Holiday Vendor Application
It’s that time of year we’ve all been waiting for!
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A: This year, The Rust Belt’s Annual Holiday Market takes place from December 13th through December 24th. During these consecutive days of shopping, we welcome 17 additional vendors to the Rust Belt family and open our doors to eager holiday shoppers each day from 11am to 8pm. The entire marketplace, including our bar, is open and the holiday warm & fuzzies are undeniably sensational. It's the most festive, feel-good time of year!
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A: Yes. Holiday vendors are required to commit to every single day we're open, from Friday, December 13th through Tuesday, December 24th.
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A: Yes. Holiday vendors are required to be open to the public every day during all market hours. Everyone's space must be independently staffed at all times by either the artist/company owner or an employee. Staffing cannot be shared by neighboring vendors.
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A: Holiday vendors will be set up within our centrally located event room inside of The Rust Belt Market. Some spaces have usable walls and some do not; this year, the rate for each space will reflect wall usability and location. Spaces are approximately 80 square feet. If a space is larger (i.e. our stage) or smaller, the rate will reflect the variation in square footage.
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A: Unfortunately, no. Vendors are not allowed to share spaces in this year's holiday market.
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A: Accepted vendors have a full day prior to the start of the market to complete set up. This year, vendor set up will take place Thursday, December 12th.
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A: The average rate for this year's holiday market is $1800.
Differences in space size, usable wall space, and location will be reflected in the final rate--which may be higher or lower than the average rate.
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A: All applicants will receive an email of acceptance, waitlist, or denial by October 30th.
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A: If paying in full, payment is due November 6th.
If paying in two installments, the first payment is due November 6th and the balance is due December 4th. A convenience fee of $35 will be added to both installment invoices.
Failure to pay in a timely manner will result in the forfeiture of the reserved slot, and we will reach out to waitlisted applicants.
Accepted forms of payment include cash, cashier's check, or money order.
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A: If you are accepted but can no longer commit to the holiday market, please inform us as soon as possible.
If you've submitted payment, you will only receive a refund for any amount we're able to capture by booking a replacement vendor--less any discounts we've extended. If we are unable to fill the vacancy, you will not receive a refund in any amount.
REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
Please read through the above FAQs before submitting an application. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval. Holiday Market acceptance is highly competitive and based on merit, such as quality, originality, branding, and online presence. Additionally, we consider the products and business models of long-term Rust Belt Merchants when reviewing holiday applications.
Prior acceptance does not guarantee acceptance or denial to this year’s holiday market.
All companies within The Rust Belt Market—including holiday vendors—must have a sales tax ID registered with The Michigan Department of Treasury.