Boutique and Crafter Application

   Saturday, August 22
  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  Holly Hill Mall & Business Center
309 Huffman Mill Road, Suite #300
Burlington, NC 27215
Grandparents’ Old-Fashioned Market is a warm, nostalgic indoor shopping event created with grandparents, grandkids, and classic gift-giving in mind. This market will feature handmade goods, old-fashioned charm, timeless keepsakes, and thoughtful gifts that celebrate family, tradition, and the sweet memories that make grandparents so special.
We’re looking for vendors whose products feel heartfelt, classic, and giftable — the kind of things that make you think of front porch visits, handwritten notes, treasured family recipes, and old-school sayings like “Home Sweet Home,” “Bless This House,” “Love Grows Here,” and “Grandkids Make Life Grand.”
Shoppers can expect a cozy mix of handmade and carefully crafted goods, including cursive-sign décor, stained glass, journals and stationery, niche gifts, nostalgic smells of candles and soaps, honey, canned goods, old-fashioned candy, retro-inspired home décor, keepsakes for grandparents, and thoughtful gifts for children to give Grandma and Grandpa. The goal is to create an old-fashioned shopping experience full of nostalgia, classic charm, handmade quality, and meaningful pieces that feel special enough to become keepsakes.

Vendor Terms & Conditions
Grandparents’ Old-Fashioned Market
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 Grandparents’ Old-Fashioned Market, a nostalgic indoor shopping event celebrating timeless treasures, handmade creations, classic gifts, and local small businesses.

This market is designed to bring families together while celebrating the charm of days gone by. Shoppers will discover handmade goods, vintage-inspired finds, sweet treats, thoughtful gifts, and unique items perfect for grandparents, grandchildren, and everyone in between.

Our goal is to create a fun, safe, and welcoming indoor marketplace where vendors can showcase their businesses while customers enjoy a memorable community 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 marketplace featuring handmade artisans, vintage vendors, specialty food vendors, and small businesses.

The following items are strictly prohibited:

Counterfeit or bootleg items
Trademarked or copyrighted merchandise without proper authorization
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
One chair
Vendors must provide:

Floor-length table covering
Business signage
Displays or shelving
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 merchandise and displays within their designated area
Keep aisles and customer walkways clear
The following are not permitted:

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

 
EVENT SCHEDULE
Event: Grandparents’ Old-Fashioned Market

Date: Saturday, August 22

Event Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Vendor Setup: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

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

Vendors must:

Check in with event staff upon arrival
Unload merchandise in designated areas
Move vehicles to designated parking after unloading
Keep entrances, walkways, and customer 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
Equipment
Product-related claims
Food vendors are responsible for complying with all applicable North Carolina health and food safety regulations.

 
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