Maker Application

STX Markets Vendor Application 

Important Information:

STX Markets hosts curated maker markets that highlight handmade, small-batch, and artist-created goods, creating a cohesive and elevated shopping experience for our community.

Please review the information below before submitting your application.

Theme Commitment (Required):
This is a themed market experience inspired by the music, albums, and eras of Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo.

To maintain a cohesive and immersive event atmosphere, at least 80% of vendors on site are required to be on theme.

By submitting an application, vendors agree to the following:

You must commit to offering themed items inspired by Sabrina Carpenter and/or Olivia Rodrigo, including references to their albums, eras, lyrics, color palettes, aesthetics, or overall musical vibe.
Themed elements should be clearly represented in your products, booth display, packaging, or signage.
Vendors are expected to market and promote their participation as a themed booth leading up to the event (social media, captions, visuals, etc.).
Applications serve as confirmation that you are actively planning and preparing on-theme inventory for this event.
STX Markets reserves the right to limit or decline vendors who do not align with the event theme in order to preserve the overall experience for attendees and fellow vendors.

Key Details:

This event will be outdoors, please prepare accordingly
STX Markets accepts 3–5 vendors per category to maintain balance and variety
• Categories are determined by the primary items sold
• Vendors must bring their own full setup (table, chairs, displays, etc.)
• Events are rain or shine and may only be canceled or rescheduled in cases of severe weather
• All vendor fees are non-refundable and non-transferable — please plan ahead before booking

Vendor Agreement:
This is an electronic agreement. By submitting an application, vendors agree to the following terms:

Fees & Payments
• All vendor fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, no exceptions
• This includes cancellations due to personal conflicts, emergencies, illness, weather, or no-shows
• Vendors are responsible for planning accordingly before booking

Product Approval & Booth Policies
• Only items approved in the application may be sold
• Booth sharing is not permitted, even between businesses with the same owner
• Each business must apply and pay separately

Counterfeit & Replica Disclosure:
• Any replica, inspired, or non-original items must be disclosed in the application
• These items must also be clearly labeled in the booth
• Failure to disclose may result in removal without refund

Weather & Liability
• Events are rain or shine
• STX Markets may cancel or reschedule in severe or unsafe weather conditions
• STX Markets is not responsible for accidents, injuries, theft, lost items, or damage to goods

Communication & Conduct:
• Vendors must monitor official STX Markets communication channels
• Vendors must maintain professional behavior at all times
• Failure to follow instructions may result in penalties or removal

Intellectual Property & Non-Use Clause:

• Vendors may organize their own events outside of STX Markets.
• Vendors may use photos and video footage taken at an STX Markets event and may reference the STX Markets name for the purpose of promoting their participation, products, or business (e.g., “Sold at STX Markets,” recap posts, vendor spotlights).
• However, by participating in an STX Markets event, vendors agree not to use, copy, replicate, or adapt any STX Markets branding, wording, marketing language, advertising tactics, communication style, layouts, vendor processes, timelines, or logistical methods for their own events or businesses.
• This includes, but is not limited to: event language, vendor communications, marketing rollouts, application structures, timelines, and operational frameworks.
• Any misuse or replication of STX Markets’ proprietary materials or processes may result in immediate removal from the event, permanent ban from future STX Markets events, and potential legal action