2024 Holiday Market Vendor Information

 

GENERAL SALE INFORMATION

Dates: Saturday, December 1 and Saturday, December 7, 2024

Location of Sale: 125 South Avenue 57, Highland Park, CA 90042

Sale Hours: 10 am – 4 pm

ABOUT THE FAHREHEIT HOLIDAY MARKET

Fahrenheit Ceramics is a small community clay studio. The Fahrenheit Market was started as a way for our members to sell their wares. In recent years we have expanded this to include other small, independent makers in our community who may not be able to afford or access the larger commercial markets.

We do not take any percentage of your sales, and Fahrenheit does not profit from this market financially. As such, you pay a booth fee which covers venue rental, any sale associated costs (bags tissue, and marketing, including print and social ads and PR). We strive to keep cost low so that makers may benefit as much as possible from the Market.  

This pop-up is a locally focused market is FREE to attend, open to all ages, and is handicap accessible. This event is rain or shine.

Booth Cost: $100/Day

  • All booths are 5’ x 10’

    • You may split a booth with one other seller.

      • You may both sell at the same time in the same 5’ x 10’ space or you may split it with each of you selling for one day.
        THERE IS NO FLIPPING OF BOOTH SET UP DURING SALE HOURS

APPLYING FOR THE MARKET

If you would like to be included in the market, please email info@fahrenheitceramics.com and include:

  • Your Name

  • What you intend to sell, and a general idea of what you will charge for your items

  • Clear and legible pictures of examples of the items you wish to sell

  • Remember to be included in the market you must be an independent LA area maker.

  • There is no fee to apply to this market. Applications to the market will close FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024. No vendor will be accepted after this date. We will notify all sellers of their status (approved or not) no later than SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2024.

  • If you are accepted to the Fair, we will send an email notification to your provided email address. At that time, please visit https://www.fahrenheitceramics.com/booth-rental and pay for your booth space.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Items that you MAY sell at the market include:

  • Art such as Drawings, Paintings, Illustrations, Photography or Sculpture

  • Fiber Crafts, Crochet/Knit Ware or Handmade Clothing

  • Food & Drink (Non-alcoholic)

  • Jewelry & Accessories

  • Ornaments, Candles or Home Decor

  • Soaps, Beauty & Body Care

  • Stationary or Paper Crafts

Items that you are NOT ABLE to sell at the market include:

  • Illegal substances or items containing alcohol

  • CBD products that are ingested, gummies or vape products

  • Resale items

  • Any Item not hand made by you.

  • Vintage clothing or housewares

  • If you are not a Fahrenheit Ceramics member you may not sell any ceramic wares

  • Pornography or profane objects. Remember this is a family market, children will be there.

PAYMENT OF FEES AND INCIDENTALS

l booth payments MUST be received no Later than Tuesday, November 19, 2024, or you will lose your space at the market and be unable to sell.

  • You must also put a card on file with Amy Medina no later than Monday November 25, 2024. The purpose of this is to insure any damages or fines incurred by you can be paid for. We will temporarily store this information on our Square checkout system account, which is a secure payment POS system. If you have incurred no fees this card will not be charged and the information will be deleted from our system on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in accordance with PCI compliance.

  • Should you not be accepted to the Fair, your card will not be charged for the booth fee(s).

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY PARTICIPATION?

The Fahrenheit Market offers artists and creative small businesses an opportunity to connect with engaged and enthusiastic shoppers. There are many additional benefits that come along with joining our events! Here’s what we have to offer:

  • Your Booth space. All booth spaces are 5ft x 10ft. Create your own pop-up shop to showcase and sell your work to an engaged audience! The Fahrenheit Market is an amazing opportunity to connect with shoppers and make forever customers.

  • The finishing touches. Fahrenheit provides bags, tissue, bubble wrap and boxes for items sold at a special table near the exit. You will collect the payment for your sale (see more information below) and escort your customer to this table for wrapping. Into all bags we will place a market directory and the information sheets of any vendor who wishes to be included in the bag. If you need help developing a flyer or information sheet, email info@fahrenheitceramics.com. Amy Medina can help you develop one.   

  • Profile on our Sale Page and Market Roster. We will put your linked profile in front of a variety of buyers and shoppers both before, during, and after the Fair.

  • Networking and collaborations. Tap into our vibrant creative community by connecting with neighboring makers for potential collaborations, resources, and other exciting opportunities.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE MARKET

  • Your items for sale

  • Anything you need to set up your booth and display your products. This would include but is not limited to table(s) or display racks, table coverings, signage, booth décor, risers, etc. Remember that while your space is 5 ft x 10ft you need to leave room for people to approach and interact with your booth, and you need room to stand or sit as well.

  • Any flyers or information sheet you would like included in the Market shopping bags/boxes.

  • A well charged cell phone to take your payments from customers.

  • We recommend that you use Venmo for collecting payments, in past markets this has been the smoothest system of collecting payments as most seem to have an account. You are of course allowed to collect your payments any way you wish. However you choose to collect, be sure to have a print out with your payment options available and visible in your booth.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event you must cancel your participation:

  • If you cancel before or on the cancellation deadline, we will refund the booth fee, minus a $35 processing fee. If you cancel your participation after the cancellation deadline, we cannot offer a refund.

    • Cancellation Deadline is NOVEMBER 23, 2024

      • The $35 processing fee is nonrefundable.

      • Once you cancel, you forfeit your spot in the Market and you are not permitted to sell or trade your space.

      • This policy applies to all sellers for this market.

SALES TAX AND DOING BUSINESS

  • The Fahrenheit Market recommends that your business complies with all business and tax regulations by registering your business, collecting sales tax, and reporting and remitting sales tax as needed.

  • The Fahrenheit Holiday Market is not qualified to offer any business, tax, or customs advice. If you have questions, we recommend you consult with an accountant or visit www.irs.gov for more details. Thank you for your understanding! 

  • Food Vendor Requirements

    • All vendors selling consumable, ingestible, food or beverages may need to submit additional materials to participate in our event. Please be prepared to upload the following document to your application:

      • Temporary Food Facility (TFF) Vendor Application – Visit http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/docs/permit/temporary-food-facility-application.pdf

    • A Note On Selling CBD Products

      • It is legal to sell CBD body products as long as the oil is sourced from industrial hemp and the THC content is below 0.3%. Additionally, you must also comply with any regulations that are specific to the city of Los Angeles and the State of California. Fahrenheit has no knowledge of the specifics of these laws and is not responsible for compliance with the laws.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Load-In Time Window:

  • All booths can arrive starting at 8AM.

  • All booths must be complete and set up by 9:45 AM.

Traffic and Safety Guidelines:

  • Please drive to the venue, the front door is on Avenue 57, and unload all materials and park BEFORE setting up your booth.

  • Avenue 57 is a very busy street and there is a traffic signal 20 ft from the venue entrance. Do not block driveways, unload your items to the sidewalk (Fahrenheit Staff will be there to watch your items) and park your car.

  • Do not line up in the middle of the street—allow cars to pass safely.

Dog Policy:

  • The venue does not allow dogs. Sadly, you must leave your dog at home unless they are a service animal.

 The DO'S & DONT’S

General Rules:

  • Setup and Load-In:

    • Vendors must arrive on time for load-in, starting at 8AM.

    • All vehicles must be away from the venue by 9:15 AM, and no vehicles are permitted in after 9:30 AM.

    • Setup in your booth can only begin after your vehicle has been parked.

    • Vendors are required to unload their vehicle quickly and efficiently to keep traffic moving.

  • Parking:

  • Parking in this area can be challenging. To leave the most possible space for market customers, please do not park in the public lots on the south side of Figueroa street. There are additional lots on the north side of Figueroa on Marmion Way near the Metro tracks. You may also park on surface streets, but please keep off the south side of Avenues 60, 59, 58, 57, 56, and 55

  • Booth Setup and Operation:

    • All vendor items, displays, and merchandise must be contained within the designated booth space.

    • No booths should obstruct walkways or neighboring vendor spaces.

  • Vendor Conduct:

    • Vendors must treat customers, other vendors, and staff with courtesy and respect.

    • Booth sharing is allowed. Both parties must be approved vendors, or violators will not be permitted to sell at the market and no refund of booth fees will be given.

  • Prohibited Actions:

    • Late Arrival or Failure to Adhere to Load-In Rules:

      • If you arrive by 9:30 AM, you may still cart in but MUST be set up by 9:45 am. Arriving late (after 9:45 AM) will result in the forfeiture of your booth space without a refund.

    • Blocking Traffic or Driveways. Vendors are prohibited from parking in a manner that impedes traffic or blocks driveways. Cars must stay close to the curb while unloading on Avenue 57, there is no double parking.

    • Selling Unapproved or Illegal Items:

      • Vendors are not permitted to sell items that violate the market’s guidelines (e.g., illegal products, products with alcohol or counterfeit goods).

    • Smoking:

      • Smoking is strictly prohibited in the venue and along avenue 57 in front of the venue. This includes vaping and any form of e-cigarettes. You may smoke in the public lot across the street.

    • Failure to Clean Up:

      • Vendors are responsible for cleaning their booth areas. Leaving trash or damaging the area will result in penalties.

        • Consequences for Violations:

        • Fines: Vendors failing to vacate the premises by 5 PM will incur a $100 fine to cover additional staff and venue costs. This will be billed to the card you placed on file with us

        • If you have any further questions, please email info@fahrenheitceramics.com. Thank you for adhering to the rules and helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable event for everyone!