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Holiday Art Fair Call for Vendors 2025

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Holiday Art Fair Call for Vendors 2025

About this call

 Call for Vendors – Holiday Art Fair at Riverside Arts Center

Riverside Arts Center is now accepting vendor applications for our annual Holiday Art Fair, a vibrant indoor market celebrating handmade goods, vintage treasures, and small-batch artisan products. We’re looking for a diverse mix of artists, makers, collectors, and premade food vendors to join us for the third annual Holiday Art Fair. Space is limited, and vendor selection will be juried to ensure quality, variety, and fit with the spirit of the event. Early applications are encouraged. Ready to be part of a festive, high-quality holiday market in a beautiful, art-filled space? Apply below!

We welcome applications from vendors offering:
  • Handmade art and craft (prints, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, etc.)
  • Vintage items (clothing, home goods, accessories, records, collectibles)
  • Home & body products (candles, soaps, skincare)
  • Small-batch packaged foods (baked goods, jams, teas, spice blends, etc.)
This is a non-commissioned event. Vendors pay a flat tabling fee and retain 100% of their sales.

Location: Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Event Dates/Times: Saturday, November 22, 2025 11AM-6PM and Sunday, November 23, 2025 11AM-4PM
Fee: $125 for a 6-foot table or $90 for a 4ft table

*A nonrefundable fee of $12 applies to all applications.

Your application and vendor fees are not just event costs. They directly power Riverside’s mission to sustain and grow the arts in Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County, supporting year-round exhibitions, classes, and artist opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria


  • Vendor Type: Open to vendors offering original handmade goods, curated vintage items, or small-batch packaged food. No resale of mass-produced, drop-shipped, or third-party merchandise. MLMs and commercial retail products are not eligible.
  • Handmade Goods: Items must be created or designed by the applicant. Collaborative work is permitted with disclosure.
  • Vintage Goods: Vintage items must be presented in a clean, intentional display. Reproductions or faux-vintage mass-market products are not permitted.
  • Food Vendors: All food items must be packaged, shelf-stable, and comply with Michigan Cottage Food Law or be produced in a licensed kitchen. No on-site cooking, hot food, or refrigeration unless explicitly pre-approved.
  • Presentation & Safety: All vendors must keep their area neat, safe, and within the designated space. Riverside Arts Center provides one 6-foot or 4-foot table and two chairs per vendor. Vendors may bring additional display items that fit their footprint and comply with safety/accessibility standards. Please be respectful of your neighbors’ space!
  • Location: Open to local, regional, and national vendors. Preference may be given to vendors based in Southeastern Michigan to support our community-focused mission.
  • Age: Vendors under 18 must provide written permission from a parent or guardian and may be required to have a guardian co-sign participation agreements. Guardians are also required to be present for the duration of the event.

Application Requirements

Please submit the following:
  1. Contact Information
    • Full name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Mailing address
  2. Vendor Description
    • 2–4 sentence description of what you will be selling
    • Indicate whether your items are handmade, vintage, or food (or a mix)
    • Note any special requests (e.g., electricity, wall placement, ADA needs)
  3. Product Images
    • 3–5 clear photos of your products and/or booth setup
    • Images should represent what you intend to sell
  4. Web or Social Links (optional)
    • Website, Instagram, or other platforms where your work is visible
    • Providing these details significantly aids in the jurying process!
  5. For Food Vendors Only
    • Indicate if your products are made under Michigan Cottage Food Law or in a licensed kitchen
    • Confirm that all products will be packaged and labeled with ingredients and allergens

Rules and Terms

  1. Sales and Commission
    • Vendors retain 100% of their sales.
    • Riverside Arts Center does not process sales on behalf of vendors.
    • Vendors must manage their own payment systems (cash, card readers, payment apps, etc.).
    • Vendors are responsible for collecting and reporting their own sales tax.
  2. Tabling Fee and Equipment
    • A flat fee of $125 or $90 is required to confirm participation.
    • Each vendor is provided one 6-foot or 4-foot table.
    • Additional display furniture must be pre-approved and must not exceed the space footprint.
  3. Event Schedule
    • Load-in begins at 11AM on November 21, 2025 and goes until 7PM. Additional load in time is November 22, 2025 from 8:30AM until 10:30AM
    • All vendors must be fully set up by 10:30AM Saturday November 22.
    • Breakdown begins only after the event ends at 4PM on Sunday; early breakdown is not permitted.
  4. Food Regulations
    • All food items must comply with Michigan’s Cottage Food Law or be made in a licensed kitchen.
    • Products must be labeled clearly with ingredients and allergen information.
    • No open food samples, hot food, or beverages unless otherwise approved in writing. Please talk to us if you’d like to give out samples!
  5. Conduct and Safety
    • Vendors must remain for the full event and staff their booth at all times.
    • Displays must not block walkways or pose safety hazards.
    • Riverside Arts Center reserves the right to remove vendors who do not comply with the event standards or who misrepresent their products.
  6. Refunds and Cancellations
    • Tabling fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by Riverside Arts Center.
    • If you are unable to attend after confirming, please notify us as soon as possible so your spot may be reassigned.
  7. Liability
    • Vendors are responsible for their own merchandise and payment systems.
    • Riverside Arts Center is not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged goods, nor for any vendor sales outcomes.
    • Cash may not be left overnight in the facility. While the building will be securely locked on Friday and Saturday night, we strongly advise against leaving any high-value items or items of personal significance. Riverside Arts Center is not responsible for any items that are lost or stolen.

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