All the details you need to know before you apply to be a vendor!
Event Details
Saturday, February 15 + Sunday, February 16, 2025
Event Runs: 11 am - 5 pm
Load In: Saturday Morning [time tbd]
Load out: Sunday at 5:01 pm
Location: Magnuson Park Hangar 30, Seattle, WA
VENDOR FAQs
We are working on notification for vendors asap - notifications should go out around Nov 10th.
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Applications are hosted on Eventeny.
This platform requires you to create an account (if you don’t already have one), however, it also gives you the ability to save information, refer back to your submitted applications, see the status of current applications (i.e. accepted / waitlist / rejected), update the dates you’re applying for, and more!
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HANDMADELAND is for small businesses who are makers, crafters, food vendors, creatives, and more!
This can include designers that have their products produced for them (but preferably with local manufacturing and sustainable practices!), as well as other types of small businesses like curated vintage, plants, sustainability, and food trucks/stalls.
Businesses who are ONLY RESALE of new items are not allowed. Thrifted/vintage is resale but also a sustainable practice and is allowable. Reselling new items, boutique-style, or items purchased wholesale and directly reselling would not be allowed. This also includes direct sales/MLM.
Other types of products / businesses that are not accepted:
Crystals - this is considered resale unless you’re hand mining/foraging, shaping/carving, or otherwise changing the crystal into a different product
Imported - goods that are imported from another country to be resold, even if they are handmade products, will not be accepted
Services - medical, chiropractic, massage, beauty, or other will not be accepted
Political - this is a non-political space and no booths for organizations or individuals with a political-type agenda will be accepted
Vendors applying who already own a brick & mortar location will not be prioritized.
Not sure if your business fits? Send us an email and we can chat!
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We prioritize unique, memorable products and brands that show a distinct perspective and iconic products.
We look for businesses that have a unique brand identity and identifiable products - products that make you go, “Oh! That’s So and So’s!”
If you make lots of different types of products, make sure they feel cohesive and recognizable as YOU. YOUR brand. YOUR designs. Not something copied or inspired by other artists or generic designs on Pinterest or Canva or something. We're looking for businesses that stand out and push the creative envelope.
The more niched down you are in your field, the better. Meaning, it’s ok if you make lots of things, but make sure they are intentional. If you’re a stationer and you decide to make candles (for example), it should feel on purpose and as an enhancement to your brand, not just because you can - especially if it’s a product that is already an oversaturated product type.
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What TO submit:
photos that show off your product and its shape, size, function, scale, branding, etc
formatted to squares (1:1) - 1080x1080 px, 300 dpi
individual photos, not montage or collage style
photos that show more than one of your products interacting together or a product in action are great
well lit or lighting that reflects your brand aesthetic
What NOT to submit:
montage, collage, watermarked, with text overlay, or other “embellished” photos
photos out of focus / blurry / super low quality
photos with a border
unrelated photos - i.e. personal photos, screenshots, or other “non-application” photos
logo only
duplicate photos
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Booth fees are used to cover costs for event permitting, site rental, fire department inspections, marketing materials (like posters, postcards, ads, etc), website costs, garbage service, and other facility rentals. The Bothell market costs about $5000 to host each time. Other markets, depending on the venue, can be up to $20,000 per day.
We never want fees to be a reason a vendor doesn’t participate in an event. There are other options and we are more than happy to work with you.
Please reach out to us if you’d like to split the booth fee into multiple payments. We can work something out that fits your budget and timeline!
Non-refundable application fee is due at the time of your application submittal. Booth fees will be invoiced if you've been accepted to the event and are due upon receipt. If you need to make payment arrangements, please reach out via email and we will consider it on a case by case basis.
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Application (non-refundable): $25
8x16 [double booth]: $660
8x8 [single booth]: $350
8x4 [half booth]: $225
Optional - Corner booth: $50 extra
Optional - Electrical Access: $20/day per vendor
Food Truck / Trailer/ Cooking food vendor: $375
If you're a pre-packaged, shelf stable, manufacturer, or cottage bakery, please select from the booth options, not the Food Truck options on the application.
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Cancel by 12/01/2024 9pm PST - booth fee refunded, minus processing fees
Cancel between 12/2/24 and 12/31/2024 9pm PST - 50% of booth fee refunded, minus processing fees
Cancel after 12/31/24 9pm PST - no payments refunded
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You are responsible for your own space including and all displays, tables, chairs, etc. Think of it as your own mini-storefront! Have fun with it!
Bring your own payment processor, have everything charged up ahead of time, bring a backup charger if you think you need it, and have change on hand if you’re planning on taking cash.
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Do you need a business license to participate?
We do not check for WA State business licenses. However, if you’re collecting sales and doing business, best practice is to have a WA State Business License.
There is a separate license for the City of Seattle that IS required and we will be checking for it. If you do not have one and do not wish to obtain one, a small fee will be added to your invoice if you're accepted to Handmadeland, that will provide blanket coverage.
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Handmadeland will be covered with general event liability insurance.
However, it is highly recommended that you obtain your own small business insurance.
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You are required to obtain all relevant permits/licenses for your business.
If you are a cooking food vendor and/or require warming or refrigeration, you will need a King County Health Department permit.
If you are a food manufacturing business or a cottage bakery, you will need a Washington State Department of Agriculture.
These valid, current permits will be required as part of the application. Please have them handy.
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We will be abiding by the City of Seattle / Seattle Parks' requirements for fire safety. Please acquaint yourself with these requirements. More information will be provided if you are accepted to the market!
https://www.seattle.gov/fire/business-services/special-events/tents-and-flameproofing