Craft show vendor application template
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Last reviewed September 14, 2026. Free to use and adapt for your event.
[Event name] — Vendor Application
Event dates: [Dates and hours] Location: [Venue name and address] Application deadline: [Date] Notification of acceptance by: [Date]
1. Vendor details
- Business name:
- Contact name:
- Email:
- Phone:
- Website or online shop:
- Social media handles:
- City and state:
2. What you sell
- Main category (choose one): [Jewelry / Pottery & ceramics / Fiber arts / Woodworking / Bath & body / Candles / Art & prints / Food (packaged) / Other]
- Describe your products in 2–3 sentences:
- Price range of your items: from $____ to $____
- Do you make all items yourself? Yes / No — if no, describe what is not handmade:
- Do you sell any food or drink? Yes / No — if yes, list items and any permits you hold:
3. Photos
Please upload or attach:
- Three to five photos of your products.
- One photo of your booth setup (if you have one).
- Optional: a photo of your work in progress.
4. Booth needs
- Booth size requested: [10×10 / 10×20 / Other]
- Indoor or outdoor preference (if both are available):
- Do you need electricity? Yes / No
- Do you need a table or chairs from us? Yes / No
- Will you bring your own canopy? Yes / No — outdoor canopies must be weighted according to our rules.
- Accessibility needs for load-in or your booth:
5. Fees
- Application fee: $[amount] — [refundable / non-refundable] if not accepted.
- Booth fee: $[amount] — due by [date] after acceptance.
- Payment methods accepted: [list]
- Cancellation policy: [describe refund terms and dates]
6. How we select vendors
Applications are reviewed by [who]. We consider:
- Quality and originality of work
- Whether items are handmade by the applicant
- Balance of categories across the show
- Quality of photos and booth presentation
- [Any other criteria]
7. Documents
- Sales tax permit or registration number (where required in [state]): ______
- Certificate of liability insurance naming [organizer] as additional insured: Required / Not required
- Food handling or cottage food permit (food vendors only): ______
8. Agreement
- I confirm that the information in this application is accurate.
- I have read and agree to the vendor rules and cancellation policy.
Signature: ____________________ Date: __________