Rockland Makers Market at the Harbor 2024
Vendor Information
What To Expect: Outdoor selling is fun, exciting, and a great way to meet your community face to face. It is also rain or shine, and there are NO early departures. Some days you may sell very well, some days nothing. We want you to understand what you're signing up for when you sign up. That said, it's also a great way to network, and for many artists and artisans, a great way to sell. Our goal is to provide the highest quality event at the smallest possible cost to participants. Please take a close look at the information below, and contact us if you have any questions.
Vendor Types:
Artists, craftspeople and makers of all types are welcomed to apply.
You must be the creator of the work you are selling.
No imports, no resellers, no vintage/antiques, no direct marketing vendors.
Location: Rockland Makers Market at the Harbor will take place at Harbor Park at 1 Pleasant Street, Rockland, ME. The market is free and open to the public. Dogs are allowed.
Dates for Rockland Makers Market at the Harbor 2024:
June 1
July 6
August 17
September 7
Times: The Rockland Makers Market at the Harbor runs from 10am to 4pm. Set-up will begin at 8am. You may set-up at any time after 8am, but must be set up by the start of the market at 10am. Please do not arrive earlier than 8am. You will receive set-up instructions, including your booth number, prior to each date that you participate (usually on the Monday of the week of each market). All vendors should be cleaned up and out of the park by 6pm.
Early Departure: Early departure from any market is NOT allowed. If an emergency arises and you need to leave early, please notify market staff immediately so that arrangements can be made. The success of the market depends on the commitment of the participating artists. Additionally, the liability issues created by moving vehicles and displays while the venue is open to the public create a hazard to the event.
No-Show Policy: If you sign up for a market and do not show up, you will lose your place at all future Rockland Makers Markets and will not be refunded. If an emergency arises, please contact the producer of the Rockland Makers Market as soon as possible.
Trash: Trash is carry-in/carry-out by each vendor.
Tables, Tents, Displays, Weights:
All booth spaces are 10'x10'.
You provide your own tent, table, chair and any other displays. There will be none available to rent at the event. Tents are not required, but highly advisable as we are a rain or shine event.
If you are using a tent, you must also provide weights for your tent--AT LEAST 40 LBS PER TENT LEG, clearly anchored/attached to your tent by sturdy means, not resting on the feet of your tent.
Tent weights are critical, non-negotiable and REQUIRED. New England weather is not predictable. One gust of wind and a tent can fly—potentially causing an accident, injury or worse. Many commercial tent makers manufacture weights specifically for this purpose. Please contact us for more information about weights if you are unsure of how to address this issue - there are many low cost ways to make it happen.
If you do not bring the required weights with you, with appropriate tethering, you will be asked to remedy the situation prior to the opening of the market, and you will be asked to dismantle your tent until the necessary weights arrive. If you are unable to procure them prior to the market opening time for that day, you will need to go without a tent or leave if the weather is bad. There are no refunds should this situation arise. It's just too important to make exceptions.
Cancellations/Weather Policy: We are a rain or shine event. The success of the market is dependent on the commitment of participating artists to the event and to fellow artists. Makers who do not attend an event due to weather risk forfeiting their spot at future Rockland Makers Market events with no refunds of booth fees.
In the event of potentially dangerous weather conditions in the forecast, please check the market website or Facebook page after 6:30am to confirm whether the market will proceed on that day. We take safety very seriously and may cancel or close an event early in the event of potentially dangerous weather conditions in the forecast (including high winds, lightning and heavy rain). If an event is cancelled or closed early due to weather, refunds will not be issued. It may be possible to apply your booth fee to a future date in the 2024 season.
How to Apply: Find the application below. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Application is not a guarantee of participation. Your application will be reviewed by our selection committee and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please check your SPAM folder, then feel free to contact us to check in.
We seek to offer a variety of quality artisan crafts, fine art and other handmade goods that a broad audience can enjoy. That may, by default, result in limits to some categories, depending on who has applied for that season or for that date.
Booth Fees:
$40 per 10'x10' booth per day
Student rate: $25 per 10’x10’ booth per day (ID required)
Community-focused groups, non-profits or educational groups may request booth space to promote community-focused programs and activities. Space will be offered free of charge as space allows. No selling is allowed without prior approval.
There are a limited number of scholarships available if the booth fee is an obstacle for your application.
Payment:
You will receive payment instructions upon acceptance and confirmation of your dates. Payment for your booth fees must be received by May 1. If you are applying after May 1, payment must be received within 7 days of your acceptance notification to reserve your date(s).
Your date(s) ARE NOT RESERVED until your payment has been received. (If you require more time to make the full payment due, please let us know within 7 days - we are happy to work with you.)
Up to two accepted artists may share a space and split the booth fee. Each artist must send in a separate application. Please note in the Comments section that you wish to share a booth with another artist, and list their name.
Booth fees are nonrefundable. In rare exceptions, any and all refunds or rescheduled dates are at the sole discretion of the Rockland Makers Market, and are not guaranteed.
Indemnification: Vendors are recommended to have their own general liability insurance. Vendors are solely responsible for damages resulting from the sale of unsafe or unsound goods, in addition to any accidents that occur at the Rockland Makers Market. Vendors agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rockland Makers Market, Bayview Events LLC, Christa Zuber (Producer of the Rockland Makers Market), and the City of Rockland, as well as their affiliates/employees/agents from any and all liability, loss or damages which may be incurred as a result of all claims, demands, costs, judgments or expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising from the vendor’s participation in the Rockland Makers Market.
Promotional Materials: Vendors understand and agree their name, business name, website(s), social media website(s) and any photos, video, item description and prices may be used for promotional use by the Rockland Makers Market. Upon acceptance, vendors should email 3-5 photos and/or videos to be used by the Rockland Makers Market for promotional purposes. These photos/videos may be of yourself as a maker, your current work, or anything about your lifestyle you wish to promote as is appropriate. Rockland Makers Market reserves the right to use or not to use each photo/video in promotional materials.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Rockland Makers Market believes in an inclusive environment where all members of our community are welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
Vendor Application for Rockland Makers Market at the Harbor 2024