Artist Application

New and recurring vendors need to reapply EVERY year. Being approved as a vendor for the OCC Craft Fair does NOT guarantee you will get booth space. 

If you are denied as a vendor, you will receive a response explaining why. We do not take denying vendors lightly. Some of the most common reasons that cause vendors to be declined are:
Selling non-crafted/non-handmade art or items. Things like MLM's, resellers, insurance agents, AI generated art, etc.
Selling any form of food or consumable like tinctures, tea, candy, honey, pickles, popcorn, etc.
Previous instances of consistent policy/rule violations.
Previous behavioral issues.
ONLY include primary contact information relating to you and your business. It is assumed that all contact information entered belongs to the primary individual who runs the business.  

This application form will remain open until September of 2026.

Any applications submitted after March 2026 may be added to our waitlist as this event books quickly

We are NOT the Old Colorado City Farmers Market, which is located in Bancroft Park. Our market is their neighbor

Old Colorado Craft Fair 2025 Vendor Rules and Regulations

The Old Colorado City Craft Fair (OCCCF) is a regularly occurring, weekly craft fair that takes place at the Old Colorado City History Center every Saturday from June to October (19 Saturdays total). Dates vary each year, please see the OCCCF website for updates. This event uses vendor booth fees to support the OCC History Center. An annual Mother’s Day Market (the Saturday before) and Holiday Craft Market (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) is also hosted by the OCCCF. 

The Old Colorado City History Center is located at: 

1 S. 24th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

(Next to Bancroft Park)

OUR MISSION: 
To provide sales opportunities for local handmade artisans and artists.
To offer fun and convenient access to craft fair goods for our shoppers while advancing a vibrant, educational, and thriving community space.
To support the OCC History Center and its mission.
Learn more about the OCC History Center and their efforts

RULES AND REGULATIONS
As a vendor, you are responsible for reading, understanding and following all applicable standards, craft fair rules, policies and regulations pertaining to your business. This includes all applicable federal, state, local regulations, and taxes. OCCCF Rules and Regulations may be amended from time to time. Vendors found to be in violation of one or more Rules and Regulations may be suspended from selling at the OCCCF.

CONTENTS

1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
2. TIME AND PLACE
3. APPLICATION PROCESS
4. WAITLIST PROCESS
5. SCAMS, FRAUD, AND PAYMENT
6. VENDOR CATEGORIES
7. GENERAL VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
8. FEES
9. SPACE RESERVATIONS
10. VENDOR CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE
11. CRAFT FAIR CURRENCY
12. CRAFT FAIR DAY ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURE
13. RESERVED DATE ADDITIONS OR CANCELLATIONS
14. WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY
15. CRAFT FAIR SAFETY AND SECURITY
16. DISCIPLINE OR REMOVAL OF AN APPROVED VENDOR
     

1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
OCCCF provides Equal Opportunity to all approved vendors and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: The craft fair is committed to providing our vendors with a craft fair environment free of discrimination and harassment.  
All decisions by management are based on craft fair business needs, rules and regulations, vendor requirements and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, political affiliation, national, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status.
 

2. TIME AND PLACE
The craft fair’s site is located at the Old Colorado City History Museum at 1 S. 24th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904  
Open every Saturday from June through October (19 Saturdays). With some off season events.
Setup begins at 6am. All Vendors must be ready by 8 am. Vendors arriving less than 30 minutes prior to craft fair opening are considered late. Late arrivals might not be allowed to set up and must have permission from the coordinator prior to setting up.
If you have not shown up or notified the coordinator by 8 am, you have forfeit your space for that weekend and will NOT receive a refund. Repeated tardiness or no call, no shows may result in your permanent removal from the market with no refund.
 

3. APPLICATION PROCESS
All vendors, returning and new, must complete the application process for each year. OCCCF reserves the right to deny a vendor application, prohibit anyone from selling and/or prohibit any product from being sold at the craft fair. Applications are open to all from February-September. All vendors must go through the following application process to be eligible to join the craft fair:

Submit an online Vendor Application on the OCCCF website. 
The OCCCF typically begins accepting vendor applications for the year in February and closes in September
Have the application approved by the coordinator.
Agree to and have a clear understanding of OCCCF Rules and Regulations set forth in this document.
Approved vendors will have access to email updates about signups and other relevant market information.
Submit an interest form for booth dates.
 This form typically opens in March

Submitting this form is NOT a guarantee of booth space or dates
Pay for their space promptly via either invoice or payment form. 
 **Booths and dates vending are not guaranteed until payment has been received.

4. WAITLIST PROCESS
Due to a high volume of applications and limited booth space, this market is typically fully booked before the start of the season. Only approved vendors have the option to be added to the waitlist. Applications for new vendors are open February - September. To apply click here.

The waitlist is a way to be notified about any openings during the market season. To sign up for the waitlist, please select “Yes” when filling out the Booth Interest Form. 

Weekly emails will be sent to those on the waitlist during the market season if any spots open. Add the OCCCF email to your contact list to avoid going to spam.
occcraftfair2026@gmail.com
Do NOT email or contact the coordinator about openings outside of the waitlist email. No email means no openings.
Some openings occur the morning of a market day. Calls for last minute waitlisters can occur as early as 6am and will be sent out via email or text. By selecting yes to be added to the waitlist, you agree to be contacted via text in the early morning on some occasions. 
Vendors approved for last minute openings must pay their invoice before they are allowed to set up.
These vendors will not be considered late and not required to be fully set up by 8am. Parking may be full after 8am.
The waitlist is first come first serve (as long as the vendor and product type don’t conflict with neighboring booths)
You are NOT considered a vendor until approved by the coordinator AND payment has been received. Failure to pay in a timely manner will result in the opening being given to the next vendor.
Vendors who show up without a scheduled date or approval from the waitlist will be turned away and may be removed from the OCC Craft Fair vendor list.
 

5. SCAMS, FRAUD, & PAYMENT
There is a rise in scammers imitating the OCC Craft Fair. No other markets will be hosted at the OCC History Center location other than the Mother's Day Market May 10th, the 2025 Summer Season (June 7th - October 11th), and the Holiday Craft Market Nov 29th. Any additional markets will only be officially announced by the coordinator via the craft fair email  occcraftfair2026@gmail.com

If you see any markets/events claiming to be hosted at the OCC History Center and are not posted by the OCC Craft Fair social media pages or website, please let the coordinator, Nicole, know. 

The Old Colorado Craft Fair NEVER asks for payment via Venmo, Cashapp, Whatsapp, Zelle, Paypal, etc.

Payment will only ever be sent to you via email with a digital invoice. 

Should you ever have a concern about payment, please reach out to the coordinator, Nicole, at occcraftfair2026@gmail.com

This is the ONLY email address used for OCC Craft Fair

6. VENDOR CATEGORIES
No Multi Level Marketing (MLM) businesses. 

 Ex: doTerra, Paparazzi Jewelry, Mary Kay, LuLaRoe, Scentsy, Younique, etc

No food or consumable vendors, i.e. tea, tinctures, honey, chocolate, popcorn, etc.

No AI or stolen art. Vendors are responsible for following copyright and trademark laws. 

No commercial businesses.

No general services, i.e. massage, facials, consultations, reiki, etc. 

Contact the coordinator at occcraftfair2026@gmail.com with questions about your products or services.

ARTIST / HANDMADE ARTISAN
Anyone who produces, creates or assembles their products/items/pieces. This would include painters, jewelers, potters, woodworkers, etc. Any item which is produced without some effort on the part of the vendor must be pre-approved by the coordinator before being brought to the craft fair.

All work must be of original design and created/processed by the individual/vendor company (“handcrafted”). Vendors are expected to follow copyright and trademark laws.

 ARTISTIC / OTHER SERVICES
Anyone who produces, creates or assembles a product or performs an artistic service. This would include face painters, on-the-spot art creation, permanent jewelry, blending custom beauty products, henna, tarot card reading, etc. 

Contact the coordinator at occcraftfair2026@gmail.com with questions about your products or services

7. GENERAL VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
One 10’x10’ canopy = $250/wk
One 6’ table = $25/wk.   
Vendors are responsible for all necessary materials, equipment, and components of their display. This is an outdoor based event, be prepared for any weather.
Vendors should have weights for their canopies in the event that the wind picks up. The most common weight range per canopy leg is 25-50 lbs.
If the wind does pick up and you do not have weights we will ask you to take your canopy down for the safety of everyone around you.
DO NOT affix any canopies, displays, or tables to the building. 
Sales tax must be collected as required by state law. It is the responsibility of each vendor to obtain their sales tax number, be familiar with which of their items are taxable, and to collect such taxes and forward them to the State Department of Revenue. 
OCCCF is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred by vendors.
General liability insurance protects vendors in the case of injury, damages, or other liability.
 

8. FEES
STALL FEES
Vendors will be charged according to the size of their space and number of weekends. Standard spaces are 10’ x 10’  or 6’ x 4’ each. Space fees are paid in advance/before the craft fair opens. This can only be done through a customized invoice sent out by the coordinator or the payment form.
If you have any concerns about potential scam payment forms please contact the coordinator at occcraftfair2026@gmail.com
ELECTRICITY
None available
Generators and large power banks MUST be approved by the coordinator. Violations will result in removal from the market 
CANOPY AND TABLE RENTAL
None available  
REFUNDS
For the summer season, refunds will be offered up to two weeks before the first Saturday of the season on May 24th, 2025. Any request for refunds after this date will be denied. 
For non-seasonal events such as the Holiday Craft Fair and Mother’s Day Market, refunds are also available up to two weeks before the date of the event. After the two week date has passed, we do not offer refunds
After May 24th, there are NO REFUNDS for canceled dates or “No Shows.” 
Waitlist vendors who pay for a space will not be offered refunds.

 See Section 13 for cancellation procedures.

9. SPACE RESERVATIONS
SPACE ASSIGNMENT
Vendor spaces are mapped out by the coordinator. 
Accommodations will be considered
Vendor spaces are 10’x10’ or 6’ tables. 6’ tables may have up to 2 chairs
Vendors will receive their space number and scheduled dates in their invoice. It is the responsibility of every vendor to check the map and their invoice before the craft fair to see where they are located. The map is located on the OCCCF website on the Market Map page.
A physical map will be posted on the History Center’s front door the morning of the craft fair.
Space dimensions and assignments must be adhered to. Vendors must remain in their assigned space size. Any displays outside of an assigned space are not allowed. The coordinator reserves the right to ask vendors to take down displays, should they fall outside of a designated space. 
If you have any accommodations for the coordinator to consider, please email: occcraftfair2026@gmail.com

10. VENDOR CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE

Vendors are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner while at the OCCCF. Should a vendor experience any harassment from customers, passersby, or other vendors please reach out to the coordinator for assistance. 

CONDUCT
Vendors will in no way cause detriment to other vendors and are expected to always conduct themselves professionally, behaving courteously toward craft fair staff, customers, and other vendors.
Vendors are not permitted to disparage other vendors or products.
Old Colorado City Craft Fair does not tolerate targeting, discrimination, intimidation, or harassment of any kind.
Vendor political campaigning is not permitted. Please be cautious and respectful.
Behavior such as interfering with other vendor sales, shouting, fighting, selling products in an aggressive way, or “hawking” detracts from the friendly atmosphere of the craft fair and will not be tolerated. Hawking can be defined as: yelling, barking, or screaming to promote your product.
Any activity considered to be damaging to the craft fair’s friendly and inclusive atmosphere (as determined by the coordinator) can result in that person or persons immediate elimination from the craft fair.
Vendors are responsible for the actions of their representatives, employees, agents, and family members.
No call, no show vendors may be removed from the season and any future events.
Vendors who show up to events or weekends they are not scheduled for, seeking same day booth space may be removed from the season and any future events.  Vendors must go through the waitlist process.
Vendors are not allowed to smoke, vape, consume alcohol, or use substances including marijuana within the craft fair area at any time.
Tobacco products may not be sold, consumed, or advertised at the craft fair.
OCCCF provides Equal Opportunity to all approved vendors and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. The craft fair is committed to an environment free of discrimination and harassment. The OCC Craft Fair has a Zero Tolerance Policy for discrimination or harassment.
 

11. CRAFT FAIR CURRENCY
CASH AND CREDIT SALES
Vendors should have enough small change on hand to accommodate cash sales and should also acquire a point of sale (POS) or point of purchase (POP) system for credit and debit sales.
The OCC Craft Fair uses a POS system called Square. Square card readers for smartphones are FREE. Square can be used with a smartphone or tablet and allows you to accept payments easily, quickly, and securely. 
The OCC Craft Fair cannot act as an ATM for vendors or customers and will not take payment on the behalf of vendors. 
 

12. CRAFT FAIR DAY ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURE
 ARRIVAL PROCEDURE
Arrival and setup begins two hours prior to the craft fair opening. All Vendors must be set up and ready for business by craft fair opening time of 8 am.
Vendors may park in the History Museum parking lot to load and unload. Vendors may park along Pikes Peak Ave (1 car per vendor along the property line) or on 24th St. Metered parking must still be paid for by vendors.
OCC Historical Society Memberships do not count as a parking pass this year. Only vendors who pay for parking in their invoice will be allowed to park in the OCC History Center Parking lot.
Vendors arriving less than 30 minutes prior to craft fair opening are considered late. Late arrivals may not be allowed to set up and must have permission from the coordinator.
DEPARTURE PROCEDURE
Vendors may not break down and/or load up products, materials and equipment before closing time.
Booth disassembly is not permitted until the craft fair closes. Exceptions may be made on a case-to-case basis by the coordinator. Please see the coordinator should you need to leave early.
 

13. RESERVED DATE ADDITIONS OR CANCELLATIONS
When selling at OCCCF, vendors are operating as small businesses. The strength of any craft fair depends on the presence of vendors and a diversity of products. As with any business, customers must be able to count on vendors being present at the craft fair. Consistent goods and product availability means consistent customers shopping for those goods and products.  Continuity and reliability are critical to sales in addition to gaining a regular customer base.

SPACE CANCELLATION POLICY
From June 7th - October 11th vendors will NOT receive a refund for any reason. If you need to cancel, we will attempt to reschedule you to another date during the current season (if spaces allow). There is no guarantee you will be rescheduled.
DATE CHANGE AND CANCELLATION PROCESS
There are no refunds for cancellations after May 24th, 2025 
Cancellations should be sent to the coordinator via email and/or text/call. Email is preferred. The sooner you reach out the better.
Email: occcraftfair2026@gmail.com
Phone number: Nicoe will give this out to approved vendors only
No call, no show may result in your removal from the craft fair. During the season there are NO REFUNDS, even in the case of removal.
Vendors are expected to check their invoice for their scheduled dates before arriving to set up. Vendors who show up without a scheduled date or a space from the waitlist will be turned away and may be removed from the OCC Craft Fair vendor list.
 

14. WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY
OCCCF is a rain, snow or shine craft fair. We will not cancel a craft fair due to weather unless we determine that it will be unsafe for vendors and attendees. Vendors will forfeit their space fees if they choose not to participate because of weather. Space fees will be applied to an alternate date ONLY if the craft fair does not open because of unsafe weather conditions. 

15. CRAFT FAIR SAFETY AND SECURITY
Below are some basic precautions everyone can take to maximize safety and security. 

CRAFT FAIR SAFETY 
Vendors are responsible for ensuring that canopies are adequately weighted to prevent movement in wind and inclement weather. (if the wind picks up and you do not have weights, we will ask you to take down your canopy)
The most common weight range per canopy leg is 25-50lbs.
The OCC Craft Fair and the OCC History Center are not responsible for damages, lost property, or injury related to vendor negligence. 
Vendors are liable for any injuries, damages, or loss caused by their displays, products, set up, or services.
General liability insurance covers vendors in these situations and is readily available from insurance companies.
Be alert. Know your surroundings and who or what should or should not be there.  
Trust your instincts. Never enter a situation where you feel unsafe. 
If you feel unsafe, reach out to the vendors around you and the coordinator for help. The coordinator is available via text during the market. 
If a situation or person becomes dangerous, get to a safe place, call 911, and notify the coordinator about the situation. 
Do not make judgments about what may or may not be a serious situation and do not assume that someone else is handling it or has called the police. Safety and security are everyone’s responsibility. 
If you feel uncomfortable talking to a suspicious person or if your suspicions continue after making contact, report the situation to the coordinator. If you are alone at your booth and do not feel comfortable stepping away, please ask a neighbor to assist you in alerting the coordinator or reach out by phone
BOOTH SECURITY
Never leave your booth unattended. If one person is operating your booth at the craft fair, ask an adjacent vendor to keep an eye on things while you are away. Keep in mind, they are also working and engaging with customers, so be sure to lock up valuables such as tablets, smartphones, credit card swipers, and your cash box before you leave. If available, the coordinator can assist.
Keeping your property organized during the event makes it easier to notice if something is wrong or out of place.  
Greet each customer. Establish eye contact and remember their general appearance. Good customer service can discourage thieves. This attention to detail conveys control and puts people on notice that they have been observed and can be identified later.  
It is also important to consider security outside of your booth. Always lock your vehicle and do not leave items in plain view inside your vehicle.  
 

 
 
16. DISCIPLINE OR REMOVAL OF AN APPROVED VENDOR
A vendor may be removed or suspended from the craft fair at the discretion of the coordinator at any time. Vendors who are in violation of any federal, state, local or OCCCF Rules and Regulations will be subject to the following:

Whenever the coordinator believes a vendor has violated any of the OCCCF Rules or Regulations, the vendor can expect a verbal or written warning or may be removed from the vendor list and barred from all future OCC Craft Fair events. 
Depending on the severity of any violation, these warnings or removals may be permanent or seasonal.
Removal of a vendor is at the discretion of the coordinator.
The coordinator may also refer the matter to a governmental agency with jurisdiction over the subject at issue.
Reading and understanding these rules and regulations is required of all vendors. By vending at the OCC Craft Fair, you agree to all terms stated above. 
Failure to read and understand these rules and regulations may result in removal from the OCC Craft Fair.