NORTH COUNTY-POP UP
VENDOR INFORMATION
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE POP-UP
The Makers Arcade North County Pop-Up will be held inside the Tremont Collective at 602 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054.
This single-day event will be held Saturday, November 23 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
Applications will be open from August 30 to September 20, 2024.
All interested makers must complete the application linked at the bottom of this page. There is a non-refundable $15 application fee. If accepted, this application fee does not go toward your booth fee. Acceptance emails will be sent out the week of September 24.
If you have missed the cut-off date you may still apply, but your application will be automatically added to our waitlist.
PLEASE NOTE that this application is for craft vendors, artisanal vendors & prepackaged foods only (like spices, honey, cookies, etc.). Catering food vendors (on-site food preparation like food trucks & hot food stands), sponsors, musicians, workshops, coffee, balloon artists, face painters, florists, etc. can submit an activation interest form here!
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN APPLICANTS?
Many things are taken into consideration during the application process including booth setup, skill level, style, branding, website design, ethical practices, and price point. We are looking for artists and makers who are heavily or entirely involved in the design and production process of their handmade goods. We also strive to represent a diverse selection of artists and makers from various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Our events are a safe space for all.
Take a look at photos of past makers on our Instagram account for an idea of the type of vendor and quality of setup we generally choose for our events.
While the majority of our artists live in Southern California, you do not have to be a resident here to participate.
If you are unsure if you should apply, feel free to email us at events@makersarcade.com with any questions you have!
For more information, visit our general Vendor F.A.Q.’s page.
WHAT IS THE COST TO PARTICIPATE?
The booth rental fee for this event is $195
You will be assigned either a 5’x8’ or 4’x9’ booth. All booth fees are the same regardless of which one you are assigned.
All artists are also required to donate 10-15 items for swag and VIP bags. The value of the ten items TOTAL should be a minimum of $50 wholesale.
These donations are a great way to market your products and gain exposure so please include items you currently make and sell. If you only have larger, higher-priced items, you can either make something specifically for this purpose or donate fewer, larger items that can be used for our pre-show promo raffle. If donating to the giveaway is a significant hardship for you, please let us know so we can work with you. Any items that go unused from the event will be used for future Makers Arcade VIP bags or giveaways. No coupons will be accepted.
WHEN WILL I BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR MY BOOTH?
Accepted makers will be notified of their acceptance status and receive their invoice the week of September 24.
August 30 - Open applications
September 20 - Close applications
Week of September 24 - Vendors accepted and invoices sent
October 4 - Payments due
Vendors not accepted or who apply after the deadline will be put on a waitlist. Waitlisted vendors will be notified as spots open up due to cancellations and will continue to be chosen until the week before the event if space becomes available.
If you are on our waitlist, we ask you to please refrain from reaching out to see if a spot has opened. If you don’t hear from us, then a spot has not opened up, unfortunately. We definitely don't want to leave you hanging but we never know if someone is going to drop until they do. If you don’t make it into this event, we will do our best to get you into a future one.
Thank you in advance!
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?
Any cancellations before October 23 will result in a 50% refund. Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds after that time.
Please make sure to read our full Vendor Terms & Conditions before you apply, which includes information on obtaining your San Diego sellers and/or food handlers permit if you have not already done that. You will need to obtain all proper permits to sell at our events.
By applying for this event, you are agreeing to our full vendor terms & conditions.
Click here to read our full vendor terms & conditions.
Links for more information:
For more information, contact us at events@makersacade.com.