Exhibitors

When: May 1, 2027 ( we rented this, so it is BOOKED!! )
Time 10-3. Subject to Change
Where: Mebane Community Arts Center, Mebane, NC, inside the gym
When was the last time you took an entire day just for you?
Event Name
Her Next Chapter
A Women's Wellness & Self-Care Experience
It's Your Turn to Relax, Reset, Recharge & Rediscover You.
You spend so much time caring for everyone else. Now it's time to care for yourself.
Join us for a popular, lifestyle-focused gathering created for moms, caregivers, grandparents, seniors, and women in every season of life. This isn't just another vendor event—it's a day dedicated to heart healing, self-care, meaningful connections, and personal growth.
Enjoy inspiring speakers, expert conversations, wellness demonstrations, shopping with local businesses, and discover products, services, and community resources that support a healthier, happier lifestyle.
Take time to relax with our pamper experience featuring massages, hair services, and nail services. Snacks and drinks will be available throughout the conference to keep you fueled and refreshed.
Topics may include:
* Mental health and emotional wellness
* Mom guilt and letting go of unrealistic expectations
* Stress management and preventing burnout
* Anxiety, overwhelm, and resilience
* Heart healing and emotional recovery
* Self-care without guilt
* Healthy relationships and setting boundaries
* Confidence and self-worth
* Rediscovering yourself beyond motherhood or caregiving
* Grief, loss, and life transitions
* Empty nest and midlife transitions
* Caring for aging parents and caregiver wellness
* Healthy aging and senior wellness
* Nutrition, movement, and sleep for overall well-being
* Financial wellness
* Mindfulness and personal growth
* Women's health and wellness
* Family wellness and parenting support
* Building community and meaningful connections
Whether you're looking for encouragement, practical tools, new friendships, or simply a chance to slow down, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere where meaningful conversations and genuine connections can flourish.
You'll leave feeling relaxed, restored, empowered, and inspired—with fresh ideas, valuable resources, and renewed confidence to care for yourself while continuing to care for those you love.
We're Looking for Volunteer Speakers!
We're seeking engaging speakers, healthcare professionals, therapists, counselors, coaches, nonprofit organizations, authors, educators, and local businesses who are passionate about empowering women and families through education and encouragement.
If you have expertise in any of the topics above and would like to share practical strategies, resources, and inspiration, we'd love to hear from you.
** Limited sponsor small business vendor space is available, and speaker opportunities are limited as well.

Vendor Terms & Conditions
Presented by Shop and Stroll Markets

Location:
Mebane Community Arts Center – Inside the Gym
Mebane, North Carolina

Event Date: Saturday, May 1, 2027
Event Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
(Schedule subject to change)

 
Welcome to Her Next Chapter!
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at Her Next Chapter: A Women’s Wellness & Self-Care Experience, presented by Shop and Stroll Markets.

Her Next Chapter is a lifestyle-focused wellness gathering created to support, encourage, and empower women in every season of life. This event is designed for moms, caregivers, grandparents, seniors, and women seeking encouragement, connection, personal growth, wellness resources, and opportunities to prioritize themselves.

This is not a traditional vendor event. It is a curated wellness experience featuring inspiring speakers, educational conversations, wellness demonstrations, self-care services, community resources, and carefully selected businesses that support healthier, happier lifestyles.

Our goal is to create a welcoming, uplifting, and professional environment where attendees can relax, recharge, discover resources, and connect with businesses and organizations that support women's wellness.

Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before submitting your application.

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

Vendors, sponsors, and participating businesses are selected based on:

Alignment with the event mission
Product or service quality
Professional presentation
Wellness, lifestyle, or community connection
Overall event needs
Shop and Stroll Markets reserves the right to limit vendor categories to maintain a balanced and meaningful experience for attendees.

The Organizer reserves the right to deny, decline, or remove any vendor, speaker, sponsor, or participant who does not meet event standards or professional expectations.

 
APPROVED VENDOR CATEGORIES
Her Next Chapter welcomes businesses, organizations, and professionals that support women's wellness, self-care, personal growth, family wellness, and healthy lifestyles.

Examples include:

Wellness products
Self-care products
Handmade goods
Boutique businesses
Beauty services
Hair, nail, and spa services
Massage and relaxation services
Health and wellness professionals
Fitness and movement professionals
Nutrition resources
Financial wellness resources
Senior wellness resources
Community organizations
Nonprofits
Authors and educators
Coaches and mentors
Lifestyle brands
All vendors must be approved by Shop and Stroll Markets prior to participation.

 
PROHIBITED ITEMS & SERVICES
The following are not permitted:

Counterfeit merchandise
Copyrighted or trademarked products without proper authorization
Illegal products or services
Misleading health claims
Products or services that are unsafe or inappropriate for attendees
AI-generated products represented as handmade or original creations
Shop and Stroll Markets reserves the right to remove any product, display, or vendor that does not align with the purpose and atmosphere of the event.

 
SPEAKERS, PROFESSIONALS & WELLNESS SERVICES
Her Next Chapter welcomes qualified professionals who wish to educate, encourage, and support attendees.

Potential topics may include:

Mental health and emotional wellness
Stress management and burnout prevention
Self-care without guilt
Confidence and self-worth
Healthy relationships and boundaries
Caregiver wellness
Grief and life transitions
Healthy aging
Nutrition and movement
Financial wellness
Mindfulness and personal growth
Women's health and wellness
Speaker and presentation opportunities are limited and require approval.

All speakers, educators, and wellness professionals must provide accurate information and represent their qualifications honestly.

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

Vendors agree to:

Share official event graphics when provided
Invite customers, family, friends, and community members
Promote their participation through social media when possible
Provide business information and photos if requested
Allow Shop and Stroll Markets to use vendor names, logos, booth photos, and promotional materials for event marketing purposes without compensation
Successful events require teamwork between organizers, vendors, speakers, sponsors, and community partners.

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

Mebane Community Arts Center
Mebane, NC
Inside the Gym

Vendor space details will be provided upon acceptance.

Each vendor space may include:

One 6-foot table space
One chair
Vendors are responsible for providing:

Table covering
Business signage
Display materials
Any required equipment or supplies
Displays must remain within the assigned vendor area and may not block aisles, exits, or neighboring vendors.

Additional spaces may be available with approval.

Electricity and Wi-Fi are not guaranteed.

 
EVENT SCHEDULE
Vendor Setup:
Time will be announced closer to the event date.

Event Hours:
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Breakdown:
Begins immediately after the event concludes.

Vendors must remain open and operational for the entire event unless approved by Shop and Stroll Markets.

Early breakdown is not permitted.

Late arrival without prior approval may result in forfeiture of vendor space and fees.

 
REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY
All vendor fees, sponsorship fees, and participation fees are:

Non-refundable
Non-transferable
No refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued due to:

Vendor cancellation
Low attendance
Poor sales
Personal scheduling conflicts
Weather
Venue changes
Schedule changes
Emergencies
Public safety concerns
 
FORCE MAJEURE
Shop and Stroll Markets and Her Next Chapter shall not be responsible for cancellations, delays, changes, or modifications caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Severe weather
Natural disasters
Government restrictions
Venue closures
Public safety concerns
Emergencies
Utility failures
Other unforeseen circumstances
Vendor understands these circumstances are outside the Organizer's control.

Vendor fees remain non-refundable.

 
CHARGEBACK POLICY
By submitting payment, Vendor acknowledges that all payments are final.

Vendor agrees not to initiate:

Chargebacks
Payment disputes
Unauthorized payment claims
Any vendor who initiates a chargeback may be prohibited from future Shop and Stroll Markets events.

The Organizer reserves the right to pursue unpaid fees and related costs.

 
LIABILITY
Vendor assumes responsibility for:

Personal injury
Property damage
Theft
Lost merchandise
Damage to displays or equipment
Shop and Stroll Markets, Her Next Chapter, Mebane Community Arts Center, venue staff, volunteers, sponsors, and partners are not responsible for loss, theft, injury, or damage occurring before, during, or after the event.

 
INSURANCE
Insurance is the responsibility of each vendor if they choose to obtain coverage.

Event insurance does not cover:

Vendor products
Merchandise
Displays
Equipment
Personal property
Product-related claims
 
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Vendors, speakers, sponsors, and participants are expected to maintain a professional and respectful environment.

Immediate removal without refund may occur for:

Harassment
Discrimination
Aggressive behavior
Disruptive conduct
Failure to follow event instructions
Conduct inconsistent with the mission of Her Next Chapter
 
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Vendors are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, permits, licenses, and regulations.

This includes:

North Carolina sales tax requirements
Business licensing requirements
Health department requirements
Professional licensing requirements
Food, health, beauty, and wellness providers must comply with all applicable regulations.

 
NO VERBAL AGREEMENTS
No verbal statements, promises, or agreements made by Shop and Stroll Markets, event staff, volunteers, sponsors, or venue partners shall modify these Terms & Conditions.

Only written agreements approved by Shop and Stroll Markets are considered 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 within the appropriate courts of North Carolina.

 
SEVERABILITY
If any portion of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full effect.

 
AGREEMENT
By submitting an application and payment, Vendor acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to these Vendor Terms & Conditions.

Submission of an application and payment constitutes acceptance of this legally binding agreement.

 
Questions?
Shop and Stroll Markets
? shopandstrollmarkets@gmail.com