Frequently Asked Questions

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- We are a juried show, and acceptance is based on booth appearance, product categories, and past participation. We limit the number of vendor booths in each category to help ensure that each vendor does their best! 

- Once a category is filled for a show, we are unable to accept additional vendors with that product.

- Returning vendors get first right of renewal, we start accepting new vendors at the beginning of the year for available spaces in each show. 

- If you are placed on the waitlist, it could be because we are sold out, or your product category is filled. If anything changes and we are able to accomodate you, we will reach out and let you know!

We promote our markets through a wide variety of advertising avenues! We advertise through social media, billboards, community calendars, Google ads, festival/event sites, email blasts, and roadside banners placed throughout the city. We reach over 100,000 people monthly through just our social media promotions.

Leading up to each market, we will promote vendor spotlights on our social media to give customers a sneak peek of who they can shop with at the show! 

Decorate, decorate, decorate! 

Decorating your booth according to the season and adding lighting will help you to stand out and draw people to your booth. Make sure to cover your tables with wrinkle free tablecloths, and keep your space organized (hiding cardboard boxes and bins). Use props to present your items nicely, build up your product to add depth to your space, don't simply lay items all over your table. Include signage to make sure people see your booth name, know who you are and what you are offering.

We provide pipe and drape to separate you from your neighbors, you will never have the back of someone's bookshelf as the backdrop in your booth! 

There are so many things to see and vendors to shop with, that you need to make sure you stand out and catch the customer's eye! 

Be present & welcome customers to your booth. Customers love coming to gift markets to have this personal interaction so take advantage of these opportunities, and be warm and inviting. When a customer sees a vendor on their phone or reading a book in the back of their booth, they are much more likely to keep going on to the next booth. 

Bring business cards to give out with each purchase in case a customer wants to re-order with you or share with their friends.

For market attendance information, please scroll above and click on "Market Statistics".

There are no fees to apply, and deposits are only due once you are approved and are reserving your booth space.

Due to vendor feedback, we have updated our payment system to allow for payments to be made throughout the year. Upon registering, a non-refundable 33% deposit is required to reserve your space. The second 33% payment is due 90 days out, and the final 33% is due 60 days out. We will send out email reminders closer to the due date. 

Outstanding invoices within 30 days of a market are subject to cancellation to accommodate another vendor on our waitlist.

At most buildings, there are tables and chairs available to rent. When you go to purchase your booth space, you will see an option to add on tables/chairs. Some buildings have both 6 and 8 foot, some only have one size available. Make sure to check beforehand so you'll know what size covers to bring. 

Electric is also available to rent, this is typically $50 for 5 amps, and $100 for 20 amps. Please reserve your electric at checkout to ensure we are able to accommodate your needs, electric may not be available to add during setup.

Due to varying internet service availability at our venues, we recommend that vendors bring their own personal hotspot. While most venues have stable internet connections through various providers, some rural areas may experience limited service. Free public Wi-Fi is available at certain locations, and some venues provide a paid secure network that can be reserved at the venue office.

To ensure uninterrupted connectivity and a smooth checkout experience, it is advised to have a personal hotspot as a backup.

Cancellations must be formally submitted through the Vendor Portal under the "Upcoming Reservations" tab to be considered for transfer/refund. 

Deposits are to secure your booth placement and are non-refundable. 

Here is our cancellation policy per our vendor contract:

- 90+ days before the show, the booth fee will be transferred to another show with availability minus a $25 Transfer Fee, or a refund may be requested minus a $100 Cancellation Fee. 

- 89 days or less before the show, transfer/credit minus $100 Cancellation Fee.

- 30 days or less, booth fee/deposits are forfeited. Cancellations due to emergencies within 30 days may be considered for partial credit on a case-by-case basis. 

Outstanding invoices within 30 days of a market are subject to cancellation to accommodate another vendor on our waitlist.

If HFTH is able to re-sell the booth space, Merchant will not be liable for the remainder of the booth fee. HFTH is not liable to compensate Merchants who cancel before the event or do not show up to the event. 

Each booth is required to participate in our $20 gift certificate drawings for customers at every market.

These are printed prior to the show and used for online giveaways, door prizes, etc. No change is given for unused value. We do not reimburse gift certificates, you do not need to turn these in to us.

The number of gift certificates donated at each market is as follows:

Table Space, 10x10 & 10x15 Booths - 1 Certificate

10x20 Booths - 2 Certificates

10x30 & Up - 3 Certificates

Our show staff is pretty easygoing, but we do ask for everyone to follow a few set of rules to make sure everyone has the best experience possible!

- Please stay within your booth line and do not impede on your neighbors space.

- If you choose not to list an item and there happens to be a conflict with another vendor having the same product, you will be required to remove the item(s) from your booth 

-  We do not allow pulling customers from the aisles, or other booths.

-  Do not break down your booth before the show is over while our customers are still shopping.

-  We have a new system for you to pick your preferred booth location, but we reserve the final right to make alterations to the floorplan due to product separation, sizing, electric needs, etc. Please log back in before the show to confirm location.

For our full set of rules, please refer to our vendor contract.