Boutique and Crafter Application

  The Holiday Bake Sale Marketplace
Shop Local. Taste the Holidays. Preorder Your Favorites.
Forget driving all over town searching for holiday desserts and gifts! The Holiday Bake Sale Marketplace brings Alamance County's talented bakers, candy makers, food artisans, and holiday gift vendors together under one roof.
Whether you're shopping for Christmas dinner, office parties, teacher gifts, cookie exchanges, or family gatherings, you'll find everything you need in one convenient indoor marketplace.
Many vendors will offer:
* Free samples
* Same-day purchases
* Holiday gift boxes
* Christmas preorders
* Custom holiday desserts
## Event Details
  **Saturday, December 12**
  **10:00 AM – 3:00 PM**
  **Holly Hill Mall & Business Center**
309 Huffman Mill Road, Suite #300
Burlington, NC 27215
**FREE Admission • Indoor Event**
## Shop from 20 Holiday Vendors Including:
  Gourmet Cookie Bakers
  Custom Cake Bakers
  Homemade Pie Bakers
  Cupcake Designers
  Cheesecake Makers
  Brownie & Blondie Bakers
  Candy & Chocolate Makers
  Homemade Fudge Vendors
  Dessert Bar & Treat Makers
  Gourmet Caramel Apple Vendors
  Local Honey Producers
  Homemade Jam & Jelly Makers
  Candied Nuts & Snack Mix Vendors
  Gourmet Popcorn Vendors
  Coffee, Tea & Hot Cocoa DRY Mix Vendors
  Holiday Breads
 Cinnamon Rolls ( Space taken)

## Perfect For
  Christmas Dinner Desserts
  Holiday Parties
  Cookie Exchanges
  Teacher Gifts
  Neighbor Gifts
  Office Celebrations
  Hostess Gifts
  Family Gatherings
  Holiday Gift Shopping
Support local small businesses while checking off your holiday shopping list. Taste delicious treats, discover unique handmade gifts, and preorder your favorite desserts before Christmas arrives!
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Email: shopandstrollmarkets@gmail.com

SHOP & STROLL MARKETS
Vendor Terms & Conditions
The Holiday Bake Sale Marketplace
Located INDOORS at:
Holly Hill Mall & Business Center
309 Huffman Mill Road, Suite #300
Burlington, NC 27215

Welcome to Shop & Stroll Markets! We are excited to have you participate in The Holiday Bake Sale Marketplace, a festive indoor holiday shopping event bringing together talented bakers, candy makers, specialty food producers, handmade artisans, and local small businesses under one roof. This marketplace gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase holiday desserts, gourmet treats, handmade gifts, and seasonal specialties while supporting local businesses. Whether customers are shopping for Christmas dinner, holiday parties, teacher gifts, office celebrations, or family gatherings, they'll find a wonderful selection of holiday favorites all in one convenient location.

Our goal is to provide a fun, safe, and welcoming indoor marketplace where vendors can showcase their businesses while customers enjoy a memorable holiday shopping experience. Please read the following Terms & Conditions carefully before submitting your application and payment.

APPLICATION & ACCEPTANCE
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Vendors are selected based on:

Product category
Product quality
Booth presentation
Professionalism
Overall event needs
Shop & Stroll Markets reserves the right to limit vendor categories to provide a balanced shopping experience. The Organizer reserves the right to deny or remove any vendor who does not meet event standards, policies, or professional expectations.

PRODUCT STANDARDS
Shop & Stroll Markets is a curated holiday marketplace featuring specialty food vendors, bakers, candy makers, handmade artisans, and small businesses.

The following items are strictly prohibited:

Counterfeit or bootleg items
Trademarked or copyrighted merchandise without proper authorization (including Disney or other protected brands)
AI-generated artwork or AI-created products represented as handmade
Any products that misrepresent their origin or craftsmanship
We allow select small businesses and a limited number of approved direct sales companies. Violation of these policies may result in immediate removal from the event without refund.

VENDOR PROMOTION
Accepted vendors agree to actively help promote the event.

Vendors agree to:

Share official event graphics on social media
Invite customers, family, and friends
Promote the event through social media, websites, email lists, and other marketing channels
Provide quality product photos if requested
Allow Shop & Stroll Markets to use vendor business names, logos, and event photographs for promotional purposes without compensation
Successful events are a shared effort. Vendor participation in promotion helps create a stronger event experience for everyone.

VENDOR SPACE & SETUP
This is an INDOOR event located at:

Holly Hill Mall & Business Center
309 Huffman Mill Road, Suite #300
Burlington, NC 27215

Each vendor space includes:

One indoor 6-foot table space
Vendors must provide:

Chair(s)
Table coverings
Business signage
Displays
All necessary booth supplies
Additional spaces may be purchased based on availability and approval.

Booth assignments will be provided at check-in.

Vendors must:

Stay within their assigned booth space
Keep all merchandise and displays within their assigned area
Keep aisles and emergency exits clear at all times
The following are not permitted:

Booth sharing
Subleasing booth space
Merchandise extending into walkways
Electricity and Wi-Fi are not guaranteed.

EVENT SCHEDULE
Event: The Holiday Bake Sale Marketplace

Date: Saturday, December 12

Event Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Vendor Setup: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Vendors must arrive during the setup window and be completely ready before the event opens.

Vendors must:

Unload in designated vendor unloading areas
Move vehicles to designated parking immediately after unloading
Keep entrances, fire lanes, and customer access areas clear
Breakdown: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Vendors must remain set up for the entire event unless approved by the Organizer. Early breakdown is not permitted. Late arrivals without prior approval may result in forfeiture of booth space and vendor fees.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
All vendor fees are:

Non-refundable
Non-transferable
No refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued under any circumstances.

Refunds will not be provided due to:

Vendor cancellation
Low attendance
Poor sales
Weather
Event schedule changes
Venue adjustments
Public safety concerns
Emergencies
FORCE MAJEURE
Shop & Stroll Markets shall not be held liable for cancellations, delays, or modifications caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Severe weather
Natural disasters
Government mandates
Venue closures
Public safety incidents
Emergencies
Utility failures
Other unforeseen events
Vendor understands these situations are outside the control of the Organizer and Venue. Vendor fees remain non-refundable in these circumstances.

CHARGEBACK POLICY
By submitting payment, Vendor agrees that all sales are final.

Vendor agrees not to initiate:

Chargebacks
Payment disputes
Claims through payment processors
Any vendor initiating a chargeback may be permanently prohibited from future Shop & Stroll Markets events. The Organizer reserves the right to pursue collection of unpaid fees and associated legal costs.

LIABILITY
Vendor assumes full responsibility for:

Personal injury
Property damage
Theft
Loss of merchandise
Damage to equipment
Shop & Stroll Markets, its owners, volunteers, staff, venue partners, and affiliates shall not be held responsible for vendor losses or damages. Vendors are strongly encouraged to obtain their own liability insurance.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Vendors are expected to conduct themselves professionally at all times.

The following may result in immediate removal without refund:

Harassment
Discrimination
Aggressive behavior
Disruptive conduct
Failure to follow Organizer instructions
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Vendors are responsible for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, including:

Sales tax requirements
Health Department regulations
Required permits or licenses
Product liability insurance is optional and is the responsibility of each vendor if they choose to obtain it.

Shop & Stroll Markets does not require vendors to carry product liability insurance; however, event insurance does not provide coverage for:

Vendor merchandise
Displays
Tables
Chairs
Decorations
Equipment
Product-related claims
Food vendors are responsible for complying with all applicable North Carolina health and food safety regulations and obtaining any required permits or licenses.

NO VERBAL AGREEMENTS
No verbal promises, statements, or agreements made by Shop & Stroll Markets, its staff, volunteers, or venue partners shall modify this agreement. Only these written Terms & Conditions are binding.

GOVERNING LAW
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any legal action arising from this agreement shall be filed exclusively in the appropriate courts within North Carolina.

SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

AGREEMENT
By submitting an application and payment, Vendor acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions. Submission of an application and payment constitutes acceptance of this legally binding agreement.

Questions?

Shop & Stroll Markets
ShopandStrollMarkets@gmail.com