Artisan Market Vendor Application

✨ The Artisan Market at Lily & Sparrow in Historic Covington Georgia✨
Saturdays | April – October

Welcome—we’re so glad you’re here.

Join us for the 2026 season of The Artisan Market at Lily & Sparrow Mercantile—a thoughtfully curated Saturday Pop-Up Market designed to highlight local artisans, makers, vintage curators, farmers, and bakers.

Set on the lawn at Lily & Sparrow, this market creates space for small businesses to showcase their work while contributing to a vibrant, creative, and community-centered atmosphere.

 
🌿 What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking high-quality, handmade, homegrown, or thoughtfully curated goods, including (but not limited to):
• Local produce, plants, & flowers
• Cottage foods & baked goods
• Bath & body products
• Candles & soaps
• Custom jewelry & fashion
• Vintage, antiques, & home décor

Please note: resale and mass-produced items are not permitted.

 
🛍️ Event Details
• Location: The lawn at Lily & Sparrow Mercantile
• Schedule: Saturdays, April through October
• Spaces: Limited to 6 vendors per market (10x10 spaces)
• Setup: Vendors must provide their own tent, tables, and displays
• Weather: This is a rain-or-shine outdoor event

 
⚠️ Important Notes (Please Read Carefully)

Date Selection & Payment
Please apply for all dates you wish to attend.
If approved, you will be charged for all approved dates at one time.

➡️ If you only want to participate in one market, please only apply for one date.

Approval is not guaranteed for every date selected.

 
Vendor Approval
All applications are juried and reviewed individually.
Past participation does not guarantee acceptance.

 
Marketing & Attendance
We promote each market through:
• Social media (Instagram & Facebook)
• Newton County Chamber of Commerce
• In-store promotion at Lily & Sparrow
• Local community outreach

We also encourage vendors to share with their own audiences for maximum exposure.

Typical attendance ranges from 100–250 visitors during peak hours (not guaranteed).

 
Refund Policy
All vendor fees are non-refundable for any reason.
At the sole discretion of the event organizers, credits may be issued for future markets in the case of a personal emergency.

 
Agreement
This is an electronic agreement. By selecting your booth(s) and submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to all terms outlined above.

Terms & Conditions

Rain or Shine
This is an outdoor event and will take place rain, cold, or shine. We encourage all participants to dress appropriately for the weather.

Vendor Setup
Your vendor fee covers space only. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, displays, tents, weights, and seating as needed.  NOTE: YOU MAY ONLY SELL ITEMS/PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CATEGORY YOU WERE APPROVED FOR! Any vendor found to display items inconsistent with the category in which they first applied and were approved for will first be asked to removed those items. If the vendor does not comply with the event organizers request vendor will be asked to leave the event and will not be welcomed back.  In the event a vendor is asked to leave fro non-compliance with this policy VENDORS FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED FOR ANY REASON!

Non-Refundable Fees
All proceeds from vendor fees are non-refundable under any circumstance.

Safety Requirements
All vendors are required to have a fire extinguisher and proper tent weights on the day of the event. This is a local fire ordinance and may be enforced by inspection from the fire department.

Family-Friendly Policy

This is a family-friendly event. All presentations must be tasteful and positive.

Any vendor found to bring or display items that are not whole-family friendly will be asked to leave. Prohibited content includes, but is not limited to:

• Products that promote drugs or drug use
• Violence or gore
• Sexually explicit content or suggestive imagery
• Graphic depictions of body parts
• Explicit language or offensive material
• Occult practices or spiritual readings
• Dark spiritual themes
• Any other items or concepts deemed inappropriate by the event organizers

This policy is non-negotiable. Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for guests of all ages.

Force Majeure Clause
In the event of cancellation, in whole or in part, due to circumstances beyond our control (including but not limited to weather disasters, acts of God, or emergencies), no refunds will be issued. The event will be rescheduled, and your vendor spot will automatically be honored for the new date.

Payment Policy
Vendors must provide valid payment information upon application.

If a payment attempt is declined, we will reach out directly to allow an opportunity to resolve the issue. If no resolution is made, a second attempt will be processed. If the second payment attempt is also declined, your spot will be forfeited and you will not be permitted to participate in this event.

We reserve the right to decline participation at any time and move to the next applicant.

Prohibited Items
For the safety of all attendees, the following items are strictly prohibited:

• Firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind
• Sharp objects intended for harm
• Glass bottles (please use non-glass containers)
• Illegal drugs
• Fireworks or explosives
• Any item deemed dangerous by event staff

Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on site.

Conduct Policy
To maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere, access to the event will be refused to anyone who:

• Is under the influence of illegal substances
• Is visibly intoxicated
• Has been banned from previous events by the organizers or local authorities
• Demonstrates disruptive, aggressive, or violent behavior
• Refuses to comply with event security or staff directions

Liability Waiver
Lily & Sparrow Mercantile, LLC (host location) and Sparrow Launch Co. (event organizers) are not responsible for any loss or damage to vendor property or personal belongings during the event.

This includes loss or damage to any vehicle on or near the festival grounds, including vehicles that may be towed.