Volunteer Registration

Makers Arcade Holiday Fair

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Deadline: Nov 27, 2026 12:00 pm (GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Dec 12, 2026 10:00 am - Dec 13, 2026 5:00 pm (PDT)

About the event

Join us for the **2026 Makers Arcade Holiday Fair** at San Diego’s beautiful Broadway Pier! Shop from over 150 curated handmade vendors while enjoying delicious food trucks, craft cocktails, mocktails, local beer, live music, interactive art installations, kids’ activities, and festive photo ops. Get creative at our free make + take craft stations, including our fan-favorite fresh holiday wreath-making station. On Sunday evening, stick around for a spectacular waterfront viewing of the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from 5:00–7:45 PM! Tickets are just $5 online or $6 at the door, with proceeds supporting our local 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit. Kids under 10 get in free! Come celebrate the holiday season while supporting local artists, makers, and San Diego’s creative community.
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About the application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair! Volunteers are essential to our events and keep prices for our makers accessible. You’ll meet great people, have a rewarding time, and get a swag bag filled with goodies in return. To get started, click on the "START APPLICATION" button on the left of your screen.

Terms & Conditions

Please review the linked terms and conditions (See: Volunteer / Paid Mover Terms and Conditions).. You will be asked to certify that you agree to these terms when you submit your application.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Event Prep #1 (Tuesday) 2031 Commercial St, San Diego CA 92116 Dec 01, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4 4
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Tasks may include: painting decor, assembling signage, organizing materials, preparing swag bags, and creating interactive art pieces.
Event Prep #2 (Monday) 2031 Commercial St, San Diego CA 92116 Dec 07, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 6 4
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Tasks may include: painting decor, assembling signage, organizing materials, preparing swag bags, and creating interactive art pieces.
Event Prep #3 (Tuesday) 2031 Commercial St, San Diego CA 92116 Dec 08, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 6 4
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Tasks may include: painting decor, assembling signage, organizing materials, preparing swag bags, and creating interactive art pieces.
Event Set Up (Friday) Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210 Dec 11, 2026 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm 4 4
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Task may include: answering vendor set up questions, assisting with station set up
Event Day Support (Saturday Morning) Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210 Dec 12, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 10 4
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Tasks may include: event opening duties, ticket sales and front entry support, vendor and event staff break assistance, guest experience and workshop help, emptying trash and maintain overall tidiness.
Event Day Support (Saturday Midday) Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210 Dec 12, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 9 4
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Tasks may include: ticket sales and front entry support, vendor and event staff break assistance, guest experience and workshop help, emptying trash and maintain overall tidiness.
Event Day Support (Saturday Afternoon) Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210 Dec 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 10 4
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Tasks may include: ticket sales and front entry support, vendor and event staff break assistance, guest experience and workshop help, emptying trash and event closing duties
Event Day Support (Saturday) FLEXIBLE Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210 Dec 12, 2026 12:00 am - 12:01 am 9 0
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I'm flexible on Saturday! Please assign me to one of the three shifts based on market need!
Event Day Support (Sunday Morning) Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210 Dec 13, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 10 4
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Tasks may include: event opening duties, ticket sales and front entry support, vendor and event staff break assistance, guest experience and workshop help, emptying trash and maintain overall tidiness.
Event Day Support (Sunday Midday) Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210 Dec 13, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 10 4
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Tasks may include: ticket sales and front entry support, vendor and event staff break assistance, guest experience and workshop help, emptying trash and maintain overall tidiness.
Event Day Support (Sunday Afternoon) Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210 Dec 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 10 4
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Tasks may include: ticket sales and front entry support, vendor and event staff break assistance, guest experience and workshop help, emptying trash and event closing duties
Event Day Support (Sunday) FLEXIBLE Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 9210 Dec 13, 2026 12:00 am - 12:01 am 10 0
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I'm flexible on Sunday! Please assign me to one of the three shifts based on market need!

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone

Additional information

  • Please provide parent/guardian first and last name
  • Are you over the age of 18?
  • Have you volunteered with SDMade Markets or Makers Arcade before?
  • Volunteer role assignments and requirements
  • How did you hear about our market?
  • Please provide parent / guardian email address
  • Please provide parent / guardian phone number
  • We want to make sure everyone has a great volunteer experience. Please let us know if you have any preferences or limitations regarding your volunteer role (e.g., amount of standing, level of interaction with guests, specific skills).