied storage bag(s).

Setup & Breakdown Requirements

• Setup times and load-in instructions will be provided in the Vendor Packet.
• Vendors must be fully set up and ready to sell by the posted opening time.
• Early breakdown is not permitted and may impact eligibility for future festivals.
• Vendors are responsible for transporting their own merchandise, displays, and equipment.
• Booth areas must be left clean and trash-free.

Staffing Requirements

• Vendor booths must be attended at all times during festival hours.
• The festival is not responsible for theft, damage, or loss of merchandise or equipment.
• Vendors must ensure that all personal items and inventory are secure.

Exhibitor Responsibilities

• Vendors must maintain a safe, stable, and organized booth.
• All equipment must be secured against wind and weather.
• Vendors must follow all instructions from event coordinators, volunteers, safety crew, security, and Bremerton Police.
• Vendors may not obstruct pedestrian flow or encroach upon neighboring booth spaces.

Professional Conduct

• Vendors and their staff must conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
  Harassment, discrimination, aggressive behavior, intoxication, or unsafe conduct toward: attendees, staff or volunteers, other vendors, security personnel, city officials will not be tolerated.
• Vendors must comply with all directives from festival organizers and safety personnel.
• Vendors may not use excessive sound, heckle attendees, or engage in behavior that diminishes the festival environment.
• Violations may result in: a warning, immediate removal without refund, and / or exclusion from future events

Vehicle Conduct During Load-In & Load-Out

• Vendors are required to move vehicles promptly during load-in and load-out periods.
• Vendors must make every effort to ensure clear passage for other vendors and festival-related vehicles to allow for timely setup and breakdown of the event.
• Vendors may not obstruct traffic flow for extended periods of time.
• Vehicles must be relocated immediately when instructed by festival staff, safety crew, security personnel, or city officials.

Noise & Proximity to Stage

• Some booths may be located near the live music stage, which features heavy metal and rock performances.
  Noise levels in these areas may be high.
• Vendors sensitive to loud noise should indicate this on their application.
• Placement accommodations will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.

Booth Placement, Festival Map & Layout Adjustments

• Booth placement is determined solely by the festival and is not guaranteed.
• Vendors may not move or adjust their booth location.
• The festival layout, map, and footprint may change based on: crowd management needs, city or fire department requirements, weather conditions, safety considerations, and / or operational adjustments
• Organizers will attempt to accommodate vendor needs but final decisions are binding.

Vendor Parking

• There is no reserved parking for vendors.

• Vendors will be permitted to load in through the closed street area of the festival during designated load-in times only.

• After unloading, vendors must relocate their vehicles outside of the closed street area prior to festival opening.

• Street parking may be available in surrounding areas but is not reserved and not guaranteed.

• Vendors are responsible for observing all posted parking restrictions and time limits.

• Paid parking garages located near the festival area include: Washington Avenue Garage (Lot #91) and Harborside Garage

• The festival is not responsible for parking availability, parking fees, citations, or towing.

Weather Conditions & Assumption of Risk

Krampusnacht Bremerton is a winter outdoor festival. Vendors acknowledge and understand that participation may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions, including but not limited to: cold temperatures, rain, wind, snow, ice, wet or uneven ground surfaces, and rapidly changing environmental conditions.

By participating in the Krampus Kraft Market, vendors:

• Accept full responsibility for preparing their booth, merchandise, displays, and equipment to safely withstand winter weather conditions.
• Assume all risks associated with weather-related impacts, including damage to merchandise, displays, equipment, or personal property.
• Acknowledge that weather conditions may affect attendance levels, foot traffic, visibility, comfort, and sales performance.
• Understand that weather-related challenges do not constitute grounds for refunds, credits, fee reductions, or compensation of any kind.

Vendors are solely responsible for securing all booth materials, displays, signage, and inventory against wind and weather. The festival is not responsible for damage, loss, or injury resulting from weather or environmental conditions.

Emergency Procedures & Festival Authority

The festival reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, pause, delay, restrict access to, or temporarily shut down all or part of the festival, including vendor operations, in response to safety concerns, emergencies, severe weather, crowd conditions, or directives from city officials, fire authorities, law enforcement, or emergency services.

Vendors agree to:

• Immediately comply with instructions issued by festival staff, safety personnel, security, Bremerton Police, fire officials, or city representatives.
• Temporarily suspend sales, power down equipment, or vacate booth areas if directed for safety or emergency reasons.
• Not re-enter restricted areas until explicitly authorized by festival officials.

Failure to comply with emergency or safety directives may result in immediate removal without refund and may impact eligibility for future participation.

Photography, Video & Media Release

Vendors acknowledge and agree that Krampusnacht Bremerton is a public event that may be photographed, filmed, or recorded by festival staff, media outlets, documentary crews, sponsors, and attendees.

By participating, vendors grant Strange Skipper LLC and Krampus Bremerton the right to:

• Photograph or record vendor booths, displays, merchandise, and personnel during the festival.
• Use such images or recordings for promotional, marketing, archival, press, documentary, social media, and commercial purposes related to the festival.
• Use vendor business names, logos, and images of approved merchandise in festival marketing materials without additional compensation.

This permission is granted in perpetuity and does not require additional approval, attribution, or compensation.

Fire Safety, Electrical & Code Compliance

Vendors must comply with all applicable fire codes, safety regulations, and city requirements.

The following are prohibited unless explicitly approved in writing by festival organizers:

• Open flames, candles, torches, or combustion devices
• Pyrotechnics, fireworks, or flame effects
• Fuel-powered generators or heaters
• Modified or unsafe electrical equipment

Any vendor using heat-producing devices or equipment must supply an appropriate, readily accessible fire extinguisher as required by code.

Festival staff and fire officials reserve the right to inspect booths and require the removal or shutdown of any equipment deemed unsafe or non-compliant. Removal of prohibited equipment does not entitle the vendor to a refund.

Booth Sharing, Transfer & Subletting Prohibited

Vendor booth space is licensed solely to the approved vendor listed on the application and may not be transferred, shared, sublicensed, or reassigned without prior written approval from festival organizers.

The following are prohibited without explicit approval:

• Sharing booth space with another business or maker
• Selling products on behalf of another vendor not listed on the application
• Allowing unapproved partners, brands, or representatives to sell from the booth
• Subletting or reselling booth space

Unauthorized booth sharing or transfer may result in immediate removal without refund and may impact eligibility for future events.

Insurance Requirements

All vendors must carry General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage:

• $1,000,000 per occurrence
• $2,000,000 aggregate

Vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing:

• Strange Skipper LLC
• City of Bremerton
  as Additional Insured.
• Insurance documents must be submitted by the deadline provided.
• Vendors without valid insurance may be removed without refund.
• Vendors accept full responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or damages occurring within their booth.

Sales, Licensing & Taxes

• Vendors are responsible for their own sales transactions.
• Vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Vendors must acquire any required licenses or permits.

Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

• Booth fees must be paid in full at approval and acceptance to to the market.
• All fees are non-refundable, including in cases of: vendor cancellation, no-shows, removal for rule violations, severe weather, changes in booth placement or festival layout.
• In the event of cancellation due to emergency or government directive, refund or credit policies will be communicated.

Liability & Indemnification

Vendors agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless:

• Strange Skipper LLC
• Krampus Bremerton
• The City of Bremerton
• Festival staff, volunteers, sponsors, and partners from any claims, injuries, damages, losses, or incidents arising from their participation in the festival, including during setup and breakdown.

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.

Any disputes arising out of or related to participation in the Krampus Kraft Market or Krampusnacht Bremerton shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Kitsap County, Washington.

Vendors agree that venue and jurisdiction are proper in Kitsap County and waive any objections to such venue.

Agreement
By applying to and participating in the 2026 Krampus Kraft Market, vendors acknowledge that they:

• Have read, understand, and agree to all Terms & Conditions
• Understand that application does not guarantee acceptance
• Understand that booth placement is not guaranteed
• Agree to abide by all festival policies and instructions
• Accept that violations may result in removal without refund