The Cloisters Castle Holiday Tea & Bazaar - Vendor Application

Event Dates: 
Saturday, December 12th, 2026 from 10 am - 4 pm & Sunday, December 13th, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm

The Cloisters Holiday Bazaar is a juried local, homemade/handmade craft show exhibiting local vendors and small businesses. The Holiday Bazaar features approximately 30 vendors and is widely promoted throughout the region through print, online, and social media channels. 

Vendor Acceptances will be on a rolling basis from August 6 to October 10. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and include all requirements. You will be notified via email on or before Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the latest. If you are selected to participate, your vending space payments will be due 2 weeks prior to the event.

Booth Information & Fees

The Bazaar is located on the first and second floors of The Cloisters. Each space will include a provided preset six-foot table. Should a vendor wish to have something other than this preset table, it must be noted on the application. Space locations are pre-determined by The Cloisters. Vendors from previous seasons are not guaranteed the same space.

Booth Fees
ARTISTS & SMALL BUSINESSES
  6’ Table Space (BOTH DAYS)                               $100.00      
  6’ Table Space (ONE DAY ONLY)                         $75.00                                  

FOOD & BEVERAGE (sold for immediate consumption)
  6’ Table Space (BOTH DAYS)                               $150.00         
  6’ Table Space (ONE DAY ONLY)                         $115.00              

Vendors who can attend both days will be given priority placement over vendors who cannot attend both days.

PLEASE NOTE: We are a historic home without an elevator. Our first floor is handicap accessible. If you are physically unable to vend on the second floor due to a health concern, please indicate that under special requests. Tables and chairs will be preset by Cloisters staff, assistance will be available for vendors on the second floor loading in.

Set Up & Break Down

SET-UP:  Friday, December 11th, 2026 from 11am-3pm.  Each accepted artist will receive an email containing check-in times and instructions.  We recognize some artists may be unable to set-up at your designated time. Limited spaces for day-of load-in will be available beginning at 8am on Saturday.  You must be completely set up and present by 9:30am on Saturday.

TEARDOWN:  The Holiday Bazaar will close at 4pm Sunday. NO EARLY TEARDOWN on Sunday is allowed. Please leave your booth space clean.  Remove all trash to appropriate receptacles.  The Cloisters will lock up at 6pm; please plan your display and help accordingly. 

For questions, please contact Annie Applegarth at cloisterscastlemd@gmail.com or 410-821-7448