HANDMADE MARKET COLLECTIVE FAQ
DATE: DEC 10th, 2023
TIME/ LOCATION: 10-2, Atwater Village - Hugos Tacos Parking Lot
SEE BELOW FOR ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE EVENT.
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When is the event?
See Above
When can vendors set up?
Vendors must begin moving in on the day of the morning of the event. Vendors must be finished by 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.
Where is the event?
Atwater Village neighborhood, Los Angeles, CA.
What precautions are you taking to make it a healthy and safe event during Covid-19?
We will be following any guidelines regarding the health and safety of all participants, per the LA County.gov website. This includes the event being outside, following social distancing rules, wearing masks is optional, and offering hand sanitizer at the discretion of each vendor. Contact us with any direct questions or concerns regarding this.
Who are the vendors going to be?
We are looking to only include vendors who are considered artists, creatives, designers, and makers. You must be the actual business owner/ designer/ maker of the product in which you are selling. We DO NOT allow third-party shops, agencies, or online stores/collectives to sell at the markets.
How many visitors do you expect to have?
It’s difficult to give you an exact number. Our last event in Atwater generated a great turnout. We estimate approximately 200 people came through our December Market.
Pricing:
$80 to participate after you have been approved. This is non refundable after November 1, 2023.
Do you supply vendor tables/ shade/ chairs?:
You must supply your own table, chairs and or tent. We will only be allowing for a 10’ x 10’ space.
How do I submit payment?
We will send you a separate email to payment online. We will contact you after your application has been submitted.
Can I share a booth with another vendor?
Yes but you both need to submit an application and we have to approve it. You will both be invoiced separately for your space. Also note, we cannot link you up with a vendor. You must already have a vendor that you want to team up with. Your must share the 10’ x 10’ space we provide for you unless other special arrangements are made in advance.
Will you supply electricity?
We cannot supply individual electricity to vendors. If you feel that this is something that you need please email us @ handmademarketla@gmail.com
By what date do I need to submit my application and fee?
October 7th at the latest. We require all payments within 7 days of acceptance into the market. Otherwise we move onto the next vendor in our list and you do lose your spot.
Can I cancel if I change my mind?
Yes, but you have only 1 week from when payment is made to cancel your participation. Otherwise you forfeit your $80. Also, you cannot cancel after November 1, 2023 under any circumstances. We cannot return any fee's after this time as we are otherwise making plans for you to attend and need to plan accordingly.
How do you choose vendors?
We are carefully curating the vendors so that they meet the following criteria:
Created & Designed by you the maker
High Quality Products/
Innovative and Modern
Appropriate pricing
Top quality branding
Is this a family friendly event?
Yes absolutely. We encourage people of all ages to come and participate.
I want to help volunteer or help sponsor the event, how can I help?
We are being run primarily by the help of amazing volunteers and local businesses. If you wish to volunteer or sponsor, please contact us at handmademarketla@gmail.com and let us know how you may be interested in helping. If you aren't sure how you want to help but want to help, that is okay too. Just email us and we can always work something out.