Handmade Christmas Market
We’re putting on our next round of markets and we want YOU to be part of it!
When and Where
Dates:
Sunday, November 22nd
Sunday, December 20th
Time: 12 pm-3 pm
Vendors will be able to start setting up at 10:00 am each month. Bring a cart or wagon if you have one because the walk to the far side of the brewery is long, especially if you’re carrying heavy items.
Market location:
Eudora Brewing Company (Indoor unless stated otherwise on application)
3022 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, OH 45429
Market Details
November: This is our biggest market of the year! Celebrate Small Business Saturday early with us as we support local.
December: This market is focusing more on last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome local vendors who handmake at least 90% of their items. This requirement does not apply to vintage shops or clothing businesses. We do not accept food trucks or vendors (including bakers) for this series.
We also do not accept direct sales companies, AI-generated products, 3D printed items, or resellers. All products must be handmade, produced, or grown.
Please read our FAQs page for more information on the most competitive categories and tips on how to make your application stand out.
Spaces and Vendor Fees
We are accepting 15 vendors for the main room and 5 vendors for the Thunderball Room.
Each booth can represent only one business. Any businesses not listed on the application will be asked to leave if caught sharing a booth.
Main Room: You will have an 8-foot space with room to sit behind it. You must bring everything needed for your setup, except chairs, which Eudora will provide (2 chairs per vendor spot). All items, including backdrops and displays, must fit within the 8-foot width.
Thunderball Room: This room has slightly less traffic than the main room. Eudora will provide a 6-foot table and 2 chairs for each spot. You are responsible for table coverings and all other setup materials.
Fees:
Indoor vendors: $35 per market, due upon acceptance and nonrefundable.
Swag Bag Contributions - Required of all accepted vendors
We’re bringing back the free tote bags and adding a special bag for a shopper giveaway. Vendors are required to include at least a business card in each free tote bag, though you may also provide samples or small items.
Required: 10 items per market day
Giveaway Basket - Required of all accepted vendors
Vendors are required to give one product per season for the giveaway winner. Failure to do so may result in not being accepted into future markets.
Required: One product per market season
Vendor Agreement
Due to high interest in our markets, we require vendors to commit to attending.
If you miss a market without notifying us in advance or on the day of the event, you will lose your spot for future markets. We understand emergencies occur, so please send a quick text or email if something comes up on the day.
If you know in advance that you can't attend, let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to a vendor on our waitlist.
We strive to create a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. Vendors must treat each other and all attendees with respect. Any inappropriate behavior will result in being asked to leave, losing your spot in the remaining markets, and forfeiting any refund.
Social Media Agreement
Vendors accepted must agree to the following:
I agree to make one grid post on social media each month, plus one grid post and/or story on the day of the market. We will provide graphics in the vendor portal if you need them.
Your customers can't find you if they don't know where you are. They won't be looking at our social media to find you specifically.
Make sure to include the market date, location (tagged in the post), and hours.
The more we post on social media, the more people we will reach!
This application will remain open until September 28th. All vendors will be emailed by October 12th.
Please check your spam folder if you don't hear from us at Handmade Dayton by October 12th, as our email might be there.
We will make our decision after the application period ends to ensure all vendors have an equal chance to apply due to high interest.
We will email everyone regarding their status—accepted, waitlisted, or not accepted—so you will hear from us either way.
Beware of social media scams. Handmade Dayton is the ONLY place to apply for this event. Vendor fees will be sent via PayPal. We will never text you to apply or ask you to pay in any other way than through invoices from Handmade Dayton.